Business News : How to Make Your Own Business ID Cards for Free

Title: Business News : How to Make Your Own Business ID Cards for Free Category: ROOT Clicks: 0 Listing added: Dec 15, 2010 PageRank: 0/10

Business ID cards are often used by businesses operating in large buildings or corporate offices, where employees do not necessarily know everyone in the building. This is also common in shared offices or government buildings. Make your own ID card for your office for free by using common office supplies. If you are creating one at your office, ensure that you have your manager or supervisor's permission. Creating a business ID card can be done relatively fast, if all of the supplies and tools are readily available.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:

* Picture
* Scanner, if applicable
* Laminate paper
* Laminating machine
* String
* Hole punch

Open a text document using your word-processing program. Using the shapes available, insert a vertical line down the middle of your document to create two columns. Use the rulers as your guide, if applicable.

Insert a second line going horizontally across the center of the page. Use the side ruler as your guide to create four equally large squares. There can be one ID card in each square, so this particular example provides you with four ID cards.

Type the title "Business ID Card" at the top of each square. Use a large font, such as size 18 or 20, so the name is visible from a distance. If you know the name of the person who will be wearing the business ID card, type the name under the title. Create generic ID cards for guests by typing "Guest" instead of a specific name.

Type the name of the business you are working at underneath the person's name. Keep the font as large as 18 or 20 for visibility. If the person will be walking around in a building where there are many businesses, the name of the company on the ID card may help identify an individual who is randomly walking around the office.

Insert a picture of the person into your document and drag it to the middle of the appropriate square. If you need, scan the employee's picture into your computer first. A photo helps determine whether someone is wearing a legitimate ID card, enhancing workplace security.

Print the business ID cards on your printer. Four cards will print on one standard page. Wrap laminate paper around the entire page, and put the laminate paper and ID card sheet through a laminating machine. Let the laminate paper cool down before continuing.

Cut the business ID cards out using scissors or a paper cutter, so you have four laminated business ID cards. Use the lines made in steps 1 and 2 as your guide when cutting. Cut just inside the lines, so there are no lines at the edges of the cards.

Punch a hole in each business ID cards, in middle of the top. Insert the string through the hole and tie a knot on the string. The business ID cards are now ready to be worn.