How much should I budget for business card placement campaigns?

Printing is your main cost, and it stays affordable at scale because larger runs push the per-card price down. Everything else is small by comparison.

• Printing: the bulk of the budget. Order more to lower the unit cost.
• Local permits: solicitation or door-placement permits are usually under $50.
• Your time: hours spent walking neighborhoods or working events.

Keep the campaign lawful. You cannot legally put a card in someone's mailbox, but placing one on a door where permitted, or handing it over in person, delivers strong return with minimal investment.