How much should I budget for business cards as an advertising expense?

Business card costs scale with quantity, stock, and finishes, and they usually count as a deductible advertising expense.

• Most businesses spend roughly $30 to $200 per batch of 250 to 1,000 cards.
• Premium touches like embossing or foil raise the price but boost perceived value.
• Because the spend is typically a deductible advertising expense, the real out-of-pocket cost is often lower than the sticker price.
• Start with a small run to test the design, then scale to larger, lower-per-unit quantities.