This is a big year for me.
My main job title for the past 7 years has been “mum”.
Wiper of snot, bums, tears. Giver of meals, bedtime stories, hugs. Good timekeeper, multi-tasker, fair disciplinarian, night watch… woman.
But with Blake starting school in the Autumn, my hours in the mothering department are going to be cut drastically.
Meaning I can concentrate on finding more of the other kind of work.
The paid kind. Which as I recall was quite rewarding.
As a journalist by trade, who now has blogging skills to add to my CV, I have to get the word out.
Because finding jobs as a writer is only 50 per cent talent and 10 per cent luck, in my opinion.
The other 40 per cent is who you know – and how you make them remember you.
No, I’m not going to streak through the middle of a newspaper office (been there, done that!)
But I am going to start giving out business cards to everyone I meet.
Which is why instantprint couldn’t have come at a better time, when they gave me a chance to review their cards.
Using one of the templates they provided, I emailed my chosen design and within a week had several boxes of professional business cards in a matt finish, printed on high quality silk board.
The artwork I provided – the Mummy Central logo – was reproduced clearly and using vibrant colour.
In my experience, business cards are often expensive, or the printing company will offer a cheaper price only if you put their own logo and contact details on the reverse.
instantprint doesn’t do this. Their cards are cut to 8.5 x 5.5 cm. They are available on economy, premium and exclusive paper with the option for a matt, gloss or velvet lamination – so you can find something to suit your budget.
What you can win
instantprint is offering 4 lucky readers the chance to win 1000 business cards each.
Winners can submit their own design, choosing from a matt or gloss finish, and they will be posted directly to them.
There are 3 templates for your design, or you can do your own.
It’s a great deal if you’re starting your own business, or looking for cards to hand out at the next bloggers event/conference.
How to enter
Leave a comment at the bottom of this post, revealing what your fantasy business card might say – in other words, your dream job.
For example, mine would say “Wedding planner to the stars”.
Be sure to leave your email address or Twitter name, so you can be contacted if you win.
For extra entries, do one or all of the following:
Subscribe to Mummy Central (or if you already subscribe, let me know in your comments and I’ll give you an extra entry)
“Like” instantprint on Facebook – and tell them Mummy Central sent you
Tweet the following: “I want to win 1000 @instantprint business cards from @Mummy_Central”
Those pesky T&Cs
The competition is open until midnight on February 8. Winners will be chosen at random and informed within 24 hours.
Failure to claim your prize within 3 days will result in it being offered to someone else.
Designs must be emailed to instantprint within 2 weeks of your win, to claim your business cards.
Best of luck (and if anyone has any work for a fine writer and blogger, my number’s on the card).
My dream job would be running my own cloth nappy business
so my business card would say… ‘crazy nappy lady!!’
tweeted and liked on fb too
My dream job would be to have a successful travel website, travel the world and write reviews on the hotels I visit to help other parents find amazing child friendly hotels to create memories they can cherish.
best selling author of autism and love, the internationally acclaim book for parents of autisitc childre. qualified counseller, sought after speak and leading autism advocate!
My dream job would be a columnist on a national, left-leaning newspaper
And if those columns were popular enough to turn them into a book every few years, a la Caitlin Moran, then all the better.
(Am subscribed and have tweeted) xx
My dream job would be to manage a band full time So mine would say “Star Tiger band manager”.
teressaoliver at gmail dot com
Dream job?? Chief chocolate taster
@littleboo_21
Already subscribe to your blog via Google Reader
@littleboo_21
Liked instantprint on Facebook – Sarah Littleboo Anguish
@littleboo_21
Tweeted too
@littleboo_21
my dream job would be to be on stage – either as a rock star or an actress
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tweeted
Ive always fancied being a ski instructor or surf – cant even surf though!
https://twitter.com/astrongcoffee1/status/298036339130130432 have tweeted @astrongcoffee1
I already subscribe to Mummy central at teressaoliver at gmail dot com
twitter tynapier1
Succesful writer and journalist
@caro_mad
Have tweeted as @caro_mad x
Am subscribing via Google Reader
I would love to be a pjyama tester
@littleboo_21
Liked instaprint on FB as Teressa Oliver and told them Mummy Central sent me
teressaoliver at gmail dot com
Mine would say ‘Mum, traveller, writer’ in that order!
I would love to be able to make gorgeous wedding dresses, so I think mine might say, “Beautiful Bridal Boutique”. Not very exciting, I know, but I would love it!
I Subscribe to Mummy Central by email – munchkinhart@gmail.com
I have tweeted as @MunchkinHart here – https://twitter.com/MunchkinHart/status/299206614660034561
I Like InstantPrint on Facebook and tagged you in my comment x
tweeted as tynapier1: https://twitter.com/TyNapier1/status/299241476796321793
teressaoliver at gmail dot com
Dream job? Professional sleeper innit. I would be the best damn sleeper in town!
My dream job would be Rafa Nadal’s PA, I could help his adjust his shorts before each serve saving him the trouble of fondling us own bum
Dream Job? just started it Cherry Amour- Cake boutique.
I have liked Instaprint- Adele Crozier
I’d be Rafa Nadal’s very personal assistant. My only duties would be adjusting his shorts before each serve
Easy, my dream job would be to possess magical powers and to be able to make children that have terminal illnesses, well again.
I already subscribe! ;0)
Part time doctor, part time musician, part time researcher, part time knitter. Full time jack-of-all-trades
I’m doing my dream job!!! Set up my own business in 2009 and although hard work, I love it!!!!
I’ve tweeted as @superamazingmum xx
My dream job would probably be “Lion and tiger groomer”, I don’t think it’s a real job, but in my head it involves a lot of brushing of manes and adding sparkly bows.
I have also subscribed by email
Chief chocolate and wine taster.
mine would be a travel writer
Tropical Beach litter picker-upper ! @baudsley
‘Professional David Beckham bum squeezer’
Yep. lol
Oops… forgot to mention I’ve subscribed and tweeted too. twitter: @witches_rave xx
Jamie walker – most successfully under 30
OR
Jamie walker – Prime minster of Greg Britain and Northern Ireland
https://mobile.twitter.com/Jamiecomps/status/299937695138979840
@jamiecomps
Mine would say philanthropist. I can dream! @Damson_Lane
Five Star Hotel Reviewer
I’ve tweeted (and followed too)
@TweetwithHelen
I’ve subscribed to Mummy Central via email
‘Poet – and I know it’ renatekrieger@gmail.com. Liking ‘Instantprint on FB as ‘Renate Kriegler Edwards. thanks! x
My dream business card would say “Head of tiger cubs”
Mine will actually say my dream job: Designer.
I was more fun when I was a housewife… it would have said “Domestic Engineer”.