• Business cards should be a standard size to fit in wallets.Business Card image by Biro from Fotolia.com
  
  

Alternative Sizes Draw Attention

• A recent trend in business cards is referred to as "mini-cards." Earth2Tech points out that these cards, which are half the height and the same width of the standard card of two inches by 3.5 inches, are less expensive and equally decorative. Moreover, their small size helps gain instant attention. They don't get thrown away and can double as a bookmark.
  
  

Standand Size Is Expected

• Entrepreneur online magazine insists the standard business card size is still expected in most circles. While creativity is desired as a means of standing out, the mini-cards create difficulty for your recipient when it comes time to add them to card files or wallets.
  
  

Bottom Line

• In the end, your business cards should be the standard size for best results. Entrepreneur suggests standing out by rounding corners or adding texture. Earth2Tech notes that even the biggest mini-card maker in the industry is adding standard-szie cards to its offerings because they are still widely requested.