Anyone who has dipped their toes into the business world even for five minutes knows how important networking is to create new opportunities for you and your business. And the best tool in your toolkit at any networking event is a well-stocked card holder with unique, memorable business cards.

Once those investors, potential partners or future customers go home, you will want them to remember you and your business in a positive light. Having a stand-out business card can be one way to achieve this; making you stand out from the crowd and showing creative flair and attention to detail.

You can do this in a number of ways. When choosing a card design, take into account paper choices, colors and optional extras like embossing or gold leafing. A step away from the traditional rectangle shape can also be a great way to differentiate yourself, but keep in mind practicality of storing the card; typically, opt to go smaller rather than larger if you choose to change dimensions.

To help you get inspired, we collated some beautiful and creative cards that get all those design elements just right. Enjoy!

And a sneaky number 16... (barely large enough to count)

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Written by Jo Sabin on Thursday, April 30, 2015

Jo Sabin is Head of Designer Community at DesignCrowd. She's led the company's public relations and social media programs since 2012. With more than ten years' experience working with Australian and international tech startups in the creative industries, Jo has been instrumental in meeting DesignCrowd's objectives in Australia and abroad. Get in touch via Twitter.