A Small Business Print Checklist for Opening Week

Before opening day, make sure these are printed and ready:

Essential collateral

• Business cards — enough for the first week. See Designing a business card.
• Menus or price lists — whatever tells customers what you offer.
• Receipts / order forms — whatever your process needs.
• signage — window signage, counter signs, QR code display for HDPrint ordering.
• Envelope / letterhead — if you send physical post.

Operational print

• Internal forms — order forms, job tickets, or checklists your shop uses.
• Packaging materials — if applicable.
• Labels — product labels, address labels, or classification stickers.

Print quality for business materials

• Business cards: 300 GSM, full colour
• Menus: 200 GSM minimum, laminate for durability
• Signage: consider A3 or A2 size for wall display

Budget tip

Print 20% more than you think you need. You will discover gaps in the first week.

FAQ

What is the most important print for opening day?

Business cards. They are the lowest-cost, highest-reach marketing tool you have on opening day.

Should I wait to print until I have a brand identity?

No. Print something decent now and upgrade later. An imperfect card in hand beats a perfect card you have not printed yet.