In a business, sometimes you just need to be not so formal when communicating with a customer or potential client.  The compliment slip is just that means for a more personal and informal communication.  They are used by businesses as a means to improve relationships with customers and clients.

The compliment slip is a printed document, along the same lines as a letterhead, only smaller in size in most cases.  It is an essential component of your business stationery portfolio.  Let’s look at some of the used and benefits to adding a compliment slip to your business communications.

What Is a Compliment Slip?

A compliment slip is not just a piece of paper.  They can carry a lot of weight for your business.  The slip usually includes the company logo, important contact information and the address of the business.  In most cases, this information is accompanied by a pre-printed salutation.  “With compliments”, “with our compliments” or “with my compliments” are just a few examples.  In addition, there is some space to include a handwritten note, truly making it personal.

However, while it may seem like a simple piece of paper, do not underestimate the power of the handwritten note.  The personal touch will resonate with clients and customers.  They will feel more than just an anonymous business transaction.  A personalised note will leave a lasting impression on the recipient.  Therefore, ensure your compliment slip is a worthy representation of your business.

In addition, the compliment slip is not letterhead.  You should not sue the slip for any formal business communications.  Formal letters and instructional communications should always be done on formal letterhead.  In addition, all formal communication should be typed out.

The compliment slip generally accompanies any gifts or materials requested by your customer or client.  When a customer requests a brochure or business pricing list, include a compliment slip for the personal touch.  Let the customer feel appreciated.  The likelihood of that customer converting into a sale increases with a personal slip.  Therefore, ensure your slip deign stands out.  In addition, the slip can be sent out as part of thank you note.  They can accompany a gift for a client’s business or for being a memorable customer.

Compliment Slip Considerations

When thinking through the design of your compliment slip, you should consider these tips.  Here are some tips to get your slip to stand out.

Company Branding

Ensure your compliment slips have company branding.  In addition, feature all relevant contact information.  You want your recipient to easily note your business for any future transactions.  In other words, make sure it isn’t ambiguous who the slip came from.

Whatever design or content you include on your printed slips should accurately reflect your brand.  In addition, your slip design should include an element unique to your business or band.  Go for instant recognition and the recipient will remember.

Use a Simple Design

You don’t have a lot of space to play with.  Therefore, make the most effective use of your compliment slip design.  Do not include any content that is not reflective or relevant to your business.  In other words, refrain from any images or other content that may overshadow your slip.  However keep it simple and to the point.  Make your wording short, concise and meaningful.  Keep to the basics!

Use Quality Print Materials

All of your business communications should be a reflection of your business.  Therefore, ensure you are using quality materials for your communications.  Using quality paper will make your slip more tangible and stand out.  In addition, quality stationery will suggest quality in your actual business.

Make It Easy to Read

The compliment slip conveys your business’ most important information.  In addition, the design should make an impact.  Therefore, ensure that it is easy and pleasant to read.  Utilise appealing and easy to read fonts and incorporate colour that is easy on the eyes.

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Compliment Slips at Kaizen Print

Compliment slips are traditionally DL size.  However, there are no constraints in determining what size slip works best for your business.  You may feel a larger slip will be more useful to you or have a greater impact.  Therefore, have your slip printed in A5 or A6 in size.

At Kaizen Print Ireland, our compliment slips are printed on beautiful 120gsm uncoated paper stock.  This is the same stock we use for our letterhead printing.  Therefore, they are just right for making a lasting and positive impression on your customers.  They can be printed single or double sided, whichever suits.  In addition, they are printed in full colour to ensure your design stands out.

Let Kaizen Print complete your business stationery portfolio with full colour compliment slips.  Avoid sending out a negative reflection of your business with a cheap knock-off.  Make sure your business is represented in the best light at all times.  While apace for handwritten notes is not compulsory, it is recommended of the personal touch.  In other words, make it personal and have an even greater impact and compliment your business stationery.

Get In Touch

At Kaizen Print Ireland, we have printed compliment slips for businesses and organisations in Dublin and throughout Ireland and the UK.  Let us compliment your business stationery with our slips.  If you would like to discuss your compliment slip design or printing, please get in touch by email via our contact form or by calling +353 19 036119.