Business Flyers: A Guide to Making Professional Flyers


Business flyers are a vital part of the marketing process. Unfortunately, many business owners either do not realize their potential or are unsure of what a professional business flyer needs to be effective.

Luckily in this guide, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about business flyers. Specifically, walking you through creating a business flyer helps you understand what your flyer needs to get your message out and what critical details can help your flyer capture the customer's attention.

What is a Business Flyer?

In general, a business flyer is a single sheet that is posted or distributed quite freely to others to bring attention to a promotion, service, product, or event. Typically, these business flyers contain an eye-catching but straightforward message that is not only effective but quite lucrative.

Usually, businesses will use these flyers to announce a new sale or to bring in new customers. That is why they are beneficial for almost any business, no matter what industry or niche they are in. Better yet, because creating these flyers is so easy, companies can create various flyers targeting the different markets they want to reach.


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How to Make a Business Flyer

If you are considering making a business flyer, you need to realize several vital elements that a business flyer needs to include to be effective. These elements are:

  • The Headline: The headline is your first line of text and often the main thing your audience will remember. That is why you want to ensure that you create a catchy headline that will hook your customer to keep reading.
  • The Content: When it comes to your business flyer, the content you include is extremely important. You want to make sure your content is direct, concise, and does not overwhelm your reader. Instead of using long sentences, aim for shorter concepts and eye-catching images.
  • The Design: When considering the overall design of your flyer, it is important to examine designs that can really grab the attention of your potential consumer. You need to consider the color and pictures you want to include and the icons, logos, and even the font size. When it comes to the design, your main goal is to create a striking flyer balanced with a simple message.
  • The CTA: The whole purpose of a flyer is to have your readers understand what they need to do next after reading the information. For these reasons, the Call-To-Action (CTA) is so vital. When creating the CTA, you want to make sure you provide the reader with a clear direction of the steps they need to take, use words that provoke enthusiasm, and give your audience a reason why they need to take this action.
  • Use High-Quality Graphics: There is nothing worse than getting a flyer with jagged or blurry pictures. Not only can it be difficult for readers to decipher the message you want to promote. But worse yet, your readers may equate the low-quality images with your business and a lack of attention to detail. So you should always make sure to use clear and professional-looking photos, images, icons, and designs when creating your flyer.

Create the Perfect Business Flyer

If you are eager to start creating your business flyers but have no idea where to start. Do not worry. With CorelDRAW, you can have expert looking business flyers in no time. CorelDRAW can provide you with professional layout options and high-quality templates that can ensure your business flyer is ready to print and promote your business in minutes.


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