2. A smart stationery package is an important part of developing and promoting the image of a business.

3. The letterhead design needs to: reflect the image of your business communicate key contact details be useful for a variety of stationery items and leave the majority of space available so that the contents of the letter can be typed, the invoice details can be printed etc

4. Some examples: Business contact details Business logo/theme Business credentials or qualifications or slogan Plenty of blank space for printing of message or information What type of business is this letterhead for? Colour theme to represent business activity and image Footer space used to get close to page edge

5. Think about the placement of design elements on page edges, including the corners

6. How about using a side bar, instead of a top banner, for your details?

7. Will a watermarked image on the background suit your business needs?

8. How will you use colour? (remember –more colour may increase printing costs)

9. Now, create an original letterhead design for your business. Use MS Publisher or MS Word Your design should be A4 size Stick to the colour theme you have chosen for your business Use the shape tools to create designs and apply colour Use horizontal lines to divide space where required (search ClipArt for designs) Watermark graphic elements to allow that space to be typed on Leave plenty of blank space Use the header and footer space to get close to page edges Remember to include your business logo and contact details