I’d say gather ’round, but that’s just because it is storytime about flying—no, not airplane flyers! I’m talking about the business flyers that appear in your life when you’re busy minding your own business and surviving adulthood. Just last week, I had this big realization: it was time to boot up my metaphorical laptop, slap on my virtual goggles, and step into the very grown-up world…where we’re creating business flyers in canva. Dun dun dunnnn! Yep, your girl’s now a visual designer! Who would’ve thunk it?
So, here’s the deal. My job lately? All about mastering Canva to whip up flyers that both stand out and scream “business!” Think of it like a colorful puzzle where the pieces are pixels, graphics, and—once in a while—my sanity. I’m having a blast, and I kinda love it (when Canva doesn’t crash mid-design).
You want to make a printable business flyer? Cool, I can help with that! First things first, darlings: colors. Pick something that’ll pop but won’t melt people’s eyeballs. I learned that the hard way—normally reliable eyeballs were scarred! (Sorry not sorry.)
Next up, choosing images. Pleeeeease don’t just slap on any cliché stock image. We’ve seen the smiling business handshake photo enough times to last ten lifetimes. Hit it with some creativity! Sprinkle in uniqueness, and if you must go stock, then dig deeper. Like, treasure-pit kind of deep.
And let’s rant for a bright second about writing the copy for your flyer. Keep it short. Sweet. To the point. No essays, please! We’re in a TL;DR era—too long, didn’t read—so make every word count. (Pro tip: you’re a headline magician if you can make them giggle with a pun, just saying.)
Finally, what’s the point of this beautiful creation if no one sees it, right? Distribute those babies like they’re hotcakes on a Sunday brunch. Coffee shops, community centers—anywhere with a public board hunting for something vibrant. And remember, strategic placement rules. You want folks to see your flyer, not wallpaper it behind the community ‘kitten yoga class’ announcement.
But hey, let me pause and say, your flyer journey might be totally different! Yours might include glitter explosions and cats in business suits (Hey, we all love the idea!). Mine’s just one pixelated path. So, slap on those big child-anyway goggles, take these tips, and fly…er away!