2015

  • 4 Marketing Tips For Introverts

    Marketing yourself and your business can be nerve-wracking, especially if you are more on the introverted or shy side. Schmoozing at loud networking events or cold calling prospective clients sounds terrifying, but you still need to market yourself in order to gain new business. Try following these four marketing tips tailored specifically for introverts: Order Custom Business Cards Business cards are an easy, low pressure way to get your name out there.
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  • Three Tips To Help Save Money On Your Business Printing Needs

    Whether you need newsletters, mailers, business cards, or letterhead, printing services can be a substantial part of your operational budget. Since it is often spread over several categories, including marketing and office supplies, you may not realize how much your printing services are costing. While you don't want to cut corners or quality, you do need to make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck. The following tips can help you save some cash on your print needs, regardless of where they fall within your operational spending.
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  • Would Your Business Benefit From A 3D Printer?

    3D printing has been around for decades, but it has exploded in recent years. The benefit of these printers for industry is clear. Product prototypes can quickly and accurately be created right in the office. Now that 3D printers are more affordable and often available for rent or lease, you can use them for applications in your own small business.  Process 3D printers are "additive" machines. They print by adding layers of different materials to your design.
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  • 2 Reasons To Try An Online Printing Service

    If you run a business, you should consider using a company that offers online printing services and capacity. Partnering with a company that offers printing services and that you can send your orders to remotely can greatly benefit your business. An Online Print Service Is Convenient To Use One of the biggest reasons to partner with a printing company that allows you to submit orders remotely is the convenience the partnership provides.
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  • Three Reasons You Should Consider Self-Publishing Your First Book

    As if finishing your first book isn't difficult enough, you have to decide how you want to publish your book. Many authors strive to have their books commercially published because they like the idea of receiving an advance payment and letting the publishing company handle book promotions. However, it's surprisingly simple to self publish a book, and you might be surprised to discover that self-publishing is the better option for you.
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  • 3 Ways To Make Your Printed Materials Pop

    Utilizing different marketing methods can help you to expand your audience and client base. Printed materials can help you to reach your audience on a wider spectrum. From there, you turn members of that audience into new clients. In order to harness the potential of printed materials, you need to understand what makes an impact on your intended audience. Your printed marketing materials need to be enticing and actionable. They also need to stand out from the other printed materials that are already out there.
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  • 3 Important Questions To Ask Before Choosing Copy Services

    If you work in a professional or office setting of any type, you will likely need to make or have copies made of important papers on a regular basis. Although the best way to do so for many years was simply the standard copies, today it is possible to choose environmentally friendly inks for your copier. Therefore, it is a good idea to know what the most eco-friendly factors will be for any ink that you may use.
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  • Tips For Designing An Effective Brochure

    Brochures are an exceptionally great way to advertise your business or provide information about an organization. People love to get something for free and will pick up a brochure just because it is there. The hard part is getting people to actually read it. Here are some tips for designing a brochure that will capture interest and bring business to you.  Use an Attention-Grabbing Picture Include a picture on the front of your brochure.
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  • How To Personalize Your Gifts

    Whether it's for a birthday, an anniversary or any other special occasion, it's great to give personalized gifts. If you are wanting to plan ahead, here are some ideas that might inspire you to create unique and attractive gifts for your friends and family. Personalized Aprons - Aprons make really great gifts for men, women and children. If you are good with a sewing machine, consider making your own. Otherwise, craft and hobby stores often carry plain aprons that can be embellished with your own design.
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  • Three Ways To Market Your Restaurant To Hotel Guests

    Owning a restaurant located near a major tourist center doesn't always guarantee that you will get the business of all the vacationers. This is especially true if your restaurant's dining and cuisine style isn't readily discernible from outside, since tourists may opt for something familiar instead of trying you out. One way to solve this problem is to take your advertising campaign to the local hotels, which are the main hub for most tourists.
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