Category Archives: Fun Stuff

Tip – 7 Direct Mail Marketing Mistakes To Avoid

Posted In: Design Tips, Fun Stuff, Marketing, Print News, Tips & Tricks  |  March 15, 2017

1: Skip the purchased/rented lists – It can be tempting to take the quick way out and rent or buy a list to find an audience. Renting a list has worked out for some people before, but in general it can be a bad idea. There’s no way to tell how any of the names […]

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Top 8 Reasons to Hire a Local Printers VS a Chain

Posted In: Fun Stuff, Print News, Tips & Tricks  |  January 23, 2017

You might be surprised to learn the benefits of hiring a local printer versus a chain store. 1.  Price Unlike with many big box retailers and their local independent counterparts, as far as print and design jobs go, hiring a local firm is likely much less expensive than hiring a big firm.  Corporate shops are […]

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Real Estate Marketing Tips

Posted In: Fun Stuff, Marketing, Print News  |  January 20, 2017

1.  Real estate is all about word of mouth, my past clients and my current listings market for me. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising, but it’s rarely enough. Even if you have a strong referral base in your favor, if you aren’t keeping a moving stream of new customer leads, you’re […]

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8 FREE Apps for picking a designs color scheme

Posted In: Design Tips, Fun Stuff  |  January 12, 2017

As a visual creative, color is one of the most important tools at your disposal. But how do you go about creating the perfect color scheme for your design These apps can all help you pick the perfect palette, to make your design sing. And the best news is, they’re all completely free. 01. Color […]

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Attending Trade Shows Without a Booth

Posted In: Fun Stuff, Marketing, Print News  |  January 5, 2017

Attending trade shows to promote your business can be an expensive venture. Most marketing departments will tell you that you need a full booth with giveaway items and raffles to make your investment worth the buy in – but that’s not always the case. In fact, having the freedom to roam to the floor rather […]

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