Join the Hunt with the Plastic Printers Feature of the Week
by Stephenie on Apr 30, 2013 10:00:00 AM
For this Plastic Printers feature of the week, we’re playing games. What do games have to do with business cards? Trust us; there’s a method to our madness. We’ve talked a lot about pocket-sized promotion and Quick Response (QR) Codes on this blog. Now, it’s time to put the two tools together in a fun, and interactive way.
Articles of the Week for Entrepreneurs
by Nate on Apr 29, 2013 1:30:00 PM
As most of our card printing customers are entrepreneurs we've decided to put together a list of what we're reading here at the office. Here’s what we’re reading this week at Plastic Printers!
Affordable and Easy Ways to Market Yourself with Plastic Printers
by Sarah K on Apr 29, 2013 10:05:00 AM
Do you have a marketing plan for your business? If the answer is "No", you may want to step back and take a few moments to make a plan and flesh out some ideas.
You Think Your QR Code Business Card Is Cool...
by Nate on Apr 26, 2013 1:00:00 PM
With QR Code business cards, gift cards, etc. and the ability to link printed material to the web we've seen an explosion of creative ideas. The problem is all of the cool stuff we come across is printed on a plastic card or die cut tag. Not to downplay the importance of these items because they are very cool, we are just knee deep in them.
Your Marketing Plan Starts with a Plastic Business Card
by Sarah K on Apr 26, 2013 10:05:00 AM
It's time to stop thinking of your business card as just a way of giving others your contact information. There are many more uses that you can utilize when making your cards that will help increase leads and customer feedback! What other kind of information could you include on your business card? A tip? A fun fact about you? Or even better offer …
How Custom-Shaped Cards Reshape Your Promotional Value
by Stephenie on Apr 25, 2013 10:00:00 AM
What do die-cuts have to do with custom-shaped business cards? In a word: everything. You can’t have one without the other. You can trust us on this. After nearly 20 years in the business of custom-shaped cards, it’s fair to say Plastic Printers knows a thing or two about making a professionally memorable first impression.
What You Need to Know about Business Cards for Artists
by Sarah K on Apr 24, 2013 10:00:00 AM
The other day I went to an art fair in the area to scope out some of the local talents. There were hundreds of artists of all kinds trying to get their name out into the business field--jewelers, fashion designers, painters, prints, woodworkers, and more. As I scoured around trying to find something that caught my eye, I drew to an interesting fact …
Does Seth Godin have a Remarkable Business Card?
by Nate on Apr 23, 2013 1:00:00 PM
We all need a few minutes throughout the day to take our mind off of work, grab a snack, and tune out for a few minutes. At Plastic Printers, we want to give your time out a little extra brain power by giving you weekly tips on videos that inspire us. This week, we’re watching a fantastic TED talk from chief idea spreader Seth Godin.
Identify Yourself with the Plastic Printers Free Template of the Week
by Stephenie on Apr 23, 2013 10:00:00 AM
OK, Plastic Printers blog followers, I’ve got a dilemma. Before I tell you about it, I have to admit to one thing: I’m a die-hard, old-school chick. What does that mean? For the purposes of this weekly template installment, it means I buy a piece of equipment and use it till it fries.
Stand Out in a Competitive Environment With Unique Business Cards
by Nate on Apr 22, 2013 2:35:00 PM
If you’re searching for a new job in today’s economy, there’s good news and bad news. While the economy is making it’s slow march to recovery, companies are hiring again and looking for talent. However, that talent pool is getting larger as more prospects are getting back into the job hunt. While you might have a great resume and stellar experience …
How To Market Yourself as a Photographer with Plastic Business Cards
by Sarah on Apr 22, 2013 10:00:00 AM
Freelancing is difficult. Anyone who has had an idea to sell a product or a service knows that. To many people, most of those thoughts float away in a puff of smoke eventually because it's just not worth the time or the effort to put in to make it a reality.
How to Start Selling Gift Cards: What You Need To Know
by Sarah K on Apr 19, 2013 10:00:00 AM
So you're a small business interested in starting up a gift card program. You might have tons of questions or have no idea where to start. That's okay! I am here to tell you what you need to know so that you can feel confident before starting on this exciting trek into the next level of your business. The truth is you really don't have to be wary a …
DJ Business Cards: Creating Promotional Spin
by Nate on Apr 18, 2013 10:00:00 AM
It’s no secret that Minneapolis has a thriving music scene. It may not be as well-known as Seattle, New York or Nashville, but the music of this city has an independent vibe. That vibe has created a hotbed for local and regional disc jockey’s (DJ’s).
5 Typography Tips for Creating your First Plastic Business Card
by Sarah K on Apr 17, 2013 10:00:00 AM
If you are like many busy businesspeople, you probably don't have a whole lot of time to work on creating a fantastic looking business card for yourself. In reality, it's so important to have a card that accurately reflects you and your brand so that anyone you hand it to can get an idea of what you do just by a glance.
Plastic Printers: Your Order from Start to Finish
by Stephenie on Apr 11, 2013 10:00:00 AM
Customers new to the PlasticPrinters.com experience are often curious about what sets our company apart from the competition. We could spend time telling you that our printers only produce high-quality hand printed custom plastic cards, or how our sales team makes sure you get the best product possible whatever your budget. However; that’s only par …
Plastic Printers: Perfecting the Element of Surprise
by Stephenie on Apr 4, 2013 10:00:00 AM
Recent advertising polls indicate that the average person sees over 5,000 advertisements a day. That’s a pretty large marketing pool to stand out in. The question to ask is: how do you make a memorable first impression on over saturated customers? Plastic Printers has the answer. It’s all about the element of surprise.