Double Your Plastic Gift Card Sales With These 4 Simple Steps
by Sarah K on May 31, 2013 10:06:00 AM
Last year, consumers spent over $23 billion on gift cards alone. If you don't have gift cards, don't let your business miss out on these amazing opportunities. We here at Plastic Printers are experts in the plastic card printing field. Let us prove it to you!
Networking Commandments Part 2: Well-Placed Business Cards
by Sarah K on May 30, 2013 1:08:00 PM
As our bon voyage to our series on networking continues, we will make sure the bases are well-covered by reviewing the final 5 commandments. Some of these may seem basic, but when it comes to business card etiquette, there’s no harm in sharing these friendly reminders.
Providing the Ultimate Plastic Season Pass to the Indy Alley Cats
by Nate on May 29, 2013 1:25:00 PM
Since 1996, Plastic Printers has worked with more than 100,000 clients in a wide variety of industries—and behind each is a unique story and a valuable relationship. In today’s client file, we help the Indy Alley Cats with a great season pass solution for Indianapolis's Ultimate fans.
Great First Impressions with a Better Business Card
by Sarah K on May 29, 2013 10:17:00 AM
Your business card represents you and your company in every aspect. When you hand your card to someone, that person usually knows nothing or only the basics about you and your business. A poorly designed card can lead to missed contacts and clients. When it is such a simple and affordable fix, why then would you let that card continue to misreprese …
Plastic Printers Template of the Week: Loyalty is its Own Reward
by Sarah K on May 28, 2013 10:08:00 AM
The blockbuster is a quintessential part of any summer vacation. Theaters are gearing up for the rush. When I went to see a movie over Memorial Day Weekend, sure enough, as I placed my order at the concession stand, I was asked if I had a cinema club loyalty card.
How to Make a Killer Invitation with Plastic Cards
by Sarah K on May 24, 2013 10:09:00 AM
If you are like most people, planning an event doesn't come naturally. There are many things to consider such as the theme of your event, the color scheme, how big or small a venue you need, who to invite, and what kind of food you will have. After you have made those big decisions, it's time to make a decision on your invitations.
Networking Commandments Part One: Get it Set in Plastic Cards
by Sarah K on May 23, 2013 10:15:00 AM
We’ve covered a lot of networking ground lately. As we bring this current series of articles to a close, I’d like to sum up what we’ve learned 10 commandments style. Feel free to begin your Charlton Heston impressions at any point. This two-part conclusion will outline 10 principles you can put into action right away.
Wedding Bliss can be an Opportunity Missed; Get a Business Card
by Sarah K on May 21, 2013 1:02:00 PM
Get People Seeing Your Business Card!
by Sarah K on May 20, 2013 10:05:00 AM
When you hand a business card to someone, do they glance and slide it into their pocket or do they actually SEE your business card? You want your business card to stand out as much as possible, and there are a few useful techniques that you can utilize to create the kind of results you are looking for.
Optimizing your Tradeshow & Convention ROI through Plastic Cards
by Sarah K on May 17, 2013 1:19:00 PM
With the convention and trade show season beginning to crescendo, many may be considering different ways to set themselves apart from the hundreds, if not thousands of vendors at each show. Plastic business cards are a proven component of brand recognition. By using plastic business cards, a company is certain to intrigue their potential customers …
Make Your Business Cards Sticky
by Sarah K on May 17, 2013 10:04:00 AM
What good is a business card if it's not going to stay in people's hands? If they take your card and a day later throw it in the trash, lose it somewhere in their purse, or better yet wash it in their laundry, how does that help you and your business grow?
Networking Revitalized with the Business Card Match Game
by Sarah K on May 16, 2013 10:00:00 AM
There are skeptics among you in the current business climate who believe that, plastic card or no plastic card, the business card is fast becoming an artifact. To those people we say, there’s a new corporate fish bowl in town and you need a business card, plastic or not, to gain admittance.
Loot Crate Membership Cards
by Tom on May 15, 2013 10:08:00 AM
Looks like Loot Crate is placing another order for membership cards! There will be a bunch of happy nerds receiving some pretty cool loot in the next week or two.
Template of the Week: The Plastic Gift Card that Keeps on Giving
by Sarah K on May 14, 2013 10:08:00 AM
There was a time not so long ago that a gift card was viewed as a thoughtless gift. More recently, there has been a resurgence in both gift card purchases and uses. This shift toward thoughtfulness got Plastic Printers thinking. How and why has this change occurred? That’s the question we’ll be answering in this week’s template installment.
Helping Wagner’s Greenhouse Grow with Customer Loyalty Cards
by Nate on May 10, 2013 1:06:00 PM
Since 1996, Plastic Printers has worked with more than 100,000 clients in a wide variety of industries—and behind each is a unique story and a valuable relationship. In today’s client file, Wagners uses our plastic loyalty cards to plant the seeds for their Garden Rewards Club.
Finding a Plastic Membership Card Solution for Seven Coves
by Nate on May 8, 2013 1:35:00 PM
Since 1996, Plastic Printers has worked with more than 100,000 clients in a wide variety of industries—and behind each is a unique story and a valuable relationship. In today’s client file, our plastic membership cards provide a perfect way for the Texas community of Seven Coves to stay organized.
7 Ways to Make Your Business Card Stand Out
by Sarah K on May 8, 2013 10:05:00 AM
When you're making your new business cards there are a lot of things to think about... what kind of font you should use, what information you should include, what graphic or colors to use, and more. It can be overwhelming, but here are 7 great tips for making your business card stand out.
Ski in May With Plastic Printers Free Weekly Template
by Sarah K on May 7, 2013 10:04:00 AM
How do you know you live in Minnesota? It’s one of the only states in the nation where there’s a distinct possibility it will literally snow 9 months out of the year. So, it’s May and the white stuff shows no signs of stopping. I guess there’s nothing to do, but find ways to enjoy the abnormally long winter chill. Don’t worry; Plastic Printers has …
How Your Business Card Design Impacts Your Business
by Sarah K on May 6, 2013 10:18:00 AM
There are a lot of factors that can impact how your customers view your business. Your logo, your social media presence, your storefront and interior design, even the way you carry yourself as a business owner. So it's no surprise to some that the design of your business card can either hurt or help your business.
Printing on Plastic Using Simple, Yet Effective Design
by Nate on May 3, 2013 9:55:00 AM
The Method Simple, yet effective design can make all the difference when it comes to creating a plastic business card. A fantastic card does not need to use every color in the rainbow or even two colors. Sometimes the simple designs can create the most "wow" for your customers.
What is in Your Wallet? Printing on Plastic with Plastic Printers
by Stephenie on May 2, 2013 10:00:00 AM
You may think that there’s nothing new in business cards these days. That the era of the pocket-sized promotional items has come to an end; or that printing on plastic is nothing special. However, Plastic Printers would be the first to disagree with you. The business card isn’t dead; it has simply evolved. In fact, printing on plastic is still en v …
Plastic Cards vs Tchotchke for Tradeshows?
by Nate on May 1, 2013 1:15:00 PM
Ahh, the trade show tchotchke—the little branded treasures that are produced en masse and given away to prospective customers and trinket-minded opportunists. Trade shows are littered with pens, notepads, bags and other items aimed at showcasing companies and outdoing competitors in a gifting arms race. But other than padding corporate egos and lin …
5 Popular Spring Offline Marketing Plastic Printing Projects
by Sarah K on May 1, 2013 10:16:00 AM
The sun is shining, it's getting warmer outside, and the snow has finally melted... you know what that means, spring has sprung! And because the weather is getting so nice, many households are starting to take care of what most fondly call "Spring Cleaning". The weather change creates a great boost of motivation and excitement for what's to come in …