Template of the Week: 7 Social Graces Everyone should Know
by Sarah K on Sep 17, 2013 10:04:00 AM
Social media is a powerful tool if you know how to use it properly. Our Facebook business card template can help you make the introduction, but where you go from there is up to you. The next steps you take are the focus of this installment of Plastic Printers template of the week.
8 new ways loyalty reward campaigns can help improve business
by Nate on Sep 16, 2013 10:00:00 AM
Customer Loyalty programs can be very beneficial in increasing traffic to your business, whether online or in your store. Marketing professionals have said that repeat customers create on average up to 15% more revenue than first time customers or customers who only purchase once. That is a great motivation for utilizing customer reward programs.
Plastic Printers Presents: Lessons in Promotional Etiquette
by Sarah K on Sep 13, 2013 10:00:00 AM
How much time do you have to make a professional first impression? On average, people size each other up in about 30 seconds. It doesn't matter if the circle is social or professional; everyone gets the same amount of time. The key is in how you use that time. At Plastic Printers, we want to make sure you use it wisely.
Plastic Printers Quality: What you can expect from the Competition!
by Sarah K on Sep 9, 2013 10:00:00 AM
Our first winner of 500 free plastic business cards received his cards a few weeks ago! If you'll remember from our previous post, Steven ordered cards from another company that prints plastic cards but outsources to another country. The card was supposed to feature his signature white couch and his logo with a clear background so you can imagine w …
Branding 102: What does a brand identity look like?
by Sarah K on Sep 6, 2013 10:00:00 AM
Deciding on a brand identity is a good practice for small businesses. If you’ve read through “Branding 101: How to establish your Brand identity” you got some good tips on exercises you can do to get a start on building your brand identity.
How Plastic Business Cards make an Eternal Promotional Life Possible
by Nate on Sep 5, 2013 10:01:00 AM
How long has it been since you checked the pulse of marketing in your industry? Self-promotion exists in a state of constant evolution. It is a chameleon affected by trends, influences, and criticism. Trying to hold on to the most current information possible can feel like a futile attempt to catch lightning in a bottle.
Face-Off: Achieve Expert Status with Plastic Printers Templates
by Sarah K on Sep 4, 2013 10:00:00 AM
Networking is challenging, but it has its advantages. For one thing, you have the opportunity for multiple face-to-face introductions. Unlike referrals, in-store business card displays, or random drop spots; the people you meet at these events can put a face with the name from day one. This simple act of recognition carries a lot of weight when mak …
Branding 101: How to establish your brand identity
by Nate on Sep 3, 2013 10:00:00 AM
Brand Identity. It sounds like a word that only Marketing or advertising professionals are kicking around the office a couple times a year. This of course isn’t true. The term brand identity is one that anyone who owns a company or works for one should be concerned about.
Our Top 10 Innovative Die Cut Business Cards
by Katie on Aug 30, 2013 1:51:00 PM
When people are looking for a unique, attention-getting business card, there isn't anything better than a custom die cut business card. Below are our top 10 unique shaped business cards (as voted by our graphics department). These cards not only defy convention but are providing an unforgettable first impression for their respective owners.
Painting the Fifth Wall of Self-Promotion with Double-Sided Cards
by Nate on Aug 29, 2013 10:00:00 AM
We've spent a good portion of this week discussing text placement on business cards. One of the most frequent questions I get asked is," How do I fit everything into such a small space?"