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Four Things Every Good Logo Must Be and Do
In this economy, where traditional jobs are harder and harder to come by, more and more people are turning to entrepreneurship as a means of generating income. This can be both frightening and exciting, but you can maximize your fun as a business owner by seeking advice from people who have traveled the road before you. YouTube videos can help you design a simple website, entrepreneurial blogs can help you pack your page with useful SEO words, and affordable software programs can help you manage your finances. ...
How to Get Results with Brochures
Brochures, when used well, can be worth their weight in gold as a marketing tool. They’re a fully portable means of conveying useful information to your clients, and as an added benefit, they can change hands several times before their shelf life is over. However, brochure design is not something you should just “wing.” Here are several tips to keep in mind to ensure that your brochure is as effective and professional as possible.
Use the Right Paper
If your brochure is going to be sitting outside (for ...
7 Tips for Effective Flyer Design
Effective flyer design will grab the eye, compel the recipient to read, and most importantly, give an effective call to action. These goals sound simple enough, but how many confusing, unclear, tacky, or simply ugly flyers have you seen floating around? Here are some pointers on how to design a great, effective flyer that won’t get lost in the shuffle.
Tip # 1: Plan Your Content
First things first – don’t get caught up thinking about colors and pictures before you know exactly what your flyers should say and ...
Go Beyond with These 3 Innovative-Yet-Retro Marketing Techniques
In this fast-paced world, it’s sometimes easy to get stuck in the digital box. But old-school marketing techniques and tools are sometimes more effective than all the gigabytes in the world. Case in point: look at all the businesses that have gone back to basics, hiring people to stand on the street and wave funky signs in the air or don silly costumes. Can you honestly say that these haven’t nabbed your attention?
You don’t have to hire a full-time street dancer to harness the power of real physical (not ...
Calling All Bloggers! Write About Our Contest and Receive 1000 Free Business Cards.
Calling All Bloggers! Write About Our Contest and Receive 1000 Free Business Cards.
Blog Submission Guidelines
Your blog entry must be live and posted by 12pm est. Friday, July 20th, 2012. Once posted please return to this page and leave a comment with the URL where your submission resides on the web.
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1. Our giveaway
2. The grand prize: 1000 Full Color 2 Sided Silk Laminated Business Cards with Spot UV Gloss.
3. A link to our giveaway ...
Win Free SILK Lamination Business Cards with Spot UV from EliteFlyers.com
Thank you to all the contestants. Stay tuned for our next giveaway which takes place Aug 31st 2012.
We are happy to announce the winners to our first contest where 4 winners win
1000 - Free SILK Lamination Business Cards with Spot UV Gloss
Contestants names were written on a small sheet of paper. 1 time per each entry and placed into a drawing where we selected 4 winners. And the winners are are.
1. Nancy Bobbert @1CrazyMomma
2. Will McCole @Egare
3. Howard House @mhowardreviews
4. Edward ...
Tips for Creating Your Own Magazine
Anyone can make a magazine. You don’t need a license or any special degree. You just need a little bit of money for printing and probably a bit more to pay your writers. Here are some tips for creating your own magazine, from brainstorming to distribution.
1. Choose a Topic
This may seem like a no-brainer to some, but it’s still worth mentioning. Why? Because a magazine that lacks focus is sure to be tossed to the side quicker than you can say “table of contents.” Choose your magazine’s theme and stick to ...
How to Market with Flyers
So you have an exciting opening or event on the horizon and you think it merits some promotion beyond creating a Facebook invite. There’s no doubt about it: flyers are an old-school way to direct attention to your venture or event – but they also work. Using this time-tested marketing technique requires more than a click of a mouse. Here are a few tips on how to do it well.
Design Wisely
Not all flyers are created equal. A smart marketer will tailor his design to the product. That means that if you’re ...
