I heard a story about a lady driving to work who followed a car which had a sign in the back window that said, “Learning stick - sorry for the delay!” Knowing this information, she was very patient with the driver’s slow shifting and gave the car plenty of space at red lights and stop signs. After thinking about this, I asked myself a tough question… would I be as patient with someone driving like this without a sign? I can definitely say no.

We don’t know what other people are going through. We don’t wear signs that show our personal struggles, such as “Going through a divorce,” “Lost a child,” “Feeling Depressed,” or “Diagnosed with Cancer.”

If we could read signs of what others are going through, many of us would be nicer. But the truth is, we shouldn’t have to see signs to treat strangers with kindness. We should be kind regardless of whether we know what struggles others are dealing with or not.

Here’s the way I see it: Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. And think of us the next time you need help with your printing so that you can focus on more important things in life.

Business cards can be many things: a conversation starter, a mini billboard, a helpful resource, and even a small brochure. No matter the shape, size, or color, a business card is a tiny card with the potential to provide big results when used wisely. Here are a few ways to market with a business card:

• Give your card a purpose, such as turning it into a sticker, loyalty card, event ticket, or bookmark.


• Turn your card into a resource by including a calendar of events, map, or a list of helpful websites.


• Get creative with your business cards, such as using them as hang tags on gifts, or a statement stuffer or promotional tear-away.


• Include information about what makes your business unique, such as “Free delivery, no minimums” or “Evening and weekend appointments available.”


• Add credibility with a brief testimonial, customer quote, or a link to customer references.


• Consider adding special customizations, such as a creative die-cut shape or edging, foil stamping, anniversary seals, and more.


• Get remembered and recognized by including your photo on your business card.


• Promote your support for a social cause, such as, “Proud supporters of the Humane Society of the United States.”


• Grab attention with a fun fact or an intriguing question that will get people thinking.

If you’d like help creating the perfect business card your audience will love, contact our creative team today!

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Custom printed file jackets are a great way to not only protect documents but also offer professional branding and a way to quickly identify essential files.

Available as either a horizontal or vertical design, file jackets are closed on three sides for added document protection. A handy thumb notch makes retrieving paperwork easy, and the tab can be custom printed or left blank, allowing recipients to add a printed label or write their own information.

Custom printed file jackets are a great way to organize a variety of relevant paperwork. Many businesses provide customized file jackets as an easy way to keep track of maintenance records, complex invoices and paperwork, and other documents. Depending on your organization, you may consider color-coding your file jackets, so information effortlessly funnels to appropriate departments.

File jackets can easily be customized with many finishing touches, including embossing, foil stamping, UV coating, metallic inks, corporate seals, and more. If you’d like help creating the perfect custom printed file jacket for your organization, give us a call today!

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Chances are, you take your phone with you almost everywhere you go. While no one wants to be attached to work 24/7, having the ability to access essential files or programs on the go can be very convenient. Here are a few ways to make your smartphone function as a mobile office:

• Go paperless and ensure all of your important documents are accessible via the cloud, making your documents and valuable information available anytime, anywhere.
• Consider work-enhancing apps that make tasks more manageable. A few favorite examples include time tracking apps (for those who bill by the hour), apps that enable you to view and edit Word and Excel documents, a mobile scanning app (such as Scanner Pro or Genius Scan), an expense tracking app (such as Expensify), a mobile payment app (such as PayPal, Square, and Venmo) which allow you to accept payments on the road, and many others.
• Redirect calls from your office phone to your smartphone, or consider adding an additional phone number on your smartphone to both receive and make calls from (such as Line2).
• Download the Skype app to make free video calls remotely without being tied down to your computer.
• Sync your work calendar on your cell phone, so you have access to appointments and reminders with timely alerts on your phone.

If you’d like help creating documents that are easy to share in print and digitally, our creative team would love to help! Give us a call today.

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