The answer is no. It might seem irresponsible to turn away work when you need all the income you can get, but in the long run, it pays to turn away difficult clients. Some clients are impossible to please, and you will end up neglecting other projects and spending an extraordinary amount of time on their brochure printing or postcard printing project. And in the end, that client might still be unhappy and badmouth you to other business colleagues. Here are some ways to spot a difficult client from the get go. (more…)

I recently ran across a blog that talks a little bit about web advances that have lead to design changes online. It also talks a lot about elements of design that cross over from web design to print design. You can read Design Trends among Blogs to see some interesting examples of trends. This blog got me to thinking — changes are coming, and no matter what the source they will affect all areas of design. (more…)

Giving out a print calendar is a great way to promote your business because calendars are used every day of the year. No other advertising medium puts reminders of your business before consumers that often for such a reasonable cost. Here are some steps for making a print calendar that people will want to use year round. (more…)

Envelope printing does not usually get a lot of thought when businesses begin to put together their branding kit.  In fact, most businesses are looking for ways to cut costs, and envelope printing often either gets the axe or important features are cut.  One of the features that businesses often consider cutting from envelope printing is color.  This article discusses a couple of key points you should consider before your envelope printing project comes back color-free. (more…)