tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10284875533743058712011-11-26T15:59:08.791ZChester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.comBlogger511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-5880225032109372252011-06-01T12:04:00.001+01:002011-06-01T12:04:57.194+01:00

Postcards are a proven direct marketing tool. Follow these tips and join the thousands of different businesses who use postcards to great success...  • DON'T GET STUFFED •  Don't waste time, folding, stuffing and licking envelopes. Postcard + address label + stamp = easy!  • WORK YOUR MAILING LIST •   Whether mailing existing customers or new prospects, the quality of your list will determine

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Switched-on businesses are using folders to increase their odds of making the sale.The old adage of "you've got to look successful to be successful" means that folders should be in the marketing 'wardrobe' of every business. In good times, sending big weighty brochures to every prospect or enquiry made sense. Now, in the current economic climate, firms are having to be more agile, more responsive

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-34038964977525099232011-03-01T09:56:00.000Z2011-03-01T09:56:40.361Z

Our customers tell us they're still finding life tough. They're having to get out their comfort zone and try new things to bring in business. So we got thinking. How could we help them experiment with new ideas? Well, in March, we've put together a load of £99 discount deals – perfect for playing with new ideas. For less than a hundred quid, bring that new idea to life. How many orders or

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There's never been a better time to stock up on your stationery and save money.During February, just order Letterheads, Compliment Slips and 2 sets of double-sided Business Cards and you'll get the whole lot for Half Price.You choose the papers you want, the quantities you need with the card styles that take your fancy. All in glorious full colour with two bonus offers to boot. Follow these easy

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If you like what we do for you… or love how much you save, you’re half way there. All we ask is that you share your love with others. Give us a shameless plug or two. Update your status on Facebook, tweet about us on Twitter, upload a video to YouTube or post some nice stuff on forums. Is there a little exhibitionist inside you? Hold up an “I ♥printing.com” banner in a public place and get

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-45373265406784229002010-12-13T10:27:00.004Z2010-12-13T10:29:49.295Z

Blimey, if we weren't already feeling warm inside from all the Christmas markets and sherry, we're starting our whopping half price January Sale early. Beat the VAT hike in January and order today. Just pay in full by 23rd December and you'll qualify for the current VAT rate. In your face, tax man. As well as half price savings on Flyers, Leaflets, Brochures, Booklets, Folders, Stickers and

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And don't forget the VAT rate is changing in January. Some of our customers are giving out leaflets to encourage people to buy 'big ticket' items now, before the rate changes. Some are using leaflets to say "we've held our prices". And others are printing new price lists to reflect the increase.If you're planning to do any of this, now's a great time. Get 5,000 of our most popular Premium Gloss

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-17985084192091617732010-11-01T11:01:00.006Z2010-11-01T11:06:54.354Z

...the VAT rate is changing in January. (Ok, it’s not quite as catchy as the Guy Fawkes ditty, but it’s true). Will you be holding your prices, or putting them up? Will you need to sort out some new price lists? Or what about some leaflets to tell people you've held your prices? Now’s the time to do it...During November, Premium Silk Leaflets are half price. They're printed both sides in glorious

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-56258831976613021682010-10-01T15:15:00.007+01:002010-10-01T15:36:27.596+01:00

What could your school do with an extra £4,000? Update your sports facilities? Buy some new computers? Maybe fill up the library?...Whatever you’re aiming towards, printing.com can help.Calendars are a high quality item and cost effective way to raise loads of cash for your school in time for the new term.Our full colour 14 Month Calendars have a month to view per page. Decide what you want on

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-19996740108998571542010-09-01T10:49:00.006+01:002010-09-01T11:01:17.985+01:00

Like magpies, we’re all attracted to shiny things. Shimmering diamond necklaces, gleaming new cars, glistening crystal glasses. We’re programmed to be attracted to them. It’s in our genes.Businesses are finding that adding shiny StarMarque highlights to their marketing helps get their message through. StarMarque gloss highlights add depth and impact and set a perception of high quality.During

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-4940708522363470552010-08-02T10:09:00.005+01:002010-08-02T10:18:09.745+01:00

This August, our most popular recycled items are reduced... so bag yourself a great deal and feel good about yourself to boot.Our Premium Recycled Leaflets are half price - get them flat or folded and get your message out there for less. Perfect for brochures, price lists and menus. If you're looking for something with more weight, try half price Premium Silk Showcards - they're elegant, thick

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-31165870554954253692010-07-05T09:34:00.009+01:002010-07-05T09:46:38.331+01:00

Summer's here... and many of your favourite promotional items are reduced by 40% during July. Choose from Leaflets, Postcards, Mailers, Scratch Cards, Brochures, Folders and Business Cards. Now’s a great time to talk to us and get your ‘back to work’ marketing sorted for the end of summer.Order any of our July Sale items online at www.printing.com and we’ll take an extra 10% off the printing

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-68874344527939503662010-06-01T14:54:00.004+01:002010-06-01T15:00:32.178+01:00

You've got three seconds to get their attention. That's the time it takes someone to decide if they're going to read your leaflet or flyer. Does your message cut it? What if you could increase the odds of getting their attention? We'll let you into a little secret. Adding gloss highlights to your flyers will make them instantly more eye-catching. There's a little bit of magpie in us all - we

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-23632970777281148062010-05-25T15:01:00.027+01:002010-05-25T16:31:26.357+01:00

Trees are the longest-lived organisms in the world. They provide homes and food for innumerable species of birds, mammals and insects. By planting trees today we are ensuring the survival of species threatened by habitat loss, maintaining the ecosystems on which our lives depend and safeguarding our ecological heritage for future generations.We need your help… Our partners Tree Appeal will plant

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-71365407403366208722010-05-04T14:07:00.005+01:002010-05-04T14:11:14.613+01:00

Spring is in the air at last. So why not make the most of May with a new marketing campaign? Try a leaflet drop, perk up a tired menu, freshen up your price list or put together a new brochure, newsletter or catalogue.You could save up to 50% during May on lovely Leaflets, fantastic Folded Leaflets and Beautiful Booklets. All are printed on thick 170gsm Premium Silk art paper, which is FSC

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Maybe a new brochure, an updated price list or a fresh identity? Now's the time to do it. You know we like to keep things simple... that’s why in April, we’ve reduced our most popular items to the same low price – just £99 - saving you up to 50%.Fill your boots with Leaflets, Letterheads, Folded Leaflets, Flyers, Showcards and Spot Gloss StarMarque or Folding Business CardsWe've given away over

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-89151792434976024062010-03-24T14:43:00.007Z2010-03-24T15:08:38.150Z

That's a question which is asked as frequently as "would you like fries with that?" and "does my bum look big in this?" Every time you meet someone new, you exchange business cards with them. That's why lots of you have been making the most of our Buy one Get one Free on all Business Cards offer (see post below). We've printed cards for all kinds of businesses and seen some great creative uses

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-1637515335464289282010-03-01T10:22:00.007Z2010-03-01T10:28:25.945Z

Order any Business Cards during March, and we’ll give you a second set for free. Use the second set for a colleague, double-up for yourself or even use them as mini flyers. You can mix and match styles too... order one set with a fancy cut-out shape to grab attention, then experiment on a second set of incredible StarMarque cards with shimmering gloss highlights on top of a matt laminated base -

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-53808818000158389092010-02-01T11:20:00.004Z2010-02-01T11:27:34.164Z

The recession's over, according to the Office for National Statistics. We're sure you're as thrilled as we are!Are things improving? Some of our customers agree, others say they're still having to fight harder for business. We want to make things a little easier, so we've slashed up to 50% off our February Favourites. Luxury matt laminated and sleek SmoothWove Showcards are both half price -

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-59418438003753935622009-12-21T16:36:00.003Z2009-12-21T16:38:59.850Z

Loads of people have been asking what's going to be Half Price in our January Sale. So we're starting the discounts early. Save 50% on our most popular Leaflets - optionally folded to make brochures or menus. Booklets with thick covers glistening with gloss highlights are half off – ideal for those spring 2010 price lists and brochures you’ve been thinking about. Postcards and Scratch Cards are

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-25466451829268682342009-12-16T11:43:00.005Z2009-12-16T11:48:54.204Z

How would £1,000 (€1,200) worth of free printing help your business? A new brochure, a big leaflet drop or the chance to rebrand? Well during January we’re giving you 5 chances to win that prize.If you like what we do for you… or love how much you save, you’re half way there. All we ask is that you share your love with others. Give us a shameless plug or two. Update your status on Facebook, tweet

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-33618662091023423932009-12-04T10:01:00.005Z2009-12-04T10:11:48.631Z

Ho Ho Ho,Giving gifts during the festive season is a great way to show you appreciate the people who are important to you. Thank your customers with a low-cost gift they can use - like a Wallplanner, Desk Notepad, Mobile Phone Holder or Desk Calendar. As our gift to you, order them during December and save up to 50%.If you've not sent them a Christmas Card yet, don't panic - it's not too late.

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-595685425757186822009-11-03T10:19:00.003Z2009-11-03T10:24:55.818Z

Some of our customers tell us that November is usually their busiest month. Are you running any special offers or planning a festive themed promotion? We can help.Reinforce your offer with some leaflets. Our thickest, silkiest full colour Leaflets are half price during November. Ideal for popping on the counter, dropping through letterboxes or inserting into the local paper. Add a fold and turn

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-46879488087725186162009-10-20T13:26:00.007+01:002009-10-20T13:40:54.908+01:00

Ok, so it’s an overused cliché but its nevertheless true (just like wearing your coat indoors – you won’t feel the benefit if you go out). Customers take seconds to judge how professional your organisation is by the way your marketing and communications look. Unfortunately you may not necessarily be perceived as well as you think you are.Looking professional isn’t hard. Investing in well crafted

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-1588302788035326262009-10-02T09:12:00.010+01:002009-11-03T10:26:10.298Z

Like magpies, we’re all attracted to shiny things. Shimmering diamond necklaces, gleaming new cars, glistening crystal glasses. We’re programmed to be attracted to them. It’s in our genes (no, we're not talking about your favourite stretch denims).Businesses are finding that adding shiny StarMarque highlights to their marketing is helping get their message through. StarMarque gloss highlights add

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-14248041730763464712009-09-21T09:21:00.004+01:002009-09-21T09:40:36.789+01:00

According to a Royal Mail survey almost two thirds of people who received Christmas Cards were prompted to make a purchase the following year and over three quarters of them spent up to £100. How much is your customer’s loyalty worth? More than the cost of a card, envelope and postage stamp? We all know looking after customers is more important than ever. Giving cards and gifts during the

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-26202902661053767542009-09-02T11:12:00.006+01:002009-09-02T11:23:26.280+01:00

Ladies and gentlemen, roll up, roll up for our September Half Price Spectacular.Get a wonderful Corporate Stationery Pack with 1,000 Letterheads, 1,000 Compliment Slips and 2 x 500 Business Cards for just £188 - half the separate selling price. Ideal if you're stocking up or starting out.Planning a big promotion? Deliver your message to lots of folks with half price Mass Marketing Leaflets. At

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-47760176494016604262009-08-13T10:46:00.008+01:002009-08-13T11:08:55.446+01:00

Is your brand losing you business? Trust me, the quality of your branding can mean the difference between success and failure. No matter what size your business is, branding is essential to differentiate yourself from the competition. It’s your personality. And it needn’t cost the earth. How you’re perceived will depend on the effort you put into your marketing communication.Your logo is central

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-55845467822522311562009-08-03T09:33:00.007+01:002009-08-03T10:05:26.440+01:00

Hooray! With your help, we’ve done it – we’ve hit our target of planting 50,000 trees with Tree Appeal and David Bellamy. We’re not stopping there. We like trees a lot and we’re doubling our target to a whopping 100,000 trees – that’s enough to fill 125 football pitches.That’s not all. We also want to encourage local schools to make the most of their grounds by planting trees. This helps create

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-85676641312802245682009-07-22T10:29:00.014+01:002009-07-22T11:40:55.929+01:00

Leaflets are so versatile, it’s no surprise so many people find them an essential part of their marketing. Whether they’re being popped through letter boxes, inserted into newspapers, posted out or propped up on the counter – they look great in glorious full colour and are incredibly low cost.Many things will affect the response you’ll get from your leaflet campaign. Answer these questions and

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-78534330928403187042009-07-01T14:31:00.003+01:002009-07-01T14:35:37.100+01:00

It's July… it's Summer… which means only one thing – our scorching hot July Summer Sale! We've loads of great offers, with big savings on our most popular items…Our Premium Gloss Leaflets, and Folded Gloss Leaflets are Half Price all month – how about promoting your own special offer? Stylish SmoothWove and attention-grabbing StarMarque Business Cards are also Half Price - top up, refresh your

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-60125871088638873402009-06-17T14:07:00.004+01:002009-06-17T14:19:50.039+01:00

Bribing customers to refer their friends.We all know its easier to sell to existing customers. The next best thing is a “warm contact” – an introduction to someone new, from someone you know. There’s no shame in asking your customers who else they know. In fact, it’s a shame if you don’t. Every time you meet them, ask the question “who else do you know who would benefit from our services?” You’d

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-81574740979135346342009-06-01T14:30:00.008+01:002009-07-01T14:36:25.445+01:00

Making a great first impression is vital – our Luxury Business Cards are printed on thick, 400gsm board and finished with a silky smooth matt lamination for a really sumptuous look and feel – guaranteed to impress any potential client. Add a map or a useful calendar to the reverse and they'll work even harder for you. They're HALF PRICE in June, making them our lowest price double sided

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-32979372712313775532009-05-01T10:12:00.007+01:002009-05-01T10:18:26.010+01:00

If you're feeling the pinch, make sure you're getting the most from every penny you spend. To help, printing.com are giving you Much More Marketing for your Money in May.Our Premium Silk Leaflets (flat or folded) are Half Price, so during May our thickest Leaflets are actually our cheapest. A quick and easy way of getting new business - leave them on counters, hand or post them out or insert them

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-57879293501405775952009-03-27T15:07:00.009Z2009-03-27T15:28:48.919Z

How to make happy customers do all your selling.Word of mouth is the most powerful sales tool you have. Why? We’re all social animals and love to pass on stories. If a friend tells you how good a film, book or restaurant is, you’re much more likely to act on that recommendation than if you simply saw an advert. To put it another way, ‘peer-to-peer endorsement’ is many times more likely to change

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-64660049085664009902009-03-04T12:19:00.004Z2009-03-04T12:23:58.219Z

We're keeping it simple for March - our most popular items are discounted to just £99 - a saving of up to HALF PRICE. Perfect for drumming up more business when you probably need it the most.Put an insert in your local newspaper - 10,000 A5 Leaflets are just £99 - half price. Pay some friendly kids to drop A6 Flyers through local doors - 5,000 are only £99. Update your price list or brochure -

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-10986680587290615592009-02-27T11:21:00.009Z2009-02-27T11:40:53.220Z

40,000 already planted!Tree planting events have already begun with loads of schools receiving their share of our 50,000 tree target. Professor David Bellamy himself has also turned up at a few events to pass on his expert tree-planting knowledge. “printing.com are making a brilliant effort right across the country with their Tree Appeal target. Today they really got stuck in, planting those

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-87321827177736443002009-02-10T13:20:00.006Z2009-02-10T13:26:24.912Z

There's never been a better time to stock up on your stationery and save money - during February printing.com have got a huge selection of half price stationery packs - all in glorious full colour. If you'll be needing to reprint your letterheads or reorder some business cards this year, do it now while they're half price.Call us free on 0800 18 555 90 to order or visit www.printing.com for free

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-5335545980521692242009-01-23T13:46:00.006Z2009-01-23T14:12:53.728Z

Recession. Recession. Recession. We’re bombarded with this word every day. Every change in the economy creates casualties and winners. How’s it affecting you and your business? Downturns can be an opportunity to grow your business – or at least ride the waves until it passes. But some businesses seem to press the self-destruct button and make horrendous mistakes.Make sure you avoid these blunders

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-1932617059818575602008-11-06T09:33:00.004Z2008-11-06T09:42:37.763Z

Research by the University of Salford has revealed the traditional printed Christmas Card still has a big place in today’s electronic world. A printed Christmas Card represents far more than just a greeting – it shows commitment, that you’ve taken the trouble to think about others and it serves as an important reminder to the recipient that others care about them.Were you emailed a Christmas “

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-70772640295601843172008-09-24T15:10:00.005+01:002008-09-24T15:18:56.726+01:00

Your customers receive a multitude of messages every day, in a wide variety of formats. It takes a little bit of thought and planning to make sure your message stands out. If you give out leaflets or vouchers with discount offers on them, think about putting the same offer under a scratch card panel. The fact that the person has to spend time scratching off the panel means that they actually

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-85918936397288013882008-07-01T12:40:00.005+01:002008-07-01T13:04:24.221+01:00

“I got something to tell you. I got something to say. I’m gonna put this marketing plan in motion. Never let nothing stand in my way. When the going gets tough. The tough get marketing.” If they’ve made a song about it, it must be true. When the economy softens, there’s a temptation to cut back on marketing. That’s exactly the wrong thing to do. Look out for the seven most common blunders people

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-1651554641750778132008-05-07T11:32:00.007+01:002008-05-07T13:08:28.393+01:00

How bad design can hurt your business.Cut me up while I’m driving and I probably won’t toot at you. Recline your plane seat while I’m eating and I probably won’t say anything. Play gangster rap next door at 3am on a school night and I probably won’t knock on your door. But expect me to use something that’s badly designed and you’ll make me mad as hell. “Design is just making things pretty”Let’s

Chester Columphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13770104097551236103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028487553374305871.post-50388977117921242552008-04-17T14:07:00.008+01:002008-04-17T14:47:03.132+01:00

Were you one of those kids that loved origami? Well it’s time to dust off your origami black belt and get cutting and engage in some creative paper engineering.Bespoke cut-out shapes are normally an expensive addition to your marketing campaign. Not any more. With printing.com’s revolutionary techniques, you’ll pay a fraction of the usual costs and make your marketing stand out from the

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Planning on doing an exhibition? You must read this..You might have one in the pipeline, or you might be thinking about doing one. Either way, if you’re exhibiting at a show, you’ll need a proper plan of action. Otherwise you’ll end up wasting your investment, or worse, looking like a total plonker in front of potential customers.It isn’t easy to do an exhibition ‘on the cheap’. Hiring the space,

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