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Posted by Megan Robnett - Sept. 12 - 3 min read
What can I print? How Copyright and Trademarks work
The internet is chock-full of ideas for things you may want printed on your new t-shirt or hoodie. We get asked all the time about things people have seen on Pinterest, Etsy or other printer’s social media pages, wondering if we could recreate them so they could get them printed local. Although we would love to print everything for everyone, the answer that we usually give is “sorry, we can’t print other people’s designs” or “sorry that graphic is trademarked.” If your unsure what a Copyright or Trademark is, and why it’s important, read on.

Posted by Megan Robnett - July 17 - 6 min read
Five great ways to maximize your t-shirt fundraising campaign
Whether for a kid’s sports team, environmental awareness groups, a local charity, or a school club, t-shirt fundraising campaigns are among the best ways to draw awareness to your cause. Custom printed t-shirt and merch fundraising is a great way to raise extra money for your organization, promote your group, and pump up your community’s morale and support. Keep reading for FIVE great ways to maximize your t-shirt fundraising campaign.

Posted by Megan Robnett - June 29 - 3 min read
4th Of July, Bring The Buzz

Posted by Megan Robnett - June 13 - 3 min read
Your Vehicle Is Your Business’ Moving Billboard; car magnets CAN boost your brand

Posted by Lauren Farrar - April 12 - 2 min read
How Can Your Small Business Be More Sustainable?

Posted by Lauren Farrar - February 15 - 2 min read
New in the house ... Direct To Film Printing!

Posted by Lauren Farrar - January 17 - 4 min read
New Year, New Resolutions... For your Business!
2023 is officially here! Everyone has personal goals for the start of the new year, but have you thought about goals for your business?

Posted by Lauren Farrar - January 3 - 3 min read
Window Clings...A Great Way To Showcase Your Business
During the holiday season, many businesses like to decorate or advertise on their windows. Why not make this a year-round advertising method or seasonal decorating tactic?

Posted by Lauren Farrar - December 14 - 3 min read
End Of Year Marketing Buying
End-of-the-year buying is officially here! Deciding how to allocate funds for your business is a task that shouldn’t be taken lightheartedly. How can your spending choices be an investment in your business?
End-of-the-year buying should help set the stage for the following year. Use extra funds for marketing, customer retention, and employee morale. Click here to read more about ways to put your end of year budget to good use, optimizing your internal and external marketing.

Posted by Lauren Farrar - November 4 - 3 min read
Your Holiday Gift Guide
Choosing the right holiday gift can be stressful and somewhat intimidating. Going from store to store to find the perfect gift can be a hassle. Finding the "perfect gift" seems impossible with consumers' many options. Buying the perfect gift for your family, friend, or employee means much more than just showing appreciation, which is why there is so much pressure around it. Click to read more on how you can use your holiday gift giving to boost morale and your brand power to your clients.
Posted by Megan Robnett - September 8 - 4 min read
The Realtor's Marketing Tool Belt
We have all been watching the real estate market boom that has taken place in the last year. As they say, it is a seller’s market, with active listings having increased by 26.6% in the previous year. So, how are you marketing yourself as a realtor and setting yourself apart from all the rest? Click here to see how you can boost your realty business marketing to start out amongst the crowd.

Posted by Megan Robnett - September 3 - 5 min read
5 Things To Consider When Designing Your Business Logo
So, you’re starting a new business…that’s awesome. The first thing people do when they start a new business is deliberate on the perfect name and then set out to create the perfect logo. A logo is a crucial part of your brand identity. It works as a communication tool with your customers, so they can easily identify your brand and your brand values. Read on for 5 suggestions to consider when designing your logo.