Ideas & Advice
Tips, trends and insights to grow your small business
Redesign resolution: A new look sparks a brand transformation
MY MARKETING MUST-HAVES Redesign resolution: A new look sparks a brand transformation Estimated reading time: 6 minutes A new year […]
How to Design a Business Card: The Ultimate Guide
Your business card is often the first impression someone has of your brand—so make it count. In this guide on […]
2024 Christmas marketing tips for your small business
The economic landscape may not look particularly encouraging right now, but Christmas is fast approaching and it traditionally ushers in […]
Rewrite – The 9 types of packaging
When you’re competing in a crowded marketplace, standing out and getting brand recognition is key. Your product packaging design is […]
What is package marketing? Small business guide to packaging and marketing
Want your product to stand out on crowded shelves or online stores? Smart package marketing makes it happen. When marketing […]
How to open a shop on Etsy: A step-by-step approach
In today’s digital marketplace, Etsy stands as a beacon for creative entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to establish their […]
VistaPrint 2025 Small Business Happiness Report: Why over 80% of small business owners are happy
New research reveals the secret ingredients to small business happiness — and it’s not what you might expect. As the […]
Digital marketing vs traditional marketing: What’s the difference and how do they work together?
Choosing between digital and traditional marketing can feel like a tough call. But the discussion around digital marketing vs marketing […]
Brochure folds explained: Bi-fold vs Tri-fold vs Z-fold brochure types
Brochures remain a cornerstone of marketing collateral for small businesses because they’re tangible, practical and persuasive. Handing someone a brochure […]
Refresh – Trade show giveaways: 13 affordable promotional giveaway ideas
Trade show giveaways can spark conversations, support your brand story and keep you memorable long after the show. In this […]
Marketing trends for 2026: What’s next for digital and offline promotion
Running a small business means juggling a thousand things, and keeping up with marketing changes can feel like yet another […]
How to do postcard marketing: Step-by-step guide
Looking to grab attention and connect with your audience? In a world where digital messages get lost in the clutter, […]
How to make custom hats: Design and print tips
Chances are you’ve seen someone wearing a cap today, or at least scrolled past someone wearing one. Custom hats grab […]
Refresh What is Cyber Monday? Plus 5 tips to run a successful Cyber Monday campaign
For many people worldwide, the official holiday season begins the moment Halloween is finished and continues until New Year’s Day. […]
How to market a product: Traditional and digital product marketing strategies
Creating a great product is a win in itself—but getting it in front of the right people is where real […]
How to Use Stamps for Branding and Promotion
Your business has endless repetitive tasks and processes, whether you’re filing another document or sending another piece of mail. Business […]
How to develop a branding strategy for your business
Creating a strong branding strategy is one of the most important steps you can take to grow your business. An […]
Refresh – The Brand Identity Prism: What it is and how to use it
The Brand Identity Prism, also referred to as Kapferer’s Brand Identity Prism, is a well-known marketing model that visualizes the […]
Learn the power of niche marketing: Loyalty, trust and visibility
Trying to appeal to everyone often ends up pleasing no one. Many small businesses lean on broad branding, hoping that […]
Branding colors: Everything you need to choose your brand’s color palette
Ever noticed how Chase, Citibank and Bank of America all use blue? That’s no coincidence; they understand how powerful color […]
Best practises for using QR codes on business cards
In just a few years, QR codes have gone from niche tech to everyday essentials, powering everything from contactless payments […]
Refresh – 23 business card design ideas for different industries
Let’s talk about your business card—that important branding tool that’s often someone’s first impression of your brand. Beyond the must-haves, […]
How to budget your packaging costs
If you’re a small business owner, you know profitability matters. One way you can make sure your spending doesn’t harm […]
How to find aesthetic colors that work for your brand
Aesthetic colors are the shorthand your brand uses to communicate its personality, values and mood before a single word is […]
What is DPI? DPI and why it matters in print and design
If you’ve ever sent a file to print and it’s come out fuzzy, pixelated or just not as crisp as […]
The ultimate guide to graphic design layout
A great design starts with a solid graphic design layout. The way elements are placed shapes how people see, digest […]
Graphic design for beginners: How to create eye-catching business visuals
Your design is often your brand’s first impression, whether it’s on a business card, flyer or Instagram post. If it […]
8 fresh font trends for 2026 manual copy
If you’re a small business owner, your time is precious, but you need customers to notice you. Consider this guide […]
How to design a menu: Restaurant menu layout ideas and design tips
Good restaurant menu design sets the tone, sells your story and quietly nudges diners toward your best dishes. It’s part […]
Serif vs. sans serif: Which font fits your brand best?
If you’ve ever stared at a brand kit wondering whether your font should rock tiny feet or not, welcome, you’re […]
Refresh – The 9 key design elements: What are the elements of design?
Good design can seem as if the designer stumbled onto the perfect combination of design elements. But actually, designers use […]
9 affordable ideas for holiday marketing in 2025
Another holiday season is here—the busiest stretch of the year for small business owners. As shoppers head out to celebrate […]
42 Secret Santa gift ideas for every budget (for uk)
Secret Santa is a fun, festive tradition where friends or colleagues secretly buy a gift for someone else in the […]
Business holiday prep—an 8-week framework
Business holiday prep is a summer sport disguised as a winter event, and Q2 is the window that separates the […]
14 Christmas signage ideas for the holiday season and a few bonus tips
Twinkly lights, stockings and wreaths are timeless holiday staples. But if you run a small business, there’s one thing that […]
Holiday gift basket ideas for small businesses
The holidays are the perfect time to show a little extra appreciation to the people who help your business thrive: […]
30 creative corporate Christmas gifts your employees will love in 2025
Looking for creative corporate Christmas gifts to give your employees this holiday season? Go beyond the traditional options and give […]
10 Holiday marketing tips for small businesses
The holiday season, from Black Friday to New Year’s, is a golden marketing opportunity for small businesses. For small business […]
Refresh – 6 holiday giveaway ideas for your small business
Looking for holiday giveaway ideas that make an impact? Whether you go for free gifts or festive contests, giveaways are […]