Small Business Spotlight — Pine Tree Road Soap Shop

123Print Small Business Spotlight

This week, 123Print is shining its Small Business Spotlight on …
Pine Tree Road Soap Shop!

“I opened my little soap shop in Ocean Beach, CA about 3 years ago. I make all of my natural cold process soaps, body butters, scrubs, lotions, etc. right here in my 250 sq. ft. shop right in front of my customers and also teach a basic soap making class so they can see exactly what goes into the products they are putting on their skin.”

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Best Gifts for Dads and Grads!

‘Tis the season for Dads and Grads! Spring is wrapping up with two huge milestones – graduation and Father’s Day! Have you bought your Dad or Grad a gift yet for this momentous occasion? If not, we’ve compiled a list of both some high-ticket items, or, if you’re like us and on a budget, some easy crafts you can make right at home.

According to an article posted on CBSNEWS, these five items are the top tech items to get your Dads and Grads this season! [all images provided via cbsnews.com]

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What Makes a “Glam” Wedding?

Glamourous Wedding Dress in Window

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Planning a wedding Audrey Hepburn would approve of may be simpler than you think. While various wedding trends come and go, Hollywood glamour is one that has stood the test of time, and for obvious reasons. What better captures a fairy tale wedding than one gleaming with over-the-top opulence? From fashion to florals, and everything in between, try on a few of these ideas for a gorgeously glam wedding!

Add All-Over Sparkle
You know how you found a diamond in the
rough when you met your fiance? Make that a theme that carries through the décor of your event. Ask your florist to incorporate pearls (real or faux are both fine!) into Ivory Bridal Hair Comb from Etsyyour bouquet for a sweet flourish. The same goes for your cake — brides everywhere are opting for a bit of bling on top of the icing. And that updo? Yes, do adorn it with a luxe headpiece like, this Ivory Bridal Hair Comb from Etsy. Basically, bling out as much as you want.

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123Print Baby Designs LOOK BOOK

Aside from your wedding day, having a baby is one of the most thrilling and life changing experiences you will ever go through.

There is a lot involved with bringing a little one into the mix, and sometimes it can seem almost impossible to be fully prepared. However, taking the time to celebrate this miracle is a must, not only because it’s a new experience, but to also keep you sane when everything else seems so hectic.

123Print is here to make this as easy as possible for you! With products like baby shower invitations, thank you cards, banners, and announcements, your bundle of joy will be “ooo-ed” and “ahhh-ed” over, before its even time to meet! Revel in this memorable moment and make it last with all of our baby line items!

Browse through our latest Baby Shower Invitations and Baby Announcements
with our new Look Book!

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123Print Baby Designs LOOK BOOK

  • For Baby Shower Invitations, matching items include: thank you cards (flat/folded), address labels and gift tag labels.

Have any questions? Feel free to leave a comment here or contact customer service by calling 800-877-5147 or sending an email to info@123print.com.

Shameless Self-Promotion Photo Contest WINNER!

123Print Shamless Self-Promotion Photo Contest

Congratulations to Dancers Unite Fine Arts Academy
for winning our Shameless Self-Promotion Photo Contest!

Dancers Unite is a family owned & operated dance studio in Charlotte, NC, offering dance classes from ages 2 to teen. They offer recreational dance classes and have a National Champion competitive dance team. Their goal is to unite all dancers, regardless of level, in a positive, family friendly atmosphere.

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5 Quick Tips that Improve PowerPoint Presentations

PowerPoint Presentation

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We’ve all had it happen: That PowerPoint presentation that should have taken two days to prepare ends up taking 10. Good news. There’s hope in sight! Optimize your performance with these five effective, time-saving tips.

1. Sharing PowerPoint Presentations
You’ve got your slideshow exactly how you want it. The slides look sharp; the effects are fluid … but when you email it to your colleagues, will all of your hard work stay as it should? If you’ve ever emailed a PowerPoint presentation only to find that your fonts, spacing and other features got messed up on the other end, you know it’s a crapshoot. To avoid the mishap, PowerPoint advice site Bit Better suggests sticking “with fonts that come installed with Windows” so that nothing gets lost in translation when moving from Mac to Windows, and vice versa. They also suggest avoiding embedding sounds and videos when sharing your PowerPoint over email. Though these added features can turn heads in the boardroom, they can lose their effectiveness when sent over email — sounds, imagery and formatting can get garbled when opened across varying computer platforms.

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Business Women Have Come A Long Way [Infographic] UPDATE

Business Women Infographic Teaser

Last June, we gave you our “Business Women Have Come A Long Way” Infographic, displaying some impressive stats on they ways in which women drive the economy. Some new research has been published as of late, further showing how the success of Female-Owned SMBs (small and medium businesses) has surged.

According to the 2013 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, the “number of women-owned firms is growing at 1.5 times the national average.” As of 2012, 8.3 million companies were listed as being owned by women—a 37% increase from 1997. Talk about Girl Power.

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123Print Landscaping & Gardening Designs LOOK BOOK

Are you in the Landscaping or Gardening industry?
If so, we’ve got the PERFECT stationery design for you!

Browse through our latest Landscaping & Gardening designs
with our new Look Book!

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123Print Landscaping & Gardening Designs Look Book

  • Matching items include: business cards, yard signs and door hangers.

Have any questions? Feel free to leave a comment here or contact customer service by calling 800-877-5147 or sending an email to info@123print.com.

Let’s Get Organized

As much as we’d all love to boast a spotless home, let’s face it, sometimes life gets in the way. Soccer games, office meetings and impromptu dinner parties do not a clean house make. Fortunately, when you assign each object a place and get uber organized, you can cut that cleanup time in half. Here, we’ve pulled together 10 easy tricks for trimming down the clutter, and scoring an impeccable home. Happy organizing!

Drawer Organizer1. Visit your favorite home store and stock up on baskets and drawer organizers. Sorting everything from magazines and kitchen utensils is a cinch when you’ve got a convenient place to slip them away. Home organizing solutions — done!

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Let It All Hang Out – Tips for Effective Outdoor Advertising

123Print BannersWhen it comes to outdoor advertising, let it all hang out! What do we mean by that? Be yourself. Be loud and proud. Make people want to shout your brands name from the rooftops! BUT do it all with a purpose. Whether you are designing a custom outdoor banner or yard sign, getting ready to be on the move with a custom car magnet, or letting it hang with a door hanger, your message must be clear. Check out these tips to assure a firm foundation with your outdoor marketing materials and you will be a lot better off than most outdoor advertisers out there!

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