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04Dec 2013 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

Walking in a Networking Wonderland – 8 Tips for Networking During the Holidays

It’s that time of year. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, and … Holiday Networking! With social calendars quickly filling up this month, now is a great time to take advantage of the potential networking opportunities at your upcoming events. Read on for 8 tips to make some great connections this holiday season. Every Event is a Networking Event This time of year, what’s there to be down about? You’re constantly surrounded by good family, good friends, and most importantly … good food. Will all that tryptophan (aka essence of turkey) coursing through people’s veins, most people are incredibly receptive to striking up a conversation. (more…)

02Dec 2013 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

Making the Case for Case Studies

Before making a major purchase, most people want to know how the solution has worked for others. Many TV commercials use actual or dramatized versions of people talking about the problems they had and how the product that is for sale solved their issues. But if you don’t have the thousands or millions that are spent on producing commercials and celebrity endorsements, some good case studies can help you communicate the benefits of your product or service! Your case studies can be a website article, a PDF, in print form, an infographic or a video. The idea is to communicate the tangible results and real benefits of using your products or services. Whether you opt for a written article, an infographic or a video, the “how to write a case…

27Nov 2013 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

Be in the Know: 5 of Our Favorite Email Marketing Online Resources

Monthly Email Marketing, Small Business Info

You can find anything on the internet; we all know that. (Some of what you find you may wish you had never found, such as this article from heavy.com). But the internet is chock full of really helpful things too, like a large selection of valuable email marketing resources. Below are five websites that I think do a great job of presenting timely and relevant subject matter. In fact, these are some of the websites that I personally visit on a regular basis for email marketing best practices, tips and case studies. I hope you find them as helpful as I do! Marketing Sherpa (marketingsherpa.com) The Marketing Sherpa research institute is well-known in the marketing world. Their library of online marketing resources, including an extensive article archive, large video archive, webinars and…

26Nov 2013 by Cindy Berrier 2 Comments

How to Make an Unforgettable Business Card

Small Business Info

According to businessknowhow.com, there are four corners (haha, get it?!) of unforgettable business cards. They are, in no particular order: Stacking Up Standing Out Creative Enhancement Implementation Here's our take on the four corners: Stacking Up How did your business cards do at your last event? How did people react to them? These are questions you should be asking yourself to measure how your business cards “stack up” against the competition. Your card needs to make an impression. Having a creative and unique card can help insure that your card evokes some kind of reaction. If you’ve ever gotten a compliment on your business cards then congrats! You’re on the right path to a business card that stacks up. (more…)

25Nov 2013 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

The Secret to Improving Productivity: Vacation!

Monday Marketing Minutes, Small Business, Small Business Info, Small Business Lounge

[caption id="attachment_5950" align="alignright" width="225"] For the record, this hunky guy is my hubby bringing me a BBC somewhere warm and tropical on a holiday vacation.[/caption] With Hanukkah and Thanksgiving this week, and the Winter Solstice, Christmas and Kwanzaa fast approaching, business owners’ minds often turn toward holiday sales and profits while employees have visions of time off dancing in their heads. Heaven knows neither myself nor co-bloggers Erin Schwartz and Michelle J. plan on being here this coming Thursday and Friday. Of course working for an eCommerce company means we’re still open 24/7 (and with some crazy-good Cyber Week Daily Deals and a wowza Black Friday, plus Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday specials soon to follow!) But all work and no play makes for unproductive employees. It’s in everyone’s…

22Nov 2013 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

Small Business Spotlight – inkBLOT Designs Studio

Small Business Info, Small Business Spotlight

This week, 123Print is shining its Small Business Spotlight on ... inkBLOT Designs Studio inkBLOT Designs Studio is a boutique creative design studio that strives to offer their customers unique products and services. These include calligraphy, stationery design & etiquette, hand-stamped metal jewelry, mr&mrs 911 wedding kits, personalized photo charms, wedding bouquet charms, unique gifts and more. They pride themselves on offering personal service with attention to detail — let inkBLOT Designs Studio bring out the creativity in YOU! [caption id="attachment_5943" align="aligncenter" width="851"] © inkBLOT Designs Studio[/caption] (more…)

20Nov 2013 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

A High-Glam Wedding at a Low Cost

3rd Wednesday Weddings, Wedding & Family, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding Lounge

In 2013, our theme for the Third Wednesday Wedding blogs has been about creating your dream wedding on a budget. As you look through the previous blogs, you’ll find ideas to save money on the wedding dress, make cuts to the guest list and even throw a low-cost surprise wedding! We’ve offered lots of ways to cut wedding costs. You may have already read about what makes a glam wedding, but today, we have four tips to glam up your wedding for less. (more…)

19Nov 2013 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

123Print Rated #1 for Best Online Printing Services – November 2013

123Print News, All Other

123Print has been ranked #1 on ReviewAuthority's list of the Top 10 Online Printing Services – November 2013! Following up from last month's review gaining us the same ranking, 123Print has yet again come out on top earning the highest cumulative score in the categories of ease of use, print selection, customization, customer support and shipping services. What's behind ReviewAuthority's rankings? According to reviewauthority.com, a network of certified evaluators, their own proprietary research process and expert reviews and research. See the review for yourself here: http://online-printing-services.reviewauthority.com/rankings-of-best-online-printing-services. Thanks again everyone for your loyalty and support — we couldn't have earned this title without our amazing customers!

18Nov 2013 by Cindy Berrier 1 Comment

4 Tips to Make the Most of Cyber Monday

Marketing Info, Monday Marketing Minutes, Small Business, Small Business Info

As if the holidays are not rushed and chaotic enough, this year the holiday shopping season is super short — just 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas! Hanukkah begins the day before Thanksgiving, a full 11 days earlier than last year. Fewer days to shop could mean fewer sales if you don’t have a plan. We’ve previously shared tips to prepare your small business for Black Friday and ideas for Small Business Saturday, now let’s consider Cyber Monday. Adobe Digital Index is predicting the highest-ever U.S. holiday season online sales including $2,270 million of those sales on December 2, 2013, Cyber Monday. That’s a 250% increase over the average daily online sales. Since the Black Friday and Small Business Saturday blogs offer some great holiday marketing advice, we decided to…

15Nov 2013 by Cindy Berrier 1 Comment

Small Business Spotlight – Occasions by Angela

Small Business Info, Small Business Spotlight

This week, 123Print is shining its Small Business Spotlight on ... Occasions by Angela Occasions by Angela provides event design and coordination services with a focus on simplicity and elegance. Whether you need an event decorated, a custom gift basket, gift wrapping, a new jewelry piece, holiday decor or even a formal table set up for a special dinner party, Angela can do it all. Based out of Atlanta, Angela's new wave of event design is there for those who have grand ideas on a conservative budget. Occasions by Angela lives by their motto, "If you are happy, I've done my job!" [caption id="attachment_5895" align="aligncenter" width="605"] © Occasions by Angela[/caption] (more…)