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04Nov 2014 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

‘Tis the Season for Office Holiday Parties

Planning, Small Business, Small Business Info, Workplace

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Cookie exchanges, pumpkin pies, Santa’s sleigh and … your company’s office party. As fun and festive as a holiday party can be, they can also be stressful for a small business owner to plan. Do you often wonder what you can do to make your holiday event fun for your employees, yet stay within budget and remain on track with year-end work goals? Don’t worry! There are a lot of enjoyable holiday-themed activities to get employees in the holiday spirit while not breaking the budget. Read through to get some ideas for your upcoming holiday office party! (more…)

03Sep 2012 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like … Christmas?

123Print Infographics, Small Business Info

Yes, it’s true. It’s only September and it’s time to think about the holidays. Today, nearly 40% of holiday shoppers start their gift buying before Halloween. Whether you or your customers celebrate traditional holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, or you’re more into unique celebrations like “Festivus,” you, like every other business, need to have your holiday ducks in a row in September! If you don’t already have your holiday promotions on the marketing schedule, then ‘tis time to do so. Newspaper ads need to be purchased, direct mail pieces printed and fresh loyalty cards should be at the ready. Customers are trying to save money and avoid the headaches that come with last-minute shopping by responding to early shopping offers. Not only are they buying electronics and other popular…

22Jun 2012 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

Taking Your Dog to Work is Good for Business

Small Business Info

Today is National Take Your Dog to Work Day. As a dog lover, I think that rocks. If you’re the boss and your small business doesn’t allow pets in the office (even on a national holiday that encourages such things), maybe you should reconsider? Studies of people undergoing stress tests or physical examinations have shown that the presence of a dog lowered their heart rate and blood pressure during testing. Another insurance report said the average number of hours worked in a week is steadily increasing — by 200 hours between 1970 and 2006! People need more balance in their life. Dogs can help offer that balance. At 123Print, we don’t have a company mascot, nor do we allow pets in the office every day, but the majority of us…

20Dec 2011 by Cindy Berrier 1 Comment

Infographic: Festivus…for the Rest of Us!

Everything Else, Family Lounge, Fun and Humor, Wedding & Family

There are two mini-decorated trees in the office of 123Print. We had our company holiday party and exchanged cookies. We’ve wished one another “Happy Holidays” and we’re all anxiously awaiting our time off. There’s one holiday that is blatantly being ignored by all employees here at 123Print, and frankly I’m a little bummed about it. “A Festivus… for the rest of us!” How many of you have watched Seinfeld? I hope every single person on the interwebs has watched at least one episode of Seinfeld. If you haven’t… you’re missing out. It’s easily one of the best sitcoms that came out of the ‘90s, but I digress. George Costanza is short, bald, not good with women, and his driving force in life is to do as little as humanly possible. He…

07Dec 2011 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

Five Modern Takes on Classic Christmas Card Styles

Design Tips & Tricks, Everything Else, Expert Advice, Family Lounge, Fun and Humor, Wedding & Family

Christmas is a time for tradition. Even people with the most progressive of personalities and forward thinking tastes tend to open up to tradition and reminiscence during the yuletide season. Whether it’s hanging a few heirloom ornaments on an otherwise modern themed Christmas tree, mixing in kitschy childhood decorations with impeccably stylish home décor, listening to old standard Christmas songs by artists that wouldn’t otherwise grace one’s iPod in a million years or even just carrying on traditional family celebrations passed down through the generations; it seems that there is always room, and maybe even some desire, to include a touch of classic Christmas. That’s why we asked the design team here at 123Print to pick out a few Christmas card designs that are undoubtedly modern in design but yet…

30Nov 2011 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

December – The Month of Engagements

Everything Else, Wedding & Family, Wedding Lounge

Tomorrow is the first day of December, and you know what that means! Engagements galore! Did you know December is the most popular month to get engaged? December accounts for about one in every five proposals. A lot of times grooms choose Christmas Eve to pop the question, and of course others wait until after Santa arrives and ask on Christmas Day. My friends and I argue back and forth about whether or not it’s cliché and predictable to propose to your “special someone” on a major holiday like Christmas, and the verdict is still out on it. Personally, I think both days are wonderful choices for bringing your family and friends in on a totally joyful and exciting time in both of your lives. It makes sense that December…

08Nov 2011 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

Invitation Etiquette – Holiday Edition

Everything Else, Family Lounge, Wedding & Family

You don't need me to tell you that the holidays are rapidly approaching. The malls are decorated and surely you've seen at least one Black Friday or Christmas commercial reminding you that time is running out to get your shopping done. Personally, the holidays don't start for me until I see the famous Hershey's Kisses Christmas commercial. Growing up, that was always the key that soon I'd be gorging myself on turkey and after that Santa would be visiting. Speaking of Santa, I always wondered if parents invited him to sneak into their house every night - or if it was just understood. I mean, Santa is a really busy man, right? Billions of kids all around the world expect him to show up one night a year, but was…

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