Printing Tips

Reasons to Get Address Labels

If you've ever sent out a multitude of mail at once, you know how tiresome it can be to write your address over and over. Sometimes, it's just more convenient to have address labels on hand when sending out cards, mail, bills, and packages. If you're on the fence about whether or not you should get address labels, here are four reasons why you should.

1. Address labels are convenient. It may not seem like much to write a few return addresses, but multiply the task over the course of a month and add occasions like birthdays, holidays and other large gatherings. Address labels do save you time.

2. Address labels can be more attractive. Even if your penmanship is superb, there is something appealing about attaching address labels to the mail you send out.

3. Address labels can be customizable and personalized. You have a multitude of patterns and designs to choose from when it comes to address labels, from elegant and refined to fun and quirky.

4. Address labels are very affordable. When you can get over 100 labels for just a few dollars, having your own seems like an economical option.

Essential Details You Need for Invitations

Part of getting your invitations ready for sending out to your guest list is making sure you have all the right information! Use this checklist to make sure you've got all your bases covered.

• Hosts: Let guests know who is hosting the event.
• Event: Specify whether the event is a birthday party for a one-year-old, a celebration for an anniversary, or another event.
• Attire: Should your guests be dressed up, or is it a weekend event where guests can arrive in Jeans?
  
• Place: Include the name and address of where your guests will need to go for the event.
• Date: Let guests know when day they need to show up for the event.
• Time: Tell your guests when to arrive and if there is an end time to the event.
• Map: If you have a lot of guests coming in from out of town, include a map with the invitations to let them know how to get to the location.
  

Why Making a Print Calendar Is Be Good for Your Business

Making a print calendar for your business could be one way to provide publicity for your business. So if you're looking for a cost-effective method of advertising, a print calendar may be the way to go. Here are three reasons why.

1. The print calendar works for many different situations. You can give away the print calendar to clients and customers during the holidays, at presentations, at conventions or just have some on hand at your place of business.
2. A print calendar is year-round advertising. By giving them away, clients and customers, both old and new, will get a subtle reminder to do business with you.
3. The print calendar is affordable. You can place a bulk order of calendars printed with your business name for just a few dollars per piece.

Sending A Save The Date Announcement

If you're planning a destination wedding or you have a lot of out-of-towners coming into the neighborhood, it's always a good idea to send a save the date announcement. A save the date announcement will ensure that guests can plan accordingly for their trip.

For destination weddings, it's a good idea to send a save the date announcement to everyone on your guest list anywhere from four to six months before your wedding date. That will give them time to plan for things like vacation days and booking airplane flights.

Similarly, if you have a large percentage of guests traveling from other towns to come to your wedding, also give them about four to six months notice by sending save the date announcements. For a local wedding where guests reside in the area, there's no need to send save the date announcements.