The fact that Chinese New Year is anywhere from several weeks to almost two months after the Gregorian New Year notwithstanding, the presence and popularity of Chinese culture in the U.S. presents businesses plenty of reasons to want to send Chinese New Year cards to well-defined audiences. Still, if someone offers to give you free Chinese New Year cards – you’re probably better off walking away from the deal.

There are so many excuses to go shopping next week! First, there’s Valentine’s Day on the 14th and then President’s Day, a federal holiday observed on Monday the 15th. Many schools and businesses close for Presidents Day, and throughout the years, retailers have taken to providing special sales and discount offers around the holiday.

I just started watching “Mad Men.” Yes, I’m a few years late jumping on the bandwagon, but now I’m hooked. Having worked in collaborative environments for many years, I found myself nodding quite often as the designers, writers, salespeople and management all had to answer to each other – though they’re much better dressed than your average agency these days. But … SPOILER ALERT!

The Chinese New Year is coming up on Feb. 14. It’s the beginning of the year 4707, or Year of the Tiger, and a perfect time to print a new calendar!

The Chinese calendar is based on the cycles of the sun and the moon and differs from the purely solar-oriented Western or common calendar.

Why does everyone seem to think that personal business cards are the only marketing tools they should personalize? Personal business cards are great and should absolutely be personalized, don’t get me wrong, but there are so many benefits to personalizing marketing materials I’m mystified that so many seem to ignore this powerful sales strategy.

We’ve all seen the pictures of George Washington standing in his finest digs next to the cherry tree … and a Presidents Day invitation showcasing this picture would not be a bad one.

Be honest – how many of you use your business cards solely for business? I keep a stack with me at all times, and I hand them out to folks I network with just as often as to people I’ve just met whom I’d like to invite to my next dinner party. In the latter event, I flip over my card and scrawl down my personal contact information.

The Chinese New year is approaching us, and as with any holiday, invitations are a great service to offer your clients.

Super Bowl XLIV is just around the corner. The Indianapolis Colts take on the New Orleans Saints in Miami on Sunday, Feb. 7. Whether you are a rooting for a local favorite, or just taking it all in, the Super Bowl is always a great time.

If you are hosting or attending a Super Bowl get-together, check out these five printed pieces that can make the party a hit.

Not all Valentine’s Day cards are sweet, tender mementos of affection. Some are dirty, some are hilarious (intentional or not), and still others seem to have been conceived in the midst of the massacre that bares this holiday’s name. The following get my vote for the worst Valentine’s Day cards of all time.