Color theory basics - part 1: Subtractive vs. additive color The color wheel - By definition a color wheel or color circle is an organization of color hues around a circle, showing relationships betw...
I was sitting at the doctor's office the other day. (If you have read some of my other posts you're probably thinking that my metaphors are stuck, but I just happen to have several children, so I am t...
Faux is a French word that means “false” or “fake.” Some applications give you the option to make a regular font into a bold or italic font by using the faux font feature. JUST SAY NO TO FAUX FONTS. T...
We’re all taught that networking is a great business tool. Unfortunately, networking is four parts work and hassle for every one part net. That’s not profitable enough for me. I like to connect more t...
When you got the chance to check your e-mail today, what did you see first? If you are like most every other person with Internet access, you saw a huge number of “free” offers. A lot of them get caug...
There is an old adage in the marketing game: “The early bird gets the worm.” It's not just for marketing, but for business in general. I think it should be: “The flexible bird gets the worm.” Hey, you...
Understanding your customer base and what print materials you will need to reach them is a difficult task for anyone. The small business owner is often the one challenged the most. A tight budget or a...
One often overlooked aspect of any printed sales campaign is: “How do I know that it has been effective?” Awesome question. You can spend thousands and thousands and still be wasting your time if you...
In an earlier post I mentioned that design and graphics were not as important as the titles and content of the print material that you use. Many people would disagree with that; however, I believe tha...