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Posted: 7/6/23 | Shop: Labels | Category: How-To's, Workplace
The Marketing Power of Branded Carry Handles: How to Stand Out Businesses are always looking for a way to distinguish themselves from competitors. Customized adhesive carry handles are a simple, affordable way to improve branding and sales. How can attaching these heavy-duty tape handles to large packages and boxes help build your brand? Let’s examine the marketing benefits of adhesive carry handles. Influencing Others Just like personalized bags and boxes, carry handles are a platform ripe for promotional opportunities. You can print your store’s logo, a seasonal message or anything else on a tape handle; take advantage of the long, narrow design and get the logo printed multiple times so it’s visible from any angle. You can even add the branding of the specific product it’s meant to carry, which improves customer association. Furthermore, by attaching it directly to the primary packaging you won’t be shoving the product itself into a separate box or bag. This means that, as customers walk to the parking lot, others walking in will get a first-hand view of what they just bought. As noted by the Kellogg School of Management, this “visual influence” makes people more likely to buy what they see. Be Eco-Friendly…
Posted: 6/15/23 | Shop: Labels | Category: How-To's, Workplace
The Impact of Shipping and Handling Labels on Customer Experience Almost every year, more consumers and businesses are getting items shipped to them. According to Digital Commerce 360, U.S. e-commerce topped one trillion for the first time in 2022. That doesn’t include in-person orders, documents, testing samples and other items that require shipping. Read More >
Posted: 5/25/23 | Shop: Filing | Category: Filing Supplies, How-To's
Why to Use Color-Coded Filing Labels The Benefits of Color-Coded Filing Labels More and more businesses are turning to color-coded file management to streamline their record-keeping process. Assigning different colored labels for filing folders, which are often linked to indexing letters and numbers, has advantages for almost every type of organization. Whether you run a law firm, bank, medical office or government agency, you can experience the benefits of color-coded filing. Read More >
Posted: 5/25/23 | Shop: Facility, Labels | Category: How-To's, Workplace
Understanding the Different Types of Shipping Labels for Your Products A lot of different things get shipped in the modern economy; this means there are a lot of different labels. Whether you’re sending books, food, athletic equipment or hazardous waste, using the correct shipping label stickers will help items arrive promptly and safely. Read More >
Posted: 5/15/23 | Shop: Business Forms | Category: Forms
Guide to Sales Tax and Tax Exemption Sales tax is one of the most common ways for state and local governments to collect money — and it can add up to significant amounts depending on what kinds of purchases you make. However, there are situations where individuals, organizations and businesses can get a sales tax exemption. The Supplies Shops has the information you need to know about sales tax and tax-exempt status so you pay the proper amount each year. Read More >
Posted: 3/17/23 | Shop: Business Forms, Envelopes, Facility, Filing, Labels, Medical Professionals, Tape | Category: How-To's, Workplace
A Guide to Tracking Your Online Order Your shopping experience doesn’t end when your order is placed. According to Project 44, 66% of shoppers say the delivery experience is a big factor when choosing where to shop, and 40% say the most memorable part of a brand experience comes post-purchase. Order tracking is one way to improve the fulfillment process and help build customer relationships. In fact, it’s practically mandatory in the modern e-commerce world. Here’s why order tracking matters and how customers can stay in the loop when it comes to their packages. Read More >
Posted: 3/17/23 | Shop: Filing | Category: Filing Supplies
End Tab vs. Top Tab Folders Hundreds of file folder styles are available to store and manage important documents. However, before browsing the many options, you must decide where to use end tab folders or top tab folders. Both are effective file storage methods in the right situation — but in the wrong situation, they can become a real hassle. The office supply experts at The Supplies Shops have the answers to help you create a successful filing system. Read More >
Posted: 3/17/23 | Shop: Tape | Category: Uncategorized
Benefits of Using Custom-Printed Tape Are you looking for a way to elevate your business’s branding without changing your day-to-day routines and practices? Custom-printed tape can help you do just that. By having packaging tape printed with your logo or personalized message on its backing, you can effectively enhance your marketing strategy. Future Market Insights estimates the custom packing tape market valuation will rise to $55 billion by 2032. Clearly, more and more businesses are discovering the advantages of custom-printed tape. Here are seven ways you can benefit from using custom-printed tape. Read More >
Posted: 3/17/23 | Shop: Tape | Category: Supplies Shops Product Highlights, Workplace
Types of Adhesive Tape From the small roll of tape on your desk to powerful tape that can seal against water leaks, there are a variety of tapes to choose from. At The Supplies Shops, you can purchase dozens of varieties of tape designed for various projects and purposes. But which tape is best for which situation? In this guide, we’ll look at some of the most common adhesive tapes used in office and industrial settings. Read More >
Posted: 3/17/23 | Category: How-To's, Supplies Shops Product Highlights, Workplace
Buying office supplies in bulk can be a great way to save money. However, in some cases, that can mean thousands of rubber bands or paper clips just sitting around unused. The good news is that many office supplies can be repurposed instead of taking up closet space or being thrown out. If you overestimated an office supply order or suddenly no longer need certain items, these ideas for extra office supplies will reduce waste and add some utilitarian style to your workspace or home. Read More >