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Custom Printing Mistakes to Avoid

Posted: 3/17/23 | Category:  How-To's | By: 

Using custom-printed envelopes, labels, forms, filing folders and other materials can be a big benefit to any organization. Among other things, you’ll boost brand recognition and credibility as well as operate more efficiently. However, there are some common mistakes when it comes to custom printing that can lead to disaster. Here are six of the biggest custom design mistakes and why you should avoid them at all costs.

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Envelope Design Ideas to Boost Your Open Rate

Posted: 3/17/23 | Shop:  Envelopes | Category:  Envelopes | By: 

Despite the ever-increasing use of digital methods to reach customers, direct mail is still an effective way to increase your bottom line. Statista reports that direct mail has a 9% response rate, while digital channels, such as email and social media, only have a 1% response rate. This is true even of younger customers, as 52% of millennials say they’re more likely to patronize companies that use direct mail as well as digital marketing, according to the USPS.

Using direct mail to your advantage starts with the envelope. It’s the first impression your customers have of you, so you need to make it a good one. Consider using these direct mail envelope ideas to boost your open rate and get more conversions for your business.

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The Benefits of Using Custom Envelope Printing

Posted: 10/1/22 | Category:  Envelopes | By: 

Have you ever thought about how often you use envelopes? Envelopes are some of the most common items businesses use in their daily operations. Even though business envelopes may be a simple, everyday necessity, you can use them to save time and promote your business by using custom envelope printing. Keep reading this guide from The Supplies Shops to learn some of the top reasons why custom envelope printing can be good for your business.

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Plastic Bag Bans? Consider Tape Handles as an Alternative

Posted: 9/10/22 | Category:  Product Review, Supplies Shops Product Highlights | By: 

There’s no denying that plastic bags have made life easier and more convenient. Not only do they get products from the store into your vehicle and home, but the bags can also be used within the home for a variety of uses.

Despite the convenience, however, it’s also apparent that plastic bags have a number of harmful effects on the environment. For decades these effects been ignored, but a growing number of people are no longer willing to stand by and let this environmental problem get worse. It may not be possible to fix or undo all the damage that has been done, but it’s important to take action and make changes now to help safeguard our planet’s future. Read More >


5 Ways to Make Your Custom Business Envelopes Stand Out

Posted: 8/20/22 | Category:  Envelopes | By: 

Having custom business envelopes is a great way to get your company noticed. Think about it: When you check your mail, how much attention do you pay to what’s been delivered? Sure, you may be expecting a certain bill or letter and search for that in the pile, but otherwise, many of those plain white envelopes probably get ignored.

If you don’t want your mailing to be just another envelope in the crowd, you may be wondering how to make your envelope stand out. We have some ideas that might help you achieve your goals. Read More >


Dot Matrix Printers & Dot Matrix Printer Paper

Posted: 4/27/22 | Category:  Forms, Workplace | By: 

Find Dot Matrix Printer Paper for High-Volume Printing

A dot matrix printer, also known as an impact matrix printer, uses hammers hitting an ink ribbon in order to print. The hammers press into the ribbon, causing ink to be deposited onto the paper. The more hammers a dot matrix printer has, the higher the resolution. Nine-pin heads produce draft-quality printing, while 24-pin heads produce typewriter-quality print. Speeds for dot matrix printers are typically 90 to 100 lines per minute.

Dot matrix printers were popular in the 1980s. Compared to inkjet printers, which work by spraying tiny droplets of ink onto the page, and laser printers, which work with laser beams, dot matrix printers are relatively slow in operation and cannot create as high a quality of print. They are also noisier to operate and can jam fairly easily. However, because they use the impact of the pins to print, they can be used to print multiple copies of the same text when carbon paper is used, and they handle thick paper better than laser and inkjet printers do. Therefore, they’re typically used in printing multipart forms, and some businesses still use them today.
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Envelope Buyer’s Guide

Posted: 4/21/22 | Category:  Envelopes | By: 

Choose the Right Envelope for Your Personal or Business Mailing

If you need envelopes, The Supplies Shops is your online superstore. Whether you’re shopping for your business or personal mailing needs, we have you covered.

Our selection includes everything from standard business envelopes (with and without windows) in a variety of colors to invitation envelopes for personal and business events, and even specialty envelopes for marketing, donations and more.

Check out this handy guide to the types of envelopes we offer.
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day – 4 Ways to Say Thank You

Posted: 3/23/22 | Shop:  Filing | Category:  Workplace | By: 

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As many know, the person with the most power in the office is the one who is often overlooked. That person is the one who is behind the office voicemail or behind the desk at the entrance, but he or she is also behind all the scheduling, logistics, and inside information for the entire office. On April 27th, we bring that individual into the spotlight and celebrate their hard work that often goes unnoticed. Read More >


Business Card Stickers: What can’t they be used for?

The traditional business card certainly has its own special place in the working world. But what about business card stickers? These unique labels can be utilized for a wide range of business applications, making them a versatile tool in any office’s supply cabinet. Get unique ideas for how to use business card-size labels and stickers for all sorts of clever purposes.

 

Business Card Stickers: What can’t they be used for?

Blank labels are versatile in that they can stick to most surfaces and be customized any way you wish, whether by writing on them directly or running them through your office printer. Business card stickers are 3.5” x 2”, making them the same size as a traditional business card. And since they arrive blank, they are extremely versatile for being used around the office.

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Digi-Clear Laser Safe Window Envelopes

Posted: 3/9/22 | Shop:  Envelopes | Category:  Envelopes, Frequently Asked Questions, How-To's, Product Review | By: 

 

 

Need to run a window envelope through your laser printer without melting the plastic film?  SuppliesShops.com has the perfect solution with our line of Digi-Clear laser safe window envelopes. Available in a variety of sizes and window configurations, these envelopes make it easy to prepare mailings quickly and efficiently. Learn more about why Digi-Clear window envelopes are a great option for streamlining your printing projects.

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