Christmas is a time for glorious jubilation, and churches can easily spread that happiness to parishioners and friends with the perfect holiday greeting cards. These cards refer to those that have an image, tone, and message that mesh with the personality of your church. Whether your parish is known for being traditional, humorous, or clever and quirky, we have a…
Even the most knowledgeable and experienced doctors’ office can score bonus points with elevated bedside manner. A good bedside manner stems from taking a little extra time to show that you care while developing positive patient-doctor relationships. Sending out a warm thought over the busy holidays can contribute toward achieving both, especially if you include a Christmas message that matches the personality of…
Attention shoppers! We’ve got a fall paper giveaway starting today, celebrating the arrival of fall and the wonderful promotions your business or school can do with colorful paper. The contest runs from Now- September 30, 2016, and the winner receives $50 credit towards any fall paper purchase. Here’s a quick preview of the fun products to choose from. [one_half][/one_half][one_half_last][/one_half_last] How to Enter…
Even in this age of one-click shopping from basically anywhere in the world, there’s a satisfaction that can’t be matched from buying local. That satisfaction applies to both local shoppers and local business owners, and you can encourage the practice with a Free Image Download (LINK) to print out and hang in your storefront window. Just in case you need…
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Email is one of the most cost-effective ways to connect with customers directly and build brand loyalty. So how do you go about collecting more email addresses? There are a lot of options available to you, using in-person and traditional forms of marketing (offline) and gathering emails electronically (online). Catch our first post in this mini-series here. It’ll teach you…
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This is the first in our two-part series about using email for your small business. Email is a flexible, low-cost way to engage your customers. Unfortunately, that’s also the reason your customers are inundated with emails every day. Some emails go directly into a spam folder, while others just pile up unread in an inbox, destined for the trash bin….
While it’s been said that great leaders are born that way, others can certainly be made by developing and fine-tuning a number of must-have qualities. Here come the top 10 qualities to look for in your own team leaders to ensure they lead with conviction, determination and get the job done. Communication Whether your leaders are verbally outlining instructions for…
Companies spend tons of money and time communicating to clients and potential leads, but sometimes businesses forget the importance of speaking to their employees. A crucial communication tool for a business is its documented stance on company rules, culture, and structure. Given to everyone who works for your company, there’s a lot to consider when creating an employee handbook. Brand…
Postcards can be small in size, but they can make a huge impact when it comes to getting people to pay attention to your business. Unlike other types of direct mail, postcards are already opened and screaming to be noticed. Ensure your postcards get a second glance with these savvy postcard design tips. Pick a purpose Unless you truly have…
At PaperDirect, employee appreciation matters to us. We believe that employees are happier and more productive when they feel appreciated. That’s why we’re giving away a custom set of specialty certificates to one lucky winner on our Facebook page. All you need to do is visit our page, enter your email address, and push a button (we like to make this…
Going to the office can often be a bore because the office space is drab and boring. A few simple yet significant changes can turn a blah office into a brilliant one, resulting in an increase in productivity, satisfaction, and overall well-being. Lots of Light: Lots of Action A window-filled office flooded with natural lights can help keep employees focused…
Whether your students are graduating from high school, beauty school, or a technical trade program, you want to provide an official document that honors their achievement. But just because it’s official doesn’t mean it has to be ho-hum. Check out some diploma wording ideas that will give your document the perfect touch. Essential Info Before you dive into the wording…
Virtually all businesses rely on obtaining and retaining business clients. While it is easier, for the most part, to keep the clients you do have, not all clients will be around forever, so finding new ones is a critical part of staying afloat and continuing to succeed. We all know first impressions matter. Science has proven it, in fact. We…
Happiness at work is on the rise, with 86 percent of US employees reporting job satisfaction in 2014, the most recent yearly rundown available. The Society for Human Resource Management noted satisfaction levels were up 5 percent from the previous year, and you can boost it even further in 2016 with a few easy yet essential ways to increase your own…
“The holidays provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to reinforce their relationships with important clients,” Entrepreneur contributor Jacqueline Whitmore wrote in a 2011 article. “A small token of appreciation in the form of a holiday gift can help keep your company on people’s minds.” The Season of Giving is almost upon us, and while you’re probably already thinking of presents for…
Ah, Mad-Libs- that tried and true comedy elixir! For more than fifty years they’ve been the formula for turning out effortless mirth. And as you let your hair and mistletoe down around the office, their childish charms are the perfect garnish for your budding Christmas cheer. But here at Paper Direct, we like to compound the shenanigans whenever possible. That’s…
When it comes to Halloween, everyone loves to dress up and snack on bite-size candy bars. This year, make your office festive by celebrating with a costume party, complete with desk-to-desk treat-or-treating! Not sure what Halloween costume themes are hot this season and appropriate for the workplace? We’ve got you covered! Dress Like a Nerd Costumes Finally, it’s cool to…
What does it take to make a really outstanding and productive home office? The obvious, sure- quietude, suitable lighting, lack of clutter, ample storage. But if the obvious sufficed, you probably wouldn’t be here. Our solutions are less common but just as intuitive once you see them. Try applying a few of these hacks to obtain your most productive home…
Cartoonist, illustrator, and children’s author Sir Quentin Blake once said, “I have an assistant who’s very good at email, so I don’t struggle with it.” For those who can’t afford to hire an assistant, handling the deluge daily of emails can be a challenging task. Sometimes, it seems an impossible chore to manage all of your email correspondences with all…
April Fools’ Day is a prime day to have an office job, thanks to the vast amount of pranks you can pull on your coworkers and employees. We scoured the Web for the top office pranks, finding everything from the advanced building of a fake wall to block off the executive offices to the super simple, strategically placed whoopee cushion….