Christmas & Holiday Party Tips
It’s that time of year–the holiday season is here! If you’re hosting a holiday party, and you don’t consider yourself a mini-Martha Stewart, you may be in panic mode. Holiday decorating ideas do not have to be extravagant and expensive. There are quick and easy holiday decorating ideas that won’t cost you a bundle, either. Once you choose a theme…
Hob nobbing with colleagues and professionals in your industry comes with a few rules. If you want to maximize your time at a networking event, remember it is a work function. After-party karaoke is fine. Keg stands are not. Here’s how to keep your next meeting classy and professional, with an emphasis on productivity. Practice Active Listening It’s easy to…
Cubicle fever is spreading. That’s why organizing a company picnic needs to jump to the top of your to-do list. Whether it’s an annual spring event or you’re putting together your first outdoor employee party, we’ve got a few tips and tricks to make it the best work day yet. Secure an Uncommon Location Sure, the park across from the…
Sure you know your magical date and where you’ll say “I do”, but do you know the proper announcement order for wedding invitations? Here are a few tips to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Name the Hosts Traditional wedding invitations start by naming the host(s) for the event. Usually, the bride or groom’s family will be named here….
When to start holiday marketing is a tricky decision. You want to stir up excitement and gain momentum early, but you don’t want to overload consumers with holiday fanfare and totally turn them off. There is no clear-cut right or wrong answer on when to start holiday marketing, although Dec. 23 is probably a shade too late. InternetRetailer reported on a…
Employee recognition is extremely important- especially around the Christmas and holiday season. This year, use PaperDirect’s employee recognition guide to better plan your employee awards, celebration or ceremony and gifts. The guide below will give you 12 valuable tips for this recognition as well as exclusive promotions to get discounts on certificates, jackets and employee gifts. Come back every week…
Marketing & Sales Promotion Techniques
Seasonal offers are an effective marketing technique that can increase sales, as well as your customer base. No matter how long your seasonal sales, discounts or services last, you want to maximize the potential they offer your business. There are several ways you can do that to increase customer awareness of your holiday or season-related specials while also achieving a…
Christmas & Holiday Party Tips
Sick of the usual gift card exchange? It’s time to insert a little creativity into your tired office party — what better way to accomplish just that than with a white elephant party? In a white elephant gift exchange, participants find the goofiest, most ridiculous presents possible and then exchange them with one another. A white elephant exchange can be…
Seasonal & Special Events Ideas
As a fantastic opportunity to gather family and friends, St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to fire up the grill and hold an outdoor party to welcome the warmer weather of spring. Throwing the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day party can be loads of fun, but the planning stages may seem a little overwhelming for the uninitiated host, especially those…
You’ve set the date, picked out your colors, ordered your flowers, and managed to talk your fiance out of reuniting his old Twisted-Sister-meets-the-Backstreet-Boys cover band from high school to play the reception. Crisis averted! Now comes the real challenge: Creating a wedding reception seating plan that works… for everybody. Family dynamics can be — shall we say – a bit…
Seasonal & Special Events Ideas
What better way to start a new year than by bringing a bouncing baby boy or girl into the world?! If you know someone who is due around the new year, here are some creative baby shower ideas for entertainment for your guests. Remember that PaperDirect is your one-stop online shopping source for many of things you’ll need to host…
DIY invitations are a fun way to create your party and wedding invitations while saving money and giving your event your unique flair and style. PaperDirect can help you make do-it-yourself invitations that get noticed! Whether you’re planning a wedding shower, baby shower, birthday party, anniversary party, family reunion, wedding or graduation party, DIY invitations are fun to make and…
Marketing & Sales Promotion Techniques
Flyers are, perhaps, one of the most under-utilized tools to get information out to a large number of people in a short amount of time and at a fairly low cost. You will most often see flyers advertising new businesses, promoting upcoming concerts, touting certain religious beliefs, or spreading political messages. Why You Need Back to School Flyers The uses for…
Designing Your Business Communication
Your small business identity (brand) consists of much more than just the name of your business. Everything from your business cards, letterhead, the colors you choose, the font, and your tag line should all convey a message to prospective customers or clients. From the get-go, you must consider what that “message” is. You should then use those elements of your…