Four Benefits of Company Swag

Four Benefits of Company Swag

While “swag” is a newer term, the concept of presenting potential customers with company-related merchandise isn’t a new one. It is, however, a woefully underutilized method of community outreach. We like to think of company swag as a vast untapped...
Top Three Retail Trends for 2017

Top Three Retail Trends for 2017

Retail trends come and go, though sometimes you see ones sustain for years and years. Three top trends this year more or less reach back to standard business practices while keeping one foot into the coming decade. If you’re going to stay competitive in the...
Craft Jewelry Packaging Trends

Craft Jewelry Packaging Trends

Beautiful jewelry should arrive in a beautiful package, that goes without saying. But handmade jewelry is special, unusual, even unique, and shouldn’t come in packaging you would see in a jewelry store at the mall. On the other hand, jewelry artists don’t...
Developing an Iconic Brand Through Retail Packaging

Developing an Iconic Brand Through Retail Packaging

Successful branding gives a small business immediate customer and market recognition. These impressions are critical for finding your target market. Elements such as green-friendly packaging, Made in America, or luxe elegance, help communicate those values to a...
Eight Tips for Marketing Your Small Business

Eight Tips for Marketing Your Small Business

Marketing your business is an important part of owning a business, though it is often overlooked. Without marketing, you won’t have customers and your business could fail. With the right marketing plan, your business will stay consistently busy. Here are some tips for...