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Why Your Business Needs QR Codes

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Your clients want instant access to relevant information and QR codes make that possible.

QR codes? They’re similar to regular barcodes used by businesses to track inventory and check you out at the register. The big difference between the two is the amount of data they can hold or share.

Bar codes are one-dimensional codes and can only hold up to 20 numerical digits. QR codes are two-dimensional (2D) matrix barcodes that can hold thousands of alphanumeric characters of information. Their ability to hold more information and their ease of use makes them practical and more efficient for small businesses.

When you scan a QR code with your camera-enabled smartphone and QR reader app, you can link to any web page; activate email, IM and SMS; and provide the user with contact information.

QR Codes can be used on:

  • The back (or front and back) of your business card.
  • Your brochures and other marketing materials.
  • The sides of trucks and trailers.
  • Product tags and packaging
  • Convention and event nametags
  • Restaurant menus
  • Ticket stubs
  • Point-of-sale receipts

 

 

QR Codes could link to:

  • Installation instructions
  • Directions to your business
  • Terms of Service
  • Valuable coupons and special offers
  • Complementary products and services
  • Free mp3 downloads
  • Customer feedback forms

Maximize your effectiveness with QR codes:

  • Provide explanations about their use and benefits
  • Encourage actions that support your marketing plan
  • Soothe the fears of the technically challenged
  • Give reasons to come back
  • Experiment with the size, location, and color of your QR codes
  • Use analytics with your codes
  • Make the process fun, such as a QR code scavenger hunt

QR codes take what social media is doing well now, bringing people together with technology, and extending it to enhance the experience.  The ability of QR codes to connect people with each other and to multimedia digital content is very powerful and their use will grow in the coming years. The potential is limitless.

Are you using QR codes in your interactive print campaign? How can you use these codes in your marketing?

We want to hear from you. Please leave us a comment.

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Polyester Banners On Sale

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Poly-Fab Banner

Polyester fabric banners are on sale! 25% Off!

Our polyester fabric banners are great for use in trade shows, retractable banner stands, wall hangings and more. The maximum print area is 42″ x 59′. If you want your banner hemmed, you’ll need to keep this in mind to allow for the 1″ hem. A 42″ image area gets reduced to 40″ after the hems. If you need larger banners, we will can split your image in two and seam them together after printing.

For the month of February our poly-fab banners are 25% Off our already low prices. Normally $6.00 sq/ft, now for only $4.50 sq/ft. Don’t miss out on this great way to promote your business, visit Super Cheap Signs now.

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Spot UV example

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This is an example of our Spot UV coating option. Basically your printed item, in this case business cards, start out with no coating on them and then we add a gloss UV coating only in the areas you specify. This enables you to draw attention to specific areas or highlight certain items.

In the case of our cards shown here, we used the gloss coating over an area with nothing underneath (black on our cards). The result is a sort of ghosted logo that is shiny.

Ask for Spot UV coating on your next project!

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8 Reasons To Update Your Business Identity

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When is the last time you looked at one of your own business cards or brochures? I mean really looked at them? Do they look dated? Do they have all of your correct information or do you have to scratch out an old phone number or email address and write in a new one? Do they have all of your current information? Do they convey the brand identity that you want to put in front of your clients? These are all important questions that need to be addressed. Quickly!
    1. Use Of Color. Color plays a very important role in how you present your business. Some people make a living off of the science of color. Do not underestimate the power of color.

 

    1. Your Company Logo. Make sure your logo is clean, crisp and current. Use the appropriate colors in your logo. They should tie in with your company colors and make for a lasting impression.

 

    1. Your Social Media Presence. More and more companies are realizing the importance of social media. Grow your network by letting others know where to find you.

 

    1. Your Contact Information. Be sure to include any contact information that is important to your business and leave off the info that’s not. Most importantly, make sure it’s current. One of the most unprofessional things is to watch someone scratch off a phone number or email and write in a more current one. Very unprofessional indeed.

 

    1. Make Them Use It. Adding marketing oriented text and graphics to business cards pays off. Phrases like: “Present this card for a free ring cleaning.” “Ask for Steve to get your first oil change free!” are powerful attention getters that will make your clients contact you. A properly stated call to action will get you more business.

 

    1. Update, Update, Update. Is that clear enough? Having an updated image shows that you are aware of current trends and that you care enough about your business to keep it fresh and current.

 

    1. The Back. Don’t forget about the back of your business card. The back of your card is just as important as the front. Want me to prove it? Watch what people do when you or one of your colleagues hands out a card. More often than not the recipient will turn it over and look at the back. Go ahead, try it. I’ll wait. See! Make use of the back of your card with any pertinent information that isn’t already there. It only adds a few dollars to print on the back.

 

    1. Consistency. Make sure you are consistent with your business identity. When someone sees your business presented consistently across all mediums, they will remember you. If your business cards are different from your brochures and your brochures are different from your website, how will your clients know it’s you?

 

Using a business card or brochure to simply exchange contact information is just plain wasteful. Your business card can be the most powerful, affordable and versatile marketing  tool you have. And it’s convenient size fits in a purse, wallet or pocket.  It’s portable!

 

Designing full color cards and brochures that get attention, appear more valuable and have a good call to action will get you more business. Your customers will love them and you’ll enjoy handing them out.

 

What have you done to revamp your image? Let us know!
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MackEx

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Mackenzie Land & Exploration

Mackenzie Land & Exploration business cards designed by ProSource Printing and printed on 16pt. heavy card stock with a matte finish on both sides.

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Sadoru Business Cards

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Sadoru Cards

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The Sadoru Corporate cards were designed to be used by anyone in the company and therefore don’t have any one person’s name or phone number. See their personalized cards here. The front is the Sadoru logo along with their tag line, 800 number and website URL. The back was designed to be written on for notes or price quotes and has a screened logo. Both the front and back of the cards are in a matte finish but the front has a Spot UV coating added just to selected areas, in this case the logo and text.

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