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 According to this Small Business Trends article
, only 46% of U.S. small business owners plan to take a summer vacation this year. If you fall into the 54% who plan on working your summer away, you probably think free time is a luxury you can't afford. But taking the time to unwind isn't just a treat for yourself - it's a necessary and indispensable part of performing at your peak, staying sane and avoiding burnout. True success comes when you take a minute to appreciate your achievements and rejuvenate your mind and soul. Ready to get away? Consider these tips
from American Express Open for planning a stress-free vacation. Can't justify a trip? Learn the art of mixing life's enjoyment into your workday by going for a walk, throwing the ball for your dog, or just going to lunch with friends.
This month we're pointing you to some tips for making R & R your mantra, introducing a shiny new product offering, and giving you the opportunity to vote for your favorite dog trick in our "Woof and Wag" Best Dog Trick Contest.
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You Asked For It: PFL Now Offers UV Coating |
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Marketing Tip: 70% Off Postage? Are You Kidding Me? |
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Green Printing Tip: Paper Most Recycled Product in the World |
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In the News: Vote for Your Favorite Dog Trick |
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In the News: Win $25,000 with Intuit's "Love a Local Business" Grants |
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Design Tip: Best of the Design Blogs |
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Rave of the Month: And Then Some |
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Make it Shine: PFL Now Offers UV Coating
We are excited to announce that we've added UV coating to our ever-growing list of offerings! UV coating is a highly protective, ultra-shiny gloss coating that we apply over aqueous coating then cure on a special machine using ultraviolet light. Unlike traditional UV coatings, ours is solvent-free (no VOCs) and environmentally-friendly. It will make details pop on products like postcards, hand-out sheets, presentation folders, business cards, catalogs and more, and is the perfect choice if you're looking for a durable piece with a rich, high-end look and feel.
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MARKETING TIP |
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70% Off Postage? Are You Kidding Me?
Nope, we are NOT kidding. That's not a typo. While email and the web may dominate a lot of things in our day to day operations, there is no denying the power of direct mail. With the USPS's new "Every Door Direct Mail" (EDDM) Program, small businesses can reach every address in a postal carrier route for only 14.2¢ per piece. That's literally 70% less than prior postage costs for the same service! While there are several rules and regulations to the EDDM program, don't sweat it - PFL can handle all of the paperwork and hassle for you. So sit back, raise your middle finger to overpriced postage and watch your business grow!
Click here or call 800.930.6040 to learn more!
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GREEN PRINTING Tip |
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Paper Most Recycled Product in the World
Did you know that it's difficult to find a more sustainable product than paper? According to a recent
RISI blog post by Phil Riebel (Environmental Consultant to the Pulp & Paper Industry), paper has a variety of unique factors that help contribute to its sustainability, including the fact that it is the most recycled product in the world and is produced using a high percentage of renewable biomass energy.
Read the Blog Post
In contrast, according to
this article in
The Vancouver Sun, the explosion of web data and increased web searches has turned the Internet into one of the planet's fastest-growing sources of carbon emissions.
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In THe News |
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Vote for Your Favorite Dog Trick
The entries are in! In honor of Take Your Dog To Work Day, PFL is holding a Woof & Wag Video Contest to find the dog with the most entertaining and unique trick. We've received a slew of adorable dogs showing off their skills the past few weeks, and now comes the fun part. We need you to vote on the one you like the best! The video with the most votes will be announced on June 24th and will win $500 in free printing and a $200 doggy gift basket from
Barkenhowell's.
Cast Your Vote for the Most Talented Dog
Win $25,000 with Intuit's "Love a Local Business" Grants
From April 2011 to March 2012, Intuit will be awarding over 1 million dollars in grants to small businesses across the country through their "
Love a Local Business" competition. The competition lets fans, including customers, vendors, employees, and the community, determine who deserves some love - in the form of $25,000. Have a favorite local business or think your business has what it takes? Nominate someone today and help secure a better future for deserving local business in your community!
Learn More or Nominate a Business
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Best of the Design Blogs
If you've haven't been keeping up with the design and photography blogs in the past few weeks, you've missed some good stuff. Lucky for you, this article from CreativePro.com will get you up to speed with all the juicy highlights, including an investigation of Adobe Myriad, a rallying cry for FreeHand, ideas for busting design and illustration roadblocks, and a new social networking site for creatives.
Read the Article
CreativePro.com, a
service of PrintingForLess.com, delivers news and how to's on products and services creative professionals use to get their work done better and faster. Sign up for a FREE email newsletter here
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Customer Rave of the Month |
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And Then Some
These days it's hard to find a company that will just do what they say they are going to do. According to this customer video from Fred Bailys with
Napco Marketing Corp
, the Big Sky Team not only followed through on their promises, but made sure that Fred's experience was a pleasurable one. The result: a happy, loyal customer who will be back for his next print project.
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