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April 2012

What's Your Brand
PFL Awards Scholarship Funds!
Case Study: Designing a New Logo
Designers Love Print

March 2012

Are You Being Too Rational?
Design As Nature Does
Business Plan Essentials

The Three C'S of a Great Brand
Direct Mail, Direct Success!
Kiss Red Eye Goodbye

Getting Your Resolutions To Stick
Tell a Compelling Company Story in 60 Seconds
Is Printing Sustainable?
Distinctive Marketing: Kiddo Tags

The Sweet Tooth of Marketing
Iconic Greeting
Photoshop Freebies
Featured Customer

Newsworthy Art
Not Just a Flat Football
Peel & Stick Promo
I Can See Clearly Now

Meet Mr. Right
Say "I Do" To Small Brochures
The Wind Beneath Your Business Card?
Drink coffee, get smart

Smart Business Card Design
A 1-2-3 Marketing Punch
Cocktails for a Cause
Go Big or Go Home

Product Feature: Eco-conscious Printing Options
Marketing Tip: How to Recover Lost Customers
Marketing Tip: What Influences a Customer's Purchase?
In the News: Sign Up For PFL's Online Services Webinar!
Design Tip: So You Think You Know Photoshop?
Rave of the Month: Worry Free Printing

July 2011

Product Feature: Produce a First Class Newsletter
Marketing Tip: The Power of Real People
Marketing Tip: 7 Social Media Rules that Are Made to Be Broken
In the News: Direct Mail Drives Charitable Donations and Retention
In the News: Upcoming Small Business Events
Design Tip: Centering Lines of Type? Don't Trust Page-Layout Software!
Rave of the Month: Fabulous Printing, Fair Price

June 2011

You Asked For It: PFL Now Offers UV Coating
Marketing Tip: 70% Off Postage? Are You Kidding Me?
Green Printing Tip: Paper Most Recycled Product in the World
In the News: Vote for Your Favorite Dog Trick
In the News: Win $25,000 with Intuit's "Love a Local Business" Grants
Design Tip: Best of the Design Blogs
Rave of the Month: And Then Some

May 2011

Product Feature: Get it Together with Presentation Folders!
Business Tip: 7 Essential Principles of Small Business Success
Green Printing Tip: Is Print Dead?
In the News: PFL Wins Environmental Innovation Award
In the News: Announcing PFL's "Featured Brochure" Series
Design Tip: Logos are Type Too
Rave of the Month: Saved by PFL

April 2011

Product Feature: Pack a Promotional Punch with Postcards
Sales Tip: Are You a Schmoozer or a Closer?
Marketing Tip: Why Social Media is a Lot Like High School
Partner Offer: Save 10% on Photos.com Images
In the News: Direct Mail on the Rise in 2011
In the News: Small Businesses on the Up and Up
Design Tip: Drop 20 Pounds with InDesign
Rave of the Month: Going the Extra Mile

March 2011

Product Feature: Make an Impression with Carbonless NCR Forms
Marketing Tip: 4 Tips for Effective Social Media Networking
Marketing Tip: Use Direct Mail and Email Symbiotically
Business Tip: Handling Tough Conversations
Business Tip: 7 Ways to Use an Extra 24 Hours
Green Tip: Print Values Trees
Design Tip: Free for All
Rave of the Month: Flawless Rack Cards in Record Time

Product Feature: Showcase Your Business with Full Color Catalogs
Marketing Tip: Marketing through Testimonials
Marketing Tip: Boost Your ROI with Direct Marketing
Business Tip: Win Over Difficult Customers
Business Tip: Is Your Business Ready for CRM?
Green Tip: 7 Ways to Communicate Your Commitment to Sustainability
Design Tip: Choosing the Best Fold for Your Next Print Job
Rave of the Month: Competing with the Big Guys

You Asked For It: New and Improved PFL Referral Program
Business Tip: 11 New Year's Resolutions for Small Businesses
Marketing Tip: 10 Social Media Trends for 2011
Marketing Tip: Traditional, Digital Marketing Working Together for B2Bs
Green Printing Tip: Evaluate Your Suppliers for Sustainability
Design Tip: Interactive Design
In the News: PFL Named Top Pet-Friendly Employer

Product Feature: There's Still Time to Order Your Cards
Marketing Tip: Inspiration for Innovation
Business Tip: 4 Reasons You Should Care About CRM
Green Printing Tip: Go Paper. Grow Trees.
Partner Offer: Get a 1-Year InDesign Subscription for $29!
Design Tip: Fold with Purpose
In the News: PrintingForLess.com - 21st Century Printing
Rave of the Month: Sold on PrintingForLess.com

Product Feature: Tis the Season for Custom Holiday Cards
Marketing Tip: The 59 Commandments of Business Networking
Business Tip: Boost Your Holiday Sales Through Better E-Business
Green Printing Tip: Separating Truth from Myth
Design Tip: Free for All - Fonts, Photos and a Forgetfulness Cure
In the News: Print Most Popular Form of Marketing Collateral
Rave of the Month: Top-Notch Political Printing

Product Feature: Get Down to Business with Full-color Brochures
Marketing Tip: Transform Your Sales with a Killer USP
Business Tip: From Survival Mode to Growth
Green Printing Tip: Recycled Paper - A Balancing Act
Design Tip: Repair Images in Photoshop
In the News: PFL Small Business Advice Featured in LA Times
Rave of the Month: A High-Five Worthy Printing Experience

Printing Tip: Why Print is Green
You Asked For It: Now Offering PC55 Paper Stock
Marketing Tip: 3 Tips for Successful Green Marketing
Marketing Tip: Why Old School Marketing Still Works
Sales Tip: Business Cards that Sell
Designer's Corner: 10 Typefaces from the 80's
In the News: PFL Earns Environmental Tri-Certification
Rave of the Month: Quality and Personal Attention...Yes Please!

Product Feature: Create a Custom Calendar for 2011
Marketing Tip: Don't Leave Communication Out of Marketing
Business Tip: 6 Traits of Successful Small Businesses
Business Tip: How to Write an Online Business Plan
Designer's Corner: Create Your Own Photoshop Brushes
July Survey Results: Summer Slowdown
We Want to Know: Budgeting Basics
In the News: CEO Field Featured in Winning Workplaces
Rave of the Month: The PrintingForLess Outbreak

July 2010

Product Feature: Boost Summer Sales with a Direct Mail Campaign
Marketing Tip: How to Beat the Summer Lull
Business Tip: 5 Social Media Trends to Watch Right Now
Designer's Corner: Conquer Type-Killer Colors
June Survey Results: The Referral Engine
We Want to Know: Summer Slowdown?
In the News: PFL Holds Annual 'Woofest'
Rave of the Month: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

June 2010

Product Feature: Build Your Brand with a Business Identity Package
Marketing Tip: The Art of Referral Marketing
Business Tip: 10 Simple Strategies for Business Blog Content
Designer's Corner: Design Postcards to Connect
May Survey Results: Pulse on Business
We Want to Know: The Referral Engine
In the News: PFL Ranks in Top 2% of E-Retailers
Rave of the Month: Like a Local Printer...But Better

May 2010

Product Feature: Showcase Your Business with Full Color Catalogs
Marketing Tip: 10 Examples of Shockingly-Excellent Customer Service
Business Tip: How to Create a Good Onboarding Plan
Business Tip: Top Ten Employee Training Tips
Designer's Corner: Review - Adobe Illustrator CS5
April Survey Results: How to Get Stuff Done
We Want to Know: Pulse on Business
Rave of the Month: A Red Team Fan For Life

April 2010

Product Feature: Put it All Together with Full Color Folders
Partner Feature: Increase Sales with Century Payments Credit Card Processing
Marketing Tip: 15 Ways to Be More Productive
Marketing Tip: Use Email and Direct Mail Together - Part 3 of 3
Designer's Corner: Fix Mistakes in Photoshop
March Survey Results: Traits of a Great Leader
We Want to Know: Getting Stuff Done
Rave of the Month: Kudos from Mr. Potato Head

March 2010

Get Connected: Produce a First-Class Newsletter
Business Tip: You Can Lead. But Can You Inspire?
Business Tip: It Takes Leadership
Marketing Tip: Use Email and Direct Mail Together - Part 2 of 3
Designer's Corner: Top Ten Illustrator Power Moves
February Survey Results: Word of Mouth Reach
We Want to Know: Leading by Example
In the News: PFL Wins Multiple NAPL Marketing Awards
Rave of the Month: A Rock-Solid Printing Experience

You Asked For It: Go Big and Bold with Banners and Posters
Marketing Tip: 30 Tips for Using Social Media in Your Business
Marketing Tip: Guerrillas Use Word of Mouth Marketing
Designer's Corner: Type on a Path in InDesign
January Survey Results: Role of Email Marketing
We Want to Know: What's Your Word of Mouth Reach?
In the News: Using Email and Direct Mail in Harmony
Rave of the Month: Spreading the Love One Beat at a Time

You Asked For It: Make a Statement with Plastic Cards
Marketing Tip: Firms Hold Fast to Direct Mail Marketing
Marketing Tip: 10 Internet Trends for 2010
Designer's Corner: Free For All
December Survey Results: To Give or Not To Give
We Want to Know: Role of Email Marketing?
In the News: Gain Recognition with Small Business Awards
Rave of the Month: Making the Impossible Possible

You Asked For It: Get Maximum Exposure with Table Tents
Business News: PFL Partners with Email Service Provider Constant Contact
Marketing Tip: Tis the Season for Smart Marketing
Designer's Corner: How to Use Color Effectively in Design
November Survey Results: The Holiday Effect
We Want to Know: To Give or Not to Give
In the News: PFL's No-Gossip Workplace Featured in The New York Times
In the News: Top Small Company Workplaces
Rave of the Month: An Oscar-Worthy Customer Video

You Asked For It: Make Your Brand Stick with Post-it® Notes
Marketing Tip: 3 Keys to Better Postcard Marketing
Marketing Tip: 10 Strategies to Boost Sales Through the End of the Year
Designer's Corner: Creatively Combine Images in Photoshop
October Survey Results: Strategies for Motivating Your Employees
We Want to Know: What effect do the holidays have on your business?
In the News: Recession Survival with PFL CEO Andrew Field
Rave of the Month: Customer Praise Caught on Video

You Asked For It: Get Organized with Carbonless Forms
Business Tip: Make Your Employees Feel Valued
Designer's Corner: To Boldly Go...Or Is It Italically?
September Survey Results: The Secret World of Printing...Revealed!
We Want to Know: What Are Your Motivational Moves?
In the News: PFL Uses Creative Recruiting at Bozeman Job Fair
Rave of the Month: More Customer Love Captured on Video

You Asked For It: Introducing Noteworthy Notepads
Marketing Tip: Choosing the Right Printing Service
Marketing Tip: Turn it On with Offset
Designer's Corner: Will it Print?
August Survey Results: Adding Value
We Want to Know: The Secret World of Printing--Revealed
In the News: PFL Featured in Billings Gazette
Rave of the Month: PFL Raves Now on Video

Product of the Month: Polish Your Look With Presentation Folders
Marketing Tip: Creating Customer Service Dynamos
Designer's Corner: Design a Unique Twitter Background
July Survey Results: What's Your Summer IQ?
We Want to Know
In the News: Free Tickets to Print '09
Rave of the Month: Let Me Count the Ways

July 2009

Product of the Month: A Guerilla Marketer's Dream
Marketing Tip: How to Beat the Summer Lull
Designer's Corner: Getting Down to Business
June Survey Results: Recession Rebound?
We Want to Know: What's Your Summer IQ?
In the News: PFL Holds Annual 'Woof-Fest', Named Top Pet-Friendly Company
In the News: PFL Employees Help Feed Families in Need
Rave of the Month: Top-notch Service from Small-town Montana

June 2009

Product of the Month: A Binding Success
Marketing Tip: Ten Steps to Effective Copywriting
Designer's Corner: Designers Dream Giveaway
March Survey Results: What's Your Sales Style?
We Want to Know: Recession Rebound?
In the News: Dogs Going Green
Rave of the Month: Easy As 1-2-3

May 2009

Hang Your Marketing Message on Your Prospect's Door
Marketing Tip: Turn Clients into Raving Fans
Designer's Corner: Wacky Website of the Week
Business Tip: Selling Cost vs. Price
Business Tip: Getting Serious About Your Meeting Problem
March Survey Results: Dedicated to Direct Mail
We Want to Know: What's Your Sales Style?
Rave of the Month: Even Better than Expected

April 2009

Product of the Month: Pack a Promotional Punch with Postcards
Marketing Tip: 5 Ways to Turbocharge Your Marketing Materials
Designer's Corner: How to Choose Color Everybody Likes
Business Tip: 12 Cool Small Business Tools
Business Tip: BizFilings Chooses Sweepstakes Winner
March Survey Results: Are You a Social Butterfly?
We Want to Know: Dedicated to Direct Mail?
Rave of the Month: "Like Having Captain Sully at the Controls"

March 2009

Product of the Month: Make a Super-sized Statement with Large Format Posters
Business Tip: Tapping Twitter to Showcase Customers' Work
Designer's Corner: Make More Flattering Portraits
In the News: PFL Turns 10
In the News: PFL Earns Highest Better Business Rating
January Survey Results: Bootstrap or Borrow?
We Want to Know: Are You Social Butterfly?
Rave of the Month: Like a Refreshing Breeze

Product of the Month: Special Printing Effects
Marketing Tip: Win $5,000 to Grow Your Business
Marketing Tip: Jumpstart the Economy Through Referrals
Designer's Corner: Get Inspired
Mailing Tip: First-Class Stamp Increase
January Survey Results: Small Business Boost
We Want to Know: Bootstrap or Borrow?
Rave of the Month: Beautiful Printing Made Easy

Product of the Month: A New Year, New Stationery
Marketing Tip: 20 Internet Marketing Trends for 2009
Designer's Corner: Create Powerful Backgrounds in Photoshop
Survey Results: Holiday Favorites
We Want to Know: Small Business Boost
In the News: PFL Goes Green With 100% Wind Power

Product of the Month: Holiday Card Countdown
Business Tip: Calling All Small Businesses
Designer's Corner: Ten Free Online Tools
Survey Results: Printing Priorities
We Want to Know: Holiday Favorites
In the News: PFL Profiled on Live with Jay
Customer Rave of the Month: Short and Sweet

Product of the Month: Custom Calendars
Business Tip: Incorporate with BizFilings
Designer's Corner: Worthy Upgrade?
We Want to Know: Printing Priorities
Survey Results: How Has the Economy Affected Your Business?
Customer Rave of the Month: Superb Printing to Boot

You Asked For It: PFL Launches Printing Blog
Marketing Tip: Celebrate National Customer Service Week
Marketing Tip: Recession or Opportunity
Designer's Corner: Become a Master of InDesign
We Want to Know: How has the economy affected your business?
Customer Rave of the Month: Printing Magic

You Asked For It: PFL Now Offers Carbonless Forms
Marketing Tip: Practice Makes Perfect
Marketing Tip: (Almost) Endless Summer
Designer's Corner: Rejuvenate Your Design Skills
In The News: Creating Remarkable Interactions
Rave of the Month: A Rare Combo

Business Tip: 8 Secrets to Running a Gold Medal Business
Marketing Tip: Marketing Misconceptions to Avoid
Designer's Corner: Convert a File, Any File
Designer's Corner: Transform a Busy Photo into a Strong Silhouette
In the News: PFL Helps Politicians Spread Campaign Messages Fast
Rave of the Month: A Winning Combination

June 2008

Did You Know: Must-Have Magnets and Lower Pricing on Aqueous Coating
Marketing Tip: 5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Brand
Business Tip: Ten C's of Employee Engagement
Designer's Corner: Think Outside the List
In the News: PFL Founder's Print Expertise Featured in L.A. Times
Rave of the Month: A Personal Printing Partner

May 2008

Did You Know?: PFL Offers Must-See Videos on Practical Business Topics
Business Tip: Learning to Delegate
Designer's Corner: Let Your Creativity Fly
Designer's Corner: Selectively Adjust Color in Photoshop
In the News: PFL's Sustainable Printing Practices Profiled on WhatTheyThink.com
Rave of the Month: Spot-On Printing Experience

April 2008

Did You Know?: PFL Offers Certified Eco-Conscious Printing Options
Marketing Tip: Buzz on a Budget
Business Tip: Shades of Green
Design Tip: Seven Tips for a Perfect Printed Piece
Design Tip: Save Time and Energy at CreativePro.com
Rave of the Month: Wowed Again

March 2008

You Asked For It: Extreme Makeover on the Web's Premier Design and Photography Resource
Did You Know?: The Foundation of a Successful Mailing
Marketing Tip: Five Tips for Writing Must-Read Copy
Marketing Tip: Telling a Good Story
In the News: PFL Wins Prestigious Management Award
Rave of the Month: Epitome of Customer Service

You Asked For It: The BIG News
Did You Know?: PFL Offers High-End Finishing Options
Marketing Tip: Share the Love
Marketing Tip: The Last Impression
Design Tip: Fast Answers to Font Questions
In the News: PFL Dogs Featured in the New York Times
Rave of the Month: Following Through

You Asked For It: The Big, Bold Brochure
Design Tip: Control and Creativity
Marketing Tip: Smart Ways to Use Your Business Card
Marketing Tip: Achieving Social Networking Success
In the News: PFL Helps Big Brothers Big Sisters Raise $33,000
Rave of the Month: Cringe-Free Customer Service

Did You Know: Holiday Card Countdown
Marketing Tip: Develop a Strategic Marketing Plan
Marketing Tip: Cut through Advertising Clutter
Business Resources: Operating Plan Made Easy and Benchmarking Stats
In the News: Livingston, Montana Named one of "America's Top Outdoor Towns"
Rave of the Month: One-of-a-Kind

You Asked For It: Design Online Holiday Cards
You Asked For It: Create a Custom Calendar for 2008
Marketing Tip: Holiday Sales Checklist
Marketing Tip: Practical Marketing Advice for Your Business
In the News: PFL Named one of the "Best Workplaces in America"
Rave of the Month: The Gift of Quality Printing

Marketing Materials How To: Produce a First-Class Newsletter
Design Tip: Conquer Photoshop Cropping
Marketing Tip: What Do Customers Want?
Marketing Tip: Customer Service Dynamos
In the News: PFL Receives Training Grant
Rave of the Month: Getting it Right

You Asked For It: Faster Turnaround on File Folders
Did you Know: Your Print Files at Our Fingertips
Marketing Tip: Small Business Marketing Checklist
Marketing Tip: Create a Marketing Buzz
Design Tip: Brilliant Black and White
In the News: Business Card Boxes Gone Green
Rave of the Month: Over the Top

August 2007

Design Tip: Tap Your Creative Juices
Design Tip: I Bleed for You
Marketing Tip: Small Business Printing Advice
In the News: Big Savings on Direct Mail
Rave of the Month: Restored Faith

July 2007

You Asked For It: Faster Turnaround on Door Hangers
Design Tip: Create the Layered Look in Photoshop
Design Tip: Free Stuff for QuarkXPress Users
Marketing Tip: Developing Marketing Materials for a Startup Business
Marketing Tip: 21 Ways to Bring in Business
In the News: PFL Bindery Manager's Achievements Nationally Recognized
Rave of the Month: Million Dollar Experience

June 2007

Design Tips: Think Outside the Mailbox & You Say You Want a Resolution
Marketing Tip: Low-Tech Tools for High-Tech Sales
In the News: PFL Is American Business Awards Finalist
Finance Tip: Free Subscriptions from CFO
Rave of the Month: Gold Medal Winner

May 2007

The Art of Business: Tips for Getting Noticed
Design Tip: Impossible-to-Ignore Brochures
Design Tip: No More Printing Problems
In the News: PFL In Demand at On Demand Conference
Rave of the Month: Impressed with the Best

April 2007

You Asked For It! Business Card Price Breaks
Marketing Tip: Keep Your Customers Through Better Service
Marketing Tip: Advertising a Startup Business
In the News: Brand-New Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and More!
In the News: Favorite Five for Inspiration
Rave of the Month: A Texas-Sized Thank You

March 2007

Design Tip: Start Smart
Design Tip: Better QuarkXPress Layouts
Contest Winners: Rock On!
In the News: Now That's Tasty
Rave of the Month: Third Time and Still Charmed

Marketing Tip: I Second that Emotion
Design Tip: When I'm Sixty-Four
Design Tip: Word Up
In the News: Get the Party Started
In the News: London Calling
Rave of the Month: Rock the Casbah

Marketing Tip: Test Your Marketing IQ
Design Tip: Fix Your Photos
In the News: Positive Word of Mouth
Rave of the Month: Beyond the Call of Duty

Marketing Tip: 'Tis the Season to Give Gifts… Thoughtfully
Design Tip: Choosing the Best Brochure Fonts
Business Resources: Operating Plan Made Easy & Benchmarking Stats
In the News: Secrets of Our Success
Rave of the Month: Rocking Rangers

Design Tip: Breathe Life into Boring Charts
Marketing Tip: Why Cold Calling Is Not So Bad
You Asked For It! Big Ideas Call for Big Postcards
In the News: PFL Turns 10!!
Rave of the Month: Waving the Red, White and Blue

Greeting Card Offer
You Asked For It! New Paper Options
Design Guide: Customize Easy-to-Use Templates
Design Tip: Work Faster in Photoshop
In the News: NY Times Article Profiles PrintingForLess; Scoble Video Tour
Rave of the Month: Quality Printing Makes the Difference

Writing Tips Everyone Can Use
Build Your Business's Equity
Better Marketing and Selling
Simple Strategy for Website Design
In the News: There's Dogs in Them Thar Digs!
Rave of the Month: From Fan to Customer for Life

August 2006

Midsummer Savings
Art of Business: Effective E-mail Marketing; Set the Right Rates
Design Tips: Creative Cropping
In the News: A Bootstrapping Success
Rave of the Month: Exceeding Expectations

July 2006

Design Tip: Retouching Faces in Photoshop
The Art of Business: Build Client Loyalty
You Asked For It: Refer a Friend Online
Featured Business Resource: Easy Website Building
In the News: PFL Wins National Award for Customer Service
Rave of the Month: Blogging About Best Service

June 2006

Product Feature: Summer Newsletter Savings
FAQ: Maximizing Your Newsletter Printing Budget
Design Tip: A Better Newsletter
The Art of Business: How Much Can You Charge?
In the News: Best Customer Service Finalist
Rave of the Month: Customer for Life

May 2006

Solid Savings - Take 20% Off!
Design Tip: Stretch Your Photo Budget
The Art of Business: Demolish the Deadline Demons
In the News: PFL President Runner-Up for 2005 Small Business Person
FAQ: To Coat or Not to Coat...
Rave of the Month: No More Nightmares

April 2006

Design Tip: Successful Branding
The Art of Business: Networking with Fellow Entreprenuers
In the News: Insider Info for Mac Users & Getting Close with e-Customers
FAQ: Reaching The Right Addresses with Mailing Services
Rave of the Month: Checking the Details

March 2006

Design Tips: Ten Tips for Top Type
The Art of Business: Finding & Hiring Superstars - Webinar with PFL
In the News: PFL Bucking Tech Worker Restlessness
Rave of the Month: Incredibly Refreshing in this Impersonal World

You Asked For It! New Mailing Services
Design Tips: Create Flyers that Come Back; Quark's Hot Upgrade
The Art of Business: Partnerships - Blessing or Curse?
In the News: PFL's Unique Team System Attracts Big Business' Attention
Rave of the Month: How Printing Should Be Done!

Design Tips: Color Mode Know-How
The Art of Business: Tax Planning & Free Ads for Non-Profits
In the News: PFL's "Human Touch" - a Wall Street Journal Case Study
Rave of the Month: Dedication and Precision

Year-End Savings
Design Tips: Turn Letters into Logos
The Art of Business: Marketing Smart
In the News: PFL's Self-Directed Teams in the Wall Street Journal
Cool Giveway - Win a copy of Adobe InDesign CS2
Quote of the Month: Integrity of Mountain People