Add Style with Engraved Portfolios

Posted on April 17, 2019 Written by

Are your customers looking for a way to celebrate big events or for the perfect gift to impress their most important clients? Personalized portfolios make a perfect gift for the busy executive, new graduate, and much more. Are these stylish personalized pieces right for your customer?

Personalized and Practical
One of the biggest reasons for your customer to consider engraved portfolios is that they are as practical as they are stylish. Each one includes a wide ruled memo pad, three inside pockets for easy storage of pens or other daily essentials, and a business card slot. All of this makes the portfolio a great fit for anyone who might need to take notes at meetings, keep track of top points for presentations, and more.

All this practicality comes with lots of personalization potential, too. Personalizing your customer’s portfolio starts with choosing from three shades of faux leather and two different sizes. Engraving extends that personalization potential with a design in the center or corner of the faux leather cover. These engraved designs can feature logos, monograms, text, and more.

An Elegant Gift for Big Events
Because portfolios evoke polish and professionalism, they’re a great fit for special occasions like graduation. After graduation, portfolios are a polished way for new entrants to the workforce to keep notes and a spare copy of their resume on hand for interviews. They are also an excellent way to celebrate new jobs, especially jobs in industries that value that extra bit of elegance like positions at law firms or agencies.

Honor Employees or Impress Important Contacts
While portfolios are a common gift for occasions like graduations, they are a great fit for a wide variety of different elegant gifts. Does your customer have a top employee who they want to recognize? A portfolio is a gift that shows how much they appreciate those efforts. Do they want to impress a client with a gift at a big meeting? Elegant engraved portfolios could be the perfect finishing touch to their sales pitch.

Ready to learn more? Take a look at our catalog for more information.

Have your customers ordered these portfolios yet? What do they like most about them? We’d love to see you join the conversation in the comments below.

Filed Under: Misc, News, Print Products

Want Proof That Your Enhanced Finishes Design is Perfect? Order One!

Posted on April 10, 2019 Written by

We understand that when you place an order for one of our new enhanced finishes products you want it to be perfect. Because of this, we’re offering you the option to place an order for a single announcement, business card, or postcard to proof your design! This allows you to check a printed proof of the design for a small fee before committing to your order, and it allows you to adjust the design as needed for a small additional fee for each proof.

How it Works
These proofs can be placed as a manual order or online orders—simply place your order with a quantity of one! Proofs cannot be ordered alongside any other products, but you can order press proofs of multiple Enhanced Finishes print pieces in one order. Once you’ve ordered, we’ll print it for you and send it via 2nd day air so that the proof is in your hands quickly.

The Next Step if You Ordered Online

Like what you see? Your file’s ready to go! If you placed your order online, go to the My Account page, click on Reorders (online orders only) and select your order of one via order conformation, PO number or customer information and click Start Reorder. Once you’re there, select Edit next to Product Specifications, and update the quantity.

Once you’ve taken a look at the proof, you might want to adjust your file. To order, go to the My Account page, click on Reorders (online orders only) and locate your order and click Start Reorder. Once you have located the order, click Edit next to Front Artwork to upload the new artwork and order a single-quantity proof of this new version.

The Next Step if You Ordered Through the Catalog

As with online proofs, once you have examined the proof you can contact us to order a higher quantity of the proofed item or adjust your file and create another proof. If you would like more guidance when creating another proof of your artwork—or if you want additional guidance before you start—contact your customer service team to learn more.

Ready to get started? Take a look at the updated digital copy of our catalog or visit the Enhanced Finishes page on Navitor.com to place your order.

Filed Under: Business Cards, Misc, News, Print Products, Resources, Stationery

Labels Play A Critical Role The Healthcare Industry—No Second Opinion Needed!

Posted on April 10, 2019 Written by

Thoughts of hospital and medical supplies might conjure up images of a healthy amount of bandages, swabs, and tongue depressors, as well as linen storage with an unending supply of unflattering hospital gowns. But it takes much, much more than cotton balls and ill-fitting gowns to make a medical care facility run well. Along with all the medications, monitors, medical devices and paperwork, labels play an integral role in the smooth and safe operation of a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility. Before you request a second opinion on that, let’s take a look at some of the ways labels are put to work in the healthcare setting.

Patient identification and charting labels immediately pop to mind when discussing medical labels. These play a vital role in safety and organization. Whether affixed to conventional paper charts, applied to lab orders, or adhered to patient wristbands, patient ID labels provide clear, concise information that is easy to read and won’t fall victim to spills or daily wear and tear.

Prescription alerts and allergy notification labels are just as important in the healthcare setting, and can be found on charts, wristbands, and prescription bottles. Thermal or direct transfer stocks facilitate easy printing of patient information on site. These labels work wonders at keeping things moving in an efficient and quick manner. Emergency rooms are no place for ink cartridge crises!

Equipment identification labels assure that medical equipment can be returned to the proper department, and can also document proof that each device is serviced regularly. Operating instructions or caution labels affixed to hospital beds, IV pumps, and other machinery and medical equipment ensure proper usage and minimize the risk of accidents or injury.

For younger patients, what would a trip to the doctor or hospital be without some fun stickers? Sticker sheets are a phenomenal way to keep little ones’ imaginations engaged while in an unfamiliar environment that might be a bit scary. Medical-themed sticker sheets can even serve as a helpful tool to introduce children to some basic concepts of the healthcare world. Dressing up teddy in a lab coat and stethoscope can help allay some fears or anxiety children may be experiencing. These sticker sets also transition beautifully to promotional or community event giveaways, as they can be customized with the name and address of healthcare facilities. Parades, blood drives and health fairs are the perfect spots to hand out some fun healthcare-themed stickers sporting logos and branding – high interest, yet low sugar!

Other popular uses include:

  • Hospital visitor passes
  • Tamper-evident stickers for lab specimens
  • Lab communication labels (Refrigerate, STAT, Serum, etc.)
  • IV labels
  • Maintenance inspection record labels
  • “Sterile” labels
  • Allergy notifications
  • Prescription bottle instructions or warnings
  • “I Got My Flu Shot!” stickers

Additional options that are vital in hospitals and clinics include:

  • Thermal or Direct Transfer Stocks: Print patient information on site
  • Tamper Evident Stocks: Crucial for prescriptions and medications
  • Barcoding & Consecutive Numbering: A must-have for equipment and patient identification
  • Durable Stocks and Finishes: Perfect for abrasive and harsh environments, bleach and industrial medical cleaners won’t damage these hard-working stocks and finishes!

Medical and healthcare industry labels improve the internal processes of healthcare facilities and enhance the care and experience of patients. Whether it’s a fire engine red warning sticker on equipment or medicines, or a smiling teddy bear sticker, hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes are home to many, many labels and stickers. Trust Label Works to meet the needs of your clients and customers. Contact our customer service department today at 800.522.3558 or customercare@labelworks.com to learn more about our medical and healthcare label options.

Looking for a sample back of medical and healthcare labels? Look no further. We’ve compiled a sample pack your customers can touch and feel and features popular label applications. Simply click here!

Or personalize your own sales flyer geared towards the healthcare and medical market here.

Filed Under: Education, Labels, Marketing, News, Print Products

They’re Here: NEW Enhanced Finishes!

Posted on April 5, 2019 Written by

raised foil, spot uv gloss, raised spot uv gloss for postcards, business cards and announcementsAre your customers looking for a way to add polish to their business cards to make a more memorable first impression? Do they want to make their announcements for an upcoming event extra-special? Do they want the postcard for their next mailing to be truly showstopping?

We’ve got the products for you.

Navitor has debuted three new print processes: raised foil, raised spot gloss, and spot gloss. These processes are a striking addition to a wide variety of print projects. Here’s what you need to know.

Raised Foil: Nine Colors to Choose From

Raised foil creates the look of foil with the tactile appeal of a raised surface, and we’re excited to debut this new print process with a wide selection of foil colors! If your customer is looking for a classic look, take a look at gold and silver raised foil; these are classic metallic colors that are a great fit for brands looking for polished, professional appeal. They can also consider dull gold and dull silver for a similar look with more muted shine.

But their options don’t end there. Your customer can get creative with light blue, red, green, or black at the same price point as classic gold and silver options. And if your customer is looking for a trendy way to capture attention, holographic raised foil is available at a slightly higher price.

Spot Gloss: Just Where You Want It

Does your customer want to add emphasis to the most important parts of their design? They should consider spot gloss. Spot gloss, also called spot UV, allows them to apply a glossy coating in selected areas. They can use it to highlight their logo, the most important text on their print piece, part of an image, and more.

You can also achieve a more subtle look by using spot gloss as a design element in areas where there is no print or in areas where you have used a flood coat to apply a single color. This will create a surprising pop of shine from certain angles, making it a great way to add an unexpected design element or to create a pattern with flair.

And if your customer wants to add dimension to their spot gloss print…

Raised Spot Gloss: Bringing Gloss to New Heights
Love the look of spot gloss but want the tactile appeal of a raised surface? Raised spot gloss is here to deliver! You can use raised spot gloss similarly to spot gloss, but in addition to the pop of shine it will create a raised surface for even more emphasis.

Want to Know More?
If you’re looking for more information, we have a variety of different options for you! Click here to explore the products available, or download a flyer to help you introduce these new print processes to your customers. If you want to learn more about how to create the designs for these print pieces, click here for the detailed instructions you will need to create your Enhanced Finishes press files.

Are you excited about these new print processes? We’d love to see you join in the conversation in the comments below.

Filed Under: Business Cards, Misc, News, Print Products, Resources, Stationery

Summer is Coming! Here’s Your Chance to Save

Posted on April 4, 2019 Written by

Your customers have a lot of events to prepare for now that warm weather is finally here. They might be hosting sidewalk sales to bring more foot traffic into their store. They might be preparing to host a booth at the commercial building of a fair or sponsor an upcoming community event. They might want to replenish their supply of business essentials. They might have new products that they need to inform customers about.

And you’ve got the print pieces they need to make that happen.

Not only is this the perfect time to reach out to your customers about their summer print needs, but it’s also a great time to save!

Reaching Out Early for Summer Events
If your customer has events coming up, it’s a good idea to reach out early so that they can place an order for the print they need. Not only will this help ensure that you have the opportunity to save on your order—more on that in a moment—but it will also ensure that your customer’s order is in hand early and ready to go whenever their event arrives.

Want to Save?
To celebrate summer, we are offering 50% off any form of shipping for custom stationery items. Simply include coupon code CPN-50SH9 with catalog orders or visit Navitor.com to save automatically on all these products:

This offer excludes promotional products and holiday and greeting cards.

What print pieces do your customers look for as summer approaches? We’d love to see you join the conversation in the comments below.

Filed Under: Business Cards, Deals, News, Print Products, Resources, Stationery

Which Envelope is Right For Your Customer?

Posted on March 28, 2019 Written by

When your customer is creating a mailing, the envelope it’s sent in will be the recipient’s first impression—they want it to be perfect! That means not only creating the right design but choosing the right envelope for the job. So, which envelope is the right one for your customer?

How Much Polish Does Their Mailing Need?
Finding an envelope to match the feeling of your customer’s mailing is essential. Stationery envelopes are designed to accompany letterhead, and come in stocks to match. They are good for communications that need an additional bit of professional polish, like official company letters or letters to important clients.

Business envelopes, on the other hand are a good option for everyday use in mailing invoices, account statements, and other informational pieces.

And if your customer is looking for a way to send catalogs and other oversized documents, mailing envelopes create a similar look to business envelopes but are made in larger sizes to suit those oversized contents.

Big or Small?
When your customer is sending a large mailing or an informational piece, they might want to consider the size of that mailing piece. Smaller pieces like brochures or rack cards are a perfect fit for business envelopes. Even better than the perfect fit, a branded envelope is a great way to add a bit more professional polish to the mailing piece and another chance to incorporate the logo for an added boost to brand recognition.

However, if your customers aren’t familiar with envelope sizes, you might want to review the options with your customer: #6 ¾ (3 5/8”x 6 ½”), #9 (3 7/8”x8 7/8”) and #10 (4 1/8”x 9½”). Our stationery envelopes come standard in the #10 size.

On the other hand, big documents like catalogs or booklets could do with a larger envelope, and we offer those, too! Choose from 6”x9”, 9”x12”, or 10”x13” to create a mailing envelope sized for your customer’s document.

What Seal Do They Want?
Your customer might not give much thought to their envelope seal options, but they are also an important thing to consider. When they are looking at business envelopes, standard gum flap envelopes are probably most familiar to your customers, using an adhesive that must be moistened before sealing the envelope.

However, standard gum flap envelopes might not be a good choice for customers who are going to be sending many pieces of mail in a short period of time. Peel and seal envelopes use an adhesive strip with a peel-off cover, while flip and seal envelopes require a quick press to seal. Both of these are good options for larger mailings as a result.

How do you determine which envelopes are right for your customers? We’d love to see your recommendations in the comments below.

Filed Under: Design, Education, News, Print Products, Stationery

Three Simple Tips for Designing a Better Form

Posted on March 22, 2019 Written by

When your customer comes to you for a form, they have a lot of options to choose from. This is especially true if they are ordering a custom form where their form can truly be a canvas for anything they want to print. With so many options, you might be called on to help your customer create a custom form, and designing a form for them is a great opportunity for you to help them create an even more effective form. Here are our tips for designing a better form.

1. Make it Clear What Information Your Customer Needs
Your customer’s form is, first and foremost, a practical piece of print. It’s the essential information for a client’s order, the receipt for a catered event, a record of services provided, or some other important documentation. That’s why it’s important to make it very clear what information the reader needs to provide. Use simple words like “name” or “zip code” and use readable fonts.

And, when you’re creating a custom form, it’s also important that you don’t include information that doesn’t need to be there. After all, why make space for information that you don’t really need? Not only will unused information make the form look cluttered, it can make it more difficult for the person filling out the form to navigate. Streamlining the form can help make it even more clear how the form should be filled out.

2. Avoid All Caps
Including text in all caps creates a very uniform look, but it makes forms much harder to read! This means that the forms will be much harder to fill out, and that will make them take longer to fill out and to process.

3. Embrace Personalization
Your customer has worked hard on their brand, and if you’re creating a custom form for them you should highlight that brand! Not only does this give them a chance for better brand recognition among their clients, but it gives them a new promotional opportunity with every form. They can highlight their logo, include full color photographs of new products, and more.

Do you design custom forms for your customer? How do you ensure that they are effective? We’d love to see your suggestions in the comments below.

Filed Under: Design, News, Print Products, Stationery

3 Reasons to Check Out NSP’s Architectural Signage Catalog

Posted on March 21, 2019 Written by

What’s new from Navitor Specialty Products (NSP)? We just released our architectural signage catalog featuring a variety of different signage options including new sign audit and installation services to support specialty signage projects and help make growing your signage business a breeze. Here are just three reasons to check out this new catalog.

Get Inspired
The first section of the catalog is dedicated to inspiration, showing off what your customers can do with the signage included in the catalog. This is a great way to highlight the effect that different signage options can create in a finished space. We show a photograph to highlight the look of the space and then break down the different sign options used so that your customer can take that inspiration directly into the ordering process.

Make the Process Simple
We know that, for your customers, transforming the space can be intimidating even on a good day. For 2019, we have added options for new services including sign audits and sign installation. This takes the fear out of the process of signage ordering for those customers that need it.

We’ve also included information to help guide you and your customers through the process of ensuring that signage is ADA-compliant. Not only does this signage make their facilities more accessible for individuals with disabilities, but it can also reflect their brand as beautifully as other signage.

And speaking of their signage options…

Choose From a Wide Selection of Products
NSP offers a wide variety of different products in this catalog, allowing your customers to choose from indoor and outdoor signage as well as signage tailor-made for special events. With a wide variety of stocks to choose from and many stylish shapes available, your customer can create signage that brings their brand style to every part of their facilities.

Filed Under: Marketing, News, Print Products, Resources

Announcements vs. Postcards: Which Should Your Customer Use?

Posted on March 13, 2019 Written by

When your customer comes to you for help in creating a mailing for their business, they have a lot of print options to choose from. How can you help them narrow down their options to find the perfect print piece for their project? Here are a few questions to ask.

How Formal is Their Mailing?
This is probably the biggest deciding factor when your customer wants to create a piece to be mailed. Postcards are generally a more informal style of communication, which makes them a good fit for more informal events like real estate open houses or for in-store events like sales. The wide variety of stock options for your customer can create a look tailored to their mailing. ASTROBRIGHTS® papers, for example, are a great choice for energetic events or eyecatching sale promotions, while color core or extra thick stock are a good fit for adding a touch of professionalism.

Announcements, on the other hand, are a great fit for a wide variety of events—the real deciding factor is their design! They can create something colorful and casual for a fun event, or something a little more elegant for events that need additional polish. They can also use the elegant nature of an announcement to highlight the quality of new products or services that your customer is announcing.

Does Their Message Need to Make an Impact Quickly?
When your customer creates their mailing, it’s important to consider the person who will be reading that mailing. For some customers, a personalized envelope is a perfect touch of polish to a more formal communication, but it can also make that message easier to set aside and forget. This means that an announcement used for a mailing has to be chosen because it’s the right fit for your customer’s use.

Postcards, on the other hand, put nothing between the reader and the message your customer wants to get out. This makes them a good choice for communicating short and impactful messages like promotions for sales.

Are They Looking for Specialty Print?
Of course, your printed piece isn’t finished without print, and knowing your print options can also help your customer make decisions about which print product is right for them. Postcards allow your customers to get creative with their print using full color either in short or long run quantities. Full color print can be used to create simply colored minimalist images, or highlight photographs. They can also use spot color print on vibrant ASTROBRIGHTS® papers.

Announcements can be created using full color print for vibrant images, photographs, and more. They can also be printed  using spot color print for a stylish and simple announcement or a variety of specialty printing options like foil stamping or embossing that help add an elegant feel to invitations to banquets, galas, and other big events.

How do you help your customers know which print pieces are right for their next mailing? We’d love to see your tips and tricks in the comments below.

Filed Under: Marketing, News, Print Products, Stationery

The Long—And Short—of Post-it® Notes Orders

Posted on March 6, 2019 Written by

When your customers think about personalized printed Post-it® Notes, they probably think about notes printed in high quantities for promotional use. However, if your customers are looking for just a few Post-it Note pads, our short run quantities could be the perfect option! With full color printing, your customers can take advantage of the same personalization potential available in larger quantities.

Why Short Run?
One of the advantages of short run Post-it® Notes is that the lower quantities open up new possibilities. Your customers can use notes for a wider variety of uses when they have a wider variety of quantities available. And for you, short run Post-it® Notes also open up new possibilities for customer connections. Because you can offer low quantities of these classic sticky notes, you can work with a wider variety of customers and expand your customer connections.

Small Quantities, Big Possibilities
The quantities on short run Post-it® Notes might be small, but the possibilities are really big! As I mentioned, smaller quantities give your customers a chance to use these notes for a wider variety of uses.

Does your customer have a smaller business? Small quantities are a great fit for them! They can create notes for their office, perfectly-sized packs of promotional Post-it® Notes, and more.

For customers looking to create a promotional item for only their top customers or for only the attendees of an event, short run quantities could be the solution. Quantities range from 6 to 120, making it easy for your customer to choose a quantity that works for their audience.

Does your customer want to create a coupon for short-term spring sales? Not only do Post-it® Notes stick securely to the receipts that accompany a purchase, small quantities make it easy for your customer to print only as many notes as they need.

If your customer is looking for a perfect Post-it® Notes gift for their employees, short run quantities allow them to easily create personalized pads. They can create branded notes with their employee’s name for work anniversaries, holiday gifts, or simply to create a more personalized notepad for sales staff looking to make a personal connection with customers.

And if your customer simply wants to create personalized Post-it® Notes for personal use, short run quantities are perfect for that, too. Not only will these quantities better suit their budget for personal use notes, but smaller quantities are a better fit for everyday personal use. With quantities as low as six available, it’s easy for your customer to create a quantity of notes that is just right for them.

Ready to place an order? You can order short run Post-it® Notes quantities through our catalog, or in full color or spot color through Navitor.com.

How do your customers use short run Post-it® Notes quantities? We’d love to see you join the conversation in the comments below.

Filed Under: Marketing, News, Print Products, Promotional Products, Stationery
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