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As you develop your 2026 sales and marketing plan, consider the items in this quick video. Since opening our business in 2007, adding extra value has been one of our partnership advantages, it's our secret ! Over the past 18 years, our nationally awarded graphic designers have created some unique designs. As part of The Partner Experience , each collaboration yields something special for our partner's. We've included in this post products that add value! Like what? Free setup, free shipping and we will include our design expertise for free! Anti-Fraud Dokumental ink, specially formulated to resist UV fading, water, erasers, ethanol, bleaching, hydrochloric acid, and ammonium hydroxide. It is well-suited for legal, banking, insurance and other official documents. Coastal Threads products- constructed with Repreve® Our Ocean™ plastic threads, made from ocean-bound plastic bottles collected within 30 miles of waterways or coastal areas. Sustainable construction with the Reborn Recycled lines of products out of metal. These products are both stylish and sustainable featuring the recycled symbol. These products are perfect for gifting, stores and programs. For the home or special events and celebration moments: Nest Recycled Polyester Heathered Wine Bottle Cooler Sund FSC Wood Cutting & Serving Board - 15.75 x 8.66 in Glint Whiskey Glass - 8 oz. Goblet Wine Glass - 10.75 oz. Mysa FSC Wood Hanging Cheese Knife & Board – 9.45 x 6.69 x 0.59 in Organize your thoughts: Urban RPET Portfolio Notebook Lino FSC Paper Spiral Binding Horizontal Pocket Notebook Rime FSC Paper Soft Cover Lined Notebook Coastal Threads Repreve Tech Organizer Notebook For the office or commute: Polar Pro - 40 oz. Stainless Steel Tumbler Bowie Recycled Aluminum Softy Pen Coastal Threads™ Everyday Backpack Chroma Softy LED Flashlight Keyring Ellipse Softy Recycled Pen w/ Stylus + Anti-Fraud Ink Reborn Recycled Aluminum Deluxe Pen We love sharing o ur expertise and journey with your teams, through our blog posts, newsletters and in person collaborations. Take a look at this blog post, which shares the secret behind memory creating products or this post about Grosche, a brand with beautifully constructed products that also demonstrate purpose and heart.

If your always in motion- SWISSGEAR by Wenger provides quality travel gear. There are people living in the fast lane, with a dynamic lifestyle. When it comes to corporate gifting, your choices leave a lasting impression. Everything from technology to lifestyle essentials should be able to go where you go; ready for adventure & travel in a moment's notice. These brands keep your recipient seamlessly moving - while providing safety and style. 125 years ago, in 1884, Wenger SA, led by Theo Wenger: founded of Delemont Switzerland received the contract to product the Swiss Army's Model 1890 knife. The rest is history! Over the years, the brand has evolved to include more than knives, yet stayed true to their Swiss roots. This brand is committed to embracing innovation, upholding the Swiss principles of design and tirelessly enforces high standard for quality, performance and function in each product design. About the brand: This brand is also committee to people, family and the planet. "Built from vision and created by precision, we are here to serve our customers. Great product quality comes from the underlying belief that products not only need to be well designed to withstand the rigors of daily life, but they also need to be made with the same integrity to ensure that they perform effortlessly throughout their life." " We believe in quality with zero compromise. With over 25 tests performed during development and again with every production lot, we measure and analyze every component to determine its performance under intentionally severe conditions. Combine this with meticulously selecting only the best raw materials and manufacturing craftsmanship, we ensure that we deliver consistent and reliable products that perform to our exacting standards that our customers have come to know and expect." This brand is perfect for acknowledgments, gifting and recognition programs. Discover what we offer by asking us for options; this is not featured on our website. However, if you'd like a knife- shop here.

Everyone needs a " life saver ," someone that's got your back. December 19th is Hard Candy Day! Physical awards are spectacular presentations at an event, but for life's everyday moments a quick acknowledgement goes a long way. In 2026 let's collaborate. We'll develop a year-round program that will add cheer, fun, and recognition through micro-award moments. #SmallMomentsBigRewards Besides, sweet treats are an unexpected, but appreciated, break in the day. A life-saver! The packaging often allows our graphic designers to create something unique. Food gifts are USA Made! Food gifts are low-cost and high impact. Making a connection over your favorite candies is a fun way to unite teams. Eight ways to make a connection in 2026: Unwrap smiles with mailer cards or desk drops ! Enjoy the sweet side of life , with these types of treats. Hard candy and other sweet delights indulge our inner kid. Chocolate IS transcendent, read here. It's okay, break some heart s. Be "sweet" on someone. Even command the center of attention. Remember, food gifts are a " crowd pleaser " Food gifts as recognition is another one of our quirky enough to work ideas!

Feed your soul, with experiences in the great outdoors! Marmot is a company the heart of their mission is to create gear for athletes and adventurers. They are motivated by the richness and beauty of the natural world, creating clothing that allow us to explore any environment, while protecting the plant, it's resources and wild life. Responsible Down Standard Marmot was an early adopter of humanely sourced down. They work with suppliers to improve the process even before the establishment of the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) in 2014, and remain committed to using only RDS-certified down. Only products with 100 percent certified down and feathers carry the RDS stamp of approval. They Make Intentional Choices in Production for low-impact fabric dying and securing. raw materials in a responsible manner that adheres to five freedoms of animal welfare as underlined by the World Organization for Animal Health. When it comes to their employees , they are guided by people based initiatives, with these 5 core values: To conduct business with integrity and compassion. To advocates for the well-being of our employees. Believing the outdoors is for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identification, sexual orientation, body shape, or fitness level. To foster a love for the outdoors and access to wild places. To support our local communities. Explore our line here.

Always add more knowledge. Embrace learning. December 15th is Wear Your Pearls Day and since 2024, we've been working to consistently add to your strand of knowledge, one pearl at a time. Today's post is a collection of 1o quick tips to add to your strand. Your first impression lasts. Make sure the language, through your actual words and your body match the vibe of your recipient or you're likely to never really "connect". Connecting is an important part to the sales process. Individuals listen, believe and remember what's said, when there is a spark of connection. "Value is add" occurs every time you share your natural gifts and talents. Trying to be something your not or providing services that are really outside your wheelhouse distracts from your growth potential. Micro-cues matter. Identifying signals of confusion or skepticism is important. Watch for cues in the form of raised or furrowed brows, pressed lips or side mouth raise and even a smirk or mini smile. These facial cues are all indications you’ve hit or missed on a value point. Learning to identify these cues keeps your message is resonating. Keep in touch. Technology makes it easy to comment on social media when someone in your network is doing something positive in the community or has been acknowledged for their work. Comment. Similarly, take time to read the digital newsletters and articles that come your way. Someone in your network has knowledge to share and spent time to generate that content. Besides, the next time you're face to face, let the know how much you value these short blasts of content and connection. What does your body language convey? When you see yourself in photos and videos- watch. What are your own micro cues that complete your story. Watch and learn. Develop a formula that works for you! Know your value & worth. Identify the traits or commonalities that are reinforced in your best client relationships. "Everyone" is not a good match for business relationships. Yes, we all need to stretch,, but as your business grows make sure the type of client that aligns with your value proposition is clear. If you're identifying great matches in the infancy of your business, those clients will stay and grow right along with you! It's gratifying to see prosperity and growth within your network. Relationships matter. Let go. Let prospects go when it's not a good fit, and let client's go when it's a struggle. What are some of the signs it's time to let go? Not paying their bills or taking forever to pay! Many small businesses like ours use QuickBooks. We know how many times you have viewed an invoice, so telling us you did not see it, isn't true. Do they respect your time? Are the always making last minute requests or adding demands along the way as the project evolves? Do they respect your talent and knowledge? I once had someone say, I will do the thinking. Needless to say we don't work together any longer! Taking your ideas or art without paying, then purchasing somewhere else for the "best deal." Those always hurt, and like an elephant, I don't forget. Use the 1-touch rule for emails. We all get hundreds of emails a day. My inbox segmented by primary - meaning probably a communication related to a client collaboration and promotion. This helps me quickly decide what needs response and allows me to break from routine to read your newsletters or new products flyers. I respond to questions before going on to the next email. If your questions require deeper thought or more detail, I acknowledge your mail and reply letting you know when to expect a more complete response. If I don't respond, I am probably out of the office or involved in meetings, which is typically why our team is copied on project emails, so someone can respond right away. Ask questions that generate deeper conversation - When you dive into the why behind what someone has to share, not only does your relationship develop, but it demonstrates sincerity and respect for their perspective. As you move towards year-end spent time developing your 2026 plan. A well-crafted plan always makes it easier to arrive at your ideal destination!

Worried about scrapping your windshield this winter? Forget about it! From the windshield to fido's footprint s- we've got you covered. Protektor™ Wrap around, all weather shade, protects from sun and snow. Fits on outside of windshield with lock-in feature. Wrap around  design, folds to approximately 10% of original size.Lock-in Feature: Straps wrap around windshield pillar and attach to inside of windshield with suction cups. Closing the car doors secures the shade. In fact, year- round with these sunshade options. This quirky enough to work product line is perfect for: Large messaging area with full color options! High Impressions- got a message to share? Low cost ways to provide a referral gift or employee gift Gifts in low quantities USA Made! School Spirit Our our design team to create something special.

For almost two decades, I’ve owned a company that’s applied original thinking, marketing savvy, industry knowledge and graphic design to thousands of brand stories; which I’m happy to report have produced award-winning results . As the lead creative of our agency, I know collaboration & successful outcomes starts with our team experience. It's our value added services and knowledge that create our partner experience. When a spark of connection occurs, a foundation of trust emerges and our team is able to apply visionary assurance, united purpose to your project. On a deeper level, the vision behind your brand relies our ability to connect your story to your target markets. We apply our creative dexterity and imagination to each collaboration. The variety of marketing projects, client partners, and type of graphics we're creating keeps our day fresh, exciting and busy! Unlike a graphic firm or internal graphic team which may juggle only a few projects, our team balances rush work, client meetings and on-going projects with lighting speed. Does our speed mean we sacrifice quality? Never! TCS, Total Construction Solutions , a woman-owned partner has been working with our company for over 10 years! Our swift response, certified knowledge, versatile skillsets and creative thinking keep projects moving quicky from ideation to final product. What happens in Apex, rarely stays in Apex; meaning brand travel. In fact, strong visuals elevate your brand, gathering more impressions through products intended to travel with you around every town. The key to strengthening your brand is a partner with well-rounded toolbox . October 9th was Ageism Awareness Day , which shines a spotlight on the importance of championing inclusivity as American's age. While many of my friends are retiring, I've just hit my stride. Staying curious, focusing on professional development, and working with a diverse blend of women voices provides generational knowledge; which makes us stronger! Together, we have 62 years in business together in the brand identity world and 35 years of post collegiate workforce experience. October is Women In Small Business Month. I encourage you to share what makes our partnership an asset with your network. Our blog posts are an easy way to share why you love working with us! Thanks for supporting us and celebrating #womeninsmallbusiness month.

Is your brand ready to own the destination on the tradeshow floor? We love helping you stand out. Commanding attention at any event requires visually captivating graphics and thoughtful design of space. To make your space attractive to gather, with open access at several points- consider our new magnetic display options and folding display kits are products to consider! Folding displays It doesn’t get much easier than this foldable attention getting full color display! Four foldable vertical panels each 3.3ft wide x 6.6ft high, plus one foldable horizontal panel (ceiling panel) 3.3ft wide x 7.8ft long that easily come together for a professional 10ft display with vibrant full color graphics on both sides of each panel. Easy no tools set-up and takedown. Available in three configurations. 150g Block-Out Polyester Fabric • Aluminum frame • Full color, full coverage dye sublimation imprint on both sides • FREE carry bag holds all components • FREE PMS color matches THE NEWEST INNOVATION IN DISPLAYS! Introducing MagLock, the all new magnetized modular display system for fast, secure assembly and endless configurations. Create your personalized “Brandshape” for tradeshows, showrooms, meetings and events. No-tools required and the ultimate in flexibility so you change, expand and refigure as you like! Designed for a specific booth space, such as a 20' x 20' booth space, these can be configured to work for different sized spaces. Available with 32 different shapes & sizes. • 240g Stretch Polyester Fabric • Full color, full coverage imprint on front and back of each piece • Aluminum Poles w/Magnets • Free PMS color matches • Free Carry Bag holds all parts Set up a time to collaborate, plan and design with our team in the showroom or design studio. We offer both in person and zoom meetings for planning.

Promotions that are fun, spread joy, showcase our creative side, add color to our world and provide comfort- well, that's a promotion that checks all our boxes. Let's put some pep into your brand, get you noticed and traveling all around town. Step into a creative project. We're ready. December 4th is National Sock Day. To celebrate the day- we've got a pair of socks waiting for you to pick up if you're in Downtown Apex. Check out our stories on socials, we had a little fun with our downstairs neighbor. Socks are a colorful, comfortable way to add messaging, insert fun and unify a group. Even miss-match socks for a special message! Over the years, we've produced a lot of socks- for employee programs, special events, fundraising, races, non-profit awareness, gifts and retail sales. Our website has so many options . Don't get bogged down by comparing on a screen; besides they all seem the same on a monitor. Step up a time to walk into our fully stocked showroom and design studio. We stock a variety of knits and styles to compare the fit, feel and packaging options. This process makes it easy to match a pair! What are some key considerations? Do you need quick turn- let's go domestic? Do you want USA Made or Carolina's grown cotton? Let's go domestic. Would you like to know that your sock purchase is also donating a quality pair of socks, to unhoused people with a matching give back program? Do you have a specific style of sock- baby through adult, for different purposes? We've got a sock for that! Would you like to build a kit or add a custom insert, custom box or header card message? We've got options and the skill set to design something eye catching. Would you like a sock set? Perhaps baby & mamma sock or baby and daddy socks for employees? Do you have a retail store or boutique sales within your business- we can help. We can even drop ship socks to everyone on your list and create the mailer! What are some of our favorite ways to have fun? Get social- share your socks! Create contests. Here are a few from over the years. Pair with food and make it a kit! Take a look at some examples from our archives of collaborations! When you're ready to plan a promotion using socks, let's head to the design studio to compare options and start the process!

January is National Creativity Month, which makes this the perfect time to introduce you to ways to let your creativity loose! Go ahead, we double dare ya! Make those sales kick off meetings more impactful with some round table fun. Recalling milestone moments like your first vinyl or adding personalization to your Chuck's- go ahead and play. These water-based paint markers are suitable for most art and craft projects, plus adhere to over 50 surfaces, including wood, glass, metal, plastic, ceramic, leather and more. This opaque ink is permanent on porous surfaces and erasable on most non-porous surfaces. These markers are quick trying for both indoor or outdoor projects and ACMI-certified non-toxic which makes them safe for all ages. Add vibrancy to your next gathering of teammates, donors, or volunteers. Consider how an immersive, interactive active will enhance the messaging behind the moment. Looking for something special for an anniversary or benchmark moment, this set includes black, white, gold and silver. Purchase sets to scatter around the room, watch the magic happen and remember you learned about this quirky enough to work idea from us! Take a look at this set for your next event.

This post is less about "ultimate power" and more about daily power- to use all the technology at your fingertips. Do you know the power that lies in your hand? This post is designed to break down the terminology: 4 Key Terms: mAh (Milliamp-Hour)- Measures the battery capacity of the power bank i.e. the size of the power bank battery. Watts- This measure indicates the total energy output the charging device can provide at any time. Standard Power Bank Output- 5V/2A which equals 10 Watts; sufficient for charging most phones and smaller devices. High Power Output- Power Banks 18W or higher. Laptops need a minimum of 50W output. Take a look at these handy charts! Discover quality power bank options here . Catch up on these posts about speakers, wireless chargers , chargers , earbuds & headphones and trackers.

Year end parties will be enhanced by pre selected playlists projected through a quality speaker! Amplifying the message - whether through lyrical words in a song or audio podcasts or zoom calls will project a greater range to your message with quality products. Here are the terms you should know before making your next speaker purchase: Playback Time How long the audio item can play audio at max volume. Watts Measure of power output of a speaker and higher wattage generally meals louder sound and better performance at higher volumes, enhancing overall audio quality. IPX Rating The IPX rating indicates how well a speaker resists water; the "X" means dust wasn't tested. Higher numbers mean more protection-IPX4 handles splashes, IPX5 resists water jets, and IPX7 allows brief submersion. Use these handy reference charts: Explore quality options in this link and in our showroom collection of curated options! Yes, we carry brand names. Yes, we LOVE how the full color grill provides more space for our graphics team to get creative!.