Threefold Design

Written by: Mason Hipp, smallfuel.com

Building a foundation for your marketing starts with branding. Every marketing campaign, every piece of print promotion, every message your business delivers should start with a solid brand.

Branding is the collection of associations that people make when they think of your business. It’s the emotion they feel and the mental image that comes to mind when they hear your company name or think of your products or services. It creates a bond between your business and consumers. It enhances credibility, increases trust and improves reputation.

Branding creates a memory – and when people remember your business, you have a better chance of business success. Read more.. »

Written by: Mason Hipp, smallfuel.com

Small businesses are on the rise, and many economists wholeheartedly agree that opportunities are rife. The time is right. You can start a business, even if is just a small one.

Barriers to entry are dropping quickly and so are the startup costs. Poor economics, the rising costs of living and soaring gas prices aren’t discouraging people from launching a startup either. Quite the contrary.

Minority groups have fewer obstacles, and more people can make their dream a reality, online or offline. Consumers are looking for a more personal connection for their purchasing needs, and they’re leaning towards B2B and one-man shops.

All people need is an idea, a product or service, the will and a way to reach consumers – it’s that easy. A business is born. Read more.. »

We now have sample packs available. These packs showcase our design quality and the many different paper stock options we can use. We are currently highlighting 3 of our specialty paper stocks:

EndurACE EndurACE is one of our many premium paper options. It is a 10pt. stock material that is waterproof, durable and can last for many years.

Linen Our 100lb Linen Stock gives your stationary and marketing material a distinctive touch with its unique feel and texture. For a professional look, Linen is one of our best paper choices.

Go Green Our Green stock uses soy/vegetable ink and is made with 10% post-consumer waste/30% recycled material.

Written By James Chartrand, SmallFuel Marketing

Putting together a physical portfolio can be a great way to market your small business, whether it’s an offline or online venture. The oft-overlooked folder stuffed with goodies can be just the trick for getting exposure with new potential clients, network easily with other small businesses and possibly increase sales as a result. Read more.. »

We are proud to annouce that we can add a new stock option to many of our printed products. EndurACE is a 10pt material that is very durable and waterproof. It easily has a lifespan of many, many years. We are working on samples of this product right now. If you are interested in pricing or would like to receive a sample, please contact us.

We will update our site with pictures when available.

Available Print Sizes:

• 2″ x 3.5″
• 4.25″ x 11″ (Door Hanger)
• 4″ x 6″
• 5″ x 7″
• 8.5″ x 5.5″
• 8.5″ x 11″
• 8.5″ x 14″
• 11″ x 17″

Update: This offer has been extended to July 15!

For the month of June 2009, we are offering our clients 25% off on full-color custom notepads. We have many sizes to choose from. Quantities start at 50 notepads. They make great promotional products, and at over $50 off, it’s a great opportunity to try our premium products.

For more information, click here.

*Offer expires on June 30th, 2009. To qualify, notepads must be designed and sent to print by this date.