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Tips, trends and insights to grow your small business

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How to use QR codes to grow your small business (and 3 ways to generate one)

QR codes are back — and this time, they actually make sense. Once limited to warehouses and clunky marketing experiments, […]

What Is Sustainable Packaging

What is sustainable packaging? A guide for small businesses

If you own or run a small business, you already juggle stock headaches, delivery delays and the daily quest to […]

What is an Infographic

What is an infographic: 7 types of infographics 

What is an infographic? It’s a powerful tool that can present complex information in a way that’s visually engaging and […]

Ideas to set up a small business

50 small business ideas for every aspiring entrepreneur

Looking for small business ideas to launch in 2025? You’re not alone — there are nearly 34.8 million small businesses […]

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How to set up a charity in the UK: A step-by-step guide

Whether you want to support a cause close to your heart or address a pressing social need, establishing a charity […]

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Where are the best UK cities to start a business?

VistaPrint conducted research into the best UK city to start a new business and discovered Manchester tops the charts. Chichester […]

How to design unique retail packaging

In this fast-paced, fast fashion world, distinguishing yourself from the crowd has gotten a lot harder. In order to be […]

How do I make my clothing packaging stand out? 

These days fashion retail is about the experience as well as the products. Your customers want a little something special […]

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9 fresh font trends for 2025

As we leap into 2025, the world of typography is bursting with fresh and exciting font trends that promise to […]

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7 inspiring colour trends for 2025

As we look toward what the biggest design and marketing trends will be for the new year, one of the […]

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9 Innovative business card trends for 2025

As we all look towards 2025, we can’t help but notice the innovative business card trends that are giving a […]

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12 ways to find logo inspiration and come up with great logo ideas

You might have heard of the Nine Muses — Greek goddesses with their own creative specialities like dance, comedy or […]

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What to write in a wedding card: Thoughtful wishes for every couple

When it comes to celebrating a couple’s big day, a heartfelt message in a wedding card can mean the world. […]

7 Top Business Card Design Trends 2024 | VistaPrint UK

7 top business card design trends in 2024

Based on the latest business card trends, 2024 is shaping up to be an era of extremes in design. As […]

7 Alluring Font Trends for 2024 | VistaPrint UK

7 alluring font trends for 2024

It’s a unique, transitional moment in the digital art world. And the 2024 font design trends reflect this. With so […]

9 powerful colour trends for 2024

If you’ve ever worn pink to lift your spirits or black to feel confident, you know how colours can influence […]

What Is Black Friday

What is Black Friday? 5 tips to maximise sales

What is Black Friday? Only the busiest shopping day of the year and the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping […]

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7 creative candle packaging ideas to make your brand shine

Candle packaging is more than just pretty boxes — it’s your first impression, a way to tell your brand’s story […]

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Guide to standard A-frame sizes

When it comes to capturing attention, few tools are as effective as A-frames. These portable, freestanding signs are ideal for […]

5 Shop front sign ideas to Attract Customers

5 storefront sign ideas: How to attract customers to your store

Whether your business is on a busy pedestrian thoroughfare or tucked away on a quiet street, the right types of […]

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What is outdoor advertising? The ultimate guide to outdoor advertising for small businesses

From the iconic days of Mad Men and their broadsheet masterpieces, to jingle-filled TV ads, and all the way up […]

5 Shop front sign ideas to Attract Customers

5 shopfront sign ideas: how to attract customers to your shop

Whether your business is on a busy pedestrian thoroughfare or tucked away on a quiet street, the right types of […]

How To Hang A Poster Damage-free

How to hang a poster

Have you been asking yourself how to hang a poster? It might seem simple, but there’s more to it than […]

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Signage in retail shops: the ultimate guide

If you want to attract more foot traffic, increase in-store conversions and strengthen your brand’s presence, well-designed signage in retail […]

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What is brand packaging? Why it works and how to do it well

Looking to make your product stand out in a crowded market? The key could be your brand packaging. More than […]

What is brand marketing? And how to create a brand marketing strategy.

Brand marketing. Two words you’ve probably heard thrown around a lot by entrepreneurs and marketers alike. But there’s a lot […]

The Brand Identity Prism: What it is and how to use it

The Brand Identity Prism is a well-known marketing model, also referred to as Kapferer’s Brand Identity Prism. It is a […]

The complete guide to food branding

No matter how much you think you know about branding, food branding is a bit trickier to pin down than […]

44 logo colour combinations to inspire your next logo design

Every brand needs a colour palette for its logo. Even if yours is black and white or a few shades […]

30 brand guideline examples to inspire you

A brand style guide is an essential tool for businesses that gives clear guidelines on how to communicate a brand […]

22 beautiful brand designs to inspire you

While a logo alone may be enough for smaller companies, a successful brand design will create a cohesive look throughout […]

Branding colours: Everything you need to choose your brand’s colour palette

Chase. Citibank. Barclay’s. Bank of America. All banks. All use blue as one of their dominant branding coluors. Even other […]

2023 Christmas Marketing Ideas and Tips for Small Businesses

2024 Christmas marketing tips for your small business

The economic landscape may not look particularly encouraging right now, but Christmas is fast approaching and it traditionally ushers in […]

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20 creative Christmas card ideas

Christmas cards aren’t just a festive tradition — they’re a versatile tool that can surprise loved ones, strengthen business relationships […]

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The Best Personalised Christmas Gifts for Mum: Top Picks for 2024

Shopping for Christmas gifts for Mum? The best gift is something personalised: something special and unique to her that she’ll […]

Best Happy New Year Wishes in 2025

Looking for the best Happy New Year wishes in 2025? You’ve come to the right place! Wishing someone Happy New […]

The best Christmas gifts for parents

Best Christmas gifts for parents

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for parents can be a real challenge, especially when they seem to have everything. You […]

Your ultimate wedding planning guide

Congratulations on getting engaged! Now that you’ve celebrated your engagement with family and friends, it’s time to set a wedding […]

40+ save the date quotes for every personality

Save the dates are an early heads-up for your friends and family, basically asking them not to make any big […]

Save the date wording – what to write and how to write it

So, you’re getting married? Congratulations! Now it’s time to get organised –and one of the first steps is to let […]