Is your franchise ready to grow? Do you have the necessary tools in place for your franchisee network to double or triple in size? The proper plan and preparations in place will allow your franchise to scale rapidly, set up new franchisees for success and promote a positive brand experience for customers. Here are six items to consider as you prepare for explosive growth:

The majority of promotional products available for branding are made overseas, many in China. With the disruption of manufacturing and shipping due to coronavirus, it can be smart to look for a U.S. provider for your next branded item to ensure the factory can produce and ship it to arrive in time.

Letting a product "sell itself" is not an effective way of advertising. Product benefits can rarely be summed up on a package adequately, especially when they are competing for attention along with everything else on fully-stocked store shelves.

Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) is a useful, cost effective way to promote local businesses within the community. You may recognize these pieces of mail because they don't have your name or address on them, they are just addressed to "residential customer" or "postal customer."

Businesses are starting to reopen and we all are learning how to operate under new conditions. In order to comply with recommendations from public health authorities and increase the safety of our everyday life, here are seven essential items to consider providing for your employees and/or customers:

Have an offer that you know will be a big hit, but need help getting the word out to the right people? Try using Share Mail and let your current customers help spread the good word for you.

Rectangles and squares are great, but creative people like to think "outside the box." Sometimes four sides, 90-degree corners, and parallel lines are just not enough. That means that it is time to cut… die cut that is.

If you want to improve the performance of your direct mail fundraising campaigns, there are some best practices you should follow. Ensure your annual appeal campaigns are delivering the best ROI with these top tips:

Nobody likes distributing junk that is ultimately destined for a landfill. If you can give some more thought to the sustainability of your branded giveaways, you will find there are a lot of options for eco-friendly products available. Here are seven ideas for your next earth-friendly promotional product:

The pictures and displays on your office walls can make a statement about your company. What do you want to say to your employees and to those who visit you, including your customers, prospects, and suppliers? Here are seven different statements you can consider making with your office decor: