Month: July 2020

2020 Summer Photo Contest Is Open…Enter To Win $500!

The Gallery Collection is proud to announce our 2020 Summer Photo Contest has officially opened!

The contest is free to enter, and entries are being accepted now through Sept. 3th, 2020 with the winner being announced on or about Sept. 17th, 2020. To review the official contest rules and submit your best summer photo, visit the Summer Photo Contest Submission Page. The Gallery Collection is thrilled to continue the tradition of giving away more cash prizes through this new photo contest.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to Help Build Our Summer Story Together!

Why should my Business send Holiday Cards?

Sending Holiday cards to your customer, vendors and employees is a necessary for any business.  The extra expense of these tokens of gratitude will prove worthwhile in the end.  It is an advertising method that has been around for years with proven success.

Your customers and clients will appreciate that you are thinking of them during the holidays.  It is a show of appreciate for their business and will inspire them to continue working with you in the future.  Holiday cards show to your customers that their business is valued. 

Vendors that you deal with daily or monthly basis will also see that they are on your mind when they receive their holiday cards.  This could result in better discounts on future orders or maybe other perks such as free samples.

As for your personnel, any employee acknowledgement always leads to a more successful company.  Happy employees make for a better bottom-line.  The holiday season is the perfect time to thank them for all their hard work and effort.  I suggest you mail these cards to their households.  Getting a sign of gratitude such a holiday card mailed to their home will truly make them feel special.

Holiday greeting cards will result in only positive feedback from all of your recipients.

Secrets to Creating a Smashing Presentation Folder Your Clients Won’t Put Down!

What transforms an ordinary presentation folder into something spectacular? A little thought and planning along can go a long way.

First be sure you are starting with a quality product meaning a nice heavy weight card stock at least 100lbs for that substantial feel.

Next, consider doing something a little bit out of the ordinary and try a prismatic foil to give your foil stamped imprint some additional shine and dimension of color. The prism like effect will make the foil literally dance and can captivate your audience as they move the folder difference ways to catch the light.

Ideally, you place your order online and find an excellent user interface that allow you to see exactly how what size your logo and imprint information will look best on the presentation folder dimensions. You don’t want to go too big but you definitely want your logo big enough that it stands out and in a position that showcases your brand name.

Don’t be afraid to add some information towards the bottom of your folder for that added touch of class. The bottom front of your pocket folder is an excellent place to put your company name, address, phone number, or just your URL. Make it easy for your customers to find your contact info on your presentation folders and sit back while the sales start roll in.

5 Recommended Greetings For Business Holiday Cards

When sending holiday cards for a business, the rules change slightly from when sending personal holiday cards. You might want to be sure you select a holiday card and greeting that reflects a broader range of your clientele. To keep it safe, I would suggest you select a holiday card and greeting wishing everyone Happy Holidays or Season’s Greetings. These greetings will be neutral and inoffensive. In the end, the goal is to extend a heartwarming gesture in the spirit of the season and avoid sending anything divisive.

Please take a look at my top 5 recommended greetings below:

  1. One of the real joys of the Holiday Season is the opportunity to say Thank You and to wish you the very best for the New Year
  2. During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. And in the spirit we say, simply but sincerely Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!
  3. Best Wishes for Peace and Joy this Holiday Season and a New Year of Health, Happiness and Prosperity
  4. Our entire organization joins in sending HOLIDAY GREETINGS with every good wish for the New Year!
  5. Our Sincerest Thanks and Warmest Wishes for the Holiday Season and throughout the New year

What Should Go On My Business Christmas Card Envelopes?

You are sending out Christmas cards on behalf of your business this year. You’ve thought about everything except how in the world you are supposed to do the envelopes! Of course you know the basics: Recipient address, proper postage, and a return address?

Although it is not necessary to include a return address, should you? Will your recipient even open it because they might think it’s junk mail? While there is the advantage of curiosity, why not impress recipients as opposed to trick? Using your name will reinforce your company with your well wishes of Christmas cheer. Why wouldn’t you want that good press?

You can place your return address on the front or on the back flap of the envelope. Either is correct. Personally, I like the return address to be on the back flap in foil. It is an elegant statement that the recipient will see just before seeing your Christmas card. Everything sets the tone of your attempt to contact the customer, so do not overlook anything.

Consider using your logo with your company name for a sophisticated look. This little touch will make you stand out in a good way. It is impressive to use your company logo printed as opposed to on a stamp or a sticker. This shows forethought and care. Finishing touches? Consider sealing your envelope with a gold or silver seal. Stand out this holiday season by mailing your cards out early!