Monthly Archives: February 2011

Funny Friday: Bad Grammar

February 25, 2011 by Solopress

The signs below demonstrate how the phrasing of your work can change its meaning, in this case turning an informative message into something amusing! “Toilet out of order, please use floor below.” “Elephants Please Stay In Your Car.” A warning … Continue reading →

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Choosing the right font for your printing

February 22, 2011 by Solopress

The style and type of font used within a piece of business literature can speak volumes about the business and directly impacts customer perceptions of the brand. As a result it is important to carefully consider the most appropriate font … Continue reading →

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Funny Friday: An unusual request

February 18, 2011 by Solopress

Here at Solopress we often receive slightly unusual requests, but this recent request was perhaps one of the strangest we have ever had. When placing an order online, a customer also requested that we ‘draw a picture of a dinosaur … Continue reading →

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Making an impact at exhibitions

February 15, 2011 by Solopress

As 2011 is well underway, many businesses may be beginning to prepare for forthcoming exhibitions, trade shows and other corporate events. So to assist you in any exhibitions that you may have lined up, here are some of our top … Continue reading →

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Funny Friday: Valentine’s bloopers

February 11, 2011 by Solopress

When it comes to Valentine’s Day it is all about the message. I wonder what the recipients of the following cards thought…… “I fell in love with her the first time I sawed her”. “He had such a worm heart”.

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Raw material prices

February 8, 2011 by Solopress

There is no questioning that the past year or so has presented the printing industry with some tough challenges. Unfortunately it seems that printers may be faced with further challenges following a warning by the British Coatings Federation (BCF) that … Continue reading →

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Funny Friday: Everest Flours

February 4, 2011 by Solopress

Sometimes a sign is just so wrong, we hold our heads in our hands.  They look like a florist to us so hopefully this was active decision and not a horrendous mistake.

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Using postcards as a marketing tool

February 1, 2011 by Solopress

For most people a postcard is something that you send when on holiday, however many businesses are realising the value of postcards as a marketing tool. With tightening budgets and limited resources, businesses are increasingly seeking a high-impact, yet low … Continue reading →

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