Just in time for Spring Cleaning our small business spotlight for this month is Carpet Care Specialist and sister company Disaster Response Team. Both companies are locally owned and operated.
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Want to improve your quality of life? Everyone does. So this month the Small Business Spotlight is on Culligan Water because they have some terrific ways to put quality into your life. And, they’re located right here in Panama City. At Culligan Water, they’re experts at making you feel better and making your home more enjoyable. And as a Panama City business, they’ve been doing so for over 55 years.
How do they do it? Through their high-end, cost-effective treatment systems that convert your hard water problems into luxurious, clean, soft water solutions.
Feeling Better All Over
One way to be kind to yourself is through soft water, because soft water is kind to your skin and hair. And when you feel skin deep comfortable, you’ve taken a step forward toward enjoying life.
Less Work; More Fun
Another benefit of soft water is less household toil because soft water keeps things clean. Minerals such as calcium and iron make cleaning bathrooms a lot of work. Soft water solves the problem and really reduces the toil of bathroom maintenance. In addition, the folks at Culligan can get any sulfur out of your water. Sulfur-free water doesn’t smell and tastes better. Finally, soft water leaves your clothes brighter and cleaner.
Let’s Raise a Glass to Our Culligan Partner
Finally, there’s nothing better than a cool, clean glass of water, especially during that warm Florida summer. And Culligan has the answer. Their bottled water, delivered to your business or home, is the final touch for improving your quality of life. We have enjoyed drinking their refreshing water for many years.
The African Christian Training Institute
The Institute is a word and deed ministry serving Uganda and other areas of Africa. And Culligan Water has been a supportive international partner. As a member of our community, they’ve been doing something good and giving something back. At Creative Printing we were honored to help them design the brochure and banner for the African Christian Training Institute.
Creative Printing and Culligan – A Productive Partnership
Emerald Coast Culligan has been doing business with Creative Printing for over 15 years. We’ve been pleased to meet their printing needs including business cards, handbooks, flyers, brochures, certificates, labels, signs, and much more.. They are a wonderful member of our Panama City community. They make the lives of the people they serve more enjoyable.
So let’s raise a refreshing glass of their good, clean water in thanks to Culligan Water. We invite you to contact them at 315 East 15th Street or give them a call at: (850) 792-2573. Here’s wishing them continued success because they are so important to our Panama City friends and neighbors.
At Creative Printing our graphic designers work closely with all of our business partners to assure their success. We invite you to contact us at Creative because we’re a one-stop shop for all of your printing needs. Your success is our success.
Stay tuned next month for another Small Business Spotlight from here in Panama City, Florida. And thank so much you for your support.
Terms & Conditions:
- The promoter is Creative Printing of Bay County whose registered office is located in Panama City, Florida.
- Employees of Creative Printing of Bay County, or their family members, or anyone else connected in any way with the competition or helping to set up the competition, shall not be permitted to enter.
- There is no entry fee and no purchase is necessary to enter this competition.
- Route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter are listed above.
- No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
- The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition, and these terms and conditions, without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God, or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Contestants will be notified of any changes to the competition by the promoter as soon as is possible.
- The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any contestant by any third party connected with this competition.
- The prize is 1000 4/0 14pt C2S Cover UV Coated Business Cards. Upgrade may incur additional expense. Prize includes basic setup. Basic Setup requires contestant to supply logo and information that is to be printed on the business cards. Creative Printing of Bay County is not responsible for the quality of the logo that is supplied by the contestant. A Proof will be supplied to the contestant before printing.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prize is not transferable. The Prize is subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The winner will be chosen randomly after we reach 425 fans on Facebook.
- The winner will be notified by email within 28 days of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
- The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected.
- The promoter’s decisions in all aspects and matters having to do with the competition are final and no correspondence with any contestant will be entered into.
- By entering this competition, a contestant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
- The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner, or any other contestant, will be used solely in accordance with current [US] data protection laws and will not be disclosed to a third party without the contestant’s prior consent.
- Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
- This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Creative Printing of Bay County and not to any other party.
Are you looking for that unique holiday gift? We suggest checking out The Mole Hole. They’re centrally located at 2421 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, just across the street from Target. The Mole Hole has been a Bay County small business for thirty-two years. Inside you’ll find Southern hospitality, a comfortable atmosphere, pleasing fragrances, and interesting gifts. The selection to choose from is truly eclectic and diverse.
Do you have a sweet tooth, but are trying to eat more healthy? You are in luck! This month we share another small business spotlight, our very own local Sweet Frog of Panama City. They serve premium frozen yogurt and other sweet treats sure to entice anyone with a sweet tooth! They are located at 748 West 23rd street in the Stanford Station Shopping Center.
A+ Smiles,a Pediatric Dental Office in Panama City is now open! Dr. Eric Berry and Dr. Matthew Ticola are experts in their field of dentistry and look forward to serving the dental needs of children in our area.
From logo design, business stationary, office décor, signage, door vinyl, outdoor signs and everything in between .... A+ Smiles chose to Get Creative! They are a great example of how to utilize our graphic designer and printing services to create and keep a professional consistent image. Large format prints make great décor and can be mounted to either black or white foam board or printed on canvas to give your office a new look. Use large format prints as an easy way to display your logo at the office!
Logo
Graphic Design is everywhere! We see it on street signs, billboards, television, online, in restaurant menus, business cards, books, and many other places. Graphic design combines text and images in a creative manner in order to reach a particular audience visually. They make things “look pretty” in order to grab the target audiences’ attention.
A logo is not just something that is visually appealing it is creating a brand and communicating what a company is/does without much needed explanation. The first stages do not involve much designing at all, but more so research.
Several months ago, we shared a 2 part series regarding How Color Makes You Feel. Now we would like to share what brand colors say about your business. As we all know branding is crucial for your business and how customers/clients recognize you. Did you know that color is the most noticed and remembered part of your business? It is important to have a matching color scheme across the board, from your logo, website, business cards and more. Here at Creative Printing we have a wonderful graphics department that will help you develop your brand and have a matching scheme from online to print. Contact us for more information. Feel free to comment below to share how your brand color has helped your business.
VIVO Spa Salon is located in Rosemary Beach, Florida. They are a great example of a customer creating their own artwork and then having us print it for them.
Hi guys,
" I got your message, thanks for knocking out the menus for me so quickly. That’s why you guys are the best!! I would love it if you could mail them to me."
Thanks!
Michael J.
As you can see, it is fine to create your own artwork and send it in to be printed here at Creative Printing of Bay County. It is important to make sure the files are set up properly and then there is little design expense, if any. If you have any artwork you would like printed, feel free to contact us and our friendly staff will assist you.
Graphic designers create visual materials that effectively communicate information for advertising, publications, movies, posters, signs, websites and many more. They use a creative process that combines art and technology to efficiently communicate ideas. The designer works with a variety of communication tools in order to express a message from a client to a particular audience.
In today’s technology driven world, a Graphic Designer is a “must have” for a business. Most people do not use the phone book to look up your number or address anymore. They go straight to Google via their phone, tablet or computer. Graphic designers help your brand stand out; whether it is on paper or online.
As we all know, our first impression are often the last impression. This is why it is extremely important to have a professional, yet creative letterhead that will make a huge impact. Letterheads and envelopes are important for sending letters, invoices, receipts, and much more. These are essentials for any business, no matter the size. You want to make sure that your stationary matches and are of professional quality.
So what do you include on your letterhead and envelopes?
Is your small business preparing for an upcoming trade show or event? Deciding on a display that reflects your company's brand and logo is a must. We want to share some creative ideas to help you prepare for your event and to help make your booth stand out from the crowd. It is important to provide your local printing company with advance notice regarding the types of products you will need to make your next trade show a success.
Are you trying to decide on a design for your business cards? You want a design that is unique and will stand out to your customers or clients. You always want a design that will leave a lasting impression so that potential customers/clients will remember your business when the need for your services arise.
USB business cards! Now that is amazing!
Check out these awesome ideas!
Shape and size will help your card stand out in the pile. So think about veering away from the traditional shape and size of your business cards and see what happens.
USB business cards! Now that is amazing!
Die cut business cards are a great way for your card not to be stuffed into a drawer and forgotten.
Eyecatching
Business cards are your number one marketing tool and one of the easiest to use. It is to your benefit to work with a professional printing company that can design what you are envisioning. Creative Printing’s design team can help you leave a Creative, yet lasting impression with custom designed business cards. Come on in today and get started!
Ever wonder what you should do with particular objects around your office, your home or (if you’re a teacher) in the classroom? We have all these wonderful items that we want to last for a while and not get wet or ripped. To help preserve and protect your valuable objects or projects, why not have them laminated?
Laminating Ideas:
Business
1. Business cards
Did you know that Creative Printing offers FREE Delivery Service? That’s right; they will deliver right to your office. Delivery is on a customer to customer basis; however they will try and deliver to anyone who requests.
Do you ever wonder what type of paper you should use for your CREATIVE PRINT PROJECTS? Often people do not realize how many choices they have available. Then when it is time to choose, the many varieties of paper can be overwhelming. What color? What finish? What style? Paper selection can make a huge impact on your print project whether it is for yourself, your family, or your business.
Do you ever look at a sign going down the road and think, “That is too much”? The key to designing signs, business cards, etc. is to make them stand out and not look too busy.
The less you use in designing the better. You want people to read your signs and cards.
Let's take a look at some Tips to show how less is more in Graphic Design.
- Often people think that every area of white space has to be filled. This is not the case. White space is okay!
- Don’t use too many effects. This will take away from the message you are trying to give.
- Avoid using more than 3 fonts per design. This will make your design look unprofessional and busy.
- Don’t choose a font just because you think it is cool. Be sure it goes with the theme and is the right height so that it is visible.
Letter Height Visibility Chart
- Avoid using too much information. If there is too much, potential customers will skip it all together. The less that is on your card or sign the more it attracts attention to your main points.
- When using graphics or pictures, make sure they look professional and only use one or two. Too many will make your design too busy.
- It’s important to have a focal point, something that draws your eye and then everything should flow out from there. You want your eyes to move to all parts of your design.
- When aligning your text, don’t feel like it has to be centered. Left or right justified looks more professional.
- Remember when choosing your colors, that different colors affect the way you feel.
- The best way to ensure that your text will be clear at a long distance is to use a high contrast color, such as White on Black. Blue on Green is more difficult to see from a distance.
11. When choosing colors for your company logo or any design project, it's important to look at the color wheel. You don't want to choose colors that are beside each other. Choose colors that are across from one another, so that they stand out and better.
12. One more important tip to remember is to trust your graphic designer! Their skills and experience will bring your images to reality. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
As you see there are many factors to consider when designing your company logo, business cards, signs and more.
At Creative Printing our friendly design team is here to help you! So when you’re ready to begin your design, come on in and let us help you Get Creative.
Business cards are the most important marketing tool that your company uses. They are often the first representative of your business and easily the one that sticks around the longest. How can you make sure that your business cards are doing everything they can to promote your business in a positive way?
Here's what you need to know:
1. Go with the pros. Running a small business on a budget--or starting a new business from scratch--might require some creative financial planning, but don't skimp on business cards. DIY cards look cheap and make your potential clients think you don't care about the details. Hire a professional printing company to print your business cards, and show your clients that you're serious about your business.
2. Short and sweet. Don't try to write a novel on your business cards. Only include the information that is actually pertinent, such as company name, your name, basic contact information including your e-mail address and website.
3. Don't be cute. Every small business owner wants their business cards to be memorable, to stand out from the crowd. Don't try to do this by being cutesy with your business cards. This means no knock-knock jokes and no cartoon characters (unless you happen to be in the cartoon business). Instead, stand out by using a sharp design and textured paper. Or, if you're really feeling adventurous, consider something really out-of-the-box like a structural aspect, like this business card with tear-tabs:
Or these clear plastic business cards:
4. Use a smart design. The design of your business cards should be appropriate for your business. If you run a landscaping business, don't put wine glasses on your business cards. Choose graphics and layouts because they represent your business, not because they're your favorite color or because they remind you of your favorite vacation spot.
5. Catch the typos. Handing out typo-ridden business cards is a death sentence for your marketing efforts. Be sure to check and double-check spelling of names and especially addresses and phone numbers. And if you get a new number or your website URL changes, it's time to get new cardsand toss your old ones in the recycling bin.
