ECO ALLIANCE Meenal Patel Studio “I want to create things that bring people joy, and provide an opportunity for people to be represented who don’t often see themselves reflected in art.” Meenal Patel, Founder
INSPO @oanabefort The need for large orders can be one of the biggest barriers for small businesses wanting custom packaging. Our low minimum order quantities and free shipping make it easy for
BIZ ADVICE Multichannel Selling: How to Expand your eCommerce Presence eCommerce has massively changed the game in terms of how brands can gain a foothold in the marketplace. But what does successful expansion involve? How can you make it so consumers can more easily discover you? Enter: a comprehensive multichannel selling strategy.
INSPO @harrietpopham Fine details make prints stand out, and give your branding the extra splash of design that's needed!🎁 Lovely #houseplants pattern from @harrietpopham. Anyone else slowly getting ready to start back
ECO ALLIANCE Boldfaced Goods “We both have a dark sense of humor, so we love to create gifts that are a little bit shocking and brutally honest!" Lauren and Shauna, Co-founders
BIZ ADVICE Why You Should Offer Free Gift-Wrapping on Your Ecommerce Site Let’s face it – without gift-wrapping, it wouldn’t feel like the holiday season! Beautifully-wrapped parcels appearing in-store and on social media is one of the biggest signs that Christmas
ECO ALLIANCE U Brands “We call ourselves a stationery company, but at our core we are a company of designers, innovators and trendsetters.” Kirsten Jacobsen, Senior Designer
BIZ ADVICE 5 Ways to Liven Up Your Social Media Holiday Content As the holiday period gets underway, this means the busiest and most profitable time of the year for retail! This is also when the social media sphere kicks up a
ECO ALLIANCE Michaela McBride Calligraphy “To be honest, I never initially thought of it as a business - I just really wanted to learn the craft.” Michaela McBride, Founder
INSPO @thefoxintheattic To get a business going, the keys are time and effort. That's what you have to give, and if you can put time and effort into all aspects of your
INSPO @susie_hammer A clever print can speak volumes to your branding, and sets the tone before the unwrapping even begins! This season there will be plenty of unwrapping going around so take
ECO ALLIANCE How To Create the Best Corporate Swag with SwagUp Corporate gift bundles have really taken off in recent years, and with good reason. For one, it's a fantastic way to show your employees or clients how much you value them. It also takes away the stress of organizing so that you can focus on what matters most: your business!
BIZ ADVICE How to Determine the Right Pricing Strategy for your eCommerce Business Wondering how to price your eCommerce products? Here are the basics of working out your pricing strategy.
ECO ALLIANCE Grace Baby and Child “I think the creative process by definition is a bit like wandering: ideas come and go, until one day the connection is made and everything makes perfect sense.” Ana Peixoto Almeida, Founder
INSPO @niconeco_zakkaya Wouldn't you would feel special if this landed on your doorstep? 🎁The unboxing phenonemon is a powerful tool in eCommerce retail, and premium packaging is a fantastic way to make
ECO ALLIANCE Paper View “We realized the world needed more custom paper crafts with heart and humor, and we were ready to create them!” Cathy and Olivia, Co-founders
ECO ALLIANCE SHELDO Design & Illustration “My online shop is a place where I can experiment and make artwork which expresses my personal identity.” Laura Sheldon, Founder and designer
BIZ ADVICE 3 Holiday Preparation Tips for Independent Retailers The holiday period is a hectic time for all businesses, but perhaps no more so than for independent retailers. If there’s one thing to keep in mind for a smooth festive season in retail, it’s the old boy scout saying: always be prepared.
INSPO @haveanicedayy_ Hard not to have a nice day with this packaging from @haveanicedayy_!🌸🎀👚Keeping one color scheme and adding little bits and bobs might be something small for you but can
BIZ ADVICE Elevating Your Unboxing Experience for the Holiday Season The festive time of year is truly THE unboxing bonanza. It evokes memories of childhood Christmas mornings, and the anticipation of presents under the tree! This means that it’s more important than ever that your brand is ready to deliver on your customers’ expectations.
ECO ALLIANCE Paula Lukey Design “My vision has always been to create fresh, authentic, hand-printed textiles that fit seamlessly into other people’s lives with function and style.” Paula Lukey, Founder and Designer
INSPO @gingiber Extra happy makes all the difference when it comes to packaging up your orders 😊😊 Whether you have a custom pattern you know you can whip up or use your logo
BIZ ADVICE On-Page and Off-Page SEO: The Definitive Guide SEO doesn’t actually amount to any one activity. It’s made up of a whole bunch of different techniques which affect how digital marketers or e-commerce businesses write content,
BIZ ADVICE How to Stand Out as an Independent Online Seller In 2018, this industry is busier than ever. The good news is that there’s more potential business for ecommerce sellers, but this also means there’s increased competition. It can be harder for your products and business to stand out. Here's how:
INSPO @arnellewoker Custom designs can make a package pop, and make wrapping them more fun to boot! Simple touches like a gold heart and a ribbon of twine add layers to the
