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@noissueco

📣📣 25,000 Followers Giveaway time! 🎊🎊 To be in to win 2 orders of custom tissue and stickers:  1️⃣ Tag someone who could use custom packaging in the comments 2️⃣ Make

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Jericho Road Clothing

“The main focus for our pieces from the beginning is to always have bold prints but on really simple styles. We find it's a safe combination and people seem to love it!" Kate Russell and Chloe Rowe, Co-founders and designers

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How to Be Environmentally Sustainable as a Small to Medium Size Business

Big companies dominate the news when it comes to environmentally sustainable initiatives. But there's less information out there for smaller businesses on how to be sustainable. You might think that

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Forever Press: The Bridal Diary

“We are passionate about bringing life back to print as a medium through beautiful design and simple functionality.” Matt and Petra Salvatore, Founders

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@fotinitikkouillustration

Your packaging is an extension of your brand, your product, and ultimately shows a lot about the care you put into presentation! ✨ A well-dressed product is sure to make an

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Curated and Hampered

"We have four guiding values – strive for quality, have purpose, champion independents, think out of the ordinary." Sam Patterson, Co-Founder

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Customer Experience is not a Phase Part 2: E-Commerce

Within e-commerce, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that great customer service isn’t as important as it is in brick and mortar stores. However, in an online environment, going that extra mile and exceeding expectations is crucial.

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The Gypsy Fawn

"I couldn’t find the jewelry I wanted to wear, so I set out to create jewelry that would be unique and also more affordable." Ashley Massey, Founder and Designer

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Looking Forward: Implementing Seasonal Marketing Strategies

As we all well know, building an ecommerce business is less like a sprint and more like a marathon, constantly aiming to increase sales in a consistent and steady manner.

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Sustainability in Packaging | Beyond the Box

In the very first Beyond the Box (other than the introduction), we're talking about sustainability as a business; specifically about how your packaging impacts your overall environmental impact. Key takeaway: think paper, not plastic!

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@coucou_illustration

Packaging doesn't have to be the star of the show (which is hard for us to admit), but presentation will always be key to making a good first impression with

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PCB Home

"It was there, in that tiny blank slate of space, that I fell in love with handmade home décor." Alyssa Thiel, Founder

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Instagram for Ecommerce: Our Top Tips

In ecommerce so much of communication and branding is online, and Instagram is a fantastic way to connect your physical product to your online store and following. When used correctly, the results can be phenomenal, so here are our top tips for making the most out of Instagram!

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@susie_hammer

So many different ways to wrap! @susie_hammer not only showcasing a beautiful tissue design, but putting her stamp on orders with a well-placed sticker and some accent string. Lovely

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@lucycoggle

Wrap day! Today we're checking out the lovely wrapping and organization from @lucycoggle. Getting everything in order to wrap your orders (#wordoftheday) and sending them all out gives you such

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Salt & Wonder

"I believe that handwork and time are the new luxuries in our digital world." Anna Sarcletti, Founder and Art Director

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Packaging Tips for Retailers

Packaging as a retailer is as important as ever. First impressions are crucial, which means getting your packaging right can make all the difference! With all that pressure, we're breaking down some of the steps you can take to make sure your packaging is up to snuff.

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Gift Wrapping for Weddings: How to Make Your Gift Stand Out

Been invited to a wedding? Congratulations! Now it's time to sort out the most important thing as a guest: your gift. Luckily wedding registries have made that process a lot easier, so we're here to show you what you can do with your gift wrapping to really make an impression!

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@barbarawurszt

Pattern blending can be tricky, but once you get the hang of more simple square or box repeating patterns, try going for something a little more out there! When patterns

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Brand Storytelling: Crafting and Refining Your Message

Every brand has a story. And that story is how people come to understand your store, your concept, your fashion label, or whatever else it is you are creating. Telling that story well is a crucial element of brand success and making sure your business lives up to its potential.

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Vejle.

"The colors of the collection vary per season and because of that we wanted a stable color palette for our branding" Evy Paap, Founder and Designer

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Blush Flowers

"Brand presentation is key to us from the look of the store, right down to the ribbon used." Megan Piper, Business Manager

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Customer Experience Is Not A Phase Part 1: Brick and Mortar

In a survey of consumers around the globe, 34 percent of respondents identified the physical store as the shopping channel that needed the most improvement. This was the top answer in the survey which included online and mobile shopping as well. And when your customers speak up, it’s time to listen.

Ben Talks Introductions | Beyond the Box

It's time to buckle down and get real the best way we know how. In the opening to the Beyond the Box series, Ben Talks Introductions, which means getting all the basics (or at least some of them) out of the way first. Subscribe, like and comment — you know the drill!

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Ray Art Shop

"My objective is for the customer to feel that coming to the shop is not just worth the trip, but is a trip worth taking." Tracy, Third Generation Owner