Fall is known to be a great season full of rich colors and crisp weather! It is the perfect season to gather everyone and plan fun family activities such as, attending sporting events, going apple picking, and many more. A must have for this fall is a custom tote bag  from Vistaprint! Durable and 100% customizable, these tote bags are the perfect accessories for every occasion. Upload your personal photos and messages, or select from hundreds of images and logos to create the perfect traveling bag you can bring on those short fall trips that don’t require a suitcase.

When we think of fall, we can’t help but think of Halloween and kids trick-or-treating in your neighborhood. Help your children enjoy Halloween at its fullest by creating personalised tote bags with their names and favorite characters to make them stand out of the crowd! Tote bags are not just for traveling or trick-or-treating. They are also great advertising items for your company. Personalize them with your own logo and message, and give them to your customers as thank you gifts or simply to promote your company.

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Les Sacs Fourre-Tout : Parfaits pour L’Automne! 

L’automne est reconnu pour être une saison aux milles couleurs et aux températures plus fraîches! C’est la saison idéale pour rassembler tout le monde et planifier des activités familiales telles, assister à des événements sportifs, aller cueillir des pommes, et beaucoup plus. Un must pour cet automne: le sac fourre-tout de Vistaprint! Durable et pouvant être personnalisé, le sac fourre-tout est l’accessoire parfait pour toutes les occasions. Téléchargez vos photos personnelles et messages, ou choisissez parmi des centaines d’images et de logos pour créer le sac idéal que vous pourrez utiliser lors de vos sorties de week-end.

Quand on pense à l’automne, nous ne pouvons nous empêcher de penser  aux “petits monstres”  qui envahissent les rues du  quartier, pour  l’Halloween, demandant des friandises. Profiter de l’Halloween pour créer avec votre enfant, un sac en toile personnalisé, à leur nom ou encore à  leurs personnages préférés afin d’impressionner leurs amis! Les sacs fourre-tout peuvent être aussi un excellent outil de promotion pour  votre entreprise. Personnalisez votre sac avec votre logo ou message, et faites-en profiter votre clientèle en remerciement ou pour des événements spéciaux.

Are you hosting a party or event this summer? Make your guests really feel a part of your special gathering by creating a gift just for them!

Designing a custom T-shirt for your friends and family members is the perfect way to commemorate your special occasion.  Vistaprint’s high-quality shirts are made of 100% preshrunk cotton and are available in long sleeve or women’s fit.  Personalise your T-shirts quickly and easily with your own text, colors, or photos.

Custom T-shirts are fantastic gifts for birthdays, family reunions, team events, fundraisers or anything! Encourage your guests to put their shirts on or have them grab one, as a keepsake, on their way out.

You created custom T-shirts last year? No problem. Try creating personalised caps or mugs!

You hate when you receive an email about a party from a friend or family member, and you’re one of a slew of email addresses that received the same message.  You wonder, “Has this person put any thought into this party? Do they even care if I attend, or am I just one of the names in their email contacts?”

Don’t make the same mistake.  Create custom invitations for your summer barbeque, family reunion, graduation party, or anything.  Designing a tangible invitation is a small gesture that goes a long way.  Create invitations and make them extra personal by adding a handwritten note like, “Hope you can make it! I really want to hear about your new job!”  Or, “I’m making your favorite dessert!”

Vistaprint has hundreds of design templates that are quick and simple to customise.  Choose your favorite and make it your own with different fonts, colors, or photos.  Select a matte or glossy finish. Design an understated flat invitation for you cocktail party or something bright and bold for a child’s birthday.

It only takes two minutes to send out an impersonal email.  So show your guests that’s you’re excited to see them by designing fantastic party invitations and adding a handwritten note.  It will not go unnoticed!

Did you know that our manufacturing facility is located right here in Windsor, Ontario? The products you order are printed in Canada.

We also offer plenty of Canadian design templates for your business and family needs. Be sure to visit our site, http://www.vistaprint.ca/ .

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It’s nine a.m. on Monday morning. You’re in the office, sitting at a conference table,  discussing the start of a new fiscal year. You’re prepared, well organized, and well spoken – the picture of corporate professionalism. Your business card should reflect all of this. A clean, simple, quality business card, which includes your contact information, is a must-have for any business professional. 

Now it’s nine p.m. Friday night.  You’re in a dance studio.  Your heart is racing.  You’re sweating.  The music is bumping as you teach your weekly hip-hop dance aerobics class.  This time, your business card should convey that you are fit, fun, and full of energy.

Whether you’re in the office or in the dance studio, it’s quick and simple to create quality marketing materials, like business cards, for all of your ventures.  Showcase your professionalism, creativity, reliability, great fashion sense, dance ability, or whatever you want!

Not a graphic designer? No problem! Vistaprint has thousands of online designs. Simply add your information to customize.

Lawn signs are perfect for landscapers, contractors, masons, roofers, or any business owner who wants to proudly display his or her work.  Ideal for sidewalks, lawns, and job sites, these durable advertisements are inexpensive and easy to create.

Design both large and small signs to make sure you have the right fit for any job.  Be sure to include important contact information like your phone number and web site.

Try creating a lawn sign for parties and memorable events, too. Vistaprint’s lawn signs can be repurposed as directional signs to a wedding reception, or to announce the birth of a child.

This season, turn a sidewalk sale into a super sale with a brand new custom banner!

Summer is the ideal time to bring your marketing efforts outdoors with a durable, high-quality banner that’s perfect for tradeshows, outdoor markets, special events, or seasonal sales.

Creating an eye-catching banner has never been easier.  Simply upload your own design or browse through online galleries.  These fantastic banners come in four sizes and can be delivered in as few as three days!

Design a banner to announce the grand opening of your salon and spa, or create a vertical banner to hang alongside the door of your diner. Use updated designs or messaging to really catch your customers’ attention.

Not only are banners ideal for small business owners, but for non-profit events, fund-raisers, and block parties too!

 As a small business owner, you always have to be on your toes, in order to network or acquire new customers.  It’s extremely important to convey a professional image at all times and to know how to use your business card to its maximum potential. Here are a few basic rules to follow.

-          Do not hand out your business card to everyone you see. It’s true that you want as many people as possible to become familiar with your business, but that’s what advertising is for. You shouldn’t slip business cards into people’s hands or interrupt them while their speaking with someone else. Common courtesy applies.

Just because you handed out one hundred business cards at a tradeshow doesn’t mean you actually made meaningful connections.  Be selective about the people you choose to share your information with.

-          When someone asks for your card, ask for one of theirs in return. If nothing else, this will allow you to contact them at a later date, to follow up, and to capitalize on your meeting.

-          When receiving someone’s business card, treat it with respect.  Do not stuff it immediately into your pocket or purse.  Actually look at. Commit the person’s name to memory, and make sure you have the correct pronunciation. Now is the time to ask these questions, not later.

-          Before you hand over your business card, write a quick note on the back, regarding what you talked to this person about or why they need your information.  This will trigger their memory later on and keep you top-of-mind.

-          Never include a business card in emotional or personal correspondence. Whether it’s condolences or congratulations, it’s not about you.

 Follow these simple rules to make the most of your business card and all of your interactions.

With graduation season in full swing, there will soon be a lot of recent-grads looking to enter the work force.  Make sure your graduate is properly equipped with custom business cards.

You don’t need decades of work experience under your belt in order to convey professionalism.  A well-designed business card on quality stock is an important networking tool for anyone, especially those who are searching for jobs.  Design a simple, uncluttered card for your graduate.  Include their important contact information, their web site, areas of interest, or the degree they received.   Consider using the back of the card as well.  Add a calendar or have your graduate list their most marketable skills or distinguishing attributes.  

Your recent-grad will go forth with confidence as they network and interview.

For a thoughtful graduation gift, try pairing custom business cards with a personalised engraved pen!