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Tips, trends and insights to grow your small business

How to create nutrition labels: A guide for beginners
Whether you’re selling cookies at a farmers market or scaling a home-based hot sauce brand, learning how to create nutrition […]

The unboxing effect: How the unboxing experience shapes perception, loyalty and sales
Every product has a moment before it gets used. A customer opens the box, peels back the tissue paper, pulls […]

Types of packaging boxes and bags: How to choose the best for your brand
Packaging does more than protect what you sell, it shapes a customer’s first impression, their unboxing moment and how they […]

Small business guide to minimalist packaging
How do you make your product look premium without increasing costs? Minimalist packaging starts with one move – remove what […]

Product packaging design tips: 5 ways to make your product market itself
Done well, product packaging becomes one of your hardest-working marketing tools. The right box, label, mailer or sleeve can act […]

What is shelf-ready packaging? A practical guide for growing brands
Shelf-ready packaging is quickly becoming the go-to choice for businesses aiming to stand out on crowded retail shelves. This growing […]

10 typography packaging design tips to make your product stand out
Typography packaging design shapes how your product is recognized, judged and chosen – often in seconds. The fonts on your […]

A complete guide to food and beverage packaging
Food and beverage packaging has a lot to handle. It protects shelf life, survives transport, communicates ingredients, carries branding, supports […]

Top 10 graphic design trends 2026
A new year means fresh chances to rethink your branding, and design trends are one of the most effective ways […]

The top 8 color trends 2026
Colors set the mood for everything from your website and digital marketing to your packaging and storefront. That’s why keeping […]

7 inspiring color trends for 2025
As we look toward what the biggest design and marketing trends will be for the new year, one of the […]

Color contrast for web design: 19 color contrast design examples
Color contrast is one of the fastest ways to improve the clarity, usability and overall professionalism of a design. A […]

How to use AI for small business design
AI helps small business owners create design ideas, visuals, marketing concepts and first drafts faster. It supports everything from social […]

12 easy-to-read fonts: Simple fonts and what makes them readable
With easy-to-read fonts, your brand message comes through loud and clear. The fonts you choose are a key component of […]

The 6 UX design basics every small business website needs to follow
Most customers don’t discover your business through your website first. They find you through a social post, a business card, […]

The 7 principles of design and how to use them (with infographic)
Design differs from art in that it has to have a purpose. Visually, this functionality is interpreted by making sure […]

Trade show booth design: How to make an impact at a trade show
Looking to make a big impact at a trade show? The key lies in your trade show booth design. With […]

How event QR codes can enhance your customer connections
The difference between a good event and a great one often comes down to what happens after the conversation. Event […]

How to create a successful event promotion strategy
You’ve probably walked into an event and thought, “Wow, this looks amazing!” That’s the impact a strong event promotion strategy […]

What is event marketing and how does event marketing work for small businesses?
Ever hosted a pop-up, partnered on a giveaway or run a workshop to bring people through the door? That’s event […]

The ultimate event registration guide for small businesses
Event registration is widely understood as the process of collecting attendee details and securing commitment before an event, and current […]

Hybrid event marketing strategy for small businesses
Hybrid event marketing is a strategy that promotes one event to two audiences at the same time: the people in […]

Pop up shop table ideas: Think outside the shop with a sidewalk pop-up
This is the perfect time of year to connect with customers, and you barely have to leave your storefront to […]

How this entrepreneur harnesses culture and creativity to strengthen his community
Republished with permission from the Entrepreneur Partner Studio Owning a small business isn’t always just about selling a product or […]

Managing a custom apparel program for a multi-location business
Managing multi-location business uniforms involves tracking new hires and sizes and keeping branding consistent. When ordering branded team apparel for […]

Custom T-shirts vs. custom hoodies: How to choose the right apparel for your campaign
For small businesses, corporate event planners, and e-commerce creators, branded apparel is one of the easiest ways to get your […]

How to print photos on T-shirts: A design and technical guide
A favorite photo can be too good to leave on your camera roll. Whatever moment it’s capturing, putting it on […]

How to print a logo on a T-shirt: The ultimate small business guide
Printing your logo on a T-shirt is a simple, affordable way to promote your business. Custom T-shirts can help create […]

The best T-shirt design ideas that won’t wear out
There’s a reason T-shirts are a staple of our everyday wardrobe. They’re useful, easy to wear and just about the […]

Small business guide to merch storage and transporting bulk T-shirts
Your custom T-shirts have arrived, the designs look great and your event is just around the corner. But before you […]

How to design work uniforms: A step-by-step guide for small businesses
Well-designed custom work uniforms do more than make your team look professional. They boost brand visibility, build team morale and […]

21 hoodie design ideas to inspire your merch line
Hoodies are one of the most versatile types of branded merchandise: they’re warm, comfortable and easy to style year-round. If […]