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10/08/2026

Holiday cards don’t all need the same lead time.

A finished design on standard stock is one project. A photo card with specialty paper, foil, printed envelopes and a mailing list that still needs work is another.

Before setting your order date, look at what still needs to happen: design, proofing, printing, addressing, assembly and mailing. Every extra step needs its own place in the schedule.

Not sure how much time your project needs? The full timeline breaks down what to plan for based on the week you want your cards to arrive. https://www.postnet.com/blog/holiday-cards-planning-printing-mailing-timeline/

10/07/2026

Your window is already doing the work. It may as well say something.

A storefront window works every hour and reaches people who may not have been looking for you.

Holiday window graphics can carry a seasonal message, your hours, a promotion or simply the fact that you are open during the stretch when people assume half the block is not.

They come down as easily as they go up, which is the point. A window graphic is seasonal by design.

Two things worth deciding before you print: what the message needs to say from across the sidewalk, and how much glass you are willing to give up.

Bring us the window measurements and we will make the design for you.

10/06/2026

There is no single order-by date for holiday cards.

There is a sequence, and it runs backward.

Start with the day you want the card in someone's hands. Then work back through mailing, addressing and assembly, printing, proof approval, and design. Each step borrows time from the one before it.

That is why two projects placed the same week can need completely different schedules. A finished design on a standard stock is not the same project as a photo card on linen with foil.

Not sure when to start? The full timeline helps you work backward from the week you want your cards to arrive: https://www.postnet.com/blog/holiday-cards-planning-printing-mailing-timeline/

10/01/2026

The most important thing at your fundraiser might be the paddle numbers.

Great programs set the tone. But it’s the less glamorous pieces that keep the night running:

📖 Programs guests reference all night
🪧 Table numbers, signs + directions
🔢 Paddle numbers, item cards + bid sheets
🎪 Event banners that make it into every photo
💌 Donor thank-you cards ready to send after the event

And when the auction ends? Those items still need to reach their winners. Framed art, glassware, gift baskets and more, packed properly and shipped with care.

Fall is full of community events, and they run on the details nobody notices until they’re missing.

Save this checklist now. Thank yourself when someone asks where the bid sheets are.

09/30/2026

Fall fundraiser season is starting, and most of what an event needs is printed, packed, or both.

On the print side: paddle numbers, table signs, programs, donor thank-you cards, and a banner that shows up in every photo taken that night.

On the shipping side: auction items that have to reach the winner in one piece. Framed art, glassware, signed memorabilia, gift baskets — packed properly and quoted across carriers.

Running a gala, auction or school event this fall? Give us a call, and we’ll help organize the print and shipping pieces around your timeline.

09/29/2026

December shipping is decided in September.

Four things worth settling now:

Which carrier suits your actual mix of weights and destinations — UPS, FedEx, DHL* and USPS each win on different lanes.

Whether your packaging is costing you in dimensional weight, on every order, all quarter.

Your own cutoff dates, set earlier than the carrier's and published to customers now.

Who packs the fragile and high-value items.

None of it is urgent in September. That's exactly why September is when it gets done.

Tell us what you ship and we'll walk the options with you.

*DHL not available at all locations.

09/24/2026

Week one of a new business tends to go the same way.

The sign isn't up. The cards are ordered. And someone asks for a brochure that doesn't exist yet.

Ordering the kit in one pass fixes most of it — cards, brochure, flyers, banner, window graphics, folders, thank-you cards. Less back-and-forth, and everything matches because it was designed together.

Opening this fall? Tell us what you're launching and we'll build the list with you.

09/23/2026

Fall market season is here, and signage is what separates a booth from a table.

It works before you can. People decide whether to walk over from fifteen feet away, while you're mid-conversation with someone else.

Five pieces cover it: a retractable banner behind you, a poster on an easel with what you sell, a table sign with your name, cards at the front edge of the table, and a small QR sign for your online store.

Vendor fairs, farmers markets, trade shows, school nights — same kit, and it travels between all of them.

Tell us what you're setting up and we'll size the kit to your table.

09/22/2026

A new business gets judged on its materials before anyone has used the product.

Ten pieces cover it: business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards, banners, yard signs, window graphics, presentation folders, business forms and thank-you cards.

Ordered together, all ten match. Ordered one at a time as each need appears, they usually don't.

The full breakdown: https://www.postnet.com/blog/printed-materials-every-new-business-should-have/

09/17/2026

A thin white line along the edge of a printed piece has one cause, and it isn't the printer.

It's artwork that stops exactly at the trim line. Commercial cutting is accurate but not perfect to the thousandth, so a hair of variation leaves a sliver of white showing.

An eighth of an inch of extra artwork past the trim absorbs it completely.

Two minutes in the file. Or a reprint after.

Prevent the thin white edge before your file reaches production. See how bleed works in our latest blog: https://www.postnet.com/blog/what-is-a-bleed-in-printing/

08/20/2026

Here's a quick brand test we give small business owners:
Sketch your logo from memory. No peeking.

How close did you get? The easier your logo is to recall, the more recognizable your brand is likely to be.

The most iconic marks in the world share one trait: simplicity. Clean marks get recognized, reproduced, and remembered.

Try it with your team this week. How did everyone do?

08/19/2026

Thinking about updating your logo? You may not need a complete rebrand.

A brand refresh keeps the recognition you've already built while updating things like colors, fonts, or spacing to give your business a more modern look.

A rebrand is a bigger change. It's the right move when your current logo no longer reflects your business or doesn't work for where you've grown.

The biggest difference? A refresh builds on your existing brand. A rebrand starts a new chapter.

Want to learn more about what makes a logo effective? Click here: https://www.postnet.com/blog/what-makes-a-logo-actually-work-rebrand-checklist/

08/18/2026

A logo isn't just something that looks good—it has a job to do.

Every day, it represents your business on everything from business cards and storefront signs to social media profiles, packaging, and promotional materials.

The strongest logos usually have a few things in common:
✔ They're simple enough to recognize at a glance.
✔ They stay sharp at every size.
✔ They're memorable without trying too hard.
✔ They work in color, black and white, and across every application.
✔ They feel like the business they represent.

A logo doesn't have to be complicated to be effective. In fact, the simpler it is, the harder it often works.

We’ve shared a few more tips on what makes a logo successful in our latest blog: https://www.postnet.com/blog/what-makes-a-logo-actually-work-rebrand-checklist/

08/06/2026

Take a look at your storefront from across the street. Could a first-time customer quickly tell what you offer, when you’re open, and where to enter?

From window graphics and sidewalk signs to banners and directional signage, the right pieces can make your business easier to notice and navigate.

Not sure what your storefront is missing? We can help you design and print signage that fits your space and your brand.
What’s the first thing customers see when they visit your business?

08/05/2026

Quick care package tip: match the shipping speed to what's inside. 📦

Not every package needs the fastest shipping—but choosing the right service can help your items arrive in great shape.

🍪 Homemade or perishable treats? Ship early in the week using the fastest practical service.
🥨 Shelf-stable snacks? Standard ground is usually a great choice.
🖼️ Fragile items like mugs or framed photos? Less time in transit often means less handling.
📚 Heavy boxes? It's worth comparing carriers based on size, weight, and delivery time.

We also put together a guide with more care package packing and shipping tips. You can read it here: https://www.postnet.com/blog/college-student-care-package-carrier-checklist/

When you're ready to ship, stop by. We compare multiple carriers in one stop so you can choose the option that fits your package—not just the default.

Sending your student a care package? Skip the melted chocolate and returned boxes. Your local PostNet packs it and ships UPS, FedEx, DHL, or USPS.

08/04/2026

The biggest reason college care packages get delayed isn't the carrier, it's the address. 📦

Many campuses have mailing addresses that are different from the dorm's street address. Add in mailbox numbers, mailroom codes, and the need for a student's full legal name, and it's easy to see how mistakes happen.

Before you ship, send one quick text and ask your student for the exact mailing format.

Getting ready to send a care package? We've rounded up more tips, from what to pack to choosing the right shipping option in our latest blog: https://www.postnet.com/blog/college-student-care-package-carrier-checklist/

07/30/2026

August is right around the corner and it's one of the busiest months.

If you've got a college student heading to a dorm, or you're a teacher prepping for a new school year, we are ready.

Here's what we handle for back-to-school season:
— Care packages (fragile, heavy, bulky — we pack it all)
— Dorm ship-ahead: send the stuff that won't fit in the car before move-in
— Classroom printing: worksheets, syllabi, activity packets
— Document copies for move-in paperwork and leases

Start planning now. We work best with a week of lead time — and move-in weekends fill up fast.

Stop by or give us a call.

07/29/2026

One brochure.
Three completely different ways to tell the story.

Tri-fold helps organize lots of information.

Half-fold gives your message room to breathe.

Gate-fold creates a memorable reveal that feels more premium.

The fold isn't just about appearance,it changes how someone experiences your message.

Not sure which one fits your project? Check out our blog 👇
https://www.postnet.com/blog/tri-fold-vs-half-fold-vs-gate-fold

07/28/2026

Running a market booth or pop-up this summer?

There's one thing we see people overlook all the time.

They spend weeks getting ready for the event—but forget to plan what happens after someone discovers their business.

Think beyond the table.
• Brochures people actually take home
• QR cards that lead directly to your website
• Branded thank-you inserts that turn first-time buyers into repeat customers
• A shipping plan for online orders while you're busy selling in person

A little planning now makes the entire event work harder for your business. Check out our blog or stop by our center to start your plan. https://www.postnet.com/blog/tri-fold-vs-half-fold-vs-gate-fold/

07/23/2026

The businesses that leave a lasting impression aren't always the biggest.
They're the ones that pay attention to the details.

A polished brochure.
Consistent branding.
Thoughtful packaging.
Reliable shipping.

Those little moments build trust—and trust keeps customers coming back.

Whatever you're working on next, we are here to help.