Advantage Print Solutions is here for your printing needs. We have been helping companies for over a decade in designing and printing all of their branded materials.

We can be your one-stop “printing company”.

We work with the best manufacturers for each individual job. You may need a new business card, letterhead or a presentation folder.  All of your banking needs, from checks, envelopes to deposit stamps can be handled with one quick call or email.   We also have table covers, banners and signs for any event or trade show coming up.

Managing this process can be very time-consuming and confusing if you’re not familiar with all of the steps. That’s where Advantage Print Solutions comes in. We have over a decade of experience handling all of the branding and print needs for our clients.

Advantage Print Solutions also works closely with some of the best designers in the industry to create the look and feel you want for your company and/or corporate materials.  From logo concept and design to all of the printed pieces to compliment your BRAND….we are here for you!

Contact us to get started.

Our custom designed and printed solutions include:

• Business Cards
• Letterhead
• Envelopes
• Laser Forms
• Checks and Security Documents
• Invoices
• Statements
• Brochures
• Custom Labels
• Product Labels
• Post Cards
• Presentation Folders
• Product Manuals
• Sell Sheets
• Newsletters
• Annual Reports

Our tradeshow and event packages include:

• Signage and Displays
• Table Top Displays
• Table Coverings
• Banner Displays, Retractors, Posters, Signs
• Flags
• Event Tents
• Custom Apparel
• Pens
• Promotional Item Giveaways
• Brochures and Sales Collateral
• Note Pads
• Name Tags

Often we are asked to design and print on unusual items such as balloons, custom bags, and journals for kids. If you want it, we can find out how to design it and print it!

Check out our Case Studies for Hand & Microsurgery Associates and The Gentle Dentist for more information.

I look forward to helping you with all of your printing and designing needs. Contact me to get started!

Debbie Smith

You can bet everyone is going to be enjoying their time together this summer. What a year it has been!

Golfing numbers surged in 2020. Not only did people continue to golf, but a lot of people also took up golfing as a recreation. According to Golf Digest, golf’s popularity in 2020 was the best on record.

This makes it a great time to order summer promotional apparel and gifts. And of course, the people wearing these summer promotional items, (walking around with your logo on them), do not just show up at golf clubs; people wear them all summer long to all summer events as well.

Show your name off this year on some of these great summer promotional items.

Since there are so many options, we picked out a few for you.

Promotional Golf Hats

• Many of the hats are made of 100% cotton twill for comfortable, everyday wear and are designed with a 5-paneled, structured crown, some come with a mesh back.
• Most have a pre-curved visor and an adjustable snapback closure.
• Have your logo front and center!

Promotional Shirts

There are more kinds of promotional shirts than you can imagine. I have narrowed it down to a few that will make your logo shine!

For special customers and employees, how about a promotional jacket?

The beautiful thing about promotional jackets is they are way too nice to not keep. Your logo will be out there for years to come. Show people how special they are by giving them a promotional jacket with your logo on it.

There are also thousands of small items to choose from such as these handy golf towels.

These are inexpensive and gives your company great exposure as they typically are hanging outside of the golf bag, in full view for everyone to see. 

Show your customer, prospects, and employees you care with a special gift this summer. There are many more items to choose from. Contact me and I’ll get you started!

Enjoy the beginning of summer. It’s a special time any year, but this year it’s even sweeter.

Debbie Smith

With all that we have gone through in 2020, people are reconsidering their lives as we all consider what we went through last year.

Everyone is processing a lot as we begin to open up and start seeing each other in person.

This would be a great year to give away pens and journals to your employees and customers. A gesture that says you care.

Do promotional pens work?

While it’s hard to measure how effective they are, it’s not hard to measure how many people keep their promotional products. According to an article in Forbes Magazine, a study done by the Advertising Specialty Institute found that 50% of US consumers own promotional pens.

They also found that consumers are nearly 2.5 times more likely to have a positive opinion of promotional products compared to Internet advertising! Why? Internet advertising interrupts their daily life, whereas, promotional products are useful and they have 100% control over when they use them.

Promotional Pens

There are thousands of pens to choose from. We picked out a few.

Bright colored pens

Pens with styluses to use on phones and tablets

Pens made with sustainable materials

Pens available in specialty holders

Pens in almost any color

Promotional Journals

Who doesn’t love journals? Men and women alike find them useful and are likely to use them. They are too nice to throw away, so they become a great place for notes and lists. They often end up in meetings, which expands your brand reach. Journals are one of the most appreciated promotional items.

Executive gray journal

Journal with front phone pocket

Journals with an expansive pocket

Executive blue journal

Lightweight journals perfect for quick lists and notes

Two-tone journal

A unique giveaway of journals and pens in 2021 would go a long way in promoting a positive brand experience with employees, customers, and prospects.

I would love to help you find the best products this year. Contact me to get started together!

Happy spring!

Debbie Smith

If you’re reading this, you’re aware of how important branding your company is. Your brand is the first impression possible customers have with your company, and you know what they say about first impressions… you only get one! 

When people consistently have positive experiences with a particular brand, they are more likely to buy a product or service from the company and, or recommend it to others.

People usually choose a known brand-name supplier. In the case of a local business, it’s not that they don’t want to work with them, they just don’t know about them. 

In today’s spirit of supporting local businesses because of the pandemic, it’s an optimal time to concentrate on your brand in any way you can.

Even people who have never bought any products or services from a specific brand-name company are likely to recommend the company or product if they are familiar with the brand.

It doesn’t matter how they discovered the brand (a logo on a hat), they will likely recommend it because they want to help.

(A business with excellent branding helps increase the value of the business. This can set up a company to be sold at a premium price.)

Need Help With Your Brand Consistency?

Trade Show Items

Apparels and Hats

Promotional Campaigns

Paper and Mailing Services

Hats

Apparel

It’s important every aspect of your brand is consistent.

Most small businesses immediately think of the tech side of branding, website, blog, email, and social media.

It’s also critical to make sure all printable and promotional products are consistent with your brand such as:

• Business Cards
• Checks
• Envelopes
• Note Pads
• Brochures
• Booklets
• Window Graphics
• Roll Labels
• EDDM Postcards
• Mailing Services for special events
• Presentation Folders
• Banners
• Yard Signs
• Flags
• Trade Show and Event Supplies
• Personalized Apparel

Advantage Print Solutions can help you with any printed materials. With 20+ years of experience, we know how to help you accomplish a strong, memorable, and professional brand.

Contact me. I’d love to help you up your game in 2021. I look forward to helping you!

Debbie Smith

Every year, most people make health one of their priorities as they consider their New Years’ resolutions. With the pandemic, keeping our immune systems safe and healthy is top of the list. Sure we all want to lose weight and get in better shape, but fighting off COVID19 is still on everyone’s minds.

The best way to fight off COVID19, or any virus is to keep your immune system safe. I am no expert, but I know the basics are important. The NIH (National Institute of Health) has a Physical Wellness Checklist with”Positive physical health habits can help decrease your stress, lower your risk of disease, and increase your energy.”  Click here to download it.

The promotional industry reacted quickly rolling out lots of  COVID19 Resistant products, and COVID19 supplies, such as masks and sanitizers.

Another interesting innovation is phone sanitizers.

We use our phones everywhere, it makes sense to we want to keep them clean. If you think about it you realize just how many germs phones may be carrying around.

UV Phone Sanitizer with Wireless Charging Pad

This UV Phone Sanitizer with Wireless Charging Pad uses UV-C light technology for sanitization to kill 99% of microorganisms tested.

It can sanitize almost anything that fits inside (7.5″ L * 4″ W * 1″ H) such as large phones, keys, credit cards, watches, eyeglasses, jewelry, medical supplies such as protective equipment, and even children’s utensils.

Desktop UV Sanitizer and Bluetooth Speaker

The Desktop UV Sanitizer and Bluetooth Speaker combine premium sound, three UVC lights, music controls, and a microphone.

These features make this speaker a great addition to any desktop! Simply open the top lid and place your mobile phone, jewelry, or mask to begin the cleaning process.

The Bluetooth speaker produces a premium sound that can be heard around the office! The full music controls allow you to activate your voice assistance (Siri, Hey Google), change the audio, control the volume, and accept/reject incoming calls. The built-in microphone allows you to use the desktop speaker for your conference calls.

If you’re interested in promotional products for 2021 (whether they are COVID related or not), contact me, and I can help you get started.

I look forward to a much better year in 2021!

Debbie Smith

Everyone has been talking about how “terrible” the year 2020 has been. I don’t know about you, but at this time of year, I like to reflect on what was good about the year (see my last blog post), and what I can look forward to in the next. 

#1 Seeing the People I Miss.

It is really hard to have gone so long without seeing most of my friends, family, and colleagues. But thinking about this makes me realize how many amazing relationships I have. The fact that I miss so many people tells me just how many fun times I have to look forward to when it’s safe to see everyone in person!

#2: The vaccine. I don’t know when I will be eligible to receive the COVID19 vaccine, but I am so grateful there IS one rolling out now.

#3: Not being eligible for the vaccine immediately. Yes, I want to get the vaccine as soon as I can. But the reason I’m not eligible yet is I’m young and healthy. How can I not be grateful for that? Along with this, I am so grateful the vaccine is now rolling out to healthcare and frontline workers.

#4: My health. I’m repeating this as it’s so important! I’m thankful for my health. The immune system is key to avoiding COVID so, being healthy means even more to me now. 

#5: Virtual meetings. Virtual meetings won’t be going away anytime soon. Many people I know are rethinking the way they worked before the virus. I know of people who want to work more from home. There are many kids who like being at home with their families. So thankful we have the internet, Zoom, Google Meet, and Facetime to connect with our friends, family, and colleagues!

#6: Hugging. I am pretty sure once the vaccine is widely available, I will be hugging a lot of people.

#7: Spring and summer. Here in Ohio, we look forward to spring and summer. Winter can be quite dreary with gray skies and not much snow. But this year, it will be even more special as that is when the vaccine is reportedly going to be available to the general public, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal.

I will be happy when I can go out for dinner, go to the movies or the theatre. I’ll be happy to attend sporting events like OSU Buckeye games. I’m excited for kids to be able to gather and have fun like “the old days.”  There is so much to look forward to in 2021.

For me, 2020 has been a time to reflect on what is really important in life.

Happy New Year! I look forward to seeing you in person soon.

Debbie Smith

I am happy we have Thanksgiving right now, to stop and reflect on what to be thankful for.

#1 on my list is family.

I consider myself to be extremely blessed with wonderful friends and a supportive family. This year has made it even more apparent just how important family is.

#2: Healthcare workers. Where would we be without them? The stress on nurses, doctors, hospital staff, doctors’ offices, urgent care facilities, and others has been immense. Thanks to these professionals, I had several family members and friends experience successful surgeries this year!

#3: Netflix and other streaming channels. OK, so I like to indulge like the rest of you. Who hasn’t sat down and watched an entire season of one of the great shows available?

#4: My health. I am thankful for my health, especially this year! I know how important the immune system is to fight off COVID so, having my health means even more to me now. 

#5: The internet. Where would we be without it today? Millions of people are able to work at home. We can have live video chats with family and friends we haven’t seen since spring. We have unlimited access to news, music, movies, and social media. (I’m talking about the positive aspects of being online.)

#6: Toilet paper. Just kidding, sort of! I’m thankful to live in a society where we take simple things like toilet paper for granted.

#7: My “bubble”. Most of us have a bubble of people we now hang out with. I’m grateful to have a family and some close friends I can be with.

#8: Our country. It’s been a difficult year in the United States, but we have so much to be grateful for. There are millions of parks. We have beaches, mountains, deserts, forests, canyons, rivers, lakes, and so much more. What an incredible country it is to live in.

#9 Hugging. When can we hug people again? We’ve all given virtual hugs. How grateful are you for the people in your life you can hug? Give hugs to the people you can – it’s actually really good for your immune system!

The bottom line is, no matter who you are, or what your circumstance is, there are many things to be grateful for.

And I appreciate you my amazing clients and colleagues who make working during this time much easier.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Debbie Smith

It’s been a crazy year, to put it mildly. I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can help my customers feel a little more peaceful right now.  One of the best ways I know of to feel better is to appreciate my family, friends, and colleagues. A card, a phone call, or even a gift would say a lot and spread some cheer.

If you take the time in the next couple of weeks to get your company holiday cards and/or gifts, you will be able to concentrate on what really matters most over the holidays.

Virtual Meetings Gifts

Energize your team with Virtual Meeting gifts! A small but thoughtful way to tell your team or employees you really care about them! There are many choices to choose from. Here are a few anyone would love to get.

Western Trail Mix

A little on the healthy side, but full of a great mix of treats anyone would enjoy! Everyone needs a little pick-me-up while working virtually. This classy little box will say you care about your employees and/or clients.

Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels Flight

Who doesn’t love sea salt caramels? A small but classy gift anyone would love. One of the benefits of working at home is the ability to snack on the job. But pretzels and potato chips get old. Make a statement with a flight of these classic goodies.

Jelly Belly® Jelly Beans

A colorful, tasty gift of Jelly Bellys anyone would love! This is a playful way to cheer anyone up. Everyone loves to get something that’s as reminiscent of childhood as jelly beans. And you can have your company logo front and center.

Gourmet Snack Pack Box

For the companies who are returning to the office. Many are having employees back with social distancing and wearing masks. This gift is the perfect “safe” gift everyone can enjoy. With individual packs of treats which are safe to grab and go, your client or company can put these in a shared kitchen or conference room.

Holiday Cards

I think this year people are going to appreciate the cards they get more than ever. We all miss seeing our friends and family in person. Spread a little cheer to your employees and/or clients with a nice holiday card. There are lots of cards to choose from! Here are just a few.

Get your holiday promotional gifts ordered, so as November is upon us, you have just a little more peace of mind. Advantage Print Solutions is here to help you find the perfect solution for your holiday and gifts this year.

Contact me, I am here to help!

Debbie Smith

Everyone us going to remember 2021, the year after COVID, right? Let’s make it a great new year! This gift for your customers, employees, and prospects will be greatly appreciated for its usefulness!

Advantage Print Solutions custom calendars make great thank-you gifts, tokens of partnership, thank you for your business, thank you for working here, or as part of a gift bag to promote brand awareness.

Here are 3 great choices:

1) Monthly Appointment Planner

This 2021 monthly planer would be a great gift that will be used all year. It’s big enough for room to keep notes. What a helpful promotional gift this would be! It’s 8-1/2″x11″, with 14 months, December thru January, wire-bound, with one month per opening.

2) Peel-n-Stick® Adhesive Calendar

The peel-n-stick calendar is considered the single most useful promotional item on the market! How many do you see on people’s appliances? It has an adhesive back and is ready to deliver your advertising message.

3) MousePaper® Calendar

This MousePaper® Calendar is a 12 month, 7.25″x8.5″ paper mouse pad that you can have your message printed on each page combined with a monthly calendar. These eco-friendly calendar mousepads are a promotional “triple-threat” giving you the full impact of a monthly calendar, note pad, and mouse pad.

Customize any of these calendars or one of the many other calendars we have to choose from with your company logo and/or photo.

2021 is just around the corner, contact me to get started now! I’m here to help.

Debbie Smith

p.s. We will most likely be using precautions for a while. If you’re interested in putting your brand on COVID19 supplies such as masks (for adults and kids), sanitizers, and more, check out the last blog: A Variety of COVID19 Supplies.