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December 2013

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

December 25, 2013

May this season bring you the gifts of peace, hope and joy!

 

Merry Christmas from QuantumPostcards

8 Steps to Decide Which Marketing Efforts Are Right for Your Small Business

December 20, 2013

8 Steps to Decide Which Marketing Efforts Are Right for Your Small Business

Let’s just lay it all out there right up front—nothing is free. There is a cost to using all marketing mediums. You will either pay for your marketing with your pocketbook or pay for it with your time. And If you are doing it right, you are paying with both time and money. They all require an investment, but each is a valuable component of an entire marketing strategy. The trick is spending your time wisely and getting the most bang for your buck.

10 Tips for a Compelling Small Business Origin Story Video

December 17, 2013

10 Tips for Creating a Company Origin Video

All great superheroes (and some not-so-great… “Matter Eater Lad” anyone?) have an origin story. A few of the better-known examples deal with surviving a great disaster, overcoming catastrophic personal injury, disability or family tragedy, being afflicted/infected/injected/mutated by any number of maladies, experiments gone awry or bizarre substances. As mere mortals, we can’t seem to get enough of these tales wherein a lone individual, a dynamic duo or a rag-tag team, against seemingly impossible odds, finds ultimate success. Over the course of our lives, we’ve all faced challenges and personal battles in varying degrees that have forged us into the men and women we have become. These fictional origin stories resonate with us for one simple reason—there is something in each one we can personally relate to.

Free New Year's Postcard Design

December 11, 2013

Happy New Year Postcard DesignHello, 2014! The resolution season is upon us. It’s time to take stock of what worked and what didn’t in 2013 to make way for new adventures! Let everyone know you are ready to welcome the new year with this fun jumbo sized postcard design. This art is free for you to use and our gift to you!

Click here to download the free New Year's Postcard Design (PDF)

Utilizing Demographic Selections to Target Your Perfect Prospect: Why Less is More

December 9, 2013
Our customer support team has been getting some calls lately asking why and how a small business owner would narrow his or her direct mail postcard mailing list using specific demographic selections. So, we thought we'd help you out in our latest video! Why would you mail postcards to less homes in a target area? Watch to find out why less can often mean more to your small business.

Making Your Event a "Perfect 10"

December 4, 2013

Perfect 10

‘Tis the season to be jolly and host holiday events! The holiday season is a great opportunity to get better acquainted with your clients or to meet potential ones—what better way than to host an event? Events, if done well, are a great way for businesses to increase their likeability. Here are 10 ways to make your event successful.