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		<title>Digital Printing Versus Offset Printing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this article we are going to discuss the two most popular printing techniques. Offset lithography method and digital printing. There are many other printing techniques a swell like engraving, laser printing, screen, thermography, flex printing etc. We are comparing offset &#8230; <a href="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/digital-printing-versus-offset-printing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Classic-Ranger-Mini-Offset-Printing-Machine.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-777" title="Classic-Ranger-Mini-Offset-Printing-Machine" src="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Classic-Ranger-Mini-Offset-Printing-Machine-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="135" /></a>In this article we are going to discuss the two most popular printing techniques. Offset lithography method and digital printing. There are many other printing techniques a swell like engraving, laser printing, screen, thermography, flex printing etc. We are comparing offset and digital printing because they are the most widely used and common printing techniques.</p>
<p>Offset printing is the more mechanical technique of the two. In offset printing, the desired text or image is burned onto metal plates. It is then transmitted from the metal plates to rubber cylinders. The rubber cylinders then offset the matter onto the desired surface. The image that has to be printed uses ink from the fitted ink rollers and the areas that don’t required to printed draws water to it making sure those areas are ink free. Compared to the mechanics of offset printing, digital printing is much simpler. It eliminates the plates and rubber cylinders. The material that needs to be printed is accessed directly from the computer and printed like a copy.<span id="more-770"></span></p>
<p>There a few things those need to be kept in mind while choosing between the two. Offset printing has a front-end cost load. Both offset printing and digital printing are favorable for large quantity printing. For smaller quantities it’s advisable to opt for digital printing. Consider the printing surface while choosing between offset and digital printing. What paper do you require? Is there any particular finish you are looking for? While offset is said to be more versatile, digital printing does offer a fair amount of flexibility as well. The room for errors is much lesser in digital printing as it s cheaper to ask for a printing proof or dummy. In offset printing a proof can be very expensive because of mass or bulk printing.</p>
<p>Digital printing machines use four-colour printing. So if it’s a black and white print you need offset may work out to be cheaper, but if you need a colour job digital printing is the best choice. Digital printing is also faster than offset printing. The colour output and print quality is constantly improving with digital prints.</p>
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		<title>How to Choose a Graphic Designer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gaphic design is an essential part of every marketing plan. It can greatly increase the professional look of your business, or express your bands creative style. Right from the first glance it will leave an impression. Finding the right design &#8230; <a href="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/how-to-choose-a-graphic-designer/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/choose-printer-graphic-design-200X200.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-473" title="choose-a-graphic-design" src="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/choose-printer-graphic-design-200X200-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /></a>Gaphic design is an essential part of every marketing plan. It can greatly increase the professional look of your business, or express your bands creative style. Right from the first glance it will leave an impression.</p>
<p>Finding the right design company or freelance designer, can be a little daunting if you do not know what to look for. I am a freelance design and I could simply end here saying you want to use me. However, I would rather you choose me only after you are informed and know what you need to know.</p>
<p>Portfolio</p>
<p>Every designer must have a portfolio, both printed and online. This is how they sell themselves, by showcasing their work. The better the designer, the larger the portfolio will be. It may contain work they have created for themselves, or just for fun, but should be largely comprised of work they have done for their clients. Look over a designers portfolio and see what they have done, and more importantly, see if the work they have done, is the type of work you are looking for. If you see wild designs for bands, but need a corporate marketing package, you should probably keep looking.<span id="more-472"></span><br />
Quality</p>
<p>If your looking for a graphic designer, it means your looking to have something done right. Make sure when looking at a portfolio you see professional quality graphics. Graphics that sell you on what they were supposed to. If you see poor quality images put together or basic clip art graphics being used in a portfolio, then that is likely what you will get as well.</p>
<p>Price</p>
<p>Price is a big issue with everyone. You could say &#8220;You get what you pay for&#8221; or you could say &#8220;You get more than you could have hoped for&#8221;. Getting the lowest price does not always mean getting the least work. IF you choose to use a large company, expect to pay more. If you are going with a freelance designer, expect to pay less. The best way to determine if the price is right, is to check the portfolio, then request a free quote. Compare the quote to the quality of work in the portfolio. If you see good work, and a good price, you have a good designer.</p>
<p>Background / References</p>
<p>After you have looked into the portfolio and are happy with the price and quality, check into the background of the company or designer. If you intend to have more than 1 project done or are looking to start up a long term project, it is important to check and see how long the designer has been around, if they have any other long term repeat clients. This way you can ensure they will be around for the duration of your project and an future need you may have.</p>
<p>Response Time</p>
<p>It is important that a designer responds to your requests and queries as soon as possible so you know you are important to them. If they take days to respond to your email or voice mail, they are either too busy to work with you, or are simply not very professional. Either way, they are not for you.</p>
<p>Efficiency &amp; Clarity</p>
<p>Make sure the designer is able to understand what you are looking for. Nothing worse than have a mental picture of what you need, only to get back samples that are so different you wonder what went wrong, and need to explain it again. A good designer will read your needs, confirm everything with you and ask question or provide suggestions before any work will begin.</p>
<p>These are all important points to consider when choosing the right graphic designer. It may take some time to find the right one, but if you do your homework, you will get the right product for the right price from the right designer.</p>
<p>When you are looking for a professional Graphic Desiigner, keeps these points in mind and you will find the right one for your project.</p>
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		<title>Vinyl Banner Printing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[vinyl banner printing, banner printing, custom printed stickers, outdoor banners <a href="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/vinyl-banner-printing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-226" title="vinyl-banner-printing" src="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/vinyl-banner-printing2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" />If you&#8221; are desperately looking out to move the head of the potential customers towards the product promotion of your company, then you should make use of the available reliable and attractive sources of promotion. Today, there&#8217;re many such kinds of methods available in the market. However, is it possible to afford them? Usually, it is usual to see that quality come with a price.</p>
<p>If you are not able to afford the high quality banner printing, do not worry, you can go with Vinyl banner printing as it is attractive in appearance and it is economical in pricing. As of today, most of the companies are using this method for effective publicity.<span id="more-223"></span></p>
<p>In vinyl banner printing, the banner will in the form in which vinyl is used to seam the banners instead of using the traditional banner tape. The material used can be poured, brushed or squired on the banners. Vinyl is inexpensive, durability is great and it reflects the better quality materials than the regular banner tape.</p>
<p>This technique of using the outdoor advertisements is been used by most of the businesses. The benefits of using the vinyl banner are -</p>
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<li><strong>Cost effective – </strong>The vinyl banners are inexpensive or cost effective and even a small shopkeeper will be able to use these banners for promotion. The creation time of these banners is less.</li>
<li><strong>High quality</strong> – excellent quality is attached with vinyl banner and they have high clarity and is attractive in overall appearance</li>
<li><strong>Reliable and durable – </strong>these banners are water proof, tear resistant and sun proof as well.</li>
<li><strong>Versatility – </strong>another great characteristic of the <strong>vinyl banner printing</strong> is versatility. According to the requirement, the size of the banner can be printed at any size.</li>
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<p><strong>Different type of printing the vinyl banners </strong></p>
<p>The types of printing the vinyl banners is categorized in different types -</p>
<p>Digital – solvent based inks and semi solvent is used to print the banner</p>
<p>Lettered – separate elements are cut from the self-adhesive by the computer are applied in order to produce the banner</p>
<p>Screen printed and painted banners are the other type of vinyl banners produced.</p>
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		<title>Advertising Is More About Logo Recognition Than About Selling</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One mistake that companies often make is trying to hard sell their products to consumers. There is no need for using tactics that in fact will turn more customers away from your business than it will draw in. Even when &#8230; <a href="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/advertising-is-more-about-logo-recognition-than-about-selling/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/logo-branding.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-216" title="logo-branding" src="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/logo-branding-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /></a>One mistake that companies often make is trying to hard sell their products to consumers. There is no need for using tactics that in fact will turn more customers away from your business than it will draw in. Even when pushy sales tactics work and create a sale, they usually do so leaving the customer with regrets that they made that purchase or that they bought the item they did before they were ready to do so.</p>
<p>Consumers that depart with that kind of annotation won&#8217;t come back to your company. That one and only sales agreement will frequently make up the sum of all the patronage that they&#8217;ll execute with your company during their lifespan, and that doesn&#8217;t assist in building a flourishing company. You want to build up and cultivate your consumers practicing ways that attract to them.<span id="more-214"></span></p>
<p>Though advertising is thought-provoking among the most easygoing as well as most productive advertising tools you are able to employ is promotional gifts. Promotional gift marketing can be unproblematic. You simply imprint your logotype on wonderful products and distribute it out to the masses; to your clients, potential clients, business companions as well as employees. They utilize your wonderful gifts and everyone will become more mindful of your company. They&#8217;ll be cued to it every time that gift is upon display. This will not only gain your business a greater range of exposure bit will also assit you with acquiring fresh business.</p>
<p>It is the type of marketing strategy that doesn&#8217;t even ask customers to do anything. It just is, so it is a simple way to go about promoting your business. And customers who come and buy of their own fruition will become customers for life. They won&#8217;t need to be prompted to buy from you, they will be happy to do it.</p>
<p>A new wave of advertising has emerged and more companies than ever before are learning the value of building up their business reputation by promoting their business name in a gentle, customer friendly way. No need for hard sell tactics, just pass out logo items to everyone and the business will come to you.</p>
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		<title>Protecting Your Dynamic Advertising Display</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Guarding the hardware is just as important as ensuring the clarity of the picture.  This can be achieved by using anti-reflective glass.  Sunlight not only damages the hardware over time, but damages the LCD crystals, causing them to liquefy and &#8230; <a href="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/protecting-your-dynamic-advertising-display/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ultra.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-221" title="ultra display" src="http://www.bostonfairtrade.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ultra-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /></a>Guarding the hardware is just as important as ensuring the clarity of the picture.  This can be achieved by using anti-reflective glass.  Sunlight not only damages the hardware over time, but damages the LCD crystals, causing them to liquefy and therefore they cease functioning, and starts by turning patches of the display black until the whole screen is affected causing irreversible damage.  Technically, this is known as ‘solar clearing&#8217;.</p>
<p>Regardless of the temperature, this problem can happen anywhere.  Screens in New York are as susceptible as those in Florida.  This shows that even if the temperature is not particularly high, the sunlight can still be enough of a factor to cause solar clearing and affect the visibility of the display.<span id="more-220"></span></p>
<p>It is essential to use products that absorb a high percentage of the sunlight.  It is also an important factor, to think about cost savings as reducing the percentage of sunlight dramatically reduces the cooling and power usage required inside the kiosk.  Weather conditions can seriously affect the performance of the viewing display, particularly extreme hot or cold weather.  These dynamic ads can work perfectly well outside, however with the simple introduction of a heater and/or cooler on a thermostat regulator, most adverse weather conditions can be overcome, and not limit the performance of the LCD screen.</p>
<p>Time is another factor which affects the LCD screen – over time the brightness of the screen will depreciate, likening it to the depreciation of buying a new car – over time the performance of the engine decreases, but can be prolonged due to good maintenance.  Protecting you LCD display screen by putting it in a position avoiding sunlight will prolong its life and make the most of your investment.</p>
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