Some truths are timeless. Here are five from the Roman statesman Cicero and though written more than 2000 years ago, each is still applicable today. 1. The delusion that personal gain is made by crushing others While this may be true of Hollywood villains and reality show contestants, most of us realize that true success […]
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Nineteenth-century humorist Josh Billings famously said, “Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds a man down or polishes him up depends on the stuff he’s made of.” Here are five tips to help you make sure life’s polishing you into a beautiful gem: Slow down. Yes, we’re all busy, and we all have deadlines we
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In order to satisfy today’s information-hungry audience, K.I.S.S. (keep it simple sweetie) doesn’t always apply. Prospects and customers are looking for detailed information to help them make informed decisions. Here are a few tips to help you educate your audience about the products and services you sell: Make your marketing materials more educational. Include a
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Of Manhole Covers and Marketing You’ve probably heard the question asked, "Why are manhole covers round?" Answers vary from the obvious ("because manholes are round") to the more obscure. Wikipedia offers several possibilities. My personal favorites? A round manhole cover cannot be accidentally dropped into the round hole it covers. The circular shape makes
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The USPS is redefining letter-size booklets. New size and tabbing requirements took effect September 8, 2009. A booklet consists of multiple sheets or pages that are bound by a saddle-stitching, perfect binding, pressed glue or other binding method that creates a nearly uniformly thick mailpiece. The new requirements apply only to letter-size booklets, not larger
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The USPS announced a postage rate increase effective May 11, 2009. You can find full information on the increase here. Did you know there are ways to cut your postage costs? One way is presorting. If you have never heard of presort automation, then you are missing out. Presorting is the process of taking mail
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If you have ever wondered what it takes to print and mail, we have the answer! We recently finished shooting and editing our new promotional videos collectively entitled “Pushing the Envelope”. The videos can be viewed from YouTube, or directly on our website. Enjoy!
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Welcome to “Inside the Envelope”, the professional blog for Data Mail, Inc., a printing and mailing firm in Evansville Indiana. Our hope for this blog is that it can provide helpful and useful information pertaining to printing and mailing.
