Top Tips

You'll find a variety of useful information here. 'How-to' guides, handy tips, tricks of the trade, and all sorts of useful insights and advice. From step-by-step instructions to simple lists to spark some inspiration, it's all here. We're always looking for ways to help our customers. If we've not covered something here that you think would be useful, just get in touch - you never know, we might even blog about it to help others too.

Fireworks and Pets: Say no to “One Last Bang"

How to Keep Bonfire Night Celebrations Considerate for Animals by avoiding “One Last Bang”. Download a free poster to support our campaign. As we approach Bonfire Night, fireworks displays are a tradition many look forward to, lighting up the skies with colourful displays and marking a festive season. However, while the enjoyment for revellers is clear, it can be...

Categories: Top Tips

Tags: General information

Posted On: 29 October 2024

Posted By: Nigel
Self-cling and stick-on poster holders - a great choice for displaying information

Today's world is awash with information and whether you manage facilities for an office block, school, retailer, healthcare provider or catering service, you'll know how crucial it is to effectively display information. Whether you're sharing notices about promotions, safety protocols, or upcoming events, finding the right method of display is crucial. Self-cling and stick-on poster holders are great for displaying information. Continue reading →

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Tags: Signs and sign holders

Posted On: 27 March 2024

Posted By: Lisa
Make the most of your window displays: 6 Top Tips

Making the most of your window display is crucial to attracting customers whether you are a well-known chain store in a premium shopping mall, a high street boutique, a charity shop or a local hair and beauty salon. Continue reading →

Categories: Top Tips

Tags: Marketing

Posted On: 2 February 2024

Posted By: Lisa
Harnessing AI for Inspiring Educational Environments

Discover how the innovative fusion of AI and creativity is revolutionising classroom materials. The creation of a poster promoting inclusivity in schools is a testament to the power of AI as a collaborator in communication and creative expression. Continue reading →

Categories: Top Tips

Tags: Artificial Intelligence & Education

Posted On: 16 January 2024

Posted By: Nigel
Curate your own pop-up exhibition

Art is everywhere and is for everyone That sounds like a bold statement, but from Stephen Wright's House of Dreams to the Beyond the Streets exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery to album covers and advertising hoardings, art is all around us and isn't just for the rich and privileged elite. Art can tell us a story, give us ideas, make a statement, capture a moment in time for future generations to understand us, or take us to new and unfamiliar places. Continue reading →

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Posted On: 12 December 2023

Posted By: Lisa
How mobile hairdressers can benefit from artificial intelligence

This isn’t another blonde joke. It’s a short tale about how AI (artificial intelligence) can help in unexpected ways. This short article is also an illustration of how a human brain, teamed up with artificial intelligence, can deliver a business idea... at speed. Which could be relevant to mobile hairdressers – or to anyone who wants to promote a business, event or community project. Continue reading →

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Tags: Artificial Intelligence

Posted On: 30 November 2023

Posted By: Nigel
Choosing the right sign holder

We are surrounded by signs in our day-to-day life - warning signs, danger signs, notices, instructions ... It seems like there is a never-ending deluge of signs and symbols vying for our attention. If you want to stand out from the crowd, be noticed and effectively communicate your message, getting the right sign holder is a must. Here, we give...

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Tags: Signs and sign holders

Posted On: 27 February 2020

Posted By: Lisa
Chalkboards and Chalk Pens - Our Handy Guide

From schools to weddings the list is endless when is comes to chalkboards and chalk pens. The versatility and ability to personalise allows you to be creative and create eye-catching artwork and advertisements at minimal cost. The recent demand for chalkboard and chalk pen products has encouraged us to build and broaden our range to suit your every need. We...

Categories: Top Tips & Buying Guides

Tags: Signs and sign holders

Posted On: 20 February 2020

Posted By: Jessica Davies
Get Ready for the Art Exhibition

The acclaimed and imaginative photo-montage artist Cold War Steve has made his recent work available to anyone who wants to put on his new art exhibition. High resolution artwork can be freely downloaded by anyone who wants to print it and display it in their own space, whether that be an established gallery, a bar, village hall or meeting room...

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Posted On: 18 February 2020

Posted By: Nigel
Taut wires work as an effective heron deterrent

A pesky heron would not leave our fish alone - we needed a better heron deterrent. We tried a net but the determined grey heron used it like a trampoline and succeeded in harpooning the odd passing fish. Everyday he was back - thankfully our latest attempt at deterring the heron seems to be working well. Criss-crossed wires stretched across...

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Tags: General information

Posted On: 8 January 2020

Posted By: Nigel