Friday, March 30, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Annual Stock Take – No despatches on Tuesday 3rd April
Dave and our warehouse team are excited to be holding their annual stocktake on Tuesday 3rd April – there will therefore be no despatches on this day. All will be back to normal on Wednesday 4th April.
Good luck, Dave 
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Monday, March 26, 2018
Friday, March 23, 2018
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Garden 13, Graanmarkt 13 by Base
Opinion by Seth Rowden Graanmarkt 13 is a restaurant, high-end concept store and apartment in Antwerp. It is described by Base, the studio behind its graphic identity, as a special house, a crossover place full of surprises. This was articulated through a story that positioned Graanmarkt 13 as a haven for people in search of objects […]
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Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Monday, March 19, 2018
Saturday, March 17, 2018
The 12 best freelance flyer designers to hire in 2018
A flyer is a great way to spread the news. Whether you’re posting them around your neighborhood to advertise an event or handing out sell sheets at a conference, you want your flyer to look great. How do you get a flyer that pops? Hire an amazing flyer designer! To give you a head start, we’ve rounded up a group of fantastic, professional flyer designers from around the world who are ready to work with you, no matter what your project is.
The best flyer designers of 2018
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1. clarferrer
Top Level 4.98 stars, 44 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, poster design, menu design
2. smashingbug
Top Level 4.96 stars, 96 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, web page design, product packaging design
3. tadaam
Top Level 5.00 stars, 96 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, brochure design, banner ad design
4. tale026
Top Level 4.96 stars, 109 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, web page design, product packaging design
5. Trisixtin
Top Level 4.98 stars, 54 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, poster design, brochure design
6. YaseenArt
Top Level 4.96 stars, 200 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, brochure design, app design
7. Adwindesign
Top Level 4.97 stars, 288 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, brochure design
8. tündérke
Top Level 5.0 stars, 11 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, web page design, brochure design
9. FuturisticBug
Top Level 4.92 stars, 185 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, brochure design, app design
10. Elven Song
Top Level 4.99 stars, 92 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, brochure design
11. Iulia Tatar
Top Level 4.98 stars, 40 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, brochure design
12. Alina’s
Top Level 5.0 stars, 51 reviews
Specialties: postcard, flyer or print design, brochure design, book cover design
A well-designed flyer makes your business, product or event look great. These 12 flyer designers might be just the ticket. But there are a bunch more amazing flyer designers from around the globe to choose from!
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Friday, March 16, 2018
Piccolo by Here Design
Opinion by Richard Baird. Piccolo is an Italian seed brand with a particular favour for those that are ideal for urban growers, people with small balcony gardens or working with limited space. It is a brand with character, with product naming that includes Slim Jim Aubergine and Spacemaster Cucumber expressing the space-smart dwarf varieties of the range. Piccolo worked […]
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Thursday, March 15, 2018
It’s 2018 and vaping is still trending… yet another booming subscription business model
We spoke about the trending interest in the subscription business model in our last article on ways to grow a floristry business online, and vaping interest growth has almost doubled that trend in terms of percentage growth attained over the past 5 years.
The trend on eCigarettes and vaping is still growing strong well into 2018 and shows no signs of letting off steam – Google Trends figures show a 1300% growth in interest and searches relating to sector over 5 years. With smoking now firmly considered a ‘pariah’ activity in the majority of social circles – Ecigs and Vaping has become a somewhat more socially acceptable alternative. Vaping has experienced explosive growth over the past 5 years inline with trending interest. A whole new industry of DIY vape oil suppliers, e-juice blenders and “mixologists” have cropped up throughout the world. The smaller players have responded rapidly to change and have secured a substantial chunk of the marketplace.
As we mentioned in our post from a few years back (ref) – the larger multinationals have responded by using their political clout to lobby for regulatory change in their favour according to ECigaretteDirect. The “Tobacco Products Directive” is now active and has been amended twice since we published our original article. Not only that, the retail model that was adopted early and easily by both small and large vendors is now being heavily competed against through the ‘convenience’ factor provided by the rise of subscription-based vape etailers.
The evidence to support or undermine the ‘health-case’ surrounding vaping is hotly contested on all sides – still with no real clear winner even in 2018. However, that hasn’t stopped vaping and ecig technology from being supported as a smoking quit-aid via the NHS here in the UK, with British American Tobacco’s option the first ‘specified’ solution. The FDA in the United States has completed the path to stamping on the vaping market, meaning that in both marketplaces, disruption is imminent.
Many of the players in the Vape market are focusing on the quality of their products – however we’re helping some savvy Ecig and Vape vendors to improve upon their service. As mentioned above, subscription-based mail-order operations have much lower overheads than retail operations, and those that know what they are doing have experienced exponential growth. This means that they must focus on quality service fulfilment of their orders – ensuring they arrive on time, in full, every time. Then there is also the mailing and packaging costs that they will incur. Given the hugely competitive environment, excessive packaging, fulfilment labour costs and a distinct lack of competitive edge could all sink a business in the short to long term.
With the Royal Mail and other carriers quite happy to have non-flammable vape oils in their network, focusing on a quality service as much as product might just help your business differentiate itself enough to survive the coming storm!
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
It’s 2018 and vaping is still trending… yet another booming subscription business model
We spoke about the trending interest in the subscription business model in our last article on ways to grow a floristry business online, and vaping interest growth has almost doubled that trend in terms of percentage growth attained over the past 5 years.
The trend on eCigarettes and vaping is still growing strong well into 2018 and shows no signs of letting off steam – Google Trends figures show a 1300% growth in interest and searches relating to sector over 5 years. With smoking now firmly considered a ‘pariah’ activity in the majority of social circles – Ecigs and Vaping has become a somewhat more socially acceptable alternative. Vaping has experienced explosive growth over the past 5 years inline with trending interest. A whole new industry of DIY vape oil suppliers, e-juice blenders and “mixologists” have cropped up throughout the world. The smaller players have responded rapidly to change and have secured a substantial chunk of the marketplace.
As we mentioned in our post from a few years back (ref) – the larger multinationals have responded by using their political clout to lobby for regulatory change in their favour according to ECigaretteDirect. The “Tobacco Products Directive” is now active and has been amended twice since we published our original article. Not only that, the retail model that was adopted early and easily by both small and large vendors is now being heavily competed against through the ‘convenience’ factor provided by the rise of subscription-based vape etailers.
The evidence to support or undermine the ‘health-case’ surrounding vaping is hotly contested on all sides – still with no real clear winner even in 2018. However, that hasn’t stopped vaping and ecig technology from being supported as a smoking quit-aid via the NHS here in the UK, with British American Tobacco’s option the first ‘specified’ solution. The FDA in the United States has completed the path to stamping on the vaping market, meaning that in both marketplaces, disruption is imminent.
Many of the players in the Vape market are focusing on the quality of their products – however we’re helping some savvy Ecig and Vape vendors to improve upon their service. As mentioned above, subscription-based mail-order operations have much lower overheads than retail operations, and those that know what they are doing have experienced exponential growth. This means that they must focus on quality service fulfilment of their orders – ensuring they arrive on time, in full, every time. Then there is also the mailing and packaging costs that they will incur. Given the hugely competitive environment, excessive packaging, fulfilment labour costs and a distinct lack of competitive edge could all sink a business in the short to long term.
With the Royal Mail and other carriers quite happy to have non-flammable vape oils in their network, focusing on a quality service as much as product might just help your business differentiate itself enough to survive the coming storm!
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Monday, March 12, 2018
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Monday, March 5, 2018
Riso D’uomo by Here Design, United Kingdom
Opinion by Richard Baird Riso D’uomo is a Milanese Carnaroli rice brand, cultivated from the same stock over hundreds of years, and grown within sight of the historic Duomo di Milano. Carnaroli is often referred to as ‘the king of rice’, and is known for its high-quality nutritional properties, cooking consistency and a ‘bite’ that makes it ideal for […]
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Saturday, March 3, 2018
The 9 best freelance app icon designers to hire in 2018
Your app icon may be a small square, but it has a huge impact on the success of your app. A great icon communicates your app’s purpose and entices the right people to download. In order to stand out from the crowd, you want your icon designer to be an expert. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to sacrifice your first born child in order to hire a Johnny Ives protege. Luckily, we have a great freelance icon designer online ready to work with you, no matter what your budget is!
The best icon designers of 2018
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1. Dee-Excetude
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Top Level 4.96 stars, 47 reviews
Specialties: icon or button design, logo design, sticker design
2. MAM2
Top Level 4.91 stars, 58 reviews
Specialties: icon or button design, logo design, other design
3. milomilo
Top Level 5.0 stars, 37 reviews
Specialties: icon or button design, illustration or graphics, character or mascot
4. Mazymaze
Top Level 5.0 stars, 21 reviews
Specialties: icon or button design, logo design, product label design
5. Re Brand
Top Level 5.0 stars, 7 reviews
Specialties: icon or button design, app design, web page design
6. Clicky inc
Top Level 4.98 stars, 148 reviews
Specialties: icon or button design, app design
7. faleksandar
Top Level 5.0 stars, 48 reviews
Specialties: icon or button design, logo design, social media design
8. Arthur Bauer
Top Level 4.93 stars, 45 reviews
Specialties: icon or button design, logo design, app design
9. Akira X3
Top Level 4.97 stars, 67 reviews
Specialties: icon or button design, illustration or graphics, logo design
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