Design Tips

When it comes to your small business, design matters – great design will help your brand stand out on everything from sweatshirts to signage. Whether you’re choosing a business card template or trying to find the perfect font, consider us your partners in small business design. Here, you’ll find design tips and inspiration for marketing materials, as well as advice for working with professional designers.  


Creating the best business cards for your small business

Asking a piece of paper — one often no bigger than several square inches — to represent all that you […]

What we learned: The importance of heritage & a strong brand story

Family businesses are a key part of the small business community. We constantly see small businesses open their doors because […]

How to use the back of business cards: 11 creative design ideas

Your business card contains a lot of essential information about your business. Your logo should be loud and proud on […]

Tips for small business owners when working with designers

We chatted with Tristan LeBreton, Creative Director at 99designs by Vista, for his insights into how small business owners can […]

How to design a great T-shirt

We chatted with TristanLeBreton, Creative Director at 99designs by Vista, for tips on creating impactful T-shirts. Whether for your business […]

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Design inspiration: Stylish business card examples

Creating a business card design that won’t get lost in the shuffle, and that will generate interest in your brand, […]

Business Card Size & Dimension Guide

One Standard Size Standard business cards are 3.5″x 2″ – but have you ever thought about why most cards are exactly that […]

The Business of Colour

What do your colours mean? When you think about a brand, what springs to mind? A logo? Their latest product? […]

Business card design ideas for different industries

Let’s talk about your business card—that tiny but mighty piece of paper that’s often someone’s first impression of your brand. […]

Get the look: Next-level product packaging

Packaging is just one part of a cohesive brand experience that can boost credibility across your marketing.

How to design a business card: 10 golden rules

A business card represents the next step in making your small business dream a reality. And for many potential customers, […]

The top 12 easy to read fonts

How important is it to choose the right font for your website? With a legible font, your business’ message comes […]