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.

Breaking down barriers: An introduction to accessible signage
When establishing your small business as a welcoming operation, it’s important to recognize how accessible signage plays a key role. […]

7 modern business card designs to spark your creativity
There’s nothing quite like giving someone a memorable way to remember you and your business. That’s why choosing unique business […]

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 […]

15 stylish business card examples that inspire bold design
Business cards are small but mighty. Handing someone your card is often the first physical touchpoint with your brand. That […]

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? […]

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, […]