Why Made in Canada 2.0

Feb 3

Innovatex is proud to be a woman-owned, Canadian company. We continuously practice flexibility and embrace change, and our focus is clear: we are relentless in creating the best client experie...

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How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Aug 17, 2024

Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storyte...

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The Re-Birth of the QR Code, and How You Can Use Them (Again)

Aug 28, 2023

Are you a fan of the QR Code? Quick Response (QR) codes are making a resurgence after being dormant for a little while – and they're popping up in many places from restaurants to parking lots...

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Your Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet

Aug 16, 2023

The world of graphic and web design is complicated and there is a lot of terminology out there to learn. To help you out, we've put together a cheat sheet with answers to some of the top graphic de...

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What I learned after playing in my first hockey tournament

Jun 19, 2023

In life, growth often lies outside our comfort zones. Stepping into the unknown, facing our fears, and embracing new challenges can lead to remarkable personal development. Recently, I had the...

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Top 5 Reasons to Make Kitting Part of Your Promotional Product Purchase

May 26, 2023

As a business owner or marketer, you're always looking for ways to make your promotional products stand out from the competition. One way to do that is through kitting. Kitting is the process of as...

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Trade Shows are back and they’re bigger than ever

Nov 2, 2022

After a couple of years of virtual events, we're noticing that many companies are returning to trade shows and making a splash! Here are 5 things you can do to make your trade show booth stand ...

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Lanyards: Everything You Need to Know

Aug 15, 2022

When it's time to choose the perfect lanyard for your company or organization, you may not be aware of all the things to consider when purchasing your new supplies. Lanyards come in many different ...

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What is Vector Artwork?

Jul 13, 2022

One of the top reasons that an order gets stalled is non-vector artwork! All of our quotes state that we require a vector eps, ai or high res pdf file? Why do we need that and how is it creat...

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QR Codes are Back On Trend

May 11, 2022

Quick Response Codes (or QR codes) have made a big comeback – due, in part, to the pandemic. Is your business following the trend?With a QR code, businesses and brands are able to guide consu...

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Plan Your Promo Products in 2022

Feb 3, 2022

How far in advance do you plan for your business? Weeks? Months? Years? In the current environment, we have to be planning earlier, and with a back-up in place. Like many industries, t...

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Place Your Orders Today For Holiday Gifts

Aug 25, 2021

We don't want to shock you, but it's time to start thinking of the holidays. Yes, we said holidays. Between supply chain issues to border delays, accessing and delivering large or cus...

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Every Day is Employee Appreciation Day

Feb 21, 2021

March 5 is Employee Appreciation Day, but the reality is: it's imperative to your business to honour your employees year-round. Employees who feel appreciated are more engaged and motivated, and...

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HOW TO MAKE VIRTUAL CONFERENCES WORK FOR YOU (AND YOUR BUSINESS)

Jan 26, 2021

Over the last few months, we have participated in many virtual conferences, both as attendees and sponsors. As an organizer of in-person events and conferences in the past, I can certainly draw on ...

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Your New Year’s Resolution? Support Women-Owned.

Jan 5, 2021

As we head into a new year, we are often reminded of what we learned, what we went through and who was there to help us along the way. This year in particular, I'm grateful for the support of ...

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Innovatex 20th Anniversary Celebration

Dec 8, 2020

Innovatex is 20! As I sit back to reflect on the last 20 years, I don't think I could have imagined being where we are today. Especially after a very challenging year, Innovatex proved to be a...

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Why Made in Canada?

Nov 18, 2020

The holidays are only 6 weeks away, eh?If you haven't placed your order for corporate gifts, the chances of receiving them in time for the holidays is slipping through your fingertips.That's one...

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It’s time to Celebrate, even Virtually!

Sep 1, 2020

We need to celebrate. It has been such a challenging year already, and unfortunately, as a result of the pandemic, many celebrations, tributes and award ceremonies have been cancelled, postpone...

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Differentiate Your Brand In 2020

Jul 14, 2020

What are you doing to stand out? As businesses continue to navigate through COVID realities, the need for brand visibility and recognition is increasingly important. Let's face it: visibility t...

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Learn Something New, They Said

Apr 23, 2020

For years I have threatened to drive the bobcat that we use to unload skids at our office. But I've never followed through. It took a pandemic to get me into the bobcat. With all the chang...

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Embracing Your New Co-Workers

Apr 13, 2020

Unexpectantly, many of us are now working from home with co-workers that are not yet of legal working age. I know it's challenging, but what I can tell you, from experience, is that when you lo...

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Innovatex March 2020 Update

Apr 1, 2020

Like many of you out there, I have felt conflicted in dealing with our ever-changing, albeit temporary, new reality. Covid-19 has already changed the way we interact, communicate and do busin...

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My COVID-19 To Do List

Mar 14, 2020

Whether we like it or not, COVID-19 is real and we all need to do our parts to ensure we don't continue the spread, on a community level. We've put together a COVID-19 To Do List to help pass t...

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Little Things That Make You Smile

Jan 2, 2020

Little Things that Make You Smile What makes you smile? Maybe a specific song on the radio, a funny card, a blossoming flower? We all have little things that bring us joy and touch us differen...

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The Gift Of Time

Oct 15, 2019

The Gift of Time Are you already feeling overwhelmed by the holidays and it's only October?? Thank you gifts, holiday packages, new swag for the new year…the countdown is on. In speakin...

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Stick it! Stick it good!

Oct 4, 2019

Stick it! Stick it good! The 90s resurgence is real – even when it comes to stickers. Yes, stickers! From travel adventures to funny quotes, popular bands, and supporting your favouri...

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Rock Your First Impression With An Impressive Onboarding Kit

Jun 25, 2019

Make your employee feel comfortable and part of the team from the moment they arrive on their first day. An impressive first impression will go a long way. What should that onboarding package loo...

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How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Feb 6, 2019

Do you ever find that no matter how hard you're working, you're not getting the results you want? You put in the long hours at the office, you answer every email, you skip lunch, and yet you're sti...

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9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

Nov 19, 2018

Your phone's ringing off the hook. You've got three meetings back to back. Emails are piling up in your inbox. And when you have a moment to book your next business trip, you wonder how you're ever...

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Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Aug 26, 2018

A powerful brand is more than just a great logo and a mission statement (although those certainly lay the groundwork for any brand.) We live in a time where competition rises up on every corner, an...

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16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

Aug 11, 2018

Substantial research shows why color matters in branding and how it plays an important role in how we experience marketing. These 16 facts give you a glimpse into how you can use color to your adva...

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How to Protect Your Business From Hackers

Jun 1, 2018

Business owners have a lot to lose in the event of an unfortunate data breach. From intellectual property to customer lists to bank account numbers, hackers have their eyes set on the most invaluab...

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5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Apr 26, 2018

What generates over 95 million photos and videos each day, 4.2 billion likes daily and has 700 million active users? You guessed it – Instagram. This photo and video sharing social platform h...

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Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Apr 4, 2018

A logo is often a company's first impression and it can impact a customer's perception, purchase decisions and overall attitude toward your company. A logo is a symbol or graphic element that repre...

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4 Ways to Improve Communication

Mar 21, 2018

Have you ever had this conversation before? Them: "How are you?" You: "Yes." Or have you ever been in a meeting and realized you zoned out halfway through? Or how about when you're at the movie...

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Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Mar 14, 2018

Traveling for business can be a hectic experience if you approach your upcoming trip without any preparation. As with everything else in the world, there is an art to getting the most out of busine...

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How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Mar 7, 2018

Sometimes life gets hard. You don't have to work a night shift from Monday to Sunday to agree with that statement. Even the most effortless of jobs, those we believe to have truly mastered, can ge...

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Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

May 14, 2022

In the past, the words “work” and “fun” were two very different concepts that could never be caught in the same sentence. The old school rationale taught us that if you are ...

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3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

Oct 1, 2019

If there's one thing we never have enough of, it's time. We haven't quite figured out a way to freeze time yet, but we have found ways to save it. If you're a busy professional, these three FREE pl...

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8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

May 17, 2024

From social media graphics and website layouts to creating a cohesive grouping of promotional products, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and grow your business at the...

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6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers

Mar 9, 2020

It's the moment you dread. The phone call you don't want to pick up. The review you're scared to address. Responding to unhappy customers seems like a chore. It can be overwhelming and humiliatin...

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5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings

Jan 9, 2020

If you work from 9 to 5, chances are you've sat in a meeting before. Whether it be a brainstorm session or roundtable discussion, it doesn't matter the industry you are in, meetings are inevitable....

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6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products

Jun 22, 2019

Promotional products aren't just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a produc...

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