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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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! 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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