{"id":418,"date":"2018-05-06T01:47:04","date_gmt":"2018-05-06T01:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/?p=418"},"modified":"2026-05-04T08:26:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T15:26:29","slug":"every-small-company-needs-customized-notepads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/every-small-company-needs-customized-notepads\/","title":{"rendered":"What Every Small Company Needs To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s technology world, it\u2019s never been easier to start a small business. And yet, it\u2019s still challenging to run a small business successfully. When your budget is limited, marketing your business can be difficult. In this article, we will discuss ways your business can stand out using something as simple as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/notepads.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom notepads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing out today is harder than ever. Did you know the average person has to read a message 7 times before they remember it? And that\u2019s just the average. So repetition is the key to increasing the chances of prospects and customers remembering your name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Captain Notepad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we have some ideas that are sure to help get your business noticed.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/NotepadsFanned_Image-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"custom notepads\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/NotepadsFanned_Image-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/NotepadsFanned_Image-624x357.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/NotepadsFanned_Image.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> Everyone can use an extra notepad for jotting down ideas, making lists and keeping track of their busy lives. The great thing is, you can add whatever you want to your custom printed notepads, from your business name and logo to pictures, a calendar, important phone numbers, sports schedules or marketing messages. The possibilities are endless. Custom printed notepads featuring your company\u2019s logo and contact information may be just the thing to help them remember YOU!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Brand your business<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s hospitality or real estate, people get attached to brands. Ask yourself: how is your brand different from your competitors? Are you the most experienced? Have the best reputation for quality? What sets you apart? Make sure your key differentiator is included in all of your marketing materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Offer something useful<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good salespeople get into the mindset of their customers. Business travelers, for example, are always looking for ways to ease the pain of traveling. Homeowners may need help managing a renovation project. And keeping track of to-dos, in general, is a constant challenge for most people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why not offer your prospects something that makes managing their lives easier?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Captain Notepad, we offer hundreds of options for custom printed notepads. Choose from a variety of pre-designed styles featured on our website that are geared towards the business traveler:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/notepads\/real-estate-theme-notepads\/things-to-do-style.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Honey-Do List<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fanned_notepads_eco_friendly_2_-1.jpg\" alt=\"custom notepad\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fanned_notepads_eco_friendly_2_-1.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fanned_notepads_eco_friendly_2_-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Packing List<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/notepads\/coloring-notepads.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coloring Customized Notepad<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015 Goals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or maybe your customers are more of the do-it-yourselfers. Is your hotel hosting a conference for engineers? How about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/notepads\/engineering-grid-pads.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graph paper custom notepads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that it takes people at least 7 times of seeing something to finally remember that name\/brand, so why not take advantage of that and give your consumers something that they will use every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a lot of clutter out there with marketing materials used to brand businesses, it\u2019s easy to get lost in the shuffle. The key to getting people to notice you and want to use your business, is by being creative. And what better way to do this than by using custom printed notepads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Get creative with your notepads<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you have a very short time to get your customer\u2019s attention, a simple but different idea will get your point across much faster. You want potential clients to stop for a moment and be able to recognize your business. If a person is presented with a piece of your marketing material and can\u2019t walk away knowing your business name, then you&#8217;re not grabbing their attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at some options that might help you stand out:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/notepads\/die-cut-notepads.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Captain Notepad\u2019s promotional die-cut collection<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This notepad gives you a little more pizazz. It instantly communicates the idea of houses for sale or a helping hand. These die-cut notepads can really help you stand out from the collection of standard rectangle shaped notepads everyone has sitting in their drawer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/journals\/perfectbook-hard-cover-european-journal.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special hardcover journals are ideal for loyal or repeat-business customers.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Be sure to include handwritten note for a personal touch.)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can upload your favorite artwork, plus your logo and contact information to our Web site and our talented designers will get you a proof to review in just 24 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Think outside the box<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to try something really different? Think beyond notepads with Captain Notepad\u2019s other promotional items. Here are just a few ideas to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/sports-schedules.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print the game schedule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the your region\u2019s favorite sports team to thank people for their business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/magnets.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom magnets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your logo, so your phone number is always handy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/stickers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order stickers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to place on gift bags or give to your customer\u2019s kids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/calendars\/http-www-captainnotepad-com-product-pic-aspx-8095.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini-calendars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, great give away gift at the end of the year!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/pens.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include a pen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your contact information on it. After all, nothing goes better with notepads than pens!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think about it, marketing is simple really. Keep your business\u2019 name in front of as many customers and prospects as possible, so when they need your services, you\u2019re the first one they call. Thankfully, Captain Notepad makes ordering promotional items for this goal a snap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We pride ourselves on providing professional, high-quality notepads that truly reflect your branding message. That means that all of our notepads are tailored to your specific needs. Naturally, we have plenty of designs to choose from, but we can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.comhttps:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/34-standard-sizes\/products\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">print any custom design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you prefer a special color combination? Need a magnet attached to back of a notepad? No problem. We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And because we know running a business can be hectic, we make the ordering process as easy as possible. And as you might expect from a company that specializes in custom printed notepads, we\u2019ve created a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/notepads.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helpful checklist for you to use before placing your order<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Know your market<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a moment to jot down a description of your typical customer. Include their age, gender and income level. What kind of mindset do they have? Do they gravitate toward certain brands? If so, which ones? Why do you think that?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can base your description on casual observation of your current customers or dig deeper on the Internet for more in-depth research. In addition, your local chamber of commerce might be able to give you statistics about a specific neighborhood or town. Chances are you know who buys from you already. When you have a clear picture of who they are, you\u2019ll be able to tailor your marketing promotions to others like them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for your promotional material, look at styles that match their interest. Are they <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/notepads\/eco-friendly-notepads.html\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eco-friendly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> living in a hip urban area or are they traditional living in the burbs. At Captain Notepad, we have options to fit all those needs so that you can customize your promotional materials to your customer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Be professional<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sounds obvious, but you\u2019d be surprised how many small business owners try to cut corners when ordering promotional items. We get it. You are busy running a business. But when ordering something like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/notepads.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">notepads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which most people hang onto, it\u2019s important to take the time to make sure your customized logo and contact information are printed correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to use your company\u2019s most current and approved logo. This is especially true if you\u2019re part of a franchise or larger corporation (The same, of course, holds true for taglines or advertising slogans). After all, would you buy something from a place still using a logo from 1989? It tells prospective customers that you\u2019re cheap or don\u2019t pay attention to details. Always present your business professionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s one more reason to align your marketing materials so they comply with corporate branding guidelines \u2014 you can ride the coattails of recognition from their big-budget, national advertising campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you\u2019re ready to order your customized notepad, here\u2019s a notepad cheat sheet to help you get started. For more information on how we can personalize your order, contact us at 888-268-7237.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Notepad Order Cheat Sheet<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our talented designers will set up a proof and email it to you for approval within 24 hours. Plan on 7 to 10 days, plus 3 to 5 days shipping for your completed order to arrive. For more information, check out our list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/faq\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frequently asked questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or contact or customer service dept. at 1-888-268-7237 and info@captainnotepad.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s all the information you need to have one hand:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact information: Name, cell phone, email, Web site, physical address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing message: Is this a thank-you gift or an acquisition promotion?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity of notepads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company Logo\u2014We accept JPG, TIF, EPS or PDF with fonts embedded at 300 dpi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/notepads\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/personalized-notepads-for-business-1024x256.jpeg\" alt=\"Personalized notepads for business \u2014 shop notepads\" class=\"wp-image-831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/personalized-notepads-for-business-1024x256.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/personalized-notepads-for-business-300x75.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/personalized-notepads-for-business-768x192.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.captainnotepad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/personalized-notepads-for-business.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s technology world, it\u2019s never been easier to start a small business. 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