There are now laws in place which require companies and limited liability partnerships to make sure that their legal name is stated in legible lettering on all letters, order forms, invoices, receipts, websites and emails. Check now. Are you complying with the law?
It doesn’t stop there. You’re also breaking the law if your letterheads don’t have the following printed on them:

• Your place of registration (ie England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland)
• Your company registration number
• Your registered office address

It’s not really in our interest for our customers to be in jail, so please check you’re not a Larry Law-breaker. If you are, we won’t tell – just stop using your old letterheads and get some new ones printed sharpish.
You can use this check list to make sure you have all your important information on your stationery!

* Logo
* Strapline
* Business Name
* Legal Name
* Postal Address
* Telephone number
* Fax Number
* Email address
* Web address
* VAT Number
* Registration number
* Registered address
* Directors names
* Partners names
* Social media (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin etc)

That’s right, give us a shameless plug and you could be winning £1000 of print  to help promote your business in the coming year! As you probably know, Image IT is your local printing.com outlet and if you like what we do, there are lots of different ways you can plug us…a mention on facebook, twitter, youtube or if you are feeling a little bit more out there, photograph yourself with a shameless plug banner or mask!

For full details and how to enter visit the printing.com website HERE or email us at daventry@printing.com

The calendars are an officially endorsed product of the Football League and support their chosen charity for the 2010/11 season Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Each page is personalised with the fans name somewhere in the photos, maybe on the back of a shirt, an advertising board or even the team sheet.

The calendars are already available for 20 or so Football League and Blue Square Premier Clubs including Northampton Town, Rushden and Diamonds, QPR, Swindon and Oxford. We also have our first Premier League Club on board as well – Blackpool. Calendars are available direct from the club shops and websites or contact Image IT on 01327 301669 or Fanzpix for more details and to check if your club is available.

Stay in touch with your customers this Christmas with our range of personalised Christmas Cards.

With prices starting from as little as £18* for 25 cards with envelopes, these cost effective cards are a great value way to say thanks to your clients. These great cards are printed on 300gsm white card, simply choose from one of our standard designs (or supply your own image) and personalise your message. We can also add your logo to the reverse of the card as well.

Alternatively why not think about one of our fantastic on-line flip cards. From only £25*, these cards can be sent to all your email contacts by simply emailing the link to the card. To view a sample card please click HERE.

For more information or to order your cards call us now on 01327 301669

*prices shown ex VAT

Giving gifts during the festive season is a great way to show you appreciate the people who are important to you. Thank your customers with a low-cost gift they can use – like a Wallplanner, Desk Notepad, Mobile Phone Holder or Desk Calendar.

As our gift to you, order them during October and save up to 50%. Why not send out Voucher Christmas Cards and spread your love (and cash) a lot further with both a greeting and a gift in one? Each card has a tear-off panel – pop on a special offer or discount and give them a treat which brings them back in the New Year.

Visit our website for more great offers and ideas or call us on 01327 301669 for more information.

Charity Dance Night

It’s Strictly Come Dancing meets Ashes to Ashes when a 60s 70s 80s Dance and Charity Fun Night hits The Pemberton Centre, Rushden on Saturday 25^th September from 8pm. The event is set to be a spectacular feast of fun, music and dancing that offers enjoyment for multiple generations.

Organised by Craig Childs from Loving2Dance, the 60s 70s 80s party is intended for anybody who likes a good evening out, with good company.

There will be a Modern Jive Fun Class, beginners level, from 8.30-9.10 for those that want to learn or practice a few slinky moves. Non dancers and novices welcome; Modern Jive is fun to learn and not too technical! Guests that are not into partner dancing are encouraged to dance around their handbags, reminisce and sing along to their favourite tunes, chosen from many genres.

Fancy dress is positively encouraged, with prizes for each era. The raffle offers amazing prizes including; home improvement products, exclusive perfume, jewellery, flowers, petrol and beer!

To transport you Back to The Future, the room will have themed decor and audiovisuals. A highlight will be a retro games area. Costumes, smiles and laughter will be captured by an event photographer.

The Charities supported are:

1.     Asbestos Support Team. This supports victims and families of victims of asbestos related diseases, both fatal and non fatal.

2.     Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Provides invaluable medical research and support programmes for sufferers of this chronic, degenerative lung disease.

Tickets are available from: Pemberton Centre, Waitrose, Rushden Conservative Club, Jan’s Florists, Watertight Plumbing Merchants, H & B Howes Petrol Station and Saa Jewellery.

“I am so very grateful to the local businesses helping me promote this and sell tickets”, quotes Craig. “They have shown their generosity with time and also provided great raffle prizes.

After losing my Father to Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos, I want to do all that I can to help fund the team that supports victims and families, as this ordeal is prevalent to many families and will continue to increase. If a hall full of people going retro and having a wonderful time doing so, raises a four figure sum for two worthy causes, then so be it!!!”

For further information, call Craig Childs on 07973 484462.

Janet Cooper - Sailstore

At Image IT we really like to make our customers know how much we appreciate their business, that is why we have updated our Loyalty Card scheme. For every order over £25, customers can collect a stamp on their cards, collect six stamps and they get a lovely £20 restaurant voucher to go and treat themselves with!

We have had a great reaction to the scheme. Janet Cooper from Sailstore in Daventry. Janet says “The loyalty card is a great idea and is a good way to give something back to customers. We use Image IT for all our copying and printing, their quality is great and they are friendly and helpful so the loyalty card is an added bonus and I look forward to spending my voucher!”

Why not start a loyalty scheme for your company? It is a great way to give something back to your clients, and after all everyone wants happy customers. Why not ask us for some ideas of how a scheme like ours could work for you.

So next time you place an order or come and visit us don’t forget to ask for your Image IT Loyalty Card and a restaurant voucher could be yours!

Young Enterprise Ladies Golf Day

On Wednesday 29th September, Young Enterprise East Midlands will be holding a ladies golf event.

The event takes place at Kingsthorpe Golf Club in Northampton from 10.45am. Entry is £38 for individuals or £148 for teams of 4 including a 2 course meal. All proceeds will go to Young Enterprise. To find out more or to book please contact Dawn Porch on 07956 629904.

September 2010 Offers

We are all attracted to shiny things…a bit like magpies I suppose you could say!

Lots of our customers are finding that adding shiny gloss (what we call starmarque) highlights to their marketing helps their marketing stand out and get their message through to their own clients and prospects. These gloss highlights and depth and a perception of high quality.

Even better, our Starmarque Business Cards, Showcards, Menus, Brochures and folders are half price during September – try them today to see how your response rates improve. Contact us for your free samples on 01327 301669. Visit our website for more great value print ideas.