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Sending Us Your Press-Ready File

July 23, 2014

Not every job we print is designed, or set up, by Hucul Printing. Many customers create their own files and we also receive files from Graphic Designers. In turn, we have customers and graphic designers posing questions about how to prepare “press-ready” files for us to print. A common question we receive is: “What sort of File should I send you?” While there are many avenues to take to convert our customer’s files, our most preferred file type is a Portable Document Format,…

How to Find a Colour Scheme for Your Business

July 9, 2014

Jordan Pack

Business Cards, Design, Inspiration, Promotion, Technology, Tips and Tricks

A common source of consideration and thought is how you can make your business look good and be memorable, when it comes to starting a new business, or if you are updating your look. Find a consistent Colour Theme One of the best ways to do this is to find a brand that follows a consistent colour theme, will project well and will also be appealing to your customers. If your company is a conservative business such as Law or Accounting firm, you wouldn’t want to…

“Make My Logo Bigger!” Syndrome

June 25, 2014

Angela Pack

Design, Promotion, Tips and Tricks

A common misconception about logos is that they need to be bigger to be noticed. In fact, making your logo bigger can sometimes distract an audience from the company’s message. Less is more, and white space is your ally! To all our lovely customers, we want to take the opportunity to poke fun – Enjoy this following video!

Messages from the Past, Hucul Printing’s Rich History

June 11, 2014

Bernie Hucul

History, Inspiration, Printing Business, Technology

Back in the Day . . . Before Johannes Gutenberg invented movable type back in the 1400s, the handwritten manuscript was the method of recording and communicating information of the day. Gutenberg came up with a process for mass-producing movable type which included a type metal alloy and a hand mould for casting type. He also was the first to use oil-based ink and he invented a wooden screw-type printing press. Gutenberg’s inventions were regarded as the introduction to the…

Why Simple Business Cards Are Best

May 28, 2014

Angela Pack

Business Cards, Design, Inspiration, Promotion, Tips and Tricks

Simplicity : the quality of being easy to understand, or use : the state or quality of being plain, or not fancy or complicated : something that is simple, or ordinary but enjoyable Throughout my whole life, I have increasingly learned to appreciate simplicity and minimalism; spending time in nature, versus the city, brought out this appreciation for anything less than busy, cluttered, confusing, or unnecessary. As an avid researcher and university paper writer, I have had to channel this…

So you Started a Business … Now what?

May 14, 2014

Jordan Pack

Business Cards, Inspiration, Printing Business, Promotion, Tips and Tricks

Entrepreneurs often seek us out at Hucul Printing when they want to order an assortment of printed supplies for their new business operations. Many new business owners are confused about which products would serve their needs the best. We can help them sort out what would be necessary in their starting out phases. The Essentials There are a few essential items that every business needs. After that, the needs vary widely depending on the nature of the business. Business Cards The humble business card is…

Which size of Canvas Print should I order?

April 30, 2014

Bernie Hucul

FAQ, Printing Business, Tips and Tricks

Where will the Canvas be Hung? Deciding on the size of a canvas mounted print for your home, or office, may be a little challenging, but we are here to help you! Knowing where your canvas print will be displayed … whether it will end up at your business, or at your home, or someone else’s home or establishment… will help determine the sizing. Is the print meant to advertize a business or company brand? Is it intended for decoration and personal enjoyment for…