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Vervante • March 27, 2018

Subscription boxes have become one of the most versatile, income-boosting and business-building products we’ve seen lately. Customers receive monthly shipments filled with products for everything from pets, beauty and crafts to gardening, food, and fitness. Coaching or training professionals use this business model for customers who sign up for their services as well, starting with a welcome box, then transitioning to monthly shipments filled with products that complement their services such as printed coaching materials, USB flash drives, workbooks or worksheets, journals, checklists, challenge cards, calendars of upcoming events and recordings of coaching calls. If you’ve been thinking of adding a subscription service to your business, Vervante can help create, package, and fulfill each monthly shipment for your customers. Here’s how: We can print or produce some or all of the products to be included in your monthly shipment Sample items or other outside products can be sent to us to include in each box Each month we assemble and ship packages directly to your customers We also offer a wide range of packaging options to help you create a box or package that stands out from the crowd. Customize your packaging on the outside with creative graphics, branding or stickers. And customize the inside with colorful tissue paper, attractive bags, mantra cards, or other unique inserts.  If creating a subscription box is on your to-do list, we’ve got the products, resources and experience to help you make that dream come true. Questions, brainstorming, and quotes are free! Email us at [email protected] or schedule a phone call with our subscription service pros by clicking here.  

Vervante • March 23, 2018

Here at Vervante, we’re often asked about the differences between our services and those of Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing KDP (formerly CreateSpace). If you only have time to read just this paragraph, then we’ll sum it up quickly:   You need to capture each customer’s email address to grow your subscriber database. Vervante allows you to do this – CreateSpace does not. We can work with any shopping cart to automatically process your orders, print and ship your book, and give you full access to critical information you need to keep in touch with your customers. AND we’ll list your book on Amazon as another purchasing option. If you’d like to know more details about the differences between Vervante and KDP, please read on. At first glance we appear very similar, but there are significant differences, as you’ll see here. Setting Up Selling your books and products from a site you control, and not sending your buy button links to Amazon, allows you to grow your database of customer information.  As business owners, building our email lists should be our #1 Priority because email subscribers are product buyers. CreateSpace directs customers to Amazon to purchase your book, which makes them customers of Amazon, leaving you in the dark about who is buying your book.   We recommend that all of your marketing and sales efforts direct customers to your site to purchase books and products. You process the transaction, collect the customer data, and build your community.  We’ve got super simple systems that work with ANY shopping cart for automatically gathering customer information so that we can print and ship your book. True Cost CreateSpace can print and ship books directly to the author’s door, usually at rates cheaper than most. These special prices are only applicable for “member orders” that are placed by you for your own title. However, this leaves you shouldering the responsibility of supplying packaging, processing payments, addressing the packages, and taking them to the Post Office for shipping, steadily chipping away at your bottom line. Vervante prints your books, then we can either store bulk orders in our warehouses until they are needed, or print or ship books directly to your customer as they are ordered.  In short, we handle everything from printing the book to getting it directly into your customers’ hands. You avoid the expense and hassle of processing and shipping your own books. Amazon as a Secondary Distribution Channel We want you to sell lots of books and we’ll help you do that, so as a secondary distribution channel to your site, we recommend Amazon Marketplace. We list your books and products on Amazon for you, then we handle orders and shipping. This way you will know who is buying your product because we will receive the orders and shipping addresses and will provide that information to you. More than Just Books We offer a variety of other products and services. Your book could lead to more products down the road such as a recipe book, a home study, an audio or video program, a coaching or training program, card decks, etc. We can print and ship your books, CDs/DVDs, binders, card decks, etc. You can also send us complimentary products such as apparel or branded promotional items to include and ship with your book or products. View our product catalog HERE. Customer Support Our staff of publishing professionals are happy to help with any questions about publishing. We also offer ISBNs, UPCs, Copyright Registration and LCCN applications. And we have a full library of free expert guides you can access any time online. It’s All in the Details                             Profit and Royalties                                         We hope this helped create a clearer picture of our services, and inspired you to let us help you create your next book or product. Questions, ideas, comments? We're here for you at [email protected].

Vervante • March 16, 2018

If you’re a publishing consultant, book coach, or author mentor, one of the main goals of your business is to help your clients create the best book possible. All too often, though, once your client’s manuscript is ready for publishing, they move on to the next step without you and the relationship ends. Here at Vervante, however, we give book coaching professionals the ability to offer clients complete idea-to-finished-product services – expanding your impact on their journey as an author, as well as your ability to increase your income as a business. Complete oversight of publishing process We offer book coaches the ability to guide their clients through the self-publishing process by overseeing the process of ordering sample copies, approving all print and design decisions, and placing the actual, physical book in their clients' hands. This is all done using a system set up for book coaches with Vervante that allows oversight of the full publishing process, from uploading files to approving samples and ordering first runs. Once the author is ready to take over, we can make that happen easily too. Products you can offer through your business We also offer book coaches the ability to offer products that complement books, such as bookmarks, cards, journals, postcards, spiral workbooks, CDs or DVDs, adult coloring books, card decks, and other creative solutions. These are perfect for special events, upgrades, book signings, or to offer as special bonuses. You can easily add these options to your services, offering lucrative bonus services and products that authors will love. Help clients sell books AND grow their business By using Vervante, your clients have access to their customers contact information. Other publishers, such as CreateSpace, do not offer this. This is not usually on the radar for new authors, but it's a game-changer. Especially for those who are also entrepreneurs, business owners, or want to keep in touch with loyal readers. Here's why you can't collect customer information when using CreateSpace: When an author sells their book directly on Amazon, the buyer becomes Amazon’s client (not the author’s), leaving the author in the dark about who is buying their book. Here's how Vervante is different: We encourage authors to sell the book from their own sales page, process the transaction and we'll print and ship the book to the buyer. This scenario provides the author with more profit on the sale PLUS the buyer's contact information and email address. If the author doesn't want to deal with credit card transactions, we can list the book in our store and the author simply redirects the buy button from their landing page to their book in our store. The three big differences between our bookstore solution and redirecting to Amazon are: We don't take 40% of the price of the book like CreateSpace We share the customer data with the author We take pre-orders for the book. An author can take pre-orders on their site or in our store and when the book is ready we'll print and ship to the buyers. This isn't possible on Amazon. You can still sell from Amazon, though, and we recommend it be set up this way:  While we DON'T recommend redirecting buyers from the author's landing page directly to Amazon, we DO suggest using Amazon as a secondary retail distribution channel. Amazon Marketplace is a great option for selling books and products on Amazon. We'll manage all of the details from listing the book on Amazon to managing and shipping orders. We receive so many questions about using Vervante vs. other publishers like CreateSpace that we've created a special report with more details you can read HERE. Additional profit potential for book coaches and authors On-demand printing and complete fulfillment services While other publishers may offer cheap rates for initial press runs to the author, there are usually hidden costs. These special prices are commonly only applicable for bulk orders placed by authors for their own title. However, this leaves them shouldering the responsibility of storing the books in their home or office, supplying packaging, processing payments, addressing packages, and taking them to the Post Office for shipping, steadily chipping away at their bottom line - and adding time and stress to the process. Vervante will print and ship books directly to customers. A copy of the order confirmation email generated from the author's shopping cart is all we need to print and ship the book. We can print and ship on demand or we can print bulk orders at further reduced costs, with the option of storing in our warehouse until they are needed. This helps authors avoid the expense and hassle of processing and shipping their own books. Increased perceived value of book While some people opt to list books with Baker & Taylor or Ingram, this can result in resellers taking the opportunity to sell your book through their own services, underbidding the set author price, and devaluing the book. Even if your clients are not writing a book for the money, when they try to offer their books at events, as promotions, or to support other products and programs, this causes the book to lose its value in the eyes of consumers. Retaining control of the book's price is essential to retaining its value. Listing books with a wholesaler like Baker & Taylor releases control and can result in plummeting sale prices and royalties. Whereas selling and distributing through a personal sales page and shopping cart, as well as using Vervante's Amazon Marketplace listing services, retains control of the book - and ensures the continuation of its value. Have you ever noticed when searching for a book on Amazon that there are a number of resellers offering the book at random prices? This is because the book has been listed with a wholesaler such as Baker & Taylor or Ingram and resellers then sell the book on Amazon at their discretion. The end result is that prices can drastically fluctuate, causing buyer confusion and devaluing the book even more. Exceptional customer service We have dedicated publishing professionals who will answer your emails and talk to you on the phone. Something pretty much unheard of in this industry. Authors retain all rights Authors retain all rights and creative control of their books and products. And we offer complete services for ISBNs, UPCs, LCCN Assignment and Copyright registration. You even have the option to list yourself or your own company as the publisher of your book. However, if you use CreateSpace's template builder for your cover, they technically own the artwork for your book. And if you use their ISBN services, they own the ISBN and are listed as the publisher. This means if you decide to use alternative publishing services in the future, you must get a new ISBN and new design for your book. We'll work with you and your client as a team You've got experience in publishing. Your client probably doesn't. We'll work with you and your client to get their book published, distributed, listed on Amazon, shipped to speaking events, and whatever other support you need. Satisfaction guaranteed We stand behind our products and services, creating the highest quality books and products for our clients supported by the best in customer service. If you are not delighted with your experience with Vervante, we pledge to work with you to make it right - or we will refund your money. Furthermore, all products we publish are guaranteed against defects in quality and design. If any of our products are defective in quality, we will replace or repair that product at no additional charge. Contact Us We welcome the opportunity to partner with us for your clients' publishing needs. For more information, check out our Book Coaching services page, email [email protected], or schedule a phone call with a member of our team.

Vervante • February 12, 2018

Publishing a book for the first time? We know that the process of creating, printing and selling a book can seem a bit overwhelming at first. That’s why we created this step-by-step guide to help. If you love lists and need a little guidance for publishing your next book, we’ve put together this checklist to help you stay on track for a successful and lucrative publishing experience. STEP #1: Build Your List If you’re thinking of writing a book, or have been working on your manuscript, building an audience who will be first in line to buy your book is one of the best things you can do to ensure sales success. Start blogging, send out emails, write newsletters, and start collecting email addresses to build a database list that will become your biggest fans – and buyers! – and help to spread the word when you release your new book. STEP #2: Choose Your Publisher There are companies out there who offer “one-button” solutions that make it all look super easy – just send them your manuscript and they print your book and sell it on Amazon for you, easy-peasy. What they don’t tell you is that by handing the book over to Amazon for sales, you are also handing your customers over to them as well. We appreciate the fact that everyone shops on Amazon, but we offer a way to sell your books on Amazon without denying yourself access to your customers and their valuable contact information (see STEP #1). When you use Vervante, we give you the best of both worlds – your own solution where you sell the book from a site you control, collect customer contact information critical for building your business, and we handle printing and shipping. PLUS we list your book for sale on Amazon as an additional purchasing option. It’s a win-win solution: You have access to your customers’ data AND your book will be available on Amazon. Want more information on how this works? Check out this article: The Difference Between Vervante and CreateSpace. STEP #3: Finish Your Manuscript The world needs that special gift you have, so what’s holding you back? Join a writer’s group, sign up for a book-writing challenge, join an author mastermind, assemble all those blog articles, or even hire a coach or ghostwriter if that’s what you need. You can do it! STEP #4: Edit Content Your book is your reputation. For best quality, and no embarrassing errors, add a professional copywriter or proofreader to your team. Ask other authors for referrals, survey your trusted connections online, or check with us about copyediting services. STEP #5: Gather Quotes / Create an Author Account Once you have an idea of the size, length and style of book you want to publish, reach out to us at [email protected] for a free quote. You can also create a free author account for access to many of our author tools, expert guides, and to upload files, place orders and watch your account activity after you start publishing. STEP #6: Get An ISBN & LCCN ISBN’s are required for retail sales. Do it yourself or let us handle it for you by clicking on Purchase ISBN in your Vervante author Dashboard. LCCN’s make your book eligible for library cataloging. If you want an LCCN, we offer that service as well, you’ll find it under the Services menu on our site. STEP #7: Format the Interior & Design Your Cover Professional formatting for your book content (the interior pages) creates a better experience for the reader. Look at some of your favorite books for ideas about everything from page numbering to chapter headings to photos, graphs, and charts. Attractive cover design invites readers to dig in. It’s best to use a professional designer with book cover experience. Ask your colleagues, reach out on social media, or you can check with us for referrals and ideas. Don’t forget, book cover design includes front, back and the spine. STEP #8: eBook Conversion If you have a book – you can have an ebook too! Just think of how many more readers you can reach by offering your book to e-reader audiences who are hungry for new titles to add to their digital library. Be sure to choose a reputable ebook conversion specialist who can provide the services you need. And feel free to reach out to us for recommendations as well. STEP #9: Upload Files & Order a Copy for Yourself It’s ready! Upload print-ready text and cover files for your book using the Send Files link on your author Dashboard home page. Once the file shows up in your author account you can place orders from there. If you have something special in mind, such as bulk orders for a special event or book signing, let us know by emailing [email protected]. Once the book appears in your author account, order a copy (or 2) from your author Dashboard page for a final check – and congratulate yourself! STEP #10: Copyright Registration Don’t skip this important step to legally protect your book. You can do it yourself, or let our copyright experts handle it to make sure your work is protected. We can set it up for you, just log into your Vervante author account and click on the Copyright registration link on the author Dashboard. Here’s a great article with lots more details about Copyrighting a book. STEP #11: Build Landing Page & Set-Up Shopping Cart Set up sales pages and make sure your shopping carts are integrated with our system. Follow the instructions on our Order Processing Page (link at the bottom of our website pages) and Vervante will be automatically notified.  From the order confirmation email generated from ANY shopping cart, we’ll print and ship your book to your customer. for sales and shipping. STEP #12: Retail Sales & eBook Listing We will handle all of the details of listing your book and eBook on Amazon, processing and shipping orders.  We don’t take a percentage of the retail or any processing fees. If you’re ready to get your book out there and share your brilliance with the world, we’re here for you. Be sure to sign up for our Vervescence newsletter and you’ll receive valuable special offers, priceless tips from the pros, and all the support you need for creating and publishing book and products that will truly help your business grow. And if you have any questions, we’re always here to help. You can email us at [email protected] or schedule a live phone call with one of our publishing experts at https://vervante.youcanbook.me/.

Vervante • January 17, 2018

As we plan for 2018, we couldn’t help but notice that there were a few of our products from this past year that really caught your eye. From tried-and-true classics to recent debuts that made a splash, we thought it would be fun to give you a chance to revisit old favorites, or try out new ones, at a discount price (but only for a limited time, details below). Here they are: 2018 Daily Planner (Soft cover): This soft-cover, spiral-bound daily planner for creative minds was a big hit from the moment we debuted it late last year. While it's great as it is, many of our customers customized it for their own businesses by adding logos or changing the content inside. 2018 Daily Planner (Hard Cover): This planner has been so popular that we’re offering a hard cover spiral bound option too.We think you’ll love our design with month at a glance and week at a glance pages and creative inspirations throughout. Book Sample Set: Ready to publish but not quite sure on the specifics of binding? This set will help you make the choice with samples of books featuring three kinds of binding (perfect bound, spiral and saddle-stitch) plus a sample bookmark. Card Samples: This set puts a variety of options in your hands to help you choose what’s best for sharing your message and supporting your business. It includes several sets of cards and a fun deck of 34 cards featuring inspirational quotes and packaged in a custom printed tuck box. Adult Coloring Book: Order a coloring book for fun, but don't forget to consider the possibilities they offer for your business. We can create custom coloring books, and make them really stand out by adding stickers, pens, crayons or other products that pair up well. Live Love Inspire Journal: This gorgeous journal has been in high demand since we debuted it last year. Its hard cover, wire-o binding, and beautiful soft-touch UV coating finish are a great example of the quality and customization we offer. Set of 10 Greeting Cards: Need a beautiful set of greeting cards? This set includes 10 cards plus envelopes packaged in a stationery box with a clear lid. Great for yourself, as gifts for clients, or inspiration for your own set. Little Book of Big Ideas: We're giving you a sneak peek at our newest product with this special offer before the official debut. "50 Ways to Build a Business & Life You Love" is a small hard cover book filled with ideas to help you take charge of your own destiny, follow your passion and realize your potential. The book is hard cover, 5x 6.5, foil stamped with a soft-touch UV finish. Intrigued? We hoped so! To see more details and take advantage of these special discounts just log into your Vervante author account, and click on the “Order Samples” link in the Support section. Or CLICK HERE to see all the products on one page. To help you get the New Year off to a great start, these discounts will be available throughout January.

Vervante • December 12, 2017

We know the holiday season can get pretty crazy, so here’s a few quick tips and ideas for creating, selling and shipping products to your customers and making everyone’s season a little bit brighter. NEW 2018 CALENDARS ARE HERE We’ve got three new versions of our calendar for 2018 ready to go: A Desktop calendar, Wall calendar, and an impressive Poster calendar (pictured here). If you love calendars - and your clients and customers love them too - it's not too late to sell or share them as a part of your own business. It's easy to customize our calendars. Just add your logo and – bam! – you’ve got a great product that is gorgeous, useful and keeps your brand front and center all year long. Email us at [email protected] and we'll get them set up for you. 2018 PLANNERS YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL LOVE In addition to calendars, you also have time to add 2018 planners to your store or give as a holiday gift. Our new “Live, Love, Inspire" 2018 Planners have been flying off the shelves. They are easy to customize and a perfect product for the New Year. Here’s what you can do: Simply add your logo and use it as is. We can send you the InDesign files, you add content, modify the format, change the colors and make it into the perfect product, then we’ll print. Or… let us know what changes you want and our design team can make the changes for you. Click HERE for photos and details. A FIERCE START TO THE NEW YEAR Our Fun, Fit and Fierce Card Decks are another great product to maximize holiday sales and start the New Year strong. If you’d like to use for the holidays there is still time to add your logo to the cards. The deck includes 34 cards with inspirations, motivations and affirmations, and can be packaged in a drawstring bag or window tuck box. Click HERE for more details. Or email us to order them right away. No matter what, there’s still time to create valuable, interesting products your audience will love. Just send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll help you make it happen.

Vervante • November 30, 2017

We ship our customers’ products anywhere in the world using USPS and UPS services. One question we often get deals with USPS Media Mail. It’s often noticeably less expensive, so what’s the catch? Here’s a quick explanation of how Media Mail works, and the benefits and risks when using it for shipping your own products. Media Mail is a cost-effective way to send materials such as books, cards, calendars, journals, DVDs, and CDs through the U.S. Postal Service. This service has certain rules and restrictions, however, including a maximum weight of 70 pounds and can only contain educational media. Media Mail packages also usually take longer to get to their destination. Current USPS estimations are arrival in 2 to 10 days, but it can take longer. Another point to consider is that Media Mail items are not insured and are open to postal inspection. The USPS retains the right to open and inspect your package to check for abuse of the system such as including an item not on their approved items list. Unfortunately, when a package is inspected, it is often poorly re-packaged before delivery to the customer. Some of our clients have reported that the re-sealing or taping of the original shipping package was so poorly done that boxes or envelopes were delivered empty to the recipient. On the benefits side, though, Media Mail for orders shipped in the United States is usually much less than other methods, which makes it a popular choice. To wrap it all up (no pun intended): Risks: Slow delivery, risk of inspections and damaged materials, no insurance, no compensation for damages Benefits: Dramatically cost-effective when compared to Priority Mail. For example, a package that costs $4.59 for Media Mail would be $11.95 via Priority Mail.  Here at Vervante, we offer our customers the ability to select the method of shipping they desire for all of their shipments (and a sizeable amount choose Media Mail). When deciding what method to use for your products, just remember that there is no wrong answer. Consider the pros and cons of each method, and your priorities, and we’ll do the rest.

Vervante • November 15, 2017

Looking for ideas to give your income a boost for Black Friday? We've got what you need with plenty of products and tips to get ready for the big day.   First, here's a few bestsellers everyone loves that can be sold as is, or customized to fit your audience: 1. Our 2018 Planner: The 7x9 “Live, Love, Inspire” planner was designed for universal appeal. It’s got gorgeous cover art, 44 color month-at-a-glance pages, and 126 black and white week-at-a-glance pages. You can sell it as is, add your logo, or customize the cover and content to fit your needs. Click HERE for photos and details. 2. The 2018 Desktop or Wall Calendars. You're hearing it first – our newest calendars are ready to go just as they are, all you need to do to personalize them is add your logo. (See the Desktop Calendar pictured here). Everyone loves calendars, they make a great holiday gift, and are perfect for keeping your brand front and center all year long.  3. Fun, Fit and Fierce Card Deck: We debuted this product a couple months ago and are excited to share with you a new design that's now available as well (see at right). The deck includes 34 cards with inspirations, motivations and affirmations, and can be packaged in a drawstring bag or window tuck box. All you need to do is add your logo and they are ready to go. Click HERE for more details.   Want more to round out your holiday offers? Other products that make great Black Friday or holiday shopping deals include: Journals (check out this beauty) Greeting Cards Note Pads Worried about time? No need to stress! We've got a few tips to help get your products ready for sales in plenty of time:      TIP #1. If you have the general specs of the product you want to create, we can give you a free quote right away so you can set your retail price.      TIP #2. Your product does not have to be complete in order to offer and take pre-orders. All you need is the general design so you (or our designer) can create a web image of the product for display on your site.        TIP #3. Once we have print files, we can ship within 3-4 days, so you're able to let customers know when pre-ordered products will arrive. Questions? Ready to get started? Contact us at [email protected] for answers, free quotes, and guidance for adding these products to your account, submitting designs, and getting ready for Black Friday sales. Here's to jump-starting holiday sales with lots of fun (and not so much stress)! 

Vervante • November 13, 2017

It's a little early to say Happy New Year, but we're sharing our newest product with you today that is pretty exciting - our gorgeous new 2018 Planner. If you're looking for a planner that’s stylish, functional AND can be fully customized to fit your needs, we've got what you need. We’ve designed our new 2018 Planner so that you can use it as is, or modify everything from the cover to the content to create exactly what you want. Planners make great gifts, are hot sales items during the holidays, and perfect for keeping your brand front and center all year long. If planners sound great, but you don’t have the time or budget to create one from scratch, we’ve got you covered. We’ve designed this 7x9 “Live, Love, Inspire” planner for universal appeal. It’s got gorgeous cover art, 44 color month-at-a-glance pages, and 126 black and white week-at-a-glance pages. The version shown here has a soft cover and wire-o spiral binding. You can use our planner just as it is, or customize it to fit your style. Here’s some ideas: Add your logo to the back. Design your own covers Print with a hard cover for extra durability Add additional pages inside such as contact info, schedules, exercises, shopping lists, journal pages, writing prompts, weekly mantras, etc. And like anything else we print – we can do just one or as many as you want. No minimums, no fees, just what you need. These new planners are available in our store now - click here to check it out. (*Please note that author log-in’s do not work in the bookstore. All you need to do is click on the Buy Now button at the bottom of the page, indicate how many copies you want in the shopping cart, select checkout, then select the option on the far right to check out without creating an account.) Questions? Ready to get started? Contact us at [email protected] for answers, free quotes, and guidance for submitting designs and getting your unique planners ready for the New Year.

Vervante • October 24, 2017

What would it be like to know that no matter what you do during your day, your business has a rock-solid system always running, 24-7, that is attracting new clients, making more money and giving you the time and freedom that you’ve always dreamed of? If you’re saying to yourself, “yes, I want that!” then it’s time to consider adding books and printed products to your business. We’ve helped businesses of every shape and size create and distribute books and printed products that educate, captivate, inspire and motivate their audience while providing easy, stress-free ways to take their business to the next level of success. And during that time, we’ve seen that there are 3 types of products that stand out as the very best for business support and financial growth: 1) Books, 2) Coaching & Training Products, and 3) CDs, DVDs and Flash Drives. Why create products? If you’re a business professional, creating products like these puts you head and shoulders above your competition. You now have a unique and powerful competitive edge, your business model is filled with new potential, and your products can help you: Gain credibility and influence. Become known as the go-to expert in your field. Receive invitations to speak. Create a platform on which to build your business and create even more products. Sell your products online or at the back of the room during speaking engagements. Be interviewed on radio or for magazines and newspapers. Open doors to publication of articles and columns. Command higher speaking and consulting fees. Expand your business and get the competitive edge over your competition. Demonstrate your passion and commitment to your business. Increase visibility online Make money while you’re sleeping – or hanging out on the beach. Finally have the freedom and time to concentrate on what’s most important to you. Attract the right kind of clients Connect and collaborate with powerful business colleagues The list goes on and on... Books Having a well-written and professionally published book can be rewarding both personally and professionally. If you’re a business professional, writing a book puts you head and shoulders above your competition, and open the door to speaking, publicity, consulting, new income streams and more. If you’ve always wanted to write a book, now is the time to start. Get your thoughts and ideas recorded, even if it’s on anything from notebooks to napkins, and go for it! It may never be perfect, but the longer you wait, the more opportunities you may miss to get your message out to the world. If you’re thinking to yourself, “I don’t have time to write a book from scratch,” don’t let that stop you. If you’ve been in business, or blogging, for a while now you probably already have most of the content you need to become an author without a lot of stress or hassle. Don’t worry, we’re not talking about writing the next great American novel or encyclopedias here. In fact, most best-selling nonfiction books are often less than 200 pages and can be created from content and experience you already have. Here’s a few ideas: If you’re a blogger: Gather up a series of blog posts that address a similar topic. Turn your articles into chapters, write an introduction and a wrap-up chapter, and you’ve got a manuscript! If you’re a business leader: If you’ve been leading live workshops or online training sessions, assemble your speaking materials and lessons and turn them into a business book that people can turn to for help and advice in their own business. If you’re in the health and fitness industry: Share stories of people who have turned their lives around to become healthier, fitter and happier (with permission, of course) and you can inspire thousands!  Coaching & Training Products If you’ve already written a book, maybe put together some worksheets for a mini class, or recorded a speech you gave at the last networking event, you’ve got all you need to create a Coaching & Training Product. The secret weapon of successful entrepreneurs around the world, these are the most powerful money-making, influence-boosting, business growth product you can have – and, like with the other products we recommend, the content is right at your fingertips. These kind of products can be very low-cost to create and bring a lot of benefits to your business in addition to creating new revenue streams. Here are some ideas of products that are great for packing together to create a product to teach, train and share information:  CDs/DVDs Flash Drives Books Newsletters 3-ring binders Bookmarks Card decks Notepads Posters, Certificates and Journals CDs, DVDs and Flash Drives Creating a CD, DVD or Flash Drive is a lot easier than you think. You can create content from scratch, but if you’ve already recorded yourself giving workshop presentations, being interviewed on the TV or radio, or video of your latest training, you’re almost at the finish line. You can share these files as free list-builders, or revenue-generating products as CDs, DVDs, or Flash Drives. And you can package these with other products to add value as well. Need inspiration? CDs, DVDs and Flash Drives can offer a wide variety of content perfect for any business, including:   Guided meditations and spiritual inspirations Educational how-to series Budgeting guidelines and financial templates Health and exercise programs Cooking tutorials with shopping checklists and printable recipe cards Real estate how-to’s for buying, selling or improving homes Crafting videos, templates and tool guides If you require more than 500+ CDs or DVDs, we offer disc replication, which is significantly more cost-effective than disc duplication, and doesn’t add much time to your turnaround. What's the difference between disc duplication and replication? Duplication is the process of recording or "burning" content onto blank CD or DVD discs. Replicated discs are manufactured from a glass master and are less expensive if you need more than 500 copies of a disc. Don’t make this mistake… We’ve steered you in the right direction to learn about the best types of products you can use to boost your business and bottom line. Now, let’s talk about the one big mistake to avoid that can destroy your product’s value and your credibility. DO NOT COMPROMISE when it comes to the quality of your product. You wouldn’t cut corners on the quality of the content in your product, right? The same should go for the quality of the final product as well. When choosing a publisher that will help you bring your product to life, be sure to work with a company that has the experience, expertise and commitment to quality that will make your product stand head and shoulders above others in your industry. When you’re ready to get started, choosing a publisher is more than just about price. It’s about finding someone who becomes a part of your team, who takes the time to understand your needs and your vision. Vervante doesn’t require that you select package deals that don’t meet your needs. If your goal is to publish and distribute a family history or a cookbook for your immediate family or within a small organization in your community, we can help you do this. Just as easily, we are able to work with businesses, entrepreneurs and leaders who want books professionally formatted, designed and distributed on a large scale. When you work with us, you won’t spend a ton of money to have thousands of books printed, only to have them sit in your garage until you need them, then go through the agony of shipping and handling on your own. With Vervante: You keep the rights to your products.  You maintain all creative control. You determine the retail price.  You tell us when, where and how many, then sit back and relax. We make it easy and affordable to get your products published. We print and distribute your products in one step directly to your customer. We offer a retail sales solution for you. We distribute your books through online channels such as Amazon and wholesalers. Questions? Ideas? Send us an email at [email protected] and our publishing pros will be happy to provide you with free quotes and all the support you need.  

Vervante • October 18, 2017

If you are thinking of selling books or other printed products this holiday season, then the time to get started is now! Yes, now. You need as much time as possible to promote your products for the holiday sales season, so it’s never too early to start taking action. We’ve put together a list of common products perfect for holiday sales, along with tips and a timeline for getting ready in time. Books: More than 40% of all books sold during the year are purchased between November and January. Hard cover and paperback books, adult coloring books (a huge trend for holiday gifting!) and even children’s books are all great for sales and gifts this time of year. Note cards, postcards: Cards for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, New Year, as well as cards that show customer appreciation, feature gorgeous photography, inspire, motivate, or “just because” are favorites for gifts and popular sales items. You can create your own custom cards, or use our ready-made ones by adding your logo or message. 2018 Calendars: Another favorite that can be used to create new revenue, or given as client and customer appreciation gifts and lead generation freebies. 2018 Planners: Planners are a product that people just can’t seem to get enough of. You can create your own, or save some time by starting with our ready-to-go beautiful new 2018 planner, then add your logo, message, or other adjustments and selling it to your audience. Holiday Sales Timeline If you have a manuscript ready to go, are updating something you’ve done in the past, or inspired to create something new, here’s a timeline to help you get going: Sept / Oct: Send new manuscripts out for editing. Hire graphic designers for cover art, coloring books pages and interior formatting. Get quotes and information from Vervante for printing, shipping timelines, etc. October: Upload print-ready files to your Vervante account. Order sample copies for quality and proofreading checks. Send preview issues out for reviews, feedback and testimonials. Plan marketing strategies. Have Vervante list your books and products for sale on Amazon. Set up shopping carts. November: Put marketing plans into action. Schedule an official book / product launch. Announce special promotions, early bird sales and specials. Reach out to book stores to schedule book signings. Promote, promote, promote! December:Check with Vervante on holiday shipping deadlines. Attend book signings. Continue promotions, especially for New Year / 2018 products. Announce surprise last-minute deals. January: Continue to promote New Year products. Journal about your holiday sales experience, making notes about what worked (and what didn’t) to refer to for next years’ holiday season. Questions? Let us help you make the most of your holiday sales by dropping us a line at [email protected] or scheduling a phone call at https://vervante.youcanbook.me/.

Vervante • September 19, 2017

Prime is killing it in Amazon these days. Prime memberships offer a lot of perks, including one that readers love – free shipping on books. Let’s face it, having free shipping is often the key to getting the sale, because who doesn’t love getting something for free? As you know, our philosophy at Vervante is that you sell from your site, collect the customer data, build your list and make more money. We also understand that selling your book or product on Amazon is desirable and we recommend Amazon Marketplace. In the past, you didn’t have the option to offer free shipping on Amazon Marketplace to compete with products in stock at Amazon (or printed with CreateSpace). Products in stock, fulfilled by Amazon, or printed with CreateSpace qualify for free shipping for PRIME customers. But now, we’ve got a solution for you with the ability to offer free shipping for your products listed on Amazon Marketplace! FREE SHIPPING Here’s how it works. You can now choose to offer free shipping to the Amazon buyer.  There are three shipping regions: US, Canada and International. You can give away free shipping to all regions or limit the free shipping to just US buyers. We will charge you for postage to ship the product but you can choose to not charge the Amazon buyer. Here’s an example if you choose not to charge the Amazon US buyer for postage. For those of you who currently have products listed on Marketplace, you will notice in this example that there is no reimbursement for postage from Amazon. (*NOTE: The following numbers are examples only.) We will then print and ship the book to the buyer and charge you for the transaction: So in this case you would make $6.60 on this Amazon sale.  Amazon sale of $15.16 less cost to print and ship $8.56 = $6.60 profit.   SET THE SHIPPING FEES You can offer free shipping but you can now also set your own shipping fees for the Amazon buyer. In the past, we didn’t have any flexibility on what the buyer was charged for shipping.   The pre-set shipping fees were:  $3.99 for US, $9.99 for Canada and $16.95 for International.  With the recent changes, you now have the flexibility to not charge for shipping or set your own shipping fees.   Here’s another example of a book/product that weighs 4 pounds. As you can see, the prior pre-set shipping fees determined by Amazon would not come close to covering your shipping costs to Canada and International locations. If you currently have products listed on Amazon Marketplace we suggest that you take a look at your Amazon Reconciliation Report.  This is available in your Vervante Author Account under Reports. You can see what your actual postage costs are vs. what you are reimbursed from Amazon. If the current pre-set shipping fees of $3.99 for US, $9.99 for Canada and $16.95 for International orders is covering your actual postage costs, then you probably don’t need to do anything. However, if your product or book weighs more than two pounds you may want to determine the average postage costs for each region and let us know what you’d like to charge the Amazon buyer so that postage costs aren’t dipping into your profit. In summary, you now have the option of:  offering free shipping by not charging Amazon buyers for postage leaving the pre-set postage fees for the Amazon buyer as they are now changing postage fees based on how much it costs to ship your book/product to each region If you want to make changes to existing products, please let us know by emailing change requests to [email protected]. For questions about how we can help you set up the best sales options for your book, or if you would like a free quote, please drop us a line at [email protected]. Or better yet, schedule a call with one of our publishing professionals at https://vervante.youcanbook.me/. There are a lot of options for selling your book out there. Let us help you figure out what works best for you.

Vervante • September 11, 2017

Want an easy, fun and memorable way to keep your brand, business and message at your clients’ fingertips? How about creating card decks that carry your own logo and message? Custom-designed card decks are a fun and memorable way to present a message with impact.  Card decks can be used to make a big impression with your target audience, giving them a handy and useful gift to enjoy for months or even years, keeping your brand, business or message at their fingertips. Card decks are a creative and highly adaptable marketing and business tool. Vervante signature card deck and note cards offer an efficient, cost-effective, secret weapon for those seeking out marketing and informational product alternatives. Card decks have evolved well beyond traditional playing cards stamped with a company logo. Entrepreneurs, businesses and community leaders are taking advantage of the possibilities and leveraging customized card decks as: Retail products Motivational tools Health and fitness support Marketing lead generators Table-top attention-getters Unique gift-bag goodies Complimentary bonuses for inspirational or instructional programs or products These are just a few ideas for using card decks that feature your custom content and design. Vervante card decks are printed on full-color heavy cover weight stock, creating a beautiful and professional product that will compliment your message or intention.   Great card decks deserve equally great presentation. There are a lot of ways you can package and present your cards, be sure to check our catalog for some inspiration. The presentation can be kicked up another notch by adding fun extras such as a small perfect-bound book, bookmarks, CDs or DVDs, stickers, or anything else that complements the theme.     Playing-card sized themed cards are just the beginning when it comes to using custom card decks. Vervante also offers a larger-sized calendar card pack, delivered in its own clear display case for prominent desktop placement. Greeting cards, thank you notes, any card with custom content that fits your needs, can be created – and all of them will work to keep you and your message memorable. Email [email protected] if you would like more information about custom cards, card decks and other unique products and services that help businesses make a statement.

Vervante • September 5, 2017

When it comes to building a business, it can be hard to find new ways to stand out from the crowd. That's why we love to brainstorm new products to help our clients - and came up with two new products perfect for fitness professionals, dieticians, nutritionists, gym owners, personal trainers, and just about anyone dedicated to helping people improve their lives. And so we're introducing to you today our new customizable Daily Fitness & Nutrition journals and the “Fit, Fun and Fierce” motivational card decks. All that these super-fun and ready-to-brand products need is your logo and – bam! – you’ve got  ready-to-go products that can be used to add new income streams, as additional product or program resources, or even as gifts and incentives.   Here’s the details: Daily Fitness & Nutrition Journal Two beautifully-designed covers – with space to add your logo (at no charge!) Journal comes in 30, 60 or 90 day lengths Get in Shape goal-setting section Starting weights and measurements diagram page Daily nutrition, exercise and resistance tracking pages Weekly check-in pages Final section for weights, measurements, success and celebrations Click HERE to see what's inside the journals “Fit, Fun and Fierce” motivational card deck 33-cards with inspirations, motivations and affirmations Cover card can be personalized with logo Cards are packaged in window tuck box for easy storage Cards are designed to support and inspire – they are not specifically fitness-focused, rather provide positive attitude support and encouragement Click HERE to see what's inside the card deck If this news just elevated your heart rate and you’d like to learn more, check out our fitness products page in the Vervante bookstore, or send us an email at [email protected]. Journals and cards can be ordered as a bundle or individually, and you’re welcome to order samples by clicking on the following links: $6.95 for the journal $5.95 for the cards $11.75 for the bundle We’re excited to share these new products and hope you are too. Because there’s nothing better than helping people become better versions of themselves.

Vervante • August 23, 2017

Have you been thinking about creating a journal for clients or customers, but looking for something a little more durable, substantial, and downright impressive? Well, we’ve got you covered! Our new journal is durable, beautiful, functional, and just the thing to catch someone’s attention. These journals can be printed any size. The wire-o binding allows them to open and lay flat, making it easy to read and write on. The hard cover can be custom designed or you can use our art and just add your logo. It comes in glossy, matte, or a unique soft-touch finish that makes the book feel velvety and luxurious. This type of finish has the added benefit of protecting the book from scuff marks and fingerprints to keep it looking good for a long time. (See, we told you this would impress!) Need ideas? Blank journals are a wonderful thing, but how about creating: Financial planning workbooks Full-color cookbooks Health and fitness planners Exercise and nutrition logs Creative writing exercises for adults and kids And more…. We’re pretty excited about this new product. So much, in fact, that we’re offering them at sample prices of $6.95 plus postage so you can check them out in person. Click HERE for more information or to order.

Vervante • July 26, 2017

Here at Vervante HQ, we get a lot of calls from frustrated authors who have been quoted umpteen thousands of dollars for publishing their book – WITHOUT any sort of marketing or promotion support to go along with it. You’ve written your book, you're ready to invest in it, but the next step is unclear… “How do I get my book noticed?” Traditional publishing companies don’t want you to know this. But guess what? You have a secret something that’s practically tailor-made for getting your book (or new product) noticed when it launches. It’s quite simply… your list. We’re going to be honest here, there is no magic solution for instant adoration and sales when your book launches. But we do know this – if you’ve already built an audience filled with happy customers, fans, and people who are firmly in your tribe, then you’re already ahead of the game. These are the people who will not only buy your books, but also spread the word and boost your sales even more. If you’ve written books or launched information products, then you should have a database of your customers. If you have a blog, publish a newsletter, or built a tribe on social media, then you should have a database of potential customers. Put them both together and you’ve got a surprisingly simple way to build anticipation, announce launches, offer incentives, and grow, grow, grow…. Having a subscriber list is the key. And this is what makes us stand out. Vervante offers what no other publisher does - the ability to grow by connecting with your customers. Subscriber email lists are your #1 asset for business growth, so why send your customers to another site to buy? What does that mean? Well, if you sell through CreateSpace, you’re selling directly from Amazon. And that means the people who purchase your book are essentially Amazon’s customers and you don’t have access to customer contact information. We love Amazon, who doesn’t? But what we offer is the ability to sell your book in multiple ways, including via Amazon, with ALL customer contact information gathered for your business database. Here’s how it works: SELL FROM YOUR WEBSITE – You can sell your book via a website page you create, using your own shopping cart that’s set up to send sales details our way, and we will print and ship all orders for you. AMAZON SALES – We can also list your book on Amazon. When we list it for you, Amazon will send all order information to us, including customer information, and we will pass that info on to you. (Score!) This is how using Vervante as your back-end publishing and distribution partner allows you to have the best of both worlds – your own solution where you sell the book from a site you control, collect customer contact information critical for building your business, and we handle printing and shipping. PLUS we list your book for sale on Amazon as an additional purchasing option. It’s a win-win solution: You have access to critical customer data AND your book will be available on Amazon. If you’d like to learn more about the differences between our services such as CreateSpace, and how we can help you build your customer database and then use that database to propel future sales for books, products and services, check out this article on our blog: “The Difference between Vervante and CreateSpace” and download a special guide by clicking HERE. Your fans are waiting to see what you do next... do you have the ability to let them know? If you have questions about how we can help you gather your customers contact information while making the print, publication and sales of your books and products easier (and less expensive) than you ever thought they could be, drop us a line at [email protected]. Or better yet, schedule a call with one of our publishing professionals at https://vervante.youcanbook.me/.

Vervante • July 19, 2017

Making a memorable connection with your clients and customers is one of the keys to building long-term growth and profits. But finding new, interesting, and unique ways to make those connections can be hard. If you’re on board with this idea, and looking for something new to give your customers that “wow, I love what they are doing” feeling, how about creating a unique thank you card that you can include in all your packages? These are not your normal thank you cards. In fact, we also often call them “mission statement” or “mantra” cards because so many we’ve seen include these types of messages. They can be printed any size and shape, but generally range from playing card size to postcard size. They are printed on heavy stock, can be on both sides, and in color or black & white. And here’s the fun part… They can say anything you want. From a photo with a simple thank you, to a full-length mission statement, mantra, or take-action message, you can share a personal, intimate glimpse into you and your company in a way that can create instant connections. We’re impressed with other companies we’ve seen do this, excited about the possibilities, and just had to share this with you. If you’re not sure what to write, here’s some ideas we’ve seen and loved: Start with a simple thank-you for the purchase Share your mantra or mission statement Include quotes or inspirations that are meaningful to you, your company, or the product/service you provide Offer a free download, future discounts, or contact information to connect live Include a free sticker or bookmark Invite them to a “secret” page on your site or a forum for customers only Use a fun headshot or action photo, scenes from your work, or anything colorful that catches the eye while staying true to your brand The key is to keep it simple, be real, and share something you know will resonate with your audience. Like we said, there’s a lot of power in these little cards. We’d love to help you harness it! If you’re interested in creating a batch of fun thank-you cards to include with the packaging of your Vervante-created products, let us know at [email protected]. We can give you a free quote for creating the cards, and let you know how we can include them in all of your future mailings. You provide the design, we’ll get it to your customers, as easy as that.

Vervante • July 3, 2017

Sending someone a hand-written card or letter is becoming a lost art. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We love getting cards in the mail – and we bet you do too. A card with a hand-written note in it makes those who receive it feel special. Like they are worth that bit of extra effort it takes, versus a quick text or email. Creating custom greeting cards that carry your brand or logo are a great way to show your clients, customers and colleagues that they are extra special to you. They are easy to create, easy to brand, and make a great positive impression at a very budget-friendly cost. We can help you create your own greeting cards – or let you add your logo/brand to ones we’ve already created. Like these gorgeous, glossy 5x7 folded greeting cards featuring 10 different designs and with the ability to add your logo to the back free of charge. Each card is designed in a variety of colors and patterns and features positive messages great for any occasion (to see all of our designs, just click on the image at left, or click HERE.) And each set of cards comes in a white box with a clear lid to show off what’s inside. If you love this idea and want to order your own, here's what you get: A set of 10 blank inside greeting cards, 10 white envelopes, packaged in a white stationary box with clear lid for $9.65 printed on demand. And we'll add your logo to the back of the cards at no charge. Cards like these are great for your own use, can be packaged with other products you currently sell, or used as gifts, prizes and awards that are guaranteed to make someone’s day. If you’ve got greeting cards on your mind now, and would like to talk to us about our ready-to-brand cards or creating ones of your very own, we’re here to help! Send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to send you a free quote and all the details to get your cards created. Here’s to products that make people smile!

Vervante • June 12, 2017

Have you ever wanted to include something a little extra in the books or journals you create? What you might be looking for is a “pocket.” Pockets are an easy and low-cost way to add value and functionality to products. For books, journals or similar products, pockets can hold a little something extra, like a CD, DVD, cards, stickers, notes, or anything that needs to stay with the product. And here at Vervante, we offer a variety of sizes and options so you can get exactly what you need: Adhesive corner pockets are available in 4x4 and 6x6 Binder pockets are available in 8.5x11 and 5.5x8.5 Adhesive corner pockets can be added to the inside front or back cover of perfect-bound books and spiral-bound books, notebooks, journals or workbooks. Binder pockets are typically added to a 3-ring binder but can also be spiral bound into a journal or workbook. Here are some ways we’ve seen our customers put pockets to good use: Empty adhesive pockets used with perfect-bound hard cover and paperback books for readers to keep print-outs, notes, worksheets, or additional materials Adhesive pockets inside fitness journals filled with fun stickers to highlight milestones and rewards successes Binder pockets in 3-ring binders for CDs or DVDs to accompany the printed materials Binder pockets in a spiral-bound cookbook holding recipe cards, shopping lists, etc. If you love this idea – and would like to add pockets to existing products or future ones, let us know. Send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to send you a free quote and all the details for using fun and functional pockets.

Vervante • May 11, 2017

Copyrights are a wonderful thing. You write a book, or you create a product like a CD, DVD, journal or planner, and you’ve put a lot of time, energy and your own personal knowledge and experience into it. It makes sense that you would want to protect that book or product – and copyright is the way to do it! Official copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office creates a public record of your authorship and officially recognizes you as the copyright holder in a court of law. Set it up right and you’ll have the full weight of the government on your side. Set it up wrong, or don’t set it up at all, and protecting your work if it is stolen becomes much, much more complicated. You may think that something like this will never happen to you, but in the U.S. there is over $16 billion in loss of revenue to copyright owners each year, showing that it can and does happen quite often. Think of the hours and effort you put into your most recent book, special report, coaching CD or information product. Now imagine seeing that very same book or product for sale on another person's website. They might change the cover image or title to make it seem different, but inside are your words, your programs, and your original ideas. It’s devastating. We know, because we’ve been through this ourselves. That’s why you need to make sure your copyright is set up the right way. Here’s how to copyright your materials – and one big mistake to avoid Here at Vervante, we offer copyright registration services – or you can choose to set it up yourself. Here’s how, and the answers to some common questions: Vervante copyright services: Log in to your Author Account on the Vervante website and navigate to the "Copyright Registration" page under the Services menu. Fill out the information and submit your request. One of our publishing experts will complete the application on your behalf and submit a copy of your book to the Copyright Registration Office, ensuring that your copyright is correctly set up. Setting up your own copyright: The U.S. Copyright Office website, www.copyright.gov., has an easy online application process. Complete the form provided on the website, pay the application fee, and follow their directions for sending a copy of your book to the copyright office. You can place the order for the book in your Vervante account for this. What does copyright protect? Copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed. Do I have to register with the U.S. Copyright Office to be protected? No. In general, registration is voluntary. Copyright exists from the moment the work is created. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement of a U.S. work. Can I just put the copyright symbol in my work and I’m protected? No. And this is what we really wanted to warn you to watch out for. Merely typing in a © in the title page or anywhere in your product does not give you the full protection of filing with the U.S. Copyright Office. To copyright your materials, you MUST file with the copyright office. How soon can I publish my book after applying for a copyright? As soon as you want. Once you have submitted the application and a copy of your book, you do not need to wait for the copyright certificate to proceed with promoting and publishing your book. You are free to log into your Vervante author account to have your book printed and your orders shipped. How long does a copyright last? As a general rule copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years. We hope this helped – and we’re here to answer any copyright questions you might have. Just drop us a line at [email protected] or schedule a phone call by clicking here. Bottom line? Your book is the result of your hard labor and intellectual brilliance. Taking the step to protect your work, once you’ve written and published, is quick, easy and the best way to give you peace of mind.