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Vervante • March 23, 2022

You've finished writing your book or creating a new product. The design files are done and everything looks amazing... on your computer screen. But how does it look in real life? This is the moment that ordering a sample copy of your book or product can be a lifesaver. Here at Vervante, we offer print-on-demand for many of our products that allow you to order one copy of your book, card deck, planner, or other product. We want you to be happy with what you’re creating and taking the time to print a preview copy is a great way to make sure it’s everything you want it to be. Ordering a sample of your book or product can help you to: Check that the appearance and quality are as expected Use as advanced copies for invaluable reader feedback See if the design looks as good in person as it did on your computer screen Check that the fonts and sizes are easy to read All you need to do is upload the print-ready files, place your order, and your book or product will be printed and shipped right away. Our standard turnaround time is usually 5-7 business days for softcover products. For questions about ordering sample copies, our publishing experts are ready to help at [email protected]. If you're new to self publishing or print-on-demand, be sure to check out our special 5-part series that walks you through all the steps from inspiration to publication using these links below: Part #1: Getting Started Part #2: Creating Your New Product Part #3: Design Tips for Your Print Files Part #4: Publishing & Printing Part #5: How to Share & Sell 

Vervante • March 17, 2022

Yay! You made it to the final steps for creating a new product - the part where it's now time to share and sell your new creation. As we wrap up our special 5-part series taking you through all the steps of creating new products, we're excited to share with you all the ways you can now put your brilliance out into the world. Printing Options One of the first things you should think about is printing methods. When it comes to the print and publishing world, becoming familiar with printing terms like POD, MOQ, Bulk Printing, or Free-Plus Shipping is a great way to minimize confusion and help you make the right decisions for budgeting, printing and sales down the line. The right printing choice for you depends on a number of things – your business model, your budget, the type of product, and your customers, to name a few. Check out the following articles to learn more about how each works and the benefits they offer. Print on Demand vs. Bulk Printing 3 Ways Bulk Orders Can Benefit Your Business How Free Plus Shipping Offers Work How to sell from Amazon, Etsy, or your own website Amazon is often the first place you may think of for buying books. Etsy is the place people go to for creative products like notepads, card decks, and daily planners. But that doesn’t mean they are the ONLY places you can sell your books and products. In fact, the best place to sell online can often be from your very own website! The benefits of listing your product on Amazon and Etsy are real, but selling online does not have to be an all-or-nothing choice. With Vervante, you can have it all by selling on all three! We recommend that you use your own website and shopping cart as your primary sales location. Then, add Amazon or Etsy as secondary sales solutions. Selling through your own website/shopping cart (or Vervante’s Online Bookstore if you don't have or want to process credit cards), means more profit, control and connection with your readers. Even if people don’t buy right away, by directing them to your website you’ve got a chance to create a connection, offer a free download, or opt into your newsletter. Anything that will put them on the path to staying connected, becoming more involved, and eventually become loyal fans that support your long-term success.   Next, adding Amazon and/or Etsy as secondary sales options is a great way to help people discover you and your products. That first sale on Amazon or Etsy is like an introduction that you can follow up with strategic communications that invite them to become a part of your tribe. For more details about how to list your products online and create successful sales strategies, check out these articles: How to sell on Amazon, Etsy and your own website Tips and strategies for retails book sales (+directions for setting up online listings) Understanding fulfillment & shipping Fulfillment is a very important part of the publishing process. Fulfillment is what happens from the time that an order is placed until it arrives at its destination. Our fulfillment services bring you decades of industry expertise, reliable resources and flexibility in order to provide customized and easy-to-use solutions for your fulfillment needs. Please see the articles listed here for a complete rundown of how fulfillment, order processing and shipping works. How order processing and shipping works with Vervante How to set up shipping and postage How Vervante can help you stay in touch with customers We want you to know who your customers are - and how to contact them again. What really makes us one-of-a-kind in this industry is our desire for you to build and grow the most valuable asset for your business - your email subscriber list. Staying in touch with your customers directly is the key to internet marketing success. The only way to capture this critical customer data is for you to sell the book from a site you control, while still getting all the benefits of Amazon, other resellers and wholesalers, by using them as secondary sales options. Here's how we do it: You sell from your site and we'll print and ship the book/product to your customer. You keep more of the profits, capture all customer info, and we take care of the rest. You can use ANY shopping cart, all we need is a copy of the order confirmation email. Love Amazon? We do too! That's why we also list your books on Amazon as an alternative sales channel for a best-of-both-worlds solution. We outline everything in this article, "The Best Way to Sell on Amazon," to help you understand exactly how it's done. FREE RESOURCES Our Help Page offers a variety of free resources including product videos and guides on everything from design to step-by-step instructions. Below are links for guides and useful blog articles for more information about what we've discussed above: Helpful Hints for Retail Distribution  From Retail Sales to Royalties: How Authors Get Paid How to set up "Look Inside" images for Amazon listings 6 Secrets for a Successful Amazon Book Launch Why Vervante vs. KDP How to move your book from Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) to Vervante If you have any questions, our team of publishing experts is here for you. You can email us at [email protected], or schedule a call using our online calendar. Links to Full Series Article #1: Getting Started Article #2: Creating Your New Product Article #3: Design and Print Files Article #4: Publishing & Printing Article #5: How to Share & Sell (this article)

Vervante • March 8, 2022

Welcome to the next step in our special 5-part series, as we walk you through the process of creating a new product from start to finish. In Part 1, 2 and 3, we discussed getting started, setting up your product and the importance of design and all the little details that come with it. Now we're ready to talk about one of the most exciting steps - printing and publishing your new product! First step: Order a sample copy Your design looks great on your computer screen - now it's time to make sure it looks just as nice in real life by ordering a sample copy. Do not skip this step! Printing a single copy of your book or product is important to confirm that the appearance and quality are what you want them to be. If your final product includes a cover or binding option that we don’t offer on demand, we recommend at least a softcover proof before you order a bulk order.  Softcover proofs can generally be printed in 5-7 days. We also offer a hardcover proof option that will be exactly like the final product. This option can take 4 weeks to produce. To order samples, upload print-ready pdfs to your author account.  Our team will review your files and add the product to your account so you can place an order through your author dashboard. Or you can contact us at [email protected] for assistance. Next: Consider author imprinting Some authors use our services to self-publish one book. But most end up creating multiple books and products. This is the time to consider imprinting. A publishing imprint is the name assigned to an ISBN. It will be the name listed as publisher on your book copyright or imprint page, on the back cover of your book, and in retail descriptions such as Amazon. Authors who publish their works under a publishing imprint set themselves apart from other self-published authors who have no imprint and are publishing under their own names. Having your book listed with a publisher name that is different than your own creates a level of professionalism that can overcome bias that many still have against self-publishing. Read more here about the benefits and how to set up your own publishing imprint: Why self-published authors should consider imprinting. Set a price for sales Once you’re ready to sell, the next step is something a lot of people really struggle with – setting a price. It’s like a scary math problem where the answer isn’t always clear. Price it too high and no one will buy. Price it too low and you devalue your work and your profits. Finding the right price doesn’t have to feel like a guessing game, though, especially if you follow the tips we provide in this article: "How to price your book or product for retail sales." A very common question we hear is how to much should I charge?  A couple of things to remember when determining your retail price: Your product is unique, custom and printed in small batches. You are not appealing to a broad audience but rather a niche group that will find value in the product you’ve created. You cannot compete with pricing for products mass produced in China. Your product is valuable and will provide your customers with a unique solution.  We recommend that you double your cost (or more) to determine the retail price.   Decide if you want to add extras You're ready to launch your book, planner or other type of product, yay! This is a good time to take a pause and consider if you want to create any extras that will help you launch or promote your product. Stickers, coloring books, bookmarks... these and more are fun items that are easy to create, budget-friendly, and can be great for adding value to your product and pizzazz to your launch. Check out these articles for inspiration: Ideas for products that complement your book How to create a coloring book How to turn daily planners into collections A fun way to add extras to packages FREE RESOURCES Our Help Page offers a variety of free resources including product videos and guides on everything from design to step-by-step instructions. Below are links for guides and useful blog articles for more information about what we've discussed above: Book Publishing Checklist What is the Difference Between POD and MOQ? How to Create a Publishing Imprint How to Set a Price for Retail Sales In the next article, we will take the next big step - listing your book for sale online, all about Amazon, and other details such as fulfillment, shipping, royalties, and more. Links to Full Series Article #1: Getting Started Article #2: Creating Your New Product Article #3: Design and Print Files Article #4: Publishing & Printing (this article) Article #5: How to Share & Sell

Vervante • February 23, 2022

Getting your first order is an awesome feeling. But before you send anything out, there is one thing you need to set up to ensure your customers have the best experience possible – your packing slips.   Packing Slips: Every package we send out includes a packing slip inside. Think of this as valuable real estate perfect for sharing important information your customers need, including: A greeting or message that makes a personal connection Your logo for brand awareness Return policies that eliminate confusion about timeframes or refunds Business address and contact information To add personalized content for your packing slip, log into your author account at www.vervante.com, scroll down to “My Profile” and click on “Customize My Packing Slip.” ((Quick FAQ: Prices are not included on packing slips.)) About Returns: As of March 15, 2022, any returns received will incur a $4 charge. If an order has an insufficient address or other address issues, it will be returned to our office.  We will notify you when we receive it, and the reason for the return. If we receive a return for insufficient address or address problems, and you are able to provide us with an updated correct address, we will reship the order at no additional charge except for the postage. If a product has NOT been opened, used or is not damaged, we will re-use the product. If the product HAS been opened we do not re-use returns.  If you would like returns sent back to your office so you can use them for prizes, promotions, or display please include instructions and your address information on the packing slip for customers to send the products directly to you.   Drawing a blank? No worries, here's sample copy you can customize. PERSONAL MESSAGE “In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s difficult to reach out and thank every customer for their loyalty, trust, and support. Even though this note can never fully express our gratitude, we want you to know that we truly appreciate the trust you’ve place in us by placing this order. With so many different choices to grow your business, we’re honored you’ve chosen us to be a part of your journey. To Your Success, COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL NAME RETURN POLICY COPY (FOR VERVANTE CUSTOMERS ONLY) Damaged shipment:  This product was shipped to you by Vervante in partnership with COMPANY NAME. In the unlikely event of damage during shipment, please contact Vervante at [email protected]. Return policy: COMPANY NAME offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you would like to return the product, please make a copy of this packing slip and return the copy with the product to: COMPANY MAILING ADDRESS. When we receive your return a refund of .... Too often, the value of these small slips of paper that come with packages are overlooked. We hope this gave you some great ideas and useful info for customizing your packing slips asap. And if you have any questions, please let us know. We're here to help at [email protected].

Vervante • February 16, 2022

It's time to talk design! Recently we’ve discussed the beginning stages of creating a new product and working with Vervante. In Part 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed the first steps of defining and content creation for your new product. Now we’re ready to talk about design. When it comes to designing a book or product, it's important to pay attention to the details. For example, you can have a gorgeous cover design for your book, but if when you look inside the words are cut off in the margin, or holes are punched in the wrong places, it can ruin the whole experience. Things like margin width and print file formatting are very important. Whether you are doing the design yourself, or you use a graphic design professional, attention to these technical details is crucial. How to prepare your files for printing We know you’re excited to get your new product printed and we want to expedite the process as quickly as possible for you. All files must be submitted as print-ready PDFs using the "Upload Files" link on your Author Dashboard. When you upload your PDFs, our team downloads your files and reviews them to ensure that they are set up properly for printing. Many of our customers create their own print files using applications such as Canva, while others hire a professional graphic designer. Both methods are fine, just remember that your PDFs must contain bleed and crop marks in order to be considered print-ready. Tips for designers who use Canva If you use the online design program Canva to create your products, you’re not alone. Many of our customers use Canva with great results for creating planners, journals, card decks, calendars and more. If you have your Canva designs ready to send to us, be sure to check out this blog article filled with tips to insure your files are correctly set up. Why margin width is important If you are designing a new planner, journal or book, attention to margins is crucial. For example, you can have a gorgeous eye-catching cover, but if you open the book and the words are cut off in the margin, or holes are punched through them, it can ruin the whole experience. In general, for spiral or wire-o bound products we recommend 1/2" margins to be safe. However, if space is an issue, you can follow these specific guides: Holes for spiral binding are smaller and only require 1/4" of the binding edge. Wire-o holes are larger and require 1/2" margins Bleed and crop marks Missing bleed and crop marks are one of the most popular reasons for rejected print files. If your PDF has edge-to-edge printing, then you need bleed. This means the image should be slightly larger than the finished page size so that when we trim to the crop marks, we will cut through the image so that the printing actually prints edge to edge. Without bleed, your page/cover/document will have a white border all of the way around and the color will not print to the edge of the sheet. Be sure to download our free expert guide for more information about bleed and crop marks. FREE RESOURCES Our Help Page offers a variety of free resources including product videos and guides on everything from design to step-by-step instructions. Below are links to just a few available: Bleed & Crop Marks Ultimate Guide Why Margin Width is Important for Printing Checklist for Print Ready PDFs Die-Cut and Kiss-Cut Stickers How to Create Custom Die-Cut Tabs How to Add Pizzaz to Your Products How to Create and Customize Certificates (Coming Soon to our Expert Guides Page) Guide for Using InDesign In this section of our special 5-part series, we hope we shared information that has inspired and motivated you to move forward with your idea for a book or special product. Next week, we will focus on important facts about publishing and printing your products, including tips for how to imprint as an author, pricing your products, listing on Amazon, online sales, and more.   Links to Full Series Article #1: Getting Started Article #2: Creating Your New Product Article #3: Design and Print Files (this article) Article #4: Publishing & Printing Article #5: How to Share & Sell

Vervante • February 8, 2022

(Part 2 of our "How to Create a Product From Start to Finish 5-part series) How to Create a Product with Vervante: Part 2 In the second installment of this special series of articles, we will guide you through the next steps once you’ve defined the product you want to create. How to get printing cost quotes Once you've defined exactly what you want to create, you can reach out to our team to find out what it will cost to print it. We provide free quotes, all you need to know when requesting a quote are general specifications. Here are a few examples: Books: Size of book, number of pages, cover type, binding method Card decks or greeting cards: Size of cards, number of cards, packaging Planners or journals: Number of pages, page size, tabs, covers, binding, etc. To request a quote, go to the Vervante website and click on “Get a Quote” in the top right-hand corner. Fill out the required information and you will receive an email response with the quote information. Create a Vervante author account To upload files and order products, you need to create a Vervante author account. It’s free, quick, and easy. Just go to our website and click on Sign Up. Once you’re set up, you can access your Author Dashboard, which is where you can upload files for printing, place orders, and access everything from sales reports to invoice details and everything else you need to manage your account. Writing and creating content No matter what kind of product you are creating - books, planners, card decks, children's books, coloring books, etc. - it's guaranteed that you will need some amount of written content for that product. Content is just as important as design when it comes to creating a product that is both attractive and functional. Here are a few of our tips to give you a head start as you create content for your product: Writing productivity tips: Facing a blank page can be hard, but we've put together a few articles that can help you get into the zone, including: "How to overcome writing obstacles," a fun guide to zombie-proofing your book or product, and our National Novel Writing Month writing productivity guide. The importance of copy editing: Nothing can be more damaging to your products and your reputation than publishing a book or other written product that is filled with typos, errors, and incorrect information. A few mistakes here and there aren't that big of a deal, but consistent misspellings, grammar errors, and incorrect information will distract your reader and leave them with a negative perception of you, your expertise, and the message or information you share. Check out this article to learn more about the different types of editing and how important it is for the success of your product: "The Importance of Copy Editing." Understanding legal issues: Understanding how to protect your unique work and the rules you need to follow is an essential part of being an author and entrepreneur. We've published several resources and multiple blog articles about the most common issues, answering many FAQs that our customers send our way. We've included links below to articles and free guides you can access that will give you a good working knowledge of the do's and don'ts as you create your new product. What to put on your book copyright page: The copyright page is found at the front of the book, usually right after the title page. The format can be varied as there is no single accepted template for copyright pages. Generally, they will contain things like: copyright notice, ISBN, publisher information, contact information, rights and permissions, country book is printed in, author website, credits and disclaimers. Follow the link to this story, "What to Put on Your Copyright Page," and you'll see lots of examples you can use for inspiration.   FREE RESOURCES Our Help Page offers a variety of free resources including product videos and guides on everything from design tips to copyrighting.  Below are links to just a few of the many guides available: How to Use ISBN, LCCN, and Copyright "Can I Use That Quote?" What Authors Need to Know About Fair Use & Permissions Copyright Permissions and Fair Use How to Write a Children's Book Word Count Conversion Chart Custom-Designed Card Decks How to Create Your Own Coloring Books 7 Steps to Create the Perfect Planner In this section of our special 5-part series, we hope we shared information that has inspired and motivated you to move forward with your idea for a book or special product. Next week, we will cover what you need to know about designing your product, with insider tips to help you through the process. Links to Full Series Article #1: Getting Started Article #2: Creating Your New Product (this article) Article #3: Design and Print Files Article #4: Publishing & Printing Article #5: How to Share & Sell

Vervante • February 3, 2022

As part of our mission to help you have the best publishing experience possible, we’ve created a special series of articles to take you through the process from inspiration to creation to completion. Whether you're new to Vervante or have worked with us in the past, we think this will be such a valuable series for clarifying everything you need to do, step-by-step, to make your big ideas into reality. (If you miss anything, just check the links at the end of the article.) Creating a New Product: Getting Started One of the most important steps for any project is the first step. Decades of experience in the publishing industry has taught us that just the act of gathering your thoughts and ideas and defining what exactly you want to create can be one of the hardest things you do. We’ve been there and helped thousands of customers get started, so here are our best tips: FIRST: Define your product A great place to start is to look at other similar products like the one you want to create. Determine what you like about them and start writing down details such as: size (physical dimensions), number of pages, fonts, colors, type of binding, and any special treatments. NEXT: Watch product videos A great place to get ideas and see how things look in real life is by watching the videos on our Video Vault web page. These videos spotlight a variety of products close-up and in action, narrated by our CEO, showing ways to create and elevate your products. Currently there are videos for binders, planners, journals, card decks, calendars, custom printed boxes, greeting cards, stickers, book cover treatments, and more. We’re always adding something new, so be sure to check back often for lots of ideas and inspiration. THE NEXT STEP: Order samples Holding a sample product in your hand is one of the best ways to decide if you’re choosing the right specifications. We have a Samples Page on our website filled with products you can order to help you make your final decision. One of the most popular samples is our Paper Sample Notepad that includes eight of our most popular paper options – a great way to test the look and feel of the type of paper you’ll want to use. We also offer samples for books, book binding, calendars, card decks and greeting cards, posters, binders, printed boxes, pocket planners, newsletters, notepads, certificates and more. DOWNLOAD: Product catalog We do books ... and so much more! From books to other products such as daily planners, card decks, calendars, notecards, journals, CDs, and DVDs, we've got you covered. Get to know the wide variety of products, packaging, and publishing solutions we offer by downloading our detailed product catalog. (Just go to our home page and click on "Catalog" in the top menu.) FINALLY: Explore our extensive free resources EXPERT GUIDES: Free downloads for everything from how to get started to how to sell and even in-depth technical advice for setting up print files and shopping baskets. BLOG: Hundreds of articles, updates and even highlights of other customer stories that will inspire and assist. FAQs: We have an entire page on the website dedicated to answering the most frequent issues our customers have. Start there are you’ll probably find what you need. FREE BOOK: On the Expert Guide page, you'll find a link to download our free book "How to Self Publish." It's a complete guide for printing and publishing books and products and gives you everything you need in full detail for your next project. We know we’ve given you a lot of information, but this moment where you’re just getting started really is that important. Here’s a final thought… The most important move you will make right now is to choose the right company to work with. After more than 30 years in the publishing industry, we’ve seen up close and personal what you need – and what you don’t need – in order to pick the right company to help you. And we know that no matter if you choose to work with a large corporate publisher or specialized boutique organization, these are universal truths that will help you make the right decisions to ensure that your publishing experience is valuable, productive and, above all, stress-free. So click here to download “The 7 Things You Must Look For in a Publisher,” and be sure to reach out to us if you have any questions. In the next few weeks, we’ll be publishing more articles and information, so soak it in and get ready to create the amazing, inspiring, and business-building products you’ve been dreaming of. Links to Full Series Article #1: Getting Started (This article) Article #2: Creating Your New Product Article #3: Design and Print Files Article #4: Publishing & Printing Article #5: How to Share & Sell

Vervante • February 1, 2022

Questions about best practices when it comes to setting up shopping carts, calculating postage and choosing shipping methods are some of our most frequent, so we decided to share a few of our best tips here to help you – and your customer – get the best results. How to set up shopping carts Q: What shopping cart works best with Vervante? A: We work with any shopping cart, so your choice is always the right one! Q: How do you know when I get an order through my shopping cart? A: To process orders from the shopping cart you use, we just need ONE of the following: A copy of the order email generated from your shopping cart, OR A shipping/fulfillment report, usually a csv file, generated from your shopping cart, OR An email with the order information VERY IMPORTANT: All orders MUST include our Vervante part number. Most shopping carts have a field for part number or SKU.  Or the part number can be added in parenthesis after the title. For example, “My Book Title Here” (V123456). For a download that specifies how to set an order email up, click HERE. This will work with any shopping cart and we recommend that you supply your technical support team with this info when adding new items to your shopping cart. Q: Do you have instructions for integrating specific shopping carts like PayPal or Woo Commerce? A: On our website HERE we also have specific instructions for integration with our system for some of the most-used shopping carts including 1ShoppingCart, Big Commerce, Click Bank, Infusion Soft, PayPal, E-Junkie, Woo Commerce, Thrive Cart and Premium Web Cart. We accept orders from ANY shopping cart, so even if you don’t see your cart logo on our order processing page we accept all orders. Q: Do I need to worry about taxes when setting up products in my shopping cart? A: We do not handle calculating or gathering sales tax for our customers. We recommend that you check with your accountant regarding sales tax collections and liabilities.   Shipping Methods Q: Where do you ship? A: We ship anywhere in the world using USPS and UPS services. Q: How do I know which shipping method to use? A: We automatically ship all books and products using the least expensive shipping method based on the weight and zip/postal code used. However, you can always select a different shipping method that best fits your needs. NOTE: We do not default automatically to Media Mail even if this is the least expensive option. If you’d like your orders shipped via Media Mail you need to select this as your default. (For more details about Media Mail, and why we don’t use this as our default, please refer to “The Pros and Cons of Using Media Mail” on our blog. To designate a default shipping method for any of your products, click on the link for “Select Specific Shipping Methods” under the My Profile section on your Author Dashboard. There you will see a list of your products and a place to designate what shipping method you would like to use. If you make any changes, be sure to click on the "Update" button at the bottom of the page.   Q: How do I know what my product weighs? A: When we first set up a new item, we estimate the weight. That’s the number you’ll see in the “Est Ship Weight” column on the shipping methods page we referenced in the previous question. Once the item is in production, the final shipping weight can be viewed on the “Calculate Postage” page found on your Author Dashboard. Q: How do I know when you’ve shipped my orders? A: Here's how we keep you up-to-date on the status of orders: We receive notifications from your shopping carts for orders placed. Orders are completed and prepped for shipping, the package is scanned, and shipping labels are applied. Products are mailed according to your preferred shipping method. Shipping confirmation emails are sent to recipients with tracking information. Order information such as status and tracking numbers are posted to your account online via the “View Orders and Status” link on your Author Dashboard. Q: Can packing slips be customized? A: Every package we send includes a packing slip inside and you have the option of customizing it however you’d like. Think of this as valuable real estate perfect for sharing information like: A greeting or message that makes a personal connection Your logo for brand awareness Return policies that eliminate confusion about timeframes or refunds Business address and contact information (NOTE: Prices are NOT included on packing slips.) To add personalized content for your packing slip, click on “Customize My Packing Slip” on your Author Dashboard. **If you’d like more information about using packing slips, handling returns, and suggested content you can adapt and use for your packing slip, click HERE to read more on our blog.   Returns Q: How does Vervante handle returns? A: We highly recommend that you share your return policy on your packing slip to direct your customers what to do if they want to send a product back. We will accept returns, but all returns sent to us will incur a $4.00 charge to your account. For instance, if you would like returns sent back to your office so you can use them for prizes, promotions, display or to sell to other customers, please include instructions and address information on the packing slip for customers to send the products directly to you.  Here are some of the ways we handle returns in more detail: If an order has an insufficient address or other address issues, it will be returned to our office. We will notify you when we receive it, and the reason for the return. If we receive a return for insufficient address or address problems, and you are able to provide us with an updated correct address, we will reship the order at no additional charge except for the postage. If a product has NOT been opened, used or is not damaged, we will re-use the product. If the product HAS been opened, we do not re-use returns. These products are discarded. Calculating Postage Q: How do I calculate shipping costs? A: We’ve provided a postage calculator to help determine shipping costs. From your author dashboard click on the “Calculate Postage” link under the Support section. Your items and their weights are listed there for easy referral. All you need to do is use the official USPS calculator on that page to determine shipping costs. Q: How do I make sure I’m using the best shipping method? A: Using the shipping calculator to find the best rates is usually the best way to do. However, for some of our customers who ship internationally, it’s good to review your accounts from time to time to verify the costs.  Q: Do you also charge “handling” fees? A: For print on demand products, we do not charge handling fees. Here’s how we calculate charges: “Cost of printing book + Cost of shipping/postage = what we charge.” There are no other hidden costs. For products printed or produced in bulk, there is an order fee plus a pick fee to pull the item from inventory, plus postage. Order and pick fees only apply to individual drop ship orders pulled from inventory and shipped on demand. Inventory & Warehousing Q: Are there charges for using your warehouse to store products and ship them later? A: We can print books and products, hold them in our warehouse, and ship on demand when you need them. There are no storage fees for products we print or produce. There may be storage fees for products that we store but didn’t print. If you have any questions we haven’t covered here about shopping carts, postage rates, shipping and fulfillment be sure to check our website for more details or reach out to use at [email protected].

Vervante • January 26, 2022

We're happy to share that we've added another new free expert guide to our Resource Library that's all about creating certificates. Click on either image in this email, or go to our Expert Guides section of the website, and you can download it right away. Custom-designed certificates are great for everything from course certifications to the successful completion of coaching or training programs. Plus they are a great way to add value and increase satisfaction with visible reminders of good work and great accomplishments. Certificates can be printed any size, in full color, and feature any design or message. We also can use variable data printing to customize each certificate with individual information such as names, titles, and completion dates. Vervante can print and ship certificates directly to you, include them in shipments as part of other products you provide, or individually print and ship to your customers. We are also able to package certificates in attractive folders or frames before shipping. Here are some ways Vervante customers are using certificates: Course completion or accreditation Endorsements Sponsor recognition Training completion Awards Achievements Milestones Special offers How Variable Data Printing Works Variable data printing is a way to create a product that has the same general design, but with elements that can be changed from one piece to the next, such as names, titles, or dates. It provides you with a way to individualize products without having to update the design for each one. Variable data printing eliminates the need for massive print runs and makes it more economical to print truly individualized products. Here at Vervante, we offer variable data services for digital on-demand printing, so you can make it look like each product has been expressly designed and printed for a single person. Here are some ideas where variable printing can be used: Offer a membership package that includes a personalized letter or a membership card. A monthly newsletter personalized with the customer's name. A personalized letter that accompanies a coaching product. A learning course that includes unique access information for the user. Postcards or mailers that creatively feature the recipient's first or last name Announcements and invitations that recognize the readers' loyalty by calling them by name and mentioning previous products or programs they invested in. Personalized thank you cards, tickets, bookmarks, journals, etc. Adding Fields on a Certificate or PDF If you want to personalize your certificates, or any document, with elements such as names or dates, we need a PDF with fields added to allow for the customization. Here are the steps to add fields to a PDF: Create a PDF of the certificate complete with bleed and crop marks Open the certificate in Adobe Acrobat, click on File > Create Form > From Existing PDFs Click Add New Field > Text Field Double-click on each of the fields to customize appearance of font, size and placement. We recommend selecting font size “auto.” What this means is that the text entered in this field will be sized automatically according to the size of the field. So, if you have a customer who has a long name vs. another with a short name, the text will be sized accordingly and will look professional. Be sure to SAVE your changes once the fields have been added.  How to Change the Font on a Variable Data Field Open the certificate with Adobe Acrobat Pro Click open TOOLS field Open the FORMS section Click on EDIT Hover over the area of the certificate you want to edit and double-click that editable area. Click on the APPEARANCE tab: From here you can change the font type and font size Select the CLOSE button To Send Your Print Files to Vervante Log in to your Vervante author account and click on UPLOAD FILES from your author dashboard. Complete the specification document and send us your print-ready PDF. When you send orders for your certificates, include the variable data in separate fields/columns on a spreadsheet or with your order information.    If you have any questions about creating certificates or using variable data printing, our team can help at [email protected].

Vervante • January 19, 2022

You've probably seen us talk about POD often enough, but what about MOQ? When it comes to the print and publishing world, becoming familiar with printing terms like these is a great way to minimize confusion and help you make the right decisions for budgeting, printing and sales down the line. Here's what you need to know: What is MOQ? “MOQ”, or minimum order quantity, refers to the fewest number of units required to be purchased at one time in order to place an order. The main reason for minimum order quantity is due to the upfront fixed costs associated with setting up a custom print job. Minimum order amounts can vary as well, depending on the product. To find out what the minimum order amount is for a specific product, please reach out to us either using the "Get a Quote" link on our website, or by emailing [email protected]. What is POD? Print on Demand, "POD", uses digital printing methods to print books and other products only in the amount needed. This means you can order 1 book or you can order 100, whatever you need. (More details here: "How Vervante Print On Demand works") POD vs MOQ The deciding factor on whether printing will be POD or MOQ depends on the type and complexity of product. We've created a graphic you can see here that lists many of the products we provide and whether they are POD or MOQ. For example: POD: Card decks, paperback books, notepads, and saddle-stitch booklets MOQ: Hardcover planners and books, kiss-cut or die-cut stickers, and anything with foil stamping or wire-o binding To access this graphic anytime, or download it for free, visit our Expert Guides page on the Vervante website.

Vervante • January 11, 2022

If you’re feeling a bit apprehensive about what this new year will bring, you’re not alone. The good news is that we’re always thinking about ways to help, and we figured what better what to start strong for the New Year that to share the best of what we've been talking about here at Vervante headquarters! Our team works in-depth and personally with each and every one of our customers. We’ve kept a close eye on what’s working for products and publishing right now so we can provide you with the best ideas and resources to help make this the best yet. That’s how we came up with: Our Top 5 Lessons for Thriving in 2022 Lesson #1: Your Author Platform is Very Important Once you write a book or create a product - you need to make sure that people know it's there! Every author  needs an author platform. Especially self-published authors. Social media is great, but when it comes down to it, you need to create and nurture an audience of interested and excited fans that will support your growth (and your bottom line). An author website that you control is a great place to start. Create and maintain a database of contact information as well, so you can send them newsletters or updates for new products, events or promotions. Add an active social media account and an Amazon Author Page and you've got all the makings for a vibrant author platform. A few resources to help: How to Create An Author Website How to Build A Contact List How to Set Up and Use Amazon Author Pages Lesson #2: Don’t Stop with Just One Idea If you’re launching a book, planner or other new product for 2022, don't stop with just that one idea, turn it into a collection! Customers who love your products will be excited when they see you have additional items available that complement or make it even better. For ideas about how to do this, check out our article about how to turn a planner into a whole collection. You can use these ideas for anything - books, journals, business training products, etc. Lesson #3: Take Your Products for a Test Run Looking at a product on your computer screen is a whole lot different than holding it in your hands in real life. We offer samples and resources to help you make absolutely sure that your product fits your vision before you send it out into the world. Start by watching videos of our CEO showing how products look and function Next, order samples of our products to road-test how they look, feel, and function Once you've created your book or product, order a test copy (or copies) for a final check Lesson #4: The Technical Stuff Matters When it comes to designing and creating a book or product, it's important to pay attention to design details for a successful printing experience. For example, you can have a gorgeous cover design for your book, but if when you look inside the words are cut off in the margin, or holes are punched in the wrong places, it can ruin the whole experience. Details like margin width and print file formatting are very important, as you can see. Whether you are doing the design yourself, or you use a graphic design professional, attention to these technical details is crucial. Here are a few resources to help: The Ultimate Checklist for Creating Print-Ready Files Why Margin Width is Important for Printing Using Canva to Design Printed Products How to Prepare Your Files for Printing The Importance of Copyediting Lesson #5: Start Planning Now As our CEO, Cindy Tyler, stated in last week's newsletter, it's very important to start planning now to ensure a successful experience down the road. If you want to create a 2023 planner, start now. If you want to write a book, develop a new product, etc., start now. Even if you're thinking of a holiday launch and it seems soooo far away, it really isn't. Set your goals, strategize your timeline, and don't put it off. We’re cheering you on for a successful and satisfying 2022!

Vervante • December 18, 2021

If you’re like us, as the New Year approaches it’s very exciting to think about new projects and new possibilities. But one thing we like to take a moment for as well is to reflect on the past year. Celebrate, learn, and take what we’ve experienced to make our future even better. As we move forward, we thought it would be fun to invite you to look back with us at some of the best of what we put out this year - new products, enhanced services, and ideas that can help you share your talents in a bigger way. So here's our Best of 2021, wrapped up with a sparkly bow!   #1 Author / Entrepreneur Empowerment Our bottom line is to help the people we work with succeed, so we are always looking for new ways to educate and empower our customers. During the past year we posted even more guides, how-to's, and instructions to help you take action, turn your ideas into products, and make the process as easy and lucrative as possible.  If you sell on Amazon, you know how important photos are. Our tips for adding attractive photos to your amazon listing were a big hit How to calculate Amazon profits: Because the bottom line is important too How to improve your author website The importance of copy editing Why authors should consider imprinting (you should really know about this) #2 New Product Debuts We are always listening to your ideas and looking for new ways to provide what you want and need. This year we were excited to debut many new items that can either stand alone, or make your current products even better.   Gold Wire-O and Metal Spiral Binding (so glam!) Customized Door Hangers (so fun!) Magnetic Boxes for Card Decks Faux Leather Covers Perforated Pages and Cards Die-Cut and Kiss-Cut Stickers Poly Paper Covers Board Covers (a hardcover alternative)   #3 Information You Need Knowledge is power and we did our best to share the latest and make sure you stayed informed. From ideas to help authors connect with customers to printing best practice and beyond, our team did their best to make sure you are always ahead of the game. How to set up and use Amazon Author Pages How to prepare files for printing Use Canva? We shared two tutorials to help you: Here’s our tutorial for placing bleed and crop marks Tips & tricks for Canva design The difference between print-on-demand and bulk printing #4 Planners Still Rule Planning for the future is always fun, and this year planners continued to rule as one of the hottest products to create, sell, and share. We spent a lot of time on planner education this year in order to give you everything you need to create planners (and journals!) that help your customers find the success they deserve. How to Create a Daily Planner, step by step How to Sell Spiral-Bound Products (like planners) on Amazon Adding special touches and extras for planners and journals What to do BEFORE publishing a planner How to set a price for your planner   Here’s to starting 2022 in a memorable and exciting way! We'd love to know what your thoughts and wishes are for the New Year, so please feel free to email us at [email protected] with your ideas to help us serve you best.

Vervante • December 2, 2021

If you’ve thought about adding calendars to the products you share or sell, we can help you make that happen. While calendars are great for New Year gifts or retail sales products – you can also create undated calendars that can be shared or sold all year round. They are easy to design, budget-friendly to print, and you can fill them with content that fits your brand or message. We're excited to share that we've now added a new free expert guide to our online resource library that's all about calendars and you can access and download it any time here: Vervante Expert Guides Page. We offer a variety of calendar styles so you can create and share the type that fits your vision best. TEAR-OFF CALENDAR Tear-off calendars contain daily messages printed in full color on a tear-off pad. Perfect for display on a desk or countertop, these make great gifts and are popular retail sales items. We’ve created a sample tear-off calendar that you can customize and use or sell as your own. WALL CALENDAR Saddle stitch or spiral-bound, these classic calendars can also come with Wire-o binding and hook for hanging. Use your own images, create your own message or content, and you’ve got something everyone loves to use all year long. PLANNERS If you love daily planners (and who doesn’t?) we’ve got everything you need to create the planner of your dreams. Dated or undated, hard cover or soft cover, with every function, feature and fun extra you want, we’ve got the experience and resources you are looking for. Be sure to check out our Video Vault for live overviews of many different types of planners, and ideas, inspiration and how-to’s to create something spectacular. We also offer samples, and ready-made planners that you can add your branding or logo to and sell as your own. DESKTOP CALENDAR This is a full color, 2-sided calendar printed on sturdy stock paper that comes with its own jewel case stand. Easy to create, you can fill this calendar with images and content that offer everything from motivation to inspiration to pure entertainment. POCKET CALENDAR A small calendar that’s great for on-the-go, this is designed with monthly spreads and notes pages. It includes 36 pages with 12 monthly spreads and 12 notes pages, and with saddle-stitch binding for easy use.   Resources for creating calendars We’re here to help you every step of the way. To learn more or start creating your own calendars, here are a few resources to guide your way: FREE QUOTES: Click on the “Get a Quote” link on our website home page, or email [email protected] to request free quotes for printing and production for your calendar ideas. SAMPLES: We offer samples that you can request to see each type in real life – and the ability to customize many of the sample we have by adding your own content, logos, or branding for a quick-and-easy product. You can order samples by clicking on the Samples link under the Help menu on our website. VIDEOS: See our calendars in action, and lots of ideas for customizing, by checking out our Video Vault page, accessible under the Help menu on our website. FREE EXPERT GUIDE DOWNLOADS: You can find a library of free downloads on our website for everything from retails sales to royalties to ideas for extras you can add to your calendars such as stickers or bookmarks. Just click on the Expert Guides link under the Help menu on our website. Everything we mention here can be created, fulfilled and shared with your audience through Vervante. We can help you list your calendars for sale and handle printing and shipping through your own website shopping cart, with a listing in the Vervante Bookstore, or through Amazon. Just email us at [email protected] for free quotes, questions, or any help you need.

Vervante • November 16, 2021

You've got a daily planner you love - and your customers love it too. What's next? Give them even more! Creating products that complement and boost the value of your daily planner is something that will drive your fans wild with joy this holiday season. And you’ll love how easy it is to support the success of your planner while also adding to your revenue. Established planner companies and planner visionaries like Erin Condren, Emily Ley, Inkwell Press, and Dayspring know that people who love daily planners love to get extras to make them even more fun and functional. You can do the same by creating and offering products such as: STICKERS: Who doesn't love stickers? If you like the idea of sending custom stickers with your own branding, design and message as gifts, we can help you create them. Learn more on our blog by reading "How to Create Your Own Stickers." DOOR HANGERS These are easy to create and can be customized with any design. If you missed last week's newsletter about these fun products, check out the details and ideas on the blog here: "How to Create Custom Door Hangers" CARD DECKS: Card decks can be printed any size. Packaging can be a custom printed tuck box, a clear tuck box, drawstring bags, and we have magnetic boxes too! Samples are available with examples of the different paper stocks we offer for cards on our Samples Page here.  For even more ideas, how about.... Notepads Bookmarks Recipe cards Greeting cards Planners are great, but turning them into collections really gives them serious pizzazz! For more ideas, be sure to check out the Vervante Video Vault for videos that show ideas for products that can easily be bundled with daily planners. You can also check out our Samples Page to see everything we have to offer there for fun extra products. We can help you turn your planner into a complete collection with all the products and services you need. For questions or to get started, just send us an email at [email protected].

Vervante • November 11, 2021

If you plan on selling products this holiday season, this is one of those emails you need to keep on hand. No matter what you need - from extra print runs to calculating postage and shipping - we can help. CHOOSING SHIPPING METHOD Vervante gives our customers the ability to choose the best shipping method for your needs. Our shipping system will automatically default to Media Mail for domestic shipments. However, if you want your orders to arrive by Christmas, we don't recommend Media Mail after November 30. If you want to set a specific shipping method for a product, you can do this from your Author Dashboard. Here's how: STEP #1: Log into your Vervante Author Dashboard and select the link that says "Select Specific Shipping Methods." You will see a list of your products, their estimated weights, and the default shipping methods. Initially the shipping methods are set to the default of "Best Way." This means that we will use Media Mail unless you change (or have previously) changed the shipping method to something else. (Remember, if you want your packages to arrive by Christmas, we don't recommend using Media Mail after Nov. 30). STEP #2: FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING please click on the link at the top of the page for International Shipping Methods. STEP #3: TO SET DEFAULT SHIPPING METHODS for each of your products, select the desired method you prefer in the right hand column, then click on the "Update Ship Methods" button at the bottom of the page to save your preferences. (VERY IMPORTANT: Don't forget to save your changes) For more details and tips on things like using Media Mail and making sure you're choosing the best shipping method, be sure to check out our article on the blog here: "How to Set Up Shipping for the Holidays." CALCULATING POSTAGE We offer a postage calculator on the Vervante website for our customers. Here’s how to use it: Log into your Vervante account Scroll down to the Support section and select Calculate Postage You will see your products listed and their weight Below your product list you’ll see a USPS shipping calculator.  You can then enter information such as destination, dates, weight, etc to calculate shipping costs. PRINTING TURNAROUND TIMES Be sure to allow time for your products to be printed as you plan your holiday sales deadlines. Turnaround time for products printed on demand is usually 5-7 business days.  Due to increased volume in December, orders may take an additional 2-3 business days to print. HOLIDAY SHIPPING Did you know that because Black Friday falls on Nov 26 this year, you only have less than a month to make sure all orders make it to your customers on time? For that reason, it’s a good idea to get familiar with shipping deadlines. UPS: If you use UPS, check here for their November and December deadlines US POSTAL SERVICE: For USPS, you can check here for shipping deadlines and postage information 2022 DAILY PLANNERS If you’re planning on selling a daily planner for 2022, here are some important dates and information to know. Turnaround times for hardcover planners is approximately 4-6 weeks. For all other planners (laminated, board covers, poly paper, etc.), turnaround time is approximately 4 weeks.  If you are planning on selling a hardcover planner, we are still accepting orders, but cannot guarantee that they will be finished and shipped in time for the Christmas holiday. Please email our team at [email protected] for questions or assistance. FULFILLMENT HELP If you already printed your products and need an easy to manage distribution resource for the holidays or for any time of the year, we can help. Here’s how: Store your products in our modern warehouse facility located in Utah Provide us with order information and we will pull the required products from inventory, package and ship directly to your customers This can be done for individual orders or bulk orders Click here to learn more about our Fulfillment Services Click here to learn more about our Warehousing and Inventory Management Services

Vervante • November 2, 2021

If you're looking for a budget-friendly, durable and attractive alternative for hardcover books or planners, board covers might be the answer for you. A popular (and affordable) cover we have been offering is a 2-ply. We are now also offering a 3-ply and 4-ply option. To produce these covers, we use our standard 12 pt C1S cover stock, the same cover used for a paperback book. We litho laminate (glue) two pieces together, three piece or four pieces of cover weight stock together to create a great option to a traditional hardcover. Advantages of board covers Depending on the size of the cover, board covers cost about 50% less than hardcovers The turnaround time is at least two weeks less than hardcovers We can wire-o bind or spiral bind (metal or plastic) board covers Board covers can be printed 2-sided So, if you’re working on a product that you’d like to have ready sooner than it would take using a traditional hard cover, a board cover might just be the solution for you.   You can order samples by clicking here: SAMPLES. We also have a quick video (CLICK HERE) demonstrating the different thickness options. If you have any questions about the products or design tips we shared with you here today, our team is ready to help at [email protected].

Vervante • November 2, 2021

We've got the gold! We're so excited - the ship we've been waiting for finally came in! Several months ago we purchased shiny bright gold wire-o and metal spiral binding from a manufacturer in China. The ports have been backed up for a long time, but the boat finally arrived with our shipment and we now have beautiful bright gold wire-o and metal wire-o binding in stock.   We offer silver - and now gold - metal spiral binding on-demand, or in any other quantity. Our wire-o binding is available in minimum order quantities of 25.   We will be ordering more bright gold, but based on the port situation, it will be many months before we get more shiny bright gold in stock again so order now while supplies last. We cannot get bright gold in either wire-o or metal spiral from a U.S. distributor so we are excited to finally have this in-demand item in stock. For more information or to inquire about using gold wire-o or gold metal spiral binding for your planners, journals or other products, contact our team at [email protected].

Vervante • November 1, 2021

Are you ready for Black Friday? If you haven't started planning, now is the time. Whether you're looking to add new income streams to your business, or just give your bottom line a boost for the holiday season, we can help. We’ve got what you need with plenty of products and tips that can be ready to go in time for Black Friday and remain bestsellers through the New Year. Here are 6 of our bestselling products that can be sold just as they are, or customized to create exactly what you - and your customers - need: PLANNERS: Use ours or design your own (Check out our 7-steps to create the perfect planner guide.) JOURNALS: soft cover and hard cover (here's a great video about creating journals.) DOOR HANGERS: So cute, easy to create and customize CALENDARS: Desktop, tear off, flip or wall calendars GREETING CARDS: Packaged individually or in sets of 10 in a stationery box with a clear lid CARD DECKS: Any size, any number of cards All of the products we've listed above can be customized - but you can also use our ready-made designs and make them your own by simply adding your logo or branding. If you like the idea of selling these for Black Friday, choose which products you would like to sell, contact us if you would like to add your logo or customize the design, then add them to your sales pages and shopping carts. Reach out to our publishing experts at [email protected] and we'll help you get everything ready. Worried about time? No need to stress! Here are a couple tips to help you prepare: 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 and start working on your sales and marketing strategy. TIP #2: Your product does not have to be complete to offer it for sale.  All you need is the cover design image for display on your site and – voila – you can make your offer and collect pre-orders. Just be clear in the description when your customer can expect to receive their purchase. 

Vervante • October 12, 2021

As you’re preparing for holiday launches, end-of-year products, and promotions for the New Year, don’t forget that it’s also a great time to think about ways to show your gratitude for the customers, fans, and followers that have helped make your business a success. November and Thanksgiving will be here sooner than you know it, and how great would it be to have something special ready to go to show your gratitude? That’s why we rounded up some quick and easy ideas for showing special people how much they mean to you. Gratitude Gift Ideas Handwritten Cards or Letters: An email is nice, but the power of the handwritten letter is second to none. Take a moment to write a note or letter to show your gratitude. Writing on company letterhead will do, but to really make it special, create greeting cards, postcards, note cards or special stationery just for this occasion. Check out our online catalog for ideas that we can help you quickly create. Certificates: Send something fun in the form of a personalized certificate they can hang on the wall, on the fridge, or for a laugh and a smile. We can help you create certificates with custom designs, then insert names or content to make them each unique. Check out this page or our catalog for more information. Stickers: Who doesn't love stickers? If you like the idea of sending custom stickers with your own branding, design and message as gifts, we can help you create them. Learn more on our blog by reading "How to Create Your Own Stickers." Door Hangers: These are easy to create and can be customized with any design. If you missed last week's newsletter about these fun products, check out the details and ideas on the blog here: "How to Create Custom Door Hangers" Simple Gifts: Sending a small gift that is useful or uplifting is another great way to show your gratitude. We offer products like these listed below that can be customized by adding your logo, then sent as gifts. Check out our Samples Page to see everything we have to offer, then contact our publishing team for quotes and information at [email protected]. Planners Journals Calendars Card Decks Notepads Gratitude doesn’t need a season, but we know that with Thanksgiving approaching here in the U.S. it’s definitely on everyone’s minds. As prep begins for holiday launch season, it's worth the time to take a moment and let people know how special they are.

Vervante • October 5, 2021

Looking for something new to add some pizzazz to your product line or create some fun discussions with your customers? How about creating custom Door Hangers? These are easy to create, you can customize with any design, can be printed single or 2-sided, are budget-friendly, and great for adding to just about any product – from books to planners to monthly subscriptions boxes. Design Instructions If you are interested in creating door hangers, you can request a copy of our templates by emailing [email protected]. In addition, here are a few notes to help you during the design process: The print-ready PDFs should NOT include the template, these are provided for spacing and die-cut hole placement as a guide when you create your artwork. Since we use pre-cut 8.5x11" stock, the artwork cannot bleed on the outside edges. A white border looks best. How to add extras to your products and packaging Adding fun extras to packages and programs is a great way to really help your products stand out. Many of our clients create fun items like this to add value and enhance the experience of their own customers. The secret to really impressing your customers is to choose items to add to your box that will complement and add value for products, programs, or events. Here are some ideas of products we offer: Door hangers Postcards, note cards, or letters Wallet card flash drive Card decks Golden tickets, coupons, or bookmarks Notepads / Notebooks / Journals Stickers **(See our online catalog and product sample page for more ideas we can help you create) In addition to items we print, you are also welcome to send us supplied items and our fulfillment service team can include them in your packages for you when we ship out your orders. Here is a sampling of some of the items our customers have sent us to include in their shipments: Pens, pencils, markers Apparel Crystals Bags for card decks Tissue paper to wrap the planner/book/journal Colored crinkle paper to sprinkle in the box Athletic accessories (fitness bands, supplements, etc.) Tote bags, pouches or pencil cases Special boxed items that involve multiple parts need to be assembled, packaged and delivered just right. Here at Vervante, we provide the storage, assembly and shipping services you need to make sure everything goes together smoothly. Start by sending an email to [email protected] for a free quote for any products you want us to produce for you. Let us know all of the products you plan on using, the box size and anything else you want for this project and we'll help you get set up. Better yet, put your head together with our CEO, Cindy Tyler, and she'll provide the advice you need for the box you want to create. (Schedule a phone call by clicking here) It’s fun to receive a package, but it’s a much more exciting experience when it contains so much more than expected. Here’s to creative ideas that make someone's day!