Blog

As we were reading an article from Richard Branson last week, this stood out: “No matter how big, small, simple or complex an idea is, get it in writing. But don’t just take notes for the sake of taking notes, go through your ideas and turn them into actionable and measurable goals. If you don’t write your ideas down, they could leave your head before you even leave the room.”

His article, titled “Why everyone should be taking notes,” made us think of one of our favorite products – planners! If ever there was a product perfect for taking notes and turning them into actionable goals these are it.

Late last year we debuted a 2018 Planner that could be customized or used as is and sell as your own. Your response made us sit up and pay attention because, wow, did you love it! Your creativity in customizing everything from the cover and images to the content and layout inside really got our wheels turning. That’s why we’re starting much earlier this year.  

We’ve designed two ready-to-use planners, (pictured here), that can be your secret weapon for personal, business and revenue growth. They are unique 18-month planners that start in July 2018 and take you all the way through 2019. (If you want to launch in Jan 2019, though, no problem. We will remove the months you don’t want.)

Just think – seasonal or end-of-year promotions, new year debuts, and long-term goal tracking can be planned, tracked and recorded in one (gorgeous!) place.

We’ve designed our 2018/2019 planners for universal appeal. They are 7” x 9”, have two cover designs that can be done in hard cover or soft cover, and are spiral bound to easily lay flat for reading and writing. And we’ve added even more inside with a mix of full-color and black-and-white pages that include:

• Stickers for important dates
• Full-month spreads and daily planning pages
• Adult coloring pages
• Places for brainstorms, lists, and goal-tracking
• Inspirational quotes and motivations throughout

SNEAK PEEK OF THE WHOLE PLANNER: If you'd like to see the full planner, page-by-page, click on these links: "Grateful Heart Planner," and "Fresh Start Planner."

As we said, you’re welcome to use these planners just as they are and sell as your own. (They make great gifts too!) But you can also customize to make them unique. One super easy idea is to add your logo to the back cover. But we can help you take it much farther than that! Last year we saw some very creative ideas, such as:

• Inside pages: Create address/contact info pages, exercise and nutrition-trackers, recipe and shopping lists, journal pages, writing prompts, weekly mantras, and more.
• Custom stickers: You can use our sticker template and easily revise them to fit your own brand.
• Design new front or back covers or change the color scheme.

HERE'S HOW TO ORDER A PLANNER so you can see what it looks like and how to customize or personalize it for your customers:

1. IF YOU HAVE AN AUTHOR ACCOUNT: Log in and scroll to the bottom of the author dashboard. Click on “Order Samples.” The new planners are posted at the bottom of the page.

2. If you don't have an author account you can ORDER DIRECTLY FROM THE BOOKSTORE by using the following links. (Note: Vervante Author account user names and passwords do not work in our Bookstore):

• Grateful Planner
• Fresh Start Planner

3. Let us know what ideas you have for customization. We can either send you the InDesign files to make changes directly or our graphic design team can make changes for you ($75/hour graphic design rate).

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or schedule a phone call with our publishing pros by clicking HERE for free quotes and guidance for submitting designs, customizing options, and getting your unique planners ready to go.

Finding a new way to stand out from the crowd is always a good thing, right? Email newsletters have become of the most reliable and profitable ways of connecting with new clients, nurturing current ones, and overall helping to grow a business. Which is why so many people use them – including us!

We love newsletters. In fact, we help a lot of our clients create newsletters that definitely stand out from the crowd – by creating PRINTED ones, that is!

One of the most powerful – and underused – marketing tools is the printed newsletter. Whether you are a small business with a humble list, or an established entrepreneur with a sizeable audience, there’s some serious power in the printed newsletter.

More effective than email, which is often quickly scanned and forgotten, a printed newsletter can be a valuable resource for the reader, who can save, reread and even share it with others.

Printed newsletters:

• Have a higher perceived value and are better remembered and referred to later on
• Give peace of mind that important info will reach readers without worrying about spam filters or accidental deletions
• Encourage readers to connect to your message at a deeper, more emotional level
• Impress customers and become treasured resources
• Are perfect for special occasions or as “collector’s editions”
• Can be shipped in clear or branded envelopes and include extras such as checklists, notepads, stickers, bookmarks, or other products that complement your message

Newsletters can be one page, a few pages, or even multiple-page booklets in black-and-white or full color.

If you’re interested in creating a printed newsletter, we can help. Just email your ideas or questions to us at [email protected] and we’ll send you a free quote and all the answers you need.

Does this sound familiar?

• You’re speaking on stage and the event planners offer you a space to sell your books and products at the back of the room – just 2 days before the big day!
• You’ve been asked to lead a workshop as part of someone else’s event, and at the last minute they tell you that enrollment for your class doubled!
• Book signing is scheduled, marketing is going well, and you receive a rush order at the last minute from the bookstore for 100 more books!

It’s inevitable that at some point you’ll need to order a book or product at the last minute. We understand, that’s why here at Vervante we go the extra mile to help our customers with quick service and fast turnarounds – without adding to your stress with inflated charges, penalty fees or sluggish service.

When events call for quick orders and even quicker shipping, we can help. All you need to do is place your order via your Vervante account, choose the shipping method that works best, then send us an email at [email protected] with “Rush Order Request” in the subject line. Let us know when you need your order by and we’ll do all we can to expedite printing and ship within 24-48 hours, WITHOUT charging rush fees or marking up postage costs.

We’re dedicated to providing you with the best customer service and publishing experience we can – even when life throws last-minute curve balls like these.