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Vervante • December 20, 2025

  Planners aren’t the only way to stay organized. At Vervante, we print a variety of custom calendars and planning tools designed to help you and your customers stay on top of goals, schedules, and inspiration all year long. Whether you want a large dry-erase wall calendar, a tear-off notepad for weekly planning, or an inspirational daily desk calendar, now’s the time to get them printed. Like all of our products, these tools can be fully customized with your branding, colors, and content, turning everyday organization into a product your customers will actually use and love❤️. Large Dry-Erase Wall Calendars Perfect for offices, studios, and classrooms, our oversized laminated calendars are both practical and durable. • Printed on thick, durable stock and laminated for use with dry-erase markers • Available in any size -- popular sizes are 11x17 and  24x36 inches   Tear-Off Calendars & Notepads Practical, motivational, and completely customizable — our tear-off products make perfect desk companions or client gifts. • Create weekly planning notepads or daily inspirational calendars with your content • Add quotes, affirmations, checklists, or guided prompts for each page Whether you’re helping customers plan their week or brighten their day, these tear-off tools are a simple, affordable way to extend your brand and share your message year-round.   Easel Frame Desk Calendars A modern take on classic desk calendars — stylish, compact, and functional. • Strong a-frame base with wire-o binding     Wall Calendars Our wall calendars are both functional and beautiful, and perfect for offices, studios, or home spaces that need a stylish way to plan the year. • Available as saddle-stitched, spiral-bound, or Wire-o bound with a built-in calendar hook for easy hanging • No pre-set sizes, all calendars are custom printed • Add your photos, artwork, quotes, and branding for a professional, polished look   👉 Start Your Custom Calendar Project   Now is the time to get your calendars and notepads into production. These products make fantastic standalone items or perfect companions to your planners.  Please let us know how we can help.

Vervante • June 14, 2022

We've got something fun to debut here for you today - a new type of easel-style standing desktop calendar we know you'll love! If you're looking for a product that will stand up and get attention (see what we did there?!) this is what you need. While we're calling this a calendar, please don't let that limit what you can do with this for content. These are also often used to share daily affirmations, inspirational quotes, reminders, tasks, and even to support programs for everything from finance to food to fitness. To create this special product, we start with the easel part (or A-frame), using sturdy hardcover chipboard covered in paper that can be printed on. The first page of your calendar can also be hardcover, but you also have the choice of using paperback cover stock or even a vinyl poly plastic printed cover. Then it's all put together with metal wire-o or spiral binding. Here's another great thing about these calendars - they can be printed any size! So if you want something tall and thin, or short and wide, or anything in between, we can create one that fits your needs. The minimum order quantity is just 25. Our CEO, Cindy, put together a video showing all the details for this product and it's posted on our Video Vault page on the website. Or you can click here to watch it instantly. The sample shown in the video contains 180 sheets of paper to create a 360-day calendar. If you'd like to order the sample calendar we show here, filled with undated daily inspirational quotes, you can go to our samples page and order one directly from there. We hope this new product has given you something to think about today. It would make a great standalone product, sure, but also perfect for adding to subscription boxes, mentor programs, in swag bags for events, or as gifts and marketing samples. 

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 • 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 • December 15, 2020

As we approach the end of 2020, there's a lot we could say, but here's what is most important ... we made it! We stuck it out together. And we're so grateful to be here with you as we look toward a New Year, new possibilities, and a future that we can make brighter together. Even though most of us are pretty happy to see 2020 in the rear view mirror, there were some good things. And since a lot of you might have been a bit distracted for a few months, we thought it would be fun to round up some of the best of what we put out this year - new products, enhanced services, ideas that can help you share your talents in a bigger way. So here's our Best of 2020, wrapped up with a sparkly bow! #1 Pandemic Pivots The world changed quickly this year, and we all did our best to roll with the punches and change with it. Working from home brought new challenges and new opportunities, and we did our best to support you throughout. Shipping During the Pandemic Best Products to Sell During the Quarantine Working from Home Tips from the Vervante Staff #2 Planners Galore Planning for the future is always fun, but there was just something about this year that make it feel absolutely essential. Daily planners exploded as one of the hottest products to make, and we make sure to give you everything you need to create planners (and journals!) that help your customers find the success they deserve. How to create customized journals How to turn a planner into a complete collection 2021 Planner Debut (planners you can still order and customize to sell as your own) #3 Author / Entrepreneur Empowerment Our bottom line is to help you succeed, so we are always looking for new ways to educate and empower our customers with guides, how-to's, and everything you need to take action, turn your ideas into products, and make the process and easy and lucrative for you as possible.  How to Set Up a Pre-Sale Offer Don't Want to Deal with Credit Cards? We can do it for you! How to Set Up Shipping & Postage How to Sell on Amazon, Etsy & Your Own Website All at Once Creative Ways to Launch a Book or Other Product #4 In the Know Knowledge is power and we did our best to share the latest and best to keep you in the know. From postal policies to new product to how-to guides, our team at Vervante headquarters makes sure you stayed informed. Paper Samples: We now have a notepad of paper samples available. It includes eight of our most popular paper options and is a great resources for helping to decide what type of paper you should choose for your books or products. The Vervante Video Vault: A page filled with videos highlighting products and inspired ideas Free Guide: How to Create a Coloring Book Our 3-Step Guide for Crushing NaNoWriMo Expert Tips for Creating Adult Coloring Books What to Put on Your Book Copyright Page Here’s to starting 2021 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 with your ideas for products or services we can add to continue to serve you best.

Vervante • December 9, 2020

If you’re launching a daily planner for 2021 and like the idea of adding something more to make it stand out, how about turning it into a collection? Customers who love your planners will be excited when they see you have additional products available that add to the value of your planner. And you’ll love how easy it is to support the success of your planner while also adding to your revenue. Established planner companies like Erin Condren, Inkwell Press, and Dayspring know that people who love daily planners love to get extras to make them even more fun and valuable. You can do the same by creating and offering products such as: Stickers Booklets Journals of all sizes Bookmarks Note cards / stationery Recipe cards Printed newsletters or magazines Seasonal extras Desktop or tear-off calendars Adult coloring book Jars filled with small printed notes/note cards card deck / tarot cards Planners are very popular these days, but collections are what can give them some serious pizzazz! We are here to help you turn your planner into a complete collection with products and services you need. 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. And for questions or to get started, email [email protected] or schedule a call with our CEO, Cindy, by clicking on this link.

Vervante • December 1, 2020

The New Year is approaching, and some of the hottest products right now are calendars. If you’ve thought about adding calendars to the products you share or sell, now is a great time. Calendars are great for New Year gifts or retail sales products. It’s easy to design your own, or you can use ours and customize them by adding your logo or unique content. We offer a variety of styles, including: TEAR-OFF CALENDAR: One of our newest options, this one is really fun and easy to create. 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 also retail sales items. Available as a sample or product you can customize to use as your own. See our full video highlighting the tear-off calendar on the Vervante Video Vault page. 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. DESKTOP CALENDAR (Pictured above): Full color, 2-sided calendar that comes with its own stand. POCKET CALENDAR: A small calendar that’s great for on-the-go, printed 2-sided with saddle-stitch binding for easy use. To learn more about creating calendars, customizing, and adding any other type of product for this holiday season, contact our publishing experts at [email protected] and we'll help you get everything ready.

Vervante • November 7, 2019

Looking for ideas to give your income a boost this holiday season? Well, we've got good news and not-so-good news. This year you've got a little longer to plan for Black Friday with the later-than-usual Thanksgiving date. But that means that your holiday sales and shopping season will be a bit shorter in December. That's why we're sending this note - to give you a head start for successful product launches and sales. 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 5 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 JOURNALS - soft cover and hard cover CALENDARS: Desktop 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 Select the 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 few 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.    TIP #3: Once we have print files, we can ship most products within 3-4 days, so you're able to let customers know when pre-ordered products will arrive and can be confident in quick deliveries. The lead time for our hardcover products such as planners, journals and books is 4-6 weeks. If your products are in stock, we will ship within 24 hours. 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 with one of our publishing professionals at https://vervante.youcanbook.me/.   Here's to a stress-free and successful holiday season!

Vervante • August 13, 2019

While you're probaby still enjoying time on the beach, or just starting to think about shopping for school supplies, there's something that might not be on your radar right now, but should be - planning for holiday product sales!  Honestly, the BEST time to start planning for holiday sales is RIGHT NOW. You've got plenty of time to envision, create and plan your marketing and sales campaigns, and this little head start will help you create a stress-free, successful experience. Ready? If you haven’t started planning yet but want to give your income and your business an end-of-the-year boost, now is the time for action. First, let’s talk products. Here’s a few crowd-pleasing ones perfect for holiday sales: Planners: Wow, planners are the superstars of self-publishing right now and we've got everything you need to create the perfect planner for your audience. Journals: Timeless treasures perfect for just about anyone. Books: Small books that can be sold or used for free-plus-shipping offers are very popular during the holidays. Calendars: Calendars are also a great option for client and customer appreciation gifts and to use as lead generation freebies. Adult coloring books: Create your own using holiday themes, New Year themes, or branded content that supports your products and programs. Cards of all kinds: These are great sellers, make great gifts, and can be easily customized and configured to fit your business and audience needs. Card decks, note cards, and postcards are popular, or get creative and try tarot cards, affirmation cards, or health and wellness program cards. Planning a Holiday Sales Timeline Once you’ve picked your products, it’s time for action: AUGUST / SEPTEMBER Decide on products to sell. Make a list of ideas for how you will make them unique and start writing or designing. Contact Vervante at [email protected] and request free quotes for printing, shipping timelines, etc. If you’re just adding your logo to one of our ready-made products, upload a print-ready file to your Vervante account, then order a sample copy. For customized products, finalize graphic design files and upload to Vervante account. Order sample copies for quality and proofreading checks. Have Vervante list your books and products for sale. We can list on Amazon and add it to the Vervante Bookstore online (free for Vervante authors). If you sell from your own website, start working on your landing and sales pages, set up shopping cart, plan marketing strategies.   OCTOBER / NOVEMBER Put marketing plans into action. Announce special promotions, early bird sales and specials. Promote, promote, promote! Procrastinate much? For last-minute ideas in time for Black Friday, our ready-made planners, card decks, books, journals and calendars are easy and quick to set up and sell.   DECEMBER Confirm Vervante holiday shipping deadlines. Attend book signings. Continue promotions, especially for New Year / 2020 products. Announce surprise last-minute deals.   JANUARY Continue to promote New Year products. If 2020 planners were a hit, think about removing dates from planner and sell "undated" versions that can be sold all year long. Look back at your holiday sales experience, making notes about what worked (and what didn’t) to help with next year’s plans. Questions? Let us help you make the most of your holiday sales by emailing us at [email protected] or scheduling a phone call at https://vervante.youcanbook.me/.

Vervante • March 19, 2019

We know how important it is for authors to have access to resources and guides that they trust. That's why we're excited to share with you the new Expert Guide Resource Library on our website. Think of this as your own personal publishing library, filled with a wide range of FREE ebooks to inspire, educate and support your journey creating, sharing and selling books and other printed products with Vervante. There are currently 24 ebooks in the library with plans for more coming soon. Here's a few highlights of our most popular ebooks: Bleed and Crop Marks Guide: What you need to know when formatting print files Word Count Conversion: How many words does it take to make a book? Copyright Permissions & Fair Use guide: Answers to one of the most common issues all authors face How to Create Audiobooks: When you want to give your book a voice. How to Self-Publish: The complete guide for authors & entrepreneurs Helpful Hints for Retail Distribution: Understanding the sales and fulfillment process From Retail Sales to Royalties: How authors get paid Book Publishing Checklist: Keeping you on track from the first draft to the finish line. How to Create Custom Card Decks: One of the hottest products in publishing today. And so many more... We hope you bookmark this page and come back to visit often as we're constantly adding new ebooks to provide the support and resources our authors and clients need. For questions, free quotes, or more information please email or schedule a phone call with one of our publishing pros via the Contact Us page.

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 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 • 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 • February 6, 2017

Remember the days when your bedroom was plastered with posters featuring Duran Duran, Christie Brinkley, and “deep thoughts” from U2? (Oh wow, we just totally aged ourselves, didn’t we?!) Well, the good news is that with a little modernizing, posters are a great resource for sharing information, supporting programs, and making your message truly memorable.  Here at Vervante, we’re creating posters of all sizes and types and love what we’re seeing people do with them as business-building tools. We can create posters in any size from 8x10 to 24x36, and for a wide variety of uses, including: Wall calendars Inspirational / motivation art Creative art prints Instructional / educational posters for gyms, fitness professionals, yoga studios Live event promotional items / giveaways Writing prompts and checklists Positive mantras and workspace positivity-boosters Here’s one more idea to really kick things up a notch. How about including some dry-erase markers so you can write on your posters? We can help you with that, too, by laminating the posters and including extra items (like markers or fun stickers) in outgoing shipments. We couldn’t help ourselves and had to throw in a quick bit of science when it comes to posters – yes, science!) If you want to make a statement and have your message “stick” in the minds of your audience, visualization (or the use of products like posters) is a critical aspect of any presentation’s success. In fact, according to a study published in the Health Information and Libraries Journal, posters have the ability to transfer knowledge, change attitudes, and alter behaviors.* Bottom line, we’re loving posters right now. If you’re interested in checking out some samples for real-life inspiration, we offer several 11x17 versions HERE. And if you’d like to order the 2017 calendar poster pictured here, we’re offering it for only $4.50 plus shipping. Click HERE for more details.

Vervante • November 8, 2016

If creating a new calendar featuring your own custom designs for your business isn’t on your list yet for New Year ideas, let us show you why it should be. While traditional wall calendars are still one of our most popular products this time of year, there are a lot of exciting new versions you can create and so many different ways to use them as business-building tools. In fact, here’s some awesome facts about calendars: Studies have shown that more than 78% of consumers use branded calendars in their homes, 70% will do business with that company, and 40% will refer that company to others. Here are a few ideas for types of calendars we offer – and creative ways to use them: Saddle stitched wall calendars Pretty pictures are a classic, but why not provide take-action images for monthly calendars such as recipes, workouts, writing prompts, how-tos, infographics, and useful tips? Spiral bound wall or desk calendars This type of calendar is great for folding, easy to lay flat and write on, and perfect for taking it on-the-go. Fill it with things like checklists, challenges, fitness charts and financial goals. Help your readers keep track of goals and progress throughout the year and they’ll thank you for keeping them on track. Card deck calendars in clear stand-up (jewel-type) cases Daily or monthly cards can be stacked and displayed on desk or countertops with ease. Instead of focusing on the days of the week, try about using these to provide daily, weekly or monthly quotes, challenges, education, to-do’s, action items, etc. Fill it with amazing value and you’ll create raving fans who can’t wait to flip to the next day. Easel style desk calendars No need to hang this calendar on the wall. This fun style can be printed any size and features a self-contained easel that makes it easy to stand on a desk, in a studio, on a countertop, or wherever it makes sense. Large wall calendars (with optional lamination) Big in size and big in value, custom wall calendars will definitely make a splash. These can be laminated for write on / wipe off use. And they are perfect both as standalone products and to include as part of coaching or training programs. And don’t let the size make you think they are hard to ship. They can be rolled and shipped in a tube, or folded and mailed flat. Bottom line, calendars are a great way to help your audience keep track of their valuable time while also keeping your business and brand at their fingertips throughout the year. They can be sold, or they can be given away for free. And no matter how you use them, they are guaranteed business boosting resources that work hard all year long.   For more info or free quotes about creating calendars for your business, please email [email protected] or click on the "Product Catalog" link at the bottom of every page on our website for full-color photos and lots of other calendar ideas.

Vervante • October 17, 2016

One of the best things about planners is that everyone loves them. Fitness pros live by them. Creative entrepreneurs depend on them. Moms use them to keep their sanity. When it comes to creating and sharing a product with your customers that they’re guaranteed to love – you’ve got a sure thing with a planner. When it comes to planners, we’re not talking about your old college leather-bound day-by-day product here. Start with a foundation of functionality, add some imagination, throw in some creative packaging, and you’ve got a show-stopper that clients will love and keep coming back for more. They’re low-cost, easy to create, and high value. Here’s some ideas we’ve seen our customers use for planners that might spark a few ideas for you: Creating a planner to coincide with the release of a book. For example, an author’s recent book was about frugal living, budgeting and family finances. The planner was designed to appeal to the book’s target audience. It was colorful, spiral-bound, hard cover, and filled with budgeting templates, worksheets, checklists and materials that supported the book and provided an upsell for fans who wanted more. For an entrepreneur who serves different demographics. Creating a journal filled with content that is universally appealing, then creating several different covers that target the different needs of each demographic such as school, family, fitness, nutrition, etc., making them more appealing to each group.    Including other items that work well with the planner and boost the value of the total package. For instance, a planning and productivity set that includes a spiral-bound planner, an erasable wall calendar, dry erase pens, and a pack of stickers. Customized planners that support a workshop, mastermind or program, including checklists, meal planners, shopping lists, passion projects, reminders, notes, etc. For instance, a meal-planning, shopping list, tabbed journal with spiral binder that lays flat, to use along with a health/nutrition program. For marketing and business growth: Small, easy-to-carry, blank journals with company branding or messages on the cover that create memorable, positive first impressions when used to sponsor events, in gift bags, as added value to other purchases, or given away at events and when networking.    Everything we described above can be created using Vervante’s digital on-demand or bulk offset printing services. And more! We offer a wide variety of size, shape, binding, and other variations to help you create exactly what you need and your customers will love. Let us know what you’d like to create by emailing [email protected] and we’ll send you a free quote and feedback to help you get started.

Vervante • September 13, 2016

Ever notice how movies theaters are filled with stories of people with super powers? We all love a superhero story, and because we're just sort of geeky like that, we thought it would be fun to unveil the superpowers of three of our most popular products: Journals, Planners and Calendars. These have so many possibilities. But one thing's for sure - they are super-powered when it comes to supporting business growth. Calendars, for instance, have amazing transformational powers. You can create: Saddle stitched wall calendars Spiral bound wall or desk calendars Card deck calendars in clear stand-up cases And perfect-bound book-like calendars with monthly, weekly and daily pages mixed in with inspirational quotes or short stories, ideas, and information you can share with readers all year long. Speaking of calendars, we've got a NEW PRODUCT we're excited to debut: Oversize Desk Calendars. We can create custom month-at-glance calendars padded with chipboard up to 11x17. These can be used on a desk, customized for coaching classes, provided as resources for mastermind groups, etc. Planners and Journals: Fast to create, strong in value, perfect for inspiring your audience! Spiral, saddle-stitch, or perfect bound planners and journals can be used to add value to almost anything. They are great for training programs, client bonuses, marketing tools, or to add value for workshops, conferences and events. You can create custom themed planners for everything from health, fitness, and nutrition, to business, finance and entrepreneurial adventures. Thanks for letting us share our favorite super products with you. We hope you'll try them out. For free quotes, ideas and information, email us at [email protected]. Our publishing experts are here to help you create exactly what you need.

Vervante • October 28, 2014

If you have an idea for a new product for the holidays but are worried about the time crunch – never fear! You still have plenty of time to finish your design, send us your files and place the order with time to spare for shipment to your favorite clients, customers and colleagues. Other publishing companies ask for a long turnaround time for new products, especially as the holidays approach. But Vervante’s experienced staff and exceptional service offer you the opportunity to produce high-quality, memorable, branded products that you can be proud of. We can help you with last-minute requests including: Deadlines in a rush: Email [email protected] with deadline info and we’ll help you choose the delivery method that will get it done. Retail listing: We can list your book on Amazon within 3 days. Other retail channels can take 7-14 days. Speedy shipping: Most orders will ship out within 3-5 business days. Quick ordering capability: If there are no problems with the print files you send us, your product should be visible and ready to order from your author dashboard within 24-48 hours. During this busy season the last thing you need is more to worry about. Let us take care of publishing, processing and distributing your special books and products this season – while you concentrate on the things that are most important to you.

Vervante • January 25, 2013

Did you know that getting organized is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions? We know that time is best managed with the right tools, so we’re happy to offer this free calendar that will help you accomplish your goal. To get your free copy just log in to your Vervante Author account and go to your Author Dashboard page. There will be a link for your free calendar there. If you don’t have an account, no problem. Just go to www.vervante.com and create a free author account by clicking on “Create Account” on the home page. Once you create your account, you will be taken to your Author Dashboard and can order your calendar from there. Enjoy!