The Asset Print Blog
We at Asset Print are literally married to “Printing’, committed to, in love with and in it for life! On this blog we will be sharing the many things we have learnt over the years, exciting news and many tips and tricks to use printed products. We will cover topics such as effective business cards designs to the importance of colour in design, how to use flyers to advertise your business and much more. Follow this blog or join us on Facebook to be the first to read our next blog.
Our Latest Blog Posts
How QR Codes Are Making Printed Marketing Smarter
Posted by Asset Print under All Things Printing, Business Cards, Flyers, General Printing, Posters, Printed Marketing
Most people still think of QR codes as a quick way to open a website. While they certainly do that, today’s QR codes have become far more capable. They can help customers download brochures, save contact details, start a WhatsApp conversation, register for an event, leave an online review, or even find your business on Google Maps, all with a single scan.
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Why Smart Businesses Are Returning To Print Marketing
Posted by Asset Print under All Things Printing, General Printing, Printed Marketing
For years, businesses were told that digital marketing would eventually replace print. Social media, email campaigns, online advertising, and search marketing promised unmatched reach, precision targeting, and measurable results.
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Why Clever South African Businesses Are Investing in Large Format Printing in 2026
Posted by Asset Print under All Things Printing, General Printing
In a world flooded with digital ads, algorithm-driven feeds, and AI-generated content, large format printing is helping South African businesses stay visible in ways that still feel immediate, tangible, and memorable.
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Printing On A Budget in 2026: Smart Ways South African SMEs Can Save Without Looking Cheap
Posted by Asset Print under All Things Printing, Banners, Brochures, Business Cards, Calendar Printing, Flyers, Label printing, Posters, Printed Marketing, Sign printing, Stationary Printing
Running a business in 2026 means keeping a close eye on every line item, especially when it comes to the printing costs South African businesses face today.
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The Return Of Print Marketing And Why Savvy Companies Are Taking Note
Posted by Asset Print under All Things Printing, Printed Marketing
For years, marketing experts predicted that print marketing would *poof!* disappear. As digital platforms exploded, many businesses believed emails, social media advertising, and online search would eventually replace traditional promotional tools.
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The Restaurant Printing Checklist You’ll Want Before Opening
Posted by Asset Print under Banners, Brochures, Business Cards, Flyers, Menu Printing, Posters, Sign printing, Stationary Printing, Stickers, Tips For Your Business or Brand, Window decals
Opening a restaurant is equal parts excitement and controlled chaos. There are menus to finalise, suppliers to chase, staff to train, and about a hundred decisions that all feel urgent. It is easy to focus on the food and décor and forget the quieter details that shape how customers experience your brand from the moment they walk in.
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The Smart Way To Plan School Printing For The 2026 Academic Year
Posted by Asset Print under All Things Printing, Banners, Booklet Printing, Brochures, Digital Book Printing, Flyers, Sign printing, Tips For Your Business or Brand
The start of a new academic year always brings a familiar rush. Timetables are finalised, learners arrive back on campus, and admin teams suddenly find themselves juggling enrolments, communication, compliance, and day-to-day operations. In the middle of all that, printing often becomes a last-minute scramble.
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Your Go-To Guide To Urgent Festive Printing In Cape Town
Posted by Asset Print under All Things Printing, Banners, Flyers, General Printing, Posters, Uncategorized
People, the jingle-bell panic is real. It happens every year! The calendar flips to December, Cape Town hits full-on silly season, and, suddenly, businesses realise they still need that one vital piece of print sorted before doors close for the holidays.
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Why Early Year-End Print Planning Beats Black Friday Every Time
Posted by Asset Print under All Things Printing, Banners, Brochures, Calendar Printing, Flyers, General Printing, Label printing, Menu Printing, Posters, Printed Marketing, Thank you card Printing, Window decals
Every year, the same pattern unfolds in and around printing presses in Mzansi. Businesses across the country scramble in November to finalise artwork, gather last-minute approvals, and place urgent print orders in the hope of meeting year-end deadlines.
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Smart Businesses Start Their Festive Season Printing Early (Here’s Why!)
Posted by Asset Print under All Things Printing, Banners, Booklet Printing, Booklets, Brochures, Canvas, Design, Flyers, General Printing, Gift Tag Printing, Label printing, Magnet Printing, Menu Printing, Postcards, Posters, Printed Marketing, Sign printing, Stationary Printing, Stickers, Thank you card Printing, Tips For Your Business or Brand, Window decals
It’s the most wonderful (and busiest!) tiiiiiime of the year. **Insert Michael Buble music**
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