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.

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Small Business Owners Assemble! Find Your Expertly Curated Print Bucket List Here…

Posted by under All Things Printing, Business Cards, Flyers, Label printing, Menu Printing, Posters, Printed Marketing, Stickers, Thank you card Printing, Window decals

Small Business Owners Assemble! Find Your Expertly Curated Print Bucket List Here…

The customer placed her order, tapped her card, and smiled. Just before she turned to leave, she paused. “Oh wow,” she said, lifting the paper bag slightly. “This sticker’s gorgeous. I almost don’t want to open it.”


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Super Smart Print Ideas Leveraged By Clever South African Deli Owners

Posted by under All Things Printing, General Printing, Menu Printing, Posters, Printed Marketing, Stickers, Tips For Your Business or Brand

In spaces where customers shop with their eyes (and phones), great food is only half the battle won. For South African delis, every wrap, label, and menu is a chance to boost your brand, build trust, and turn browsers into loyal fans.


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Why Design Shapes What We Buy (Spoiler! Our Brains Are Strange…)

Posted by under All Things Printing, Design, Printed Marketing, Tips For Your Business or Brand

First impressions start with design. Think back to the last time you picked up a sleek brochure or spotted a striking billboard on your morning commute.


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Understanding RGB Colour: What It Means For Your Print Projects

Posted by under All Things Printing, General Printing

When you’re working on designs at home or running a business with in-house creatives or outsourced graphic work, understanding how colour behaves across screens and printed materials can save you time, money, and loads of frustration. That’s where RGB comes in. It’s the colour model that shapes almost every digital image you see, but it doesn’t work the same way on paper as it does on a screen.


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How To Effectively Use Traditional Marketing As Part Of Your Marketing Mix

Posted by under All Things Printing, General Printing, Tips For Your Business or Brand

Once upon a time, a brightly coloured poster in a shop window or a flyer in a postbox was the only way to get the word out. These days, digital channels dominate, but traditional marketing? It’s not just surviving, it’s thriving. And when used wisely, it can become the secret weapon in your brand-building arsenal.


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Fun Ways To Turn AI Tools Into Your Creative Sidekick For Design And Writing

Posted by under All Things Printing, Tips For Your Business or Brand

Alright design geeks, let’s talk about something exciting – AI as your creative buddy! If you think AI is here to replace designers, think again. Artificial intelligence isn’t some overlord coming to steal your creativity; it’s your new brainstorming sidekick; a digital muse if you will. It helps kickstart ideas, speed up processes, and take the grunt work out of design, so you can focus on making magic.


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Valentine’s Day Printing Ideas To Make Mzansi Hearts Flutter

Posted by under All Things Printing, General Printing

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and love is in the air – or at least in the shops, where chocolates and roses are flying off the shelves. But if you’re looking for something a little more personal, a little more you, why not print your way to the perfect Valentine’s surprise? From custom love notes to playful date-night games, printing offers endless possibilities to make your message stand out.


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How The Printing Industry Is Moving Forward With Sustainability

Posted by under All Things Printing, General Printing

Printing Industry Is Moving Forward With Sustainability

The printing industry is often associated with paper stacks, buzzing machines, and bucketloads of colourful ink. But beneath the surface of this traditional sector lies a revolution driven by the demand for sustainability. South Africa, like the rest of the world, is witnessing a transformation that intertwines innovation with environmental responsibility.


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10 Out-of-the-box Printed Gift Ideas For Your Customers

Posted by under All Things Printing, Banners, Calendar Printing, Stationary Printing

10 Unique Festive Printed Gift Ideas For Businesses

The festive season is a time to celebrate, show appreciation, and connect with the people who make your business thrive: your customers. Standing out during this period can be as simple as rethinking your gifting strategy.


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Tricks Of The Trade: Brochures That Speak Volumes In A Few Simple Steps

Posted by under All Things Printing, Brochures, Printed Marketing

Printed marketing with brochures

Imagine this: you’re at an event, maybe a trade show, and amidst the buzz and busy displays, a small, compact brochure catches your eye. It’s no bigger than a magazine but unfolds like a story, each panel carefully crafted to reveal something new.

You tuck it into your bag, knowing that later when you’re looking for a quiet moment, you’ll unfold it again and take a closer look. This small but mighty piece of paper has sparked curiosity—a quality that makes brochures a unique, lasting part of the marketing world.


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