At Sharper™, we believe that practice success begins with great products.  That is why our new Fall 2011 Dental Catalog is packed with hundreds of  great ideas to successful market your practice.  In this season’s book, we are featuring our new Seasonal Collection line of Thanksgiving and Holiday Cards, 2012 Calendars and much more.  In addition, we’ve got great seasonal savings that you can take advantage of to showcase your practice while saving you money.

Building patient loyalty  and encouraging referrals are the two most important cornerstones for your dental practice success.  At Sharper™, we understand every dental practice is unique.  Which is why we offer a wide selection o f personalized patient communication and promotional products.  You choose what’s right for you and your patients or colleagues from hundreds of popular character and dental-themed designs.  The quality of your dental practice will be reflected in these exceptional and unique products.

Here is a preview at what’s new in our Fall 2011 Dental Catalog:

NEW Holiday Card Designs

NEW Thanksgiving Card Designs

NEW Character Seasonal Card Designs

NEW 2012 Magnet Calendar Designs

To request a copy of our Fall 2011 Dental catalog, click here to order or call 1-800-561-6677 and one of our Product Consultants will be happy to assist you.

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We’ve just wrapped up an amazing Summer Warehouse Sale event, thanks to all of our customers  who took part in making the event such a successful one.  For those who weren’t able to take advantage of all the amazing special offers – don’t fret – we’ve got a great “Sizzling July Sale” event happening right now.  Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on all your personalized promotional products for the upcoming busy holiday season.

Hurry, these incredible offers expires July 31, 2011.
Special offers cannot be combined.  One offer per order.

Ordering is easy! Visit e-sharper.com or call 1-800-561-6677.

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Summer is just around the corner and what a better way to celebrate the warmth and beautiful weather than with bright and colorful personalized products.  To help get your practice busy for the summer season, Sharper™ has just released our new Summer 2011 Dental Catalog!

In this book, we’ve got everything from personalized recall postcards/laser cards to tote bags and peel and stick appointment cards.  Click here to view our new Dental catalog online.  If you prefer to have a catalog mailed to you, click here to order or call 1-800-561-6677 to request a copy.

Sending personalized recall products to remind patients of upcoming scheduled appointments or return visits is an easy and affordable way to promote good oral health and motivate patients to maintain a healthy smile.

Here are some of my favorite recall postcard designs that also comes in a peel and stick, business card and tote bag formats:

Portray a professional image by coordinating designs for all your patient communications. This will help build your brand and also save you money.

Purchase 3 products – 15% OFF – Promo Code MATCH3
Purchase 4 products – 25% OFF – Promo Code MATCH4
Purchase 5 products – 30% OFF – Promo Code MATCH5

Ordering is easy!  Visit e-sharper.com or call 1-800-561-6677.

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March is the best time to start thinking about attracting new patients or clients.  As winter starts to loosen its grip, many people will become more active in their daily lives especially with the anticipation of warmer weather just around the corner.  So, what does this mean for your business or practice?  It’s an opportunity for you to get more new business because this is the time when people will start to schedule their appointments.  Here’s how we can help you secure a spot in that appointment book!

For the whole month of March, we’re offering a special promotion on Personalized Tote Bags and Magnets:

• Purchase 250 tote bags or magnets and get 10% off
• Purchase 500 tote bags or magnets and get 15% off
• Purchase 1000 tote bags or magnets and get 20% off

Quote promo code P311.  This special offer expires on March 31, 2011.

Personalized tote bags and magnets are the perfect combination to ensure your practice or business name is visible and top of mind.  Patients or clients will appreciate the benefits of these giveaways and make use of them over and over again.

Call 1-800-561-6677 to place an order today or visit www.e-sharper.com to shop online.

Double the impact with full color business cards and matching magnets!

If you are currently using one of our beautiful full color business cards, why not offer a matching magnet.  That way, if the business card gets lost, your patients or clients will have the magnet on their fridge with your phone number and any other important information you would like.

A very handy and fantastic marketing tool!!

In our catalogs, the business cards will have the matching magnet item number underneath the picture if there is one available.

On our website, when you click on the image you like, on the bottom right hand corner of the page it will list all of the products we have with the matching design.  If you are having a hard time locating this feature, please don’t hesitate to call our call center at 1-800-561-6677 and we can help you with anything you need!

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I love Design Your Own products and do-it-yourself projects.  DYO or DIY, they let new and original ideas blossom!  Do a web search for “DIY Blog” and you’ll find oodles of writing with all kinds of tips on what you can do yourself.

Sharper™ offers DYO totes, stationery, magnets and more.  These DYO products are uniquely designed to give you creative customization options  for your particular business needs.

You can go very plain or very punchy for your DYO Magnets, the option is yours.  Here are a few samples of what can be done – all featuring FREE Sharper™ logos:

Magnets are great marketing products to give to your clients patients.  They take minimal space for storage in your office and since they are flat, they can easily fit into an envelope.  Magnets will also give your brand great marketing exposure while they are in front of your clients or patients all year round (maybe longer), either in the office or at home on the fridge.

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This year try something a little different during the holiday season.  Encourage your patients or clients to keep their resolutions by sending personalized New Year’s greetings in one of Sharper™‘s beautifully designed New Year’s cards.

To ensure that your New Year’s card is successfully delivered, put them in the mail a little later to avoid them being lost in the Christmas clutter.  Use them to advertise special introductory offers, new staff, referral programs or just to tell them how much you have enjoyed having them as a patient or client in 2010.  Remind them to take care of their health during the upcoming year and to book their appointments early.

And another idea that is great to strengthen patient or client loyalty and stay visible all year round is to insert a 2011 Magnet Calendar into a large folding card. I know I always love to get a calendar magnet that I can put on my fridge.  It makes it so much handier when I need to make a call.

Sharper™ has an abundance of beautiful magnet designs this year that are real attention grabbers and will surely keep your name top-of-mind in 2011.

Happy New Year! Keep your communication open with patients and clients in 2011.  It’s the best way to build your brand and guaranteed to keep your appointment book full.

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Follow us on Twitter or become a Facebook fan to receive great promotions, news, marketing tips and industry updates that only social media subscribers will receive.

FC-2233SP Thanksgiving Greetings (Premium Large Folding Card)

Can you even fathom the fact that soon it will be holiday time again?  Where did this year go?  It sneaks up on you when you least expect it.  But fortunately at Sharper, we start working on our holiday cards and calendar designs in early spring.  During this time of year, we really get into the spirit of the season in the design department;  decorating our offices with snowflakes and previously designed folding cards, maybe an early bird Christmas tree, and even the odd carol may be heard!  I haven’t put on a Santa’s suit yet, but you never know, maybe this year!

This fall, Sharper has such a great lineup of designs suitable for financial planners, advisers, mortgage brokers and insurance professionals. Many of them are crafted with beautiful foils, glitters and embossing that are so beautiful to the touch, and something that I know I would want to leave on my mantel for a while if I received one.  The foil holiday cards are over-sized and give so much more impact when received.  There is also an incredible array of standard sized holiday greeting cards that make a thoughtful year-round reminder when you include a calendar bookmark or magnet.  Some really great savings on a great product line.

It does keep me alert though, to the fact that the earlier you plan something, the better off you’ll be.  With the new year just around the corner, sending a premium quality holiday card is an ideal way to warmly convey your best wishes and gratitude to clients, colleagues and friends for their continued loyalty throughout the past year.

You and your team have likely worked extremely hard this past year to build strong relationships, and it is a wise decision to reflect this respect and gratitude in all of your communications throughout the year.  Acknowledge milestones, say thanks and announce any new offers or specials.  Keep clients up to date on any changes in your company.  Create a referral plan to get you moving in the new year.  Sharper™ also has a wide array of standard holiday cards that will serve as a thoughtful year-round reminder when you include a calendar bookmark or magnet along with it.

T’is the season to say thanks ― and to be jolly.  Some of us don’t realize how important it is that we express our gratitude for the loyalty and patronage that our clients have given us throughout the year.  In this season’s Pet Care Catalog, we at Sharper™ have made it easier for professionals in the pet care practice or business to communicate their appreciation to clients for their continued loyalty, referrals and support.

Brand new this season is our Holiday & Calendar Store which offers a wide selection of personalized communications and giveaways.  Showcasing some of the best products to effectively retain client loyalty and promote referrals, the Holiday and Calendar Store is now open for your shopping pleasure.  Simply visit www.e-sharper.com/holidaystore2010 for more information.

Some of our other fun products that are featured in this season’s catalog are Thanksgiving and Halloween products ― yes, Halloween is arriving soon, and what a better way to celebrate the season than with our Postcards and Folding Cards.                      

Another one of our featured products in this new catalog is Holiday Toothbrushes, definitely a unique pet owner giveaway.  Designed to encourage proper pet oral hygiene, these toothbrushes are a great way to keep your contact information visible for your clients.

Visit our website today to easily shop online at www.e-sharper.com.  And don’t forget to check out some of our other popular products such as Sharper Tags™, Sharper Leashes™, Sharper Tote Bags™ and Sharper Magnets™.

I remember the first time I ever saw one of Sharper’s veterinary promotional items.  It was long before I started working here.  My wife’s parents had one of Sharper’s veterinary magnets stuck on their fridge from their local clinic.

At the time I’d never even heard of Sharper before, and never really paid that much attention to that magnet.  Only after I started working here did I realize where this magnet came from!

How memorable was that magnet? After seeing it on someone else’s fridge only a few times, years later I recognized it in our catalogs.  I can even remember the name of the clinic personalized on the magnet.  That is powerful veterinary marketing!

As a Product Consultant I have the opportunity of talking to a lot of wonderful people!  I think one of my favorite calls is when I find out that a customer is able to use one of our popular products in a unique way yet very effective for them.

This example is with our Veterinary Magnets, specifically.

Most Veterinarian offices schedule yearly appointments.  A product such as Peel & Stick appointment cards are great if the appointment falls within the current calendar year.  If it doesn’t, there is no where to stick your reminder.

What about veterinary magnets where the office can write the yearly appointment date (with a permanent marker) and the patient will always be reminded when they look at their fridge!  We have beautiful veterinary magnets that come in designs that will definitely stand out from the other magnets on their fridge and we can customize the appointment wording to whatever suits your office and veterinary marketing strategy the best!

This particular office said that they have had fabulous luck with this method!

Very ingenious!!!

When it comes to collecting business cards and appointment cards, I am the master… I love business cards, they can be like little works of art. The ink, the paper, the design… I just love everything about them and I collect them where ever I go. Unfortunately, the downside to that is that I end up with so many that the ones that are really important, like say… my dentist’s….well, they get lost in the shuffle… literally.

Fortunately, Sharper™ has a great solution… and I suspect it is targeted towards professionals like you who have clients like me! Magnetic Business Cards! For me personally, i think it’s GREAT! When i get a business card magnet for one of my “important” people, i stick it to my fridge, and then i always know where the contact info is for my massage therapist, my dentist,  my vet…

And coordinating your image is easy… All of our full colour business cards have a matching magnet. There is a wide selection of dental magnets, veterinary magnets, and chiropractic/massage therapy magnets. There are also magnetic calendars, design-your-own magnets and fun, die-cut shaped magnets.

Don’t get lost in the shuffle, “stick” it to your clients instead!

Now if only my doctor’s clinic would go for this…

A little while ago I had a phone call from a therapist who loved our Restore and Replenish massage therapy business cards.  She said the design fit perfectly with their decor and artwork in their office.

While we were discussing this design, they mentioned they also use gift certificates.  You can imagine how happy they were to hear that we have this same design available in gift certificates!

I had to let this customer know that this popular design is available in other products as well, such as appointment cards, bookmarks, thank you & welcome folding cards, massage therapy postcards, personalized magnets, totebags and more!  When they heard about the Coordinate Your Image promotion where you can save up to 30% off when buying different products with the matching artwork, they decided to get some totebags and postcards as well!

This customer was very happy to be able to order the Restore and Replenish artwork on a variety of products.  Check out our website for a design that suits your practice or business today!

Help your patients or clients find the perfect way to celebrate their mothers by offering them personalized gift certificates for your services. Double the impact by inserting coordinating massage therapy business cards or personalized magnets in the die-cut slots of the gift certificate.

We have a wide selection of beautiful designs for massage therapists, chiropractors, and other contemporary health professionals. Designs can be mixed and matched in lots of 25, so be sure to keep personalized gift certificates on hand of the holidays, Valentine’s Day, weddings, graduation, birthdays, and countless other occasions.

According to Wikipedia a magnet is a material or object that produces a magnetic field. It would be excellent to have that same magnetic field when it comes to patients/clients.

How can you easily create that magnetic attraction and draw patients/clients to your business?

TRY SHARPER’S PERSONALIZED MAGNETS!

We have dental magnets, veterinary magnets, magnetic business cards, and many more.  They are available in different designs, sizes, and personalization options…

Create your own unique look!

You can personalize and customize our magnets with your company/practice information for FREE! Magnets are the perfect promotional tool. Sharper’s personalized magnets are high quality and the designs are eye-catching.

We have a wide variety of magnets in all markets;

• Die-Cut
• Full Color
• 2010 Calendar (watch for 2011 calendar magnets coming soon!)

And many more…

Check out our website and make an impression on your patients/customers today by sending them a product that will really stick with them!

Ah, Sunday mornings.

Wake up late, let the dog out, pour a cup of coffee, and of course grab the Sunday comics. (Okay, it may not be that cookie-cutter for most – but you get the idea)

At Sharper, we have been very fortunate to be able to partner with the artists of popular comic strips such as Pickles, Baby Blues and The Other Coast, to name a few.

The instant recognizability of the characters, and the humor found in the all to familiar situations of every-day life makes the popularity of these designs undeniable.

The relaxed humor of these licenses adds a comfort level between an office and their patient or client. Another great benefit of licensed products are their wide range of products and occasions. Whether you’re looking for business holiday cards, appointment reminder postcards, personalized magnets, or reusable tote bags, there is sure to be a licensed design available.

The talented team of Sharper’s graphic designers have also created licenses for our different markets. Collections such as Pawstastic, Smileville, and Wild Smiles are some of our succestful licenses created here at Sharper!

If you’re not sure of a cartoon or license that would suit your practice or business, try some National Geographic products that can be used for any market and almost any occasion. The recognizability and professionalism of these powerful images will have you stand out from the rest.

Sharper carries a wonderful variety of personalized dental magnets, some of which are the fun and useful puzzle dental magnets! We have one for nearly every market, including an orthodontic magnet puzzle, and a dental magnet puzzle:

What’s super cool about these is that patients love them: not only do they contain small die-cut fridge poetry magnets in the center, but the outer area acts as a magnetic picture frame, for family photos. If your patients already have magnetic poetry magnets, these add some dental health phrases. Or, the words seen above are enough to form sentences on their own, such as:

“regular hygiene protects healthy teeth”
“good dental health and bright white teeth”
“have a regular check-up with your dentist”
“your retainer will keep teeth straight”
“regular orthodontic treatment helps”

Personalize with your practice information at the bottom of the frame, and either choose a FREE Sharper logo for the colored square tile or add your own logo. Help patients to remind themselves of their oral care routines and appointments with these fun dental magnets!

POSTCARDS

LASER CARDS

Choose from

• dental recall postcards: All cards are exclusively designed for Sharper™, printed on premium glossy 12 pt. Carolina cover stock with a protective coating. Just select a design, then personalize with one of our messages, or customize by writing your own. We’ll print either on the back of the card FREE! Designs may be mixed and matched in lots of 50.
• 4-up laser cards: Our jam-free 4-up laser cards provide you with a variety of your favorite designs that  you can print on yourself. Mix and match in lots of 50.
• dental magnets: Magnets are a great tool to remind patients and clients of the services you offer. All Sharper Magnets™ contain 75% recycled materials and are 100% guaranteed.

MAGNETS

As the saying goes, “‘Tis better to give than to receive“.

This is true for sending your patients/clients home with personalized gift certificates. Personalized gift certificates are not just a holiday thing. Other uses for gift certificates include;

• Birthdays
• Celebrations
• Referrals
• A simple thank-you

Our personalized gift certificates are perfect for printing anything you want on the inside. You can use them for a specific event (i.e. Moving Announcement, Clearance Sale) or you can leave blank spots where you can fill in the specific dollar amount and specific service/product that is being gifted.

The best part of our personalized gift certificates is they all come with die-cuts that allow you to easily insert your custom business cards or perhaps one of our magnetic business cards.

Just remember, that by giving back to your patients, you will receive in return. The more you give, the more they will give back by referring new clients to you and trying other services you. Guess we could even call them ‘Give Certificates’ rather than ‘Gift Certificates’.

Here’s one of my favorite gift certificate designs:

For pet care professionals, it’s important to welcome a new pet owner on their first visit, to immediately start building that relationship and ensure that they don’t hesitate to return again and again. This is important whether you’re a vet, a groomer, or have another pet care professional. Sharper has a lot of great products for pet grooming marketing and veterinary marketing. We carry veterinary calendars, veterinary magnets, veterinary tote bags, and come great veterinary promotional items.

A great first step in building an impression of a trusted pet care professional is to welcome your pet owner with a card. After they receive a new kitten or puppy, the perfect way to share in their happiness is with one of the new “congratulations” pet care greeting cards:

People today see their pets as members of the family. How often have you heard the terms “furry children” or “pet parents”? These cards show that you understand the importance of that relationship to new pet owners.

Or, if they have had their pet for a few years and are simply new clients to your practice or business, how about another token of welcome? Giving them something they can take home that has your personalized information on it is worth its weight in gold. If they are constantly reminded of your name and contact information, there’s no doubt they’ll call you first when their beloved pet needs some attention. Not only because your information is close at hand, but because of the goodwill you’ll engender by giving them a useful gift. sharper leashes are wonderful promotional giveaways, and sharper scoops are well-used and cost-effective gifts. Imagine your name being at-hand every time a pet owner feeds their pet or scoops its litter! I would be absolutely thrilled with our vet if they gave us one of these after we brought our pet in: