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Getting Dolled Up for Summer

 

Summer is finally here. Now that your kids are out of school, I’m sure you’ll be looking for more productive activities other than sitting in front of the TV, or a cool indoor activity for hot summer days. Did you ever create paper dolls as child? Here’s a new twist on this childhood favorite. ...read more

Small Business Ownership: The Second Hardest Job in the World

 

They say being a parent is the hardest job in the world. I believe it, but I think one of the next hardest jobs has to be that of a small business owner. They’re similar in a lot of ways: you had an idea, nurtured it into creation and now you’re putting all your time and energy into making it a success.   ...read more

Stamp your Way from a Plain Pillar to a Customized Candle

 

If you’re tired of using the same candles for decorating, entertaining and gift giving,I have a fresh take on customizing candles. These candles make a great gift for special occasions such as a bridal shower or birthday.  ...read more

Don’t Settle For Less: Graphic Standards in a Digital Age

 

Nothing tells customers more about a company than its brand image – a collective impression created by factors like a company’s logo, slogan, signage, marketing materials, website and more. And remember, first impressions matter, but so do all the impressions after that! ...read more

Give the Gift of Canvas Photo Art

 

I always enjoy taking photos to capture a beautiful sunset or memories with friends. Too often these photos sit on my computer untouched, but there are so many creative projects that can be made with a simple photo.

For my dad’s birthday, I made him a canvas photo print showing off his beloved dog, Boston. My dad has been interested in starting a photography business and this is a great way for him to display his work in a larger-than-life format (No exaggeration! Boston is only five pounds!). Another idea is making your kids’ artwork or family photo into art on canvas as a special gift for Valentine’s Day.
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Happy Holidays to One and All!

 

We’re taking a break from crafting this week to celebrate the holidays with our friends and family. The Out of Office blogger team hopes all our readers are doing the same. We’re looking forward to diving back in come January…until then, Happy Holidays!

It’s not too late!

 

If you have a gift or two still on your list, you can get them under the Christmas tree in time for the holiday even if you have to ship them across the country to friends and family! As a reminder for all you procrastinators, tomorrow is the last day to ship using FedEx Express® to have packages arrive before December 25. If you need a few pointers to help ship your gifts like the “pros” at FedEx Office®, check out our packing and shipping tips here. ...read more

Take a Holiday Stroll Down Memory Lane with Table Décor

 

Holidays bring up many special memories from the year and seasons past. I enjoy looking at photos during the holidays to remember those times with family. Unfortunately, with each year that passes the details of the memories seem to fade. This holiday I used old family photos to create photo napkin holders and photo candles as a fun way to share memories and enhance the décor of our holiday dinner table. ...read more

Holiday Packages Delivered on Your Schedule!

 

A major holiday is on the horizon…no, I’m not talking about Thanksgiving. I’m talking about what comes after the turkey and family time – Cyber Monday! For the inexperienced, Cyber Monday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year for online retailers and a day when you can score some great deals online. Basically it’s the Black Friday of the online retail world.


I love online shopping – you add something to your “cart” and it magically appears on your doorstep in a matter of days. For some people, however, this process can be a bit more complicated when the delivered shipment requires a signature. If no one is home when the delivery person arrives, the item you shipped for rush delivery could be in your hands much later than anticipated.

 

Calling All Small Business Owners: We’ve Got Advice for You!

 

Do you want to learn about how to boost your small business? Need advice from the experts? Hear firsthand from small business leaders as they address trends and issues facing today’s entrepreneurs during the FedEx Office Boost Your Small Business Tweet Chat series. This series started last week and will run each of the first three Thursdays in October, ending October 20.


Each Tweet Chat features a different small business expert and new topic for discussion. Melinda Emerson, the best-selling author and host of #Smallbizchat (a weekly talk show on Twitter) kicked off the series on October 6. She provided tips about how to recession-proof a small business from future economic unrest.
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