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Would you like your own business enews?

Jeanette Maynes — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:04:30 +0000

An enews delivery system for your business is a fantastic way to keep in touch with your clients and let them know of new promotions, useful tips or what your business has been up to.

enews systems feature:

- A customised template incorporating your business brand
- Your own account access
- Send your own campaigns at any time or have Design House do this for you
- Manage your own lists and subscribers
- Great looking reports that let you measure the effectiveness of every campaign you send
- First enews setup for FREE

Shoot me an email if you would like to know more; jeanette@designhouse.com.au

Tip: Save the environment, send & receive faxes by email!

Jeanette Maynes — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:04:00 +0000

Design House has been using this system for a couple of years now to send and receive faxes which are then saved straight to my clients computer file, not printed! No bulky fax machine in my office…

What is eFax?
- The #1 online fax service
- Fax by email using PC or Mobile
- Archive faxes digitally
- Fax to multiple addresses

Free Trial!
- Send & receive faxes by email
- Get a local fax number
- 180 pages free*
- No risk / no obligation

Stop wasting money and paper! More Design House sustainability initiatives here

Artwork of the month

Jeanette Maynes — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:36:48 +0000

Enrique Salomao our local Zumba Fitness Instructor on the Fraser Coast came to Design House after I handed him my business card at class one day.

Immediately impressed with the use of an image and the full colour plus matt celloglaze finish he was sold on the idea of something similar.

We then worked together to create a new professional business card design to promote his fun Zumba Fitness business plus his self promotion at the World’s largest Zumba Fitness Convention soon in the USA.

Enrique also had a display stand designed to use at his classes, special events and functions. Click here to see Enrique’s artwork.

Create great business cards with impact!

Jeanette Maynes — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:54:19 +0000

A business card is a fundamental part of any good marketing plan and for its size and cost; it’s probably the most powerful part. They should present a professional image people will remember plus your business card can make or break a client’s first impression of your business.

Having your face on your card helps a contact remember you the next time he or she sees you.

Your business card design should also match your business image….. Does yours?

1,000 business cards, only $150 + gst

Annual Leave

Jeanette Maynes — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:12:43 +0000

I am out of the country till Monday the 12th of July 2010 on annual leave, please don’t leave a phone message but instead email all enquires, artwork alterations and quote requests to info@designhouse.com.au

I will check my emails during this period though there may be a slight delay in usual response time.

If you experience any website or email problems please email the specific details and error message to techsupport@designhouse.com.au

Thank you

Bundy Thunder – Billboard Creative

Jeanette Maynes — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:59:08 +0000

Tayco Outdoor Advertising utilised the services of Design House to create a striking billboard creative for their client Bundy Thunder.
Bundy Thunder was so impressed with the creative they purchased copyright ownership of the artwork so that they could then use the new modern look to promote their event in different advertising and print mediums.

The Wide Bay Australia Bundy Thunder is Queensland’s biggest power boat race meeting. It incorporates 2 days of Australia’s best racing, lunchtime water displays, and ancillary events of the Wide Bay Australia Ambassador Quest, Gala Pre-Race Party, and Official Welcome to the City, Display of Boats and Drivers Meet ‘n Greet with a static display of competing boats at the club, during which fans can mingle with drivers and team members, check out the boats, engineering and paint jobs … click here to learn more.

Drink Spiking, it can happen!

Jeanette Maynes — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:16:56 +0000

Wide Bay Sexual Assault Support Services are getting the message out there this weekend with the use of their display stand created by Design House – “Drink Spike Alert ahead of Pub Crawl!”

IT CAN happen in an instant but lead to a lifetime of pain.

Drink-spiking is common and women attending the World’s Greatest Pub Fest on Sunday are urged to beware and take care so the crawl remains a safe and happy experience.

Counsellors from the Wide Bay Sexual Assault Support Service visited every participating crawl pub this week to distribute coasters, brochures and wrist bands warning of the dangers and advising people how to stay safe. … click here to learn more (image & info from The Fraser Coast Chronicle).

What to do if you think your drink has been spiked.
It is important to tell someone you can trust, a friend, security staff, the police and go to a doctor or hospital. Your doctor or a medical practitioner can test for the presence of traces of certain drugs through urine or blood tests within 24 hours.

Report the Crime 000 – Seek Medical HELP!
Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline 1800 010 120
Wide Bay Sexual Assault Service 07 4121 5999

Website / Branding of the Month Bambling Rural

Jeanette Maynes — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:11:47 +0000

From employees to business owners, John and Amanda Bambling are now the proud new owners of Bambling Rural – gympierealestate.com.au. The office, which formerly housed Ray White Rural and gympierealestate.com.au is located on the Bruce Highway right next to Pizza Hut and is now complete with a new corporate image plus modern and relevant rebranding of the old identity thanks to the assistance of Design House. The Real Estate website was developed within a 10day deadline to meet their media launch…

We at Bambling Rural gympierealestate.com.au would like to thank you for all of the graphic work you have done for us in designing our wonderful logo and designing, printing and delivering all of our business cards and stationary as well creating our fantastic billboard design. Words cannot describe how thrilled we are with our new fresh, clean corporate look and how lucky we were to have used your services. Your focus on timely customer service combined with your outstanding creative design abilities sets you apart as a leader in your field.
Once again, thank you Jeanette for your prompt, professional and outstanding service to us – we will have much pleasure in recommending you to any business looking for that edge in promoting their logo and business.

John and Amanda Bambling | Principal

Click here to view Bambling Rural Portfolio

Click here to view website.

Cane to Coral Fun Run

Jeanette Maynes — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:48:44 +0000

by Jeanette Maynes

Design House has sponsored the signage artwork design requirements for the Cane to Coral inaugural 15km run to be held in Bundaberg. I think I may also participate in this event All welcome!

Sunday 1st August 2010 Get those legs ready and join 2,500 other runners and walkers along the Cane to Coral Fun Run and Walk.

Whether you’re an elite runner or a weekend walker, make sure you’re part of the action – stroll or sprint, roll or run or even travel by pram!
Whatever you choose, you will be helping to support The Queensland Cancer Counci and Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club…. Click here to learn more or enter online!

Fraser Coast Business Awards 2010

Jeanette Maynes — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:07:51 +0000

By Jeanette Maynes

Design House is nominated for the Fraser Coast Business Awards 2010 by Emma from Spraytanz .
Thanks heaps Emma, professional clients like yourself make my work enjoyable, exciting and a pleasure!

Full story here: Fraser Coast Chronicle