The All Colour Envelopes Blog

These are times like no other and as small business owners we are all trying to navigate around the most extreme circumstances. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the world to a standstill and the pressure is on to keep everyone safe and well, rearrange business logistics, work remotely, keep up to date with ever changing guidelines, keep a super-keen eye on finances and also keep your business afloat. Your staff, family (and the British economy) needs your business to be there on the other side of this!

We wanted to advise you that despite the unprecedented business restraints we are all operating in due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, here at All Colour Envelopes we are pleased to say that we are maintaining full production facilities and continuing to offer our customers a full range of services.

Royal Mail have announced price increases across a number of their products, including popular services Special Delivery, Large Letter 24 and Large Letter 48. These price changes will come into effect on 23^rd March 2020.

In their recent announcement in regards to the price rise, Royal Mail have said  “We know how challenging it can be for many companies keeping overheads to a minimum, so we have thought long and hard about these price changes. Rest assured we are committed to keeping prices as competitive as possible.”

It's SALE TIME at All Colour Envelopes! From 10am today we're offering a massive 20% off everything on the website*. 

Whether you're after eye-catching vibrant coloured envelopes to get noticed, stunning metallic bubble mailers to send out your products or pretty invitation envelopes, this is your time to decide and stock up.

Happy new year to you all! As the month of January is national ‘brainteaser month’ we thought we’d have a little fun and get your brain in gear to kick start 2020. Grab a pen and paper and give this a go.

Can you draw the IMPOSSIBLE ENVELOPE?

Without lifting your pen off the paper or going over the same line twice, can you draw the picture below?

Pantone have announced their colour of the year for 2020 and the timeless, calm Classic Blue (PANTONE 19-4052) is the shade! What do you think?

Many industries take inspiration from the Pantone Colour of the Year, so this simple and elegant hue will likely influx your life over the next 12 months – from fashion to interior design, graphics and advertising to product packaging.

Royal Mail have just announced a rate increase across some of their services, which will come into effect 2^nd January 2020, with 13 different mailing services affected by the rise!

While it's nice not to have the price hike before the busy Christmas season, these price rises do hit immediately in the new year (which is only 5 weeks away)! Here's what you need to know.

We’re often encouraged to ‘go paperless’ to think about the environment, but is using paper bad for the environment or are we being misled? 

Time to separate the facts from the myths…

The importance of envelopes can often be overlooked in business, however you should consider that the envelope is so much more than an outer package for your letter - it is a first impression, your shop window on a doorstep and instant advertising. With a few simple considerations, your choice of envelope can boost your brand.