Tag Archive: Templates

Posted on July 21, 2026, by Print It 4 Less Team

Custom notepads are one of those branded items that quietly do a lot of work for your business. They sit on desks, get carried into meetings, and get used every single day — putting your logo and name in front of people consistently, without any ongoing effort on your part.

Whether you want notepads for internal use, client gifts, or promotional giveaways, making a custom notepad is simpler than most people think. Here’s everything you need to know to get it done right.

How Do You Design a Custom Notepad for Business Branding?

Good notepad design starts with your brand basics — logo, colors, and fonts. Here’s how to approach it:

• Start with your logo: Place your logo at the top of the notepad where it’s visible every time someone goes to write something down. This is prime real estate for brand visibility.
• Add your contact info: Website, phone number, or tagline at the top or bottom keeps your information accessible without cluttering the writing area.
• Use your brand colors: A colored header bar, footer, or border in your brand colors ties the notepad to your overall identity.
• Keep the writing area clean: The bulk of the page should be functional — lined, unlined, or dot grid depending on your audience’s preference.
• Consider a footer: A subtle repeating footer with your website or social handle on every page adds consistent exposure without being intrusive.

The goal is a notepad that looks professional and branded without getting in the way of its primary purpose — being written on.

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Posted on February 12, 2013, by

You probably would not think of Photoshop as your first choice to design invoice forms. However, in this step by step tutorial we will show you that Photoshop is more than a picture editing software. You can easily create an invoice form for your company while you learn some basic features of Photoshop Elements. Step by step instructions with visual aids are provided here to help you create many other forms you may need in the future. You will notice in this tutorial that creating lines, copying and pasting, inserting texts are the main features used. Whether you are new to Photoshop, or an expert at other programs you will find this easy to follow tutorial convenient and helpful to get started.

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Posted on October 31, 2012, by

Today, most business computers are equipped with Microsoft Office which includes useful programs such as Word and Excel. If you are in need of a custom invoice form for your business, you already have the program that you need to design such a form. You may be a little surprised to learn that Microsoft Excel is a great tool for designing your own forms. If you think of it, most forms are simply composed of rows and columns that create boxes that can be filled in. Since Excel is a spreadsheet program, it can be relatively easy to set up the boxes needed to create your own form. Follow this thorough tutorial to learn the ins and outs of designing an invoice form from scratch. You may need a form that is a very basic or you may need a really complex form. Our goal is that by supplying this tutorial, you will get started in the right direction.

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Posted on October 5, 2012, by

Sales Invoice Forms are very important documents for businesses that rely on selling merchandise. This form documents what is being sold and to whom. Like many business forms, invoice forms can come in a variety of sizes; just choose the size appropriate for your business. Half sheet invoice forms (8.5″ x 5.5″) are perfect for businesses that need to fill out invoices on-the-go or if you typically have smaller orders. A slightly bigger form that may work for your business is the 8.5″ x 8.5″ size; it offers a little more room to include more items sold. If your sales are usually large or you need a lot of room for details, then the 8.5″ x 11″ form will be perfect for your business. This larger form will accommodate additional legal verbiage such as return policies and warranties. Regardless of the size that you decide to purchase or design for you company, most Sales Invoice Forms are composed of the same elements.

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Posted on September 4, 2012, by

Business Card Template Tutorial

Whether you are just starting a new business or have been in business for a while, you will need to have business cards printed. Sure there are various websites out there that offer hundreds of business card templates for you to choose from, but you may not have the time to sift through them all. You need something simple and custom, a business card with your most important information and possibly your company’s logo. To save time and money, you should have them printed through a professional printer, but you want to stay in control of the final design. This tutorial is the solution to your business card woes. Most businesses have access to Microsoft’s Office Suite which includes Microsoft Word. You do not need an expensive graphics program to design your own business card. Just follow this step-by-step tutorial and you will have a complete business card design in no time.

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Posted on August 27, 2012, by

I would like to have an invoice form customized for my business. However, I don’t know where to begin.

Invoice forms can be quite difficult to design, especially if you have never done it before. As a business owner, you can take many routes to having personalized invoice forms produced for your company. You could hire a professional designer to create a form tailored to meet your business needs, but this may not be your most economical option. You may be able to find a printing company that offers templates, but they are not exactly what you are looking for. Your final option, create a custom designed invoice yourself. It is possible and you may already have the tool that you need to design your own invoice form. If you have Microsoft Word, then this tutorial will get you started in the right direction to create your own custom invoice template.

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Posted on August 21, 2012, by

I need a business card, but I want to design my own. Where do I start?

If you have access to Adobe Illustrator, then we have a tutorial that is perfect for you. This tutorial will guide you through setting up a template for business cards In Illustrator. This will help you to learn some of the basics of this program, then you can either print your newly designed business card on your own printer or upload your file to a professional printer.

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