Stamps Articles

1). Creating Rubber Stamps: Not All Methods Created Equal (Part 1 of 3) By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
Whether you’re a rubber stamp rookie, dabbler, or seasoned veteran, you’ve undoubtedly wondered how to make your own rubber stamp. When creating a custom rubber stamp, there are many methods that can be used; in this three-part series, you’ll learn the pros and cons of several different stamp-producing methods. No matter the method, if you are looking to become a rubber stamp vendor, good luck.
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2). Creating Rubber Stamps: Not All Methods Created Equal (Part 3 of 3) By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
Welcome back to “Creating Rubber Stamps: Not All Methods Created Equal.” In parts one and two of this three-part series, the advantages and disadvantages of the laser-engraving and photopolymer rubber stamp-making processes were discussed. In this final installment, you will learn how to make custom rubber stamps and art stamps from the comfort of your very own home! When making stamps at home, a chemical or non-chemical process can be used.
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3). Stay Sane This Holiday Season: 7 Tips To Make Your Life Easier By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
The stress of the impending holiday season is enough to take an experienced host out of their Thanksgiving turkey, tryptophan-induced coma and turn them into a Christmas-crazed, Black Friday maniac. With these seven helpful hints, avoid the fervor of the masses and retain your sanity. 1. Delegate! Although hosting the perfect holiday celebration may feed your ego, it may also provide you with sleepless nights before the big event.
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4). Creating Rubber Stamps: Not All Methods Created Equal (Part 2 of 3) By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
Welcome back! In part one of this three-part series, the advantages and disadvantages of laser-engraved rubber stamps were discussed. As discussed in the first article, although laser engraving has a high start-up cost, its quality and efficiency are second to none. In this segment, you will learn the benefit and fallbacks of a photoengraving stamp-making method.
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5). Fired Before You’re Hired: Five Ways to Ruin Any Interview By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
Arrive on time. Dress well. Write a thank-you note. Don’t lie on the application. You have the job-hunting basics down, but the gods of employment have plagued your people with a drought. Whether you’re interviewing after a layoff, seeking a change of employment or documenting your futile interviewing plight to milk yet another unemployment check, be aware of these five deadly interviewing sins.
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6). Battling with Customer Service: How to Win the War, Part 2 of 2 By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
If you’ve already read Part 1 of “Battling with Customer Service: How to Win the War,” congratulations! You’re halfway to becoming a pro. Follow these last five steps and you’ll be on track to bending the minds of customer service representatives everywhere. Without further ado… 6. Don’t drink and dial. It seems like a good idea at first; the mind says no, but the six-pack says yes.
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7). Do We Need Envelopes By : Robert Michael
Electronic mail is quick and easy but has not taken the place of regular mail (a.k.a. snail mail). And with mail service comes the need for envelopes. Envelopes are necessary to safely transport everything from personal correspondence to business proposals to wedding invitations to announcements and the like. Envelopes come in a variety of different forms, styles and sizes.
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8). Stand Out in Business the Write Way By : Lydia Ramsey
When was the last time you received a handwritten note from a business associate? It may be that it was too long ago for you to remember. On the other hand, if you have gotten one lately, you know exactly who sent it and when. Handwritten notes have become almost extinct in the business world. So if you are looking for ways to stand from the crowd, to be noticed by your colleagues and clients, try putting pen to paper whenever you have the slightest excuse.
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9). Stamp Collecting Tips By : Michael Perry
Stamp collecting is an age-old hobby that holds the interest of millions of people the world over. Stamp collecting began in the 1840’s when the first stamps were issued. “Stamp madness,” or “timbromania” swept through Europe and spread worldwide. Stamp collecting is not as popular as it once was, but there are still an estimated 25 million people in the US alone and over 200 million around the world who still collect.
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10). The Current Facts On Postage Stamps By : John Francis
Postage stamps are the proof that the proper fee has been paid to send a piece of correspondence. If a postage stamp is not present on a piece of mail being sent, the recipient becomes responsible for paying the postage due. If the recipient does not wish to pay the postage due, then the item is returned to the original sender. Postage stamps can be purchased in a variety of ways.
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11). Lose Your Job Now: 5 Tips to Get to Severance Heaven By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
You've schemed, you've scammed, you've plotted, but the elusive layoff has evaded you for the last time. Your desire to go to that spacious severance-package-in-the-sky needs to be fulfilled without further ado. How will you get upper management to see how pointless your position really is? Follow these five tips and soon you'll be packing your pictures.
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12). Learn More About Destinations All Over The World With Stamp Collecting By : Gregg Hall
Out of all the hobbies you may enter, stamp collecting not only allows you to have fun, but also provides you with a looking glass into the past, present, as well as future.
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13). Your stamp supply shopping list By : Bryan Wong
Collecting stamps is a great hobby that people from all over the world enjoy. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old. This hobby is not only fun, interesting but you can also learn a lot. There is a whole wide world collecting stamp community for you to be part of. The key for collecting stamps is the variety you can collect. In this case you can certainly say more is better.
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14). All Business Need An Assortment Of Envelopes By : Robert Michael
When most people talk about a standard or regular envelope they are making reference to a business size envelope (also known as a commercial envelope). These kinds of envelopes come in legal as well as letter size with the legal size being the most popular without question. Of all the sizes that the legal envelope comes in, the # 10 envelope with measurements of 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 is used most frequently for many different types of correspondence.
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15). Stamp Collecting Basics By : Albreht Moy
Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby in the world.Philately is a broader term for the study of stamps, and it is frequently - but wrongly - equated to stamp collecting. Through stamp collecting, people find information about history,currency, science,politics,arts,architecture and customs of different nations and countries of the world. All stamp collectors have fun with their stamps because no collection is ever complete, and there is always a challenge.
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16). The Hobby Of Stamp Collecting By : John Francis
Stamp collecting is a popular and rewarding hobby. If you are just starting out and would like to know where to start, here are some helpful tips. It is said that the first rule of stamp collecting is to find a particular type of stamp you think you would like to collect and to take care of your collection. Some suggestions for types of stamps to collect are location of the stamp (i.
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17). Evolution of Online Customized Stamps Industry By : Mike Sorensen
Stamps have become indispensable for both business houses and independent entrepreneurs and individuals, and what we witness today is a definite metamorphosis viz a viz the manufacturing process of stamping, and modernization with regard to the distribution channel. Ever since they were invented in the year 1886, stamps have evolved in the true sense of the word- from seals made of different materials made by our ancestors to laser technology used by present day stamp manufacturers.
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18). eBay Why You Must Have A Postage Scale If You're Going To Sell Anything By : Christine Mitchell
No matter what you sell on eBay having a digital scale is probably the second most important item you will need in order to be successful (a digital camera is the first). If you've ever shipped a package you know that you need to have the correct weight so that you have the correct postage on it. If you estimate the weight you're either going to pay too much for postage or your package will be returned for not having enough postage.
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19). Stamps Collecting has Never Been So Easy By : Bob Benson
Collecting stamps has been a popular pastime ever since there were stamps to collect. Collecting stamps has never been easier and collecting isn’t just for the gray-haired gentleman who spends his days poring over his stamps. When collecting stamps, it’s important to have at least some definition of what you’re hoping to achieve. Some people collect only historical stamps.
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20). Memorabilia Mania By : James Monahan
But what is memorabilia and how is it different from souvenirs? Why the special name?
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21). Battling with Customer Service: How to Win the War, Part 1 of 2 By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
Customer service, how I loathe thee. Let me count the ways. The never-ending loop of obnoxious hold music. The pressure to buy new products and services. The poor-quality, outsourced call to a distant land. A call to customer service can be an infuriating ending to a frustrating experience. You’re upset and looking for empathy, but all you encounter is disappointment.
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22). Sweepstakes Organizing Your Entries By : Bob Benson
If you are a serious sweepstakes a-holic, then you must devise a way to keep track of all the entries you are sending out. There are as many ways to organize your sweepstakes entries are there are to organize your monthly bills. The key is to find a system that works for you and stick with it. If you are not a “computer person,” don’t worry. You can organize the “old fashioned way.
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23). Interesting Stamp Collecting Supply Items For Intermediate Collectors By : John Francis
When you have been collecting stamps for a while, you may begin getting more involved in identifying and evaluating your collection. You will likely have learned things that help you get a more detailed idea of what your collection holds. When you reach this point, there may be a stamp collecting supply that you need to purchase. You can find most of these supplies in a product book from a supply company.
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24). 10 Really Low-Cost Ways to Start Your Stamp Collection By : Joan Yankowitz
Stamp collecting doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby. You can enjoy collecting stamps with limited financial resources. Here are 10 really low-cost ways to start stamp collecting. 1. Ask your friends to use commemorative stamps on their mail when they write to you. Commemorative stamps are generally larger than regular stamps and are issued to honor famous people, places, or events.
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25). Is My Bracelet Real Or Costume Jewelry By : Victor Epand
This article gives you some advice on what to look for and how to go about making sure that it is real when you get a bracelet.
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