Each year, we like to see which blog posts garner the most interest. We always strive to focus on what you, our readers want to see. Last year, we focused on many different topics about business, marketing, trade shows, and of course, promotional products. Here are the top 10 blog posts of 2014:

#10: 5 Tips to Break the Ice at Your Next Trade Show

Trade shows can be overwhelming, especially if it is your first time. We offered some tips and hints to help break the ice:

  1. Ask people you meet where they are from.
  2. Sports talk can be a great ice breaker.
  3. Compliment their booth.
  4. Offer an observation, for example: “does the show seem bigger this year, or am I imagining it?’
  5. Stay away from oversharing personal details or asking for them.

#9 Recycling Office Supplies into Crafts or Décor

This post was in honour of Earth Week. We showed you some of the amazing things you can quickly and easily do to turn used office supplies into something useful again.
Pencil Holder

Recycled pencil holder Photo Credit: PinkandGreenMama

Tissue Box Photo Frame

A picture frame made from an old tissue box. Photo Credit: Wikihow

#8 Email Etiquette for Customer Service

This post discussed the varied dynamics that come into play when handling customer service over email. We offered up several tips, some of which are highlighted here:

  • Answer quickly
  • Keep a formal but friendly tone
  • Take the time to be sincere
  • Add links and be thorough
  • Don’t be afraid to call if you think email is not helping you communicate efficiently

#7 The Key Points of Business Advertising

In this blog post, we listed 5 keys to success in business advertising:

  1. Don’t Over Do it
  2. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
  3. Know Your Audience
  4. Be Generous
  5. Make Your Business Stand Out

#6 Feng Shui Colours and Elements

This is one of the more popular blog posts of our Feng Shui office series. This particular post explained how colours and elements of your office design can help with your business and personal goals.

Feng Shui Map

That covers popular blog post 6 through 10 from 2014. We hope you enjoyed re-reading them as much as we did. Please drop us a note if there is something you would like to see on our blog. Stay tuned for our top blog posts 1 through 5 next week!