Howard Packaging only sells to the retail, food service and promotional products trade.
We do not sell products to or ship sample kits to individuals.
Smaller local businesses face a lot of challenges, especially growing competition from huge online shopping corporations like Amazon and the big box stores of the world. With the ease and convineience of purchasing online or heading to Wal Mart to grab everything on your list at once, why would someone choose to shop at thier local … Read more
The best salespeople are those who can quickly and easily communicate an idea or message that hooks the buyer. They don't need to deceive or coherse; they let the message do it's psychological work and the buyer does the rest. The best packaging does the exact same thing. Packaging can communicate so many things about a … Read more
What does your product packaging say to potential customers? Does it attract them? Does it entice them to want to learn more? Just as well-designed packaging attracts repeat business from loyal customers, it's also an essential part of attracting new customers. With the rise of internet-based companies and store shelves that carry dozens of identical … Read more
Why do people say you should buy from local businesses? Is it just a tactic small businesses use to get people to buy from them? Why should you care? If you’ve asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. The buy local movement has been around for some time, but if you’re just hearing about it … Read more
What prompts people to buy a product? Is it based on pure need, or is there an emotional tug that often influences our purchasing behavior? By now it's pretty clear that we often purchase based on the desire for the feeling we imagine we'll have once we own a product. But what gets us to that … Read more
Making your business brand personal rather than corporate is key if you're shooting for a lasting connection with potential customers. The most important concept within the world of "social media" is that it allows people – or in the case of a business, customers – to interact in a manner that isn't solely a one-way street … Read more
Building brand loyalty is an important part of any small business marketing plan, but businesses today must get creative to help improve customer connections with the brand. Research routinely shows that customers who feel a personal connection to a brand feel that the company has fulfilled a need in their lives. If you're concerned that … Read more
Supporting, sponsoring, and participating in local events can boost the visibility and recognition of your small business, and it's important to begin seeking out opportunities for local event promotion in the spring since many events occur during the summer. Options for local event participation include 5K races, home shows, themed festivals, and carnivals, as well … Read more
Running a sustainable business often requires an investment of time and money, which can become rather expensive for small businesses that have limited funds in which to invest in extras that aren't directly related to research, production, and sales. However, engaging in sustainable practices can become a beneficial project in many ways. According to Bioneers, … Read more
The perception that brick and mortar retailers can't compete with online mega-retailers like Amazon has discouraged many local business owners from even trying to offer items online. However, there are many ways the average business can compete with a large entity like Amazon, even if the business only handles a small number of sales each … Read more
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230 Messner Drive,
Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: 1-800-323-1609
Email: info@howardpkg.com
