GCA being heard – Royal Mail update
GCA voice is heard – latest updates on Royal Mail
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GCA Podcast – Mark Callaby, Ohh Deer
GCA podcasts hear from greeting card leaders. Sharing their journey in cards and top tips to inspire the next generation of greeting card industry leaders
GCA CEO highlights the power of cards at the NFSP annual Conference
GCA CEO speaking about the importance of greeting cards at the National Federations of Sub-Postmasters annual Conference
GCA Podcast – Rachel Hare, Belly Button Designs
GCA podcasts hear from greeting card leaders. Sharing their journey in cards and top tips to inspire the next generation of greeting card industry leaders
Business Basics – getting started in the greeting card industry
Sarah Jackson from Stormy Knight covers some ‘business basics’ that are industry-specific and will equip you with the knowledge needed to start your own company in this creative and exciting sector.
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Discount with Skylight Media specialist Web Development and Hosting
10% discount on web design and web hosting services.
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Marketing your business for Thinking of You Week
How can your business benefit from Thinking of You Week? Top tips for getting involved and highlighting your business as part of the GCA’s consumer marketing campaign
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GCA ensures industry voice heard over postal services
A summary current issues which the GCA is concerned could adversely affect both greeting card consumers and GCA members
Free initial consultation from Briffa on Copyright & Brand Protection
Specialist copyright and IP protection for GCA members.
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£500 off your new eCommerce website
GCA Exclusive! Get £500 towards the cost of a new ecommerce website.
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GCA lobbying updates
Update on GCA lobbying Government on behalf of the industry in March 2023
Why is card sending for Eid growing
Exchanging greetings at the festive of Eid is a tradition that goes back generations. Islam is the second largest religion in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is estimated that there are over 3 million Muslim’s in the UK, over 5% of the population, and growing. The industry is also seeing…
GCA Schools Project
UK children connecting with Ghana schools through greeting cards
Sustainability in the Card Industry – Eco Nature Cards
GCA’s Sustainability in the Card Industry blogs share good practice happening in our industry to inform and inspire others. Read about what Eco Nature Cards Welare doing to are doing to reduce their environmental impact.
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GCA Royal Mail/Ofcom Updates 2022- Feb 2023
GCA’s work on behalf of the industry in response to the ongoing situation at Royal Mail.
A Publisher’s Guide to Brokerage
A guide to Brokerage for Greeting Card publishers
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Dragons Speed Dating 2023!
2023 Dragons Speed Dating will be held on 2nd March in London. Final few publishers places available!
Licensing and Copyright – UK Laws governing ownership and rights to material
Tips, best practices and myth busting for greeting card publishers in the minefield that is copyright law.
Meet the member – Propack Direct Mail Ltd
In this edition of Meet The Member we speak to Nicola Cummins of Propack Direct Mail Ltd, a GCA Supplier member.
15% off your first order with Graphite Creative.
Graphite are delighted to offer new publishers a 15% discount on their first order placed
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Starting Up – Export
Have you first enquiry from overseas? Wanting to learn about exporting greeting cards? This Starting Up blog has lots of useful tips and links
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Dell Member Benefits Programme
This details GCA members’ discounts of up to 20% available on Dell computers and accessories.
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Retailer Sarah Laker shares her top tips for selling into indies
Award willing indie, Sarah Laker, shares the key things she’s looking from all her suppliers, and her top tips for building your business with independent retailers.