Larsen Graphics - News 2020-05-14T11:05:00-04:00 Larsen Graphics 2020-05-14T11:05:00-04:00 2020-05-19T14:25:59-04:00 Celebrate Your 2020 Seniors During Covid-19 Alyssa Rahn Remember when you were a senior? How excited you were to graduate and all the "lasts" you were going through. The 2020 seniors had that taken away. So, how do we show them support and celebrate them? Below are just a few ideas we found and came up with. 

1. Throw a virtual graduation party. 
2. Have a graduation parade
3. Do a cap & gown photo shoot. 
4. Decorate your front door with items that showcase your student's high school career. 
5. Make or buy a yard sign and/or banner for your front yard. 
6. Have a dance party with your family where you all dress up (like a senior prom). 
7. Have a sports banquet - virtual or just with your family at home. 

I'm sure you can come up with even more ideas! Either way, I'm sure your senior will appreciate the recognition for all the hard work they put in. 

]]> 2020-04-15T11:23:00-04:00 2020-04-15T11:25:46-04:00 Show Support During Covid-19 Alyssa Rahn  Below are a few ideas of how we can support each other during Covid-19.

1. Shop local/small. 
2. Order takeout. 
3. Tip extra. 
4. Send an encouraging letter. 
5. Be appreciative. Say thank you. Tell them what they are doing well. Encourage them. 
6. Smile! 
7. Give a gift. 
8. Buy someone lunch. 
9. Only go out when you have to and see if you can shop for a neighbor or family member at the same time. 
10. Call a friend, family member, or neighbor.
11. Be kind and offer grace. 

We all can use some support at this time. 

]]> 2020-04-01T11:42:00-04:00 2020-04-01T11:42:57-04:00 Healthcare Heroes T-shirt Fundraiser FAQ Alyssa Rahn What is the goal of this fundraiser?
Show appreciation to our healthcare heroes and put money back into the community during the COVID-19 Crisis. 

Where can I purchase a Healthcare Hero shirt?

How much are the shirts? How much goes back to the hospital?
They are $15 and $7 will be donated.

How can I make sure my hospital receives the money?
On the sales page there is a "hospital" drop down. Choose your hospital from that list. 

What will the proceeds go to?
It's going right back into the community. We will use the money to buy lunch from a local restaurant for staff.

How do I place a bulk order?

Will I be charged shipping?
Yes, there is a shipping charge. If you're wanting to make a bulk order to save on shipping contact

Can I send the shirt to someone else as a gift?
Yes, put the recipients address in the shipping section at checkout.

What hospitals are you donating to?
Currently, we are working with Aledia E Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Ascension St. Mary's, Covenant of Saginaw, Hills & Dales in Cass City, and McLaren Bay, Caro, and Lapeer region.

How can my hospital or medical facility participate?
Contact for more information. 

]]> 2020-03-24T16:30:00-04:00 2020-03-24T16:33:33-04:00 7 Things to do While Your Business is Closed Due to Covid-19 Alyssa Rahn What can we do while our business is closed due to Covid-19? Here are 7 things..1. Offering encouragement and positivity to our online community. 
2. Updating our process and procedures. 
3. Brainstorming ways to help our community. 


It's scary. It's hard. It's uncertain. 

It's all of those things and more. We don't know how to react, we don't know how to plan, we don't know the right thing or the wrong thing to do. All we know is that we've been told to shutdown. So, what do we do? 

First, let's all breathe. One deep breath. Okay. We're not going to tell you all the cliche things to do right now, because most of you will still worry. You'll still wonder. Maybe at least try to just focus on what you can control? That is what this list is for. What can we do while our business is closed due to Covid-19? 


Here are 7 things we're doing while waiting to get back up and running. 

1. Offering encouragement and positivity to our online community. 
2. Updating our process and procedures. 
3. Brainstorming ways to help our community. 
4. Personal/professional development.
5. Reaching out to clients/customers.
6. Plan to up our marketing game.
7. Resting with family and doing things we normally don't do... 

Let's jump in to what this may look like. 

1. Offer encouragement to online community.
Now, more than ever it is important for us to stay connected to our community. Be a leader in this time, be that place people look for a breath of fresh air. 

2. Update process and procedures.
Let's face it. This is always pushed to the back burner. Now is the time to prepare for your busy seasons. Make it less stressful for yourself and your staff. Get those processes in place.

3. Brainstorm ways to help your community.
Both online and where you work and live. What is a solution you can offer right now? How can you really help? That is what this time is all about. We're stronger together! 

4. Personal/professional development. 
Learn something new about your industry. Work on time management. Take a communication course. 

5. Reaching out to clients/customers. 
Let them know you're thinking about them. Ask how their family is. Ask what they have planned during this time. Just let them know you care. 

6. Make a marketing plan. 
How will you reach new clients in the future? Where do you want to be seen? What marketing avenue can you or should you explore next?

7. Rest. 
Do something for YOU! As business owners we're our minds are in 100 different places and we don't always take time to try a new hobby, cook a meal, or just hangout with family. Do these things. You will come back stronger and ready to take on the next obstacle.

Remember, you can't control Covid-19, or when we can open our doors again, but you can control what you do in preparation. Now, if you need to, take another deep breath. We can get through this time! 

]]> 2019-02-12T14:37:00-05:00 2019-02-12T14:38:28-05:00 7 Simple Ways to Show Your Employees Appreciation Alyssa Rahn

With Valentines Day just a couple days away, I thought it was a great time to talk about employee appreciation. Whether you think Valentines Day is just a “Hallmark holiday” or not, it’s meant as a reminder to show those we love appreciation. But, what about those people who do not have anyone bribing them a card or flowers? 

You can fill that void by showing just how much you appreciate the work they do. Below are 7 simple ideas. 

1. A handwritten thank you note. 

2. A single flower and piece of candy. 

3. Recognize their hard work publicly on a work meeting.

4. Smile. Say hello. Ask about their family. 

5. Bring in donuts or have a pizza party lunch. 

6. Make a public post on social media for all your customers to see. 

7. Show them your listening. Offer a suggestion box. 

]]> 2018-05-30T12:35:00-04:00 2018-05-30T12:40:46-04:00 Health Coaches: Statements That Will Grow Your Business Alyssa Rahn

The words we use on social media matter! We only have 7 seconds to grab our potential client's attention and we must use it wisely. There are some phrases that have been overused and people just don't care to hear them anymore. When we use these words our potential clients just scan right over them and move on. Here are some examples

Lose Weight
Healthy Lifestyle
Eat Better
Drop pounds
Lose Fat

I know, that is all the things we can help them do, but they want MORE. They want to put their skinny jeans on without jumping up and down. They want to run around the yard with their kids without feeling winded. They want to look forward to playing in the pool without worrying about their muffin top. They want wear the strapless dress without back fat. 

Get it?

So, when you're talking to potential clients, really get to the root of their needs. When reiterating their goals, be specific! 

This is one thing we do when creating cover photos for our health coaches. Our marketing guru who has been studying with one of the top social media influencers and has worked in the fitness industry for 8 years, will come up with a quick headline for your cover photo that will give people a reason to take action! 

Your cover photo on your social media accounts is prime real estate. It's the first thing that your prospects see when visiting your page... use it wisely! Read the article, "The Facebook Cover Photo that Converts." 

The next time you make a social media post or even have a face-to-face coversation with someone, remember to keep it specific and stay away from the overused words. It will make a huge difference in your conversions. 

]]> 2018-04-27T15:29:00-04:00 2018-04-27T15:29:04-04:00 The Facebook Cover Photo that Converts Alyssa Rahn Your Facebook and Twitter cover photo is your largest lot of real estate. It's the first thing people see when visiting your page. Why would you want to waste that? There are a few key things you can include on your cover photo to attract more clients and create the kind of culture you want on your page.

Have a picture of you! People don't connect to your logo, they connect to people. You are the face of your business. Make it a welcoming photo that shows a bit of your personality. 

Have a blurb about what it is you do. Health Coach? Say that! Are you restaurant with a famous dish. Let them know about it! Have a special free offer Tell them to click on the photo and put the link in the comments. 

Keep it neat & tidy. Try not to overwhelm your followers. Keep the photo clean & easy to read. 

The idea is to allow people to connect with you and know all that you're about by just glancing at the very first photo they see. You have about 7 seconds to grab someone's attention - just enough time to scan over your cover photo. Show them who you are and what problem you solve. 

In conclusion, keep it personal, simple, tidy, and offer a solution. 

]]> 2018-04-17T13:42:00-04:00 2018-04-17T13:42:29-04:00 Group Apparel Ordering Made Simple Alyssa Rahn

No more chasing people for money, receiving late order forms, and being a "middleman." 

We've all been there. Your work is participating in a charity and want matching shirts, your sons baseball team is getting new team apparel, your family thinks it would be awesome to have reunion shirts, and you're asked to be in charge of it all. You're chasing people down reminding them about order forms, begging for the money, and then 2 days after you place the order, someone brings you their order form apologizing for forgetting.

What a headache! I'm sure you have thought, "there has to be an easier way!"

We felt the same way! We knew this was a problem for our clients, so we went about finding a way to fix it and we have!

Here's how it works: 

1. Contact us for a quote. A list of items we will need for a quote is coming soon.
2. We will design some concepts based off of you're ideas. 
3. You choose the concept and apparel you would like to use. 
4. We put it on our website under your very own password protected client portal.
5. You send the link and password out 
6. Set a deadline for orders to be placed. 
7. We can either ship orders individually, or they can be picked up (if local) as one large order a couple weeks after the order deadline. 

Bing-Bang-Boom! Donezo! It's much easier for you!  You can still do it the old way if you would like, but why would you want to? 

Our current clients are already raving about how simple it is, and they LOVE that they don't have to collect money. 

If you enjoy gathering money and being a go-between, then this option probably isn't for you. But, if you're ready for an easier approach to ordering  then you're going to love this choice. 

Contact us to get your quote now! 

]]> 2018-02-14T16:02:00-05:00 2018-02-14T16:03:45-05:00 5 Businesses You Can Start on Your Lunch Hour Alyssa Rahn Have you been wishing you could start a business of your own, but you just don't have the resources? Time, money... time & money. Then, add in a family and it's hard. It seems impossible to start your own business.

It doesn't have to be!

Here is a list of 5 businesses you can start on your lunch hour and weekends. 

1. Laundry Service. People hate doing their laundry. They would much rather be playing with their kids, reading a good book, or going out for some fun. 

2. Social Media Marketer. Do you love social media? Do you understand trends and what people want? Enjoy writing content that gets engagement? There are many different routes you can take with this one - writing ads, creating content, devising a plan, etc. Decide which direction you would like to go in and start chatting up other businesses. 

3. Cleaning Service. Does a clean space make you excited? Love how you feel after a day of deep cleaning? This may just be a clean fit for you. It's not for everyone... umm, maybe you can come clean for us sometime? ;) 

4. Sell Handmade Items. Crafts, baked goods, quilts, etc. Try turning your hobby into a thriving business. With websites like Etsy, it's really easy to get your items out there. 

5. Dropshipper. No inventory. No shipping. You create a website with products you would like to sell, find a wholesaler that will dropship for you. Boom! You have a business. Okay, there's a little bit more that goes into it, but you get the idea. 

Do you have a business idea? We would love to hear it! So drop a comment below :) 

]]> 2018-01-31T15:20:00-05:00 2018-01-31T15:20:46-05:00 Get Your Old Business in Front of New Customers Alyssa Rahn You've been around the block a time or two. In fact, you're on the same block, in the same building, with the same sign you started with 20 years ago. 

It's no wonder your regulars love you. You haven't changed. But, maybe it is time for a fresh look. A look that will get new eyes on you and new customers in your doors. Here are 5 ways you can spruce up your business and get the attention you need.

1. Brighten up the paint on the inside AND outside. 
This is an easy way to say, "Hey! We're right here!" People driving or walking by will wonder who is painting the building and why. 

2. Rearrange the furniture & spice up the decor. 
This will get your current customers talking about you. "I was in XYZ the other day. It looks so much brighter now and the seating is much more comfortable." 

3. Change up your offerings. 
It's really easy to get into a groove and just stick with what works. But, there is a very good possibility that you have an idea that could turn out to be your next best seller! How will you know, if you never try?

4. Give your employees an incentive to bring new business in the door. 
Your employees are the face of your business whether they work that day or not. Make sure they are happy and they will be sure that your customers are as well. Offer them a reward for bringing in new customers. Just as an example, hold a little competition and whoever brings in the most new customers in a 2 week period will receive a $25 gift card to their favorite store. 

5. Have new signs made and send out mailers with your new colors and offerings. Just like painting your building, putting up a new sign will attract people's eyes because it's different than before. But, we can't rely solely on the sign, new paint and decor, we have to grab people's attention inside their home. Try sending out mailers to the local community as a reminder that you're there. You may even want to provide an incentive, like a coupon, for them stopping in. 

We would love to help with your new sign or marketing materials! Email Alyssa for your quote. ------------->

Do a couple of these things and you're sure to see the life coming back into your business.