Insta success with Business in a Box
When the country went into lockdown in March 2020, it gave many the opportunity to learn new skills, get creative and start up a small business from their home. An additional revenue stream has become important in a time of job uncertainty.
Your Print Specialists team members Lauren and Georgia jumped on the opportunity to put the skills they learned at YPS to use and set up personalised goods company Parker and Eve. They began by creating bespoke gifts for their friend's pregnancy and new baby announcements. Through word of mouth, they were able to generate interest from other friends and family members also looking for a creative, personalised gift.
The demand for personalised products has increased exponentially with the market estimated to be worth over £1 billion annually in the UK and growing. Online sales boomed during lockdown with consumers looking for a more personal and customisable gift.
YPS have put together the Business in a Box which features the Epson SureColor SC-F500 dye-sublimation printer and PixMax 50x50cm heat press. This kit has everything needed to help get your creative idea underway with both inks and paper included.
Small Printer, Huge Potential...
Using the new Epson SureColor SC-F500 demonstration model as the catalyst for starting their business, Lauren and Georgia set about creating a collection of products that could be personalised.
Dye sublimation has made it incredibly easy to personalise items to suit with a massive range of products available to purchase. Linen cushions personalised with a child's name is a popular choice for a nursery or bedroom décor. Parker and Eve saw the opportunity to create their own bespoke designs which were then made available exclusively through their Instagram page. Using Instagram and the power of the influencer, they were able to grow their page and sales to those looking for something a little different to standard children's room décor.
Having the opportunity to learn how to use the Epson SC-F500 as part of the Business in a Box has allowed us to set up and grow our own business very easily. For those looking to start their own print business we have no hesitation in recommending the Epson SC-F500.
- Parker and Eve
From personalised cushions, Parker and Eve have expanded their product offering to include gift items such as ceramic decorations for new homes and the popular personalised Christmas stocking. The rapid growth of their business throughout 2020 has led Parker and Eve to open up an Etsy store this year in order to offer their bespoke products to a wider audience. 2021 will also see Parker and Eve increase their product range.
Keep up to date with the latest from Parker&Eve via their Instagram.
“The ease of use of the Business in a Box meant we could begin our new creative business quickly and start selling immediately."
Lauren Parker | Parker and Eve
Business in a Box
The ‘Business in a Box’ bundle gives you the opportunity to become a part of the personalised product and gift industry at a professional entry level.
The business in a box bundle consists of:
Epson SC-F500 dye sublimation printer
50cm x 50cm Heat press
Singer Heavy duty sewing machine
Start kit of threads, transfer paper and inks.
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