“Necessity is the mother of invention” – Plato Dire situations and uncertainty are often the sparks for exploring new opportunities. This is seen in the current emergence of thousands of new e-commerce businesses. Months of furlough, job losses and business closures are igniting entrepreneurial spirits. If you...
The UK has been renegotiating trade and economic relationships with the EU for years, with little impact on daily operations. Although the UK formally left on 3 January 2020, we have been in a year of transition. This has now ended and, ready or not,...
In the 2019 Royal Mail report ‘UK Subscription Box Boom’ it was revealed that 27.5% of the population were signed up to at least one subscription service. As the opportunity to browse the shops has been hindered by Covid-19 restrictions, consumers have further increased their...
Bespoke fittings company, Corston Architectural Detail, were looking for a UK packaging company. They wanted simple, yet protective, plastic-free packaging with white print. Aylesbury Box Company were one of the few packaging suppliers who could offer a raw cardboard finish with vivid-white ink print. Interior Design...
Through opportunity or necessity, 2020 has seen many people embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and set up in business. With relatively low set up costs, e-commerce offers the chance to sell goods online, but how can you retain loyal customers? The Rise of the Online Retailer Companies House...
Colour transforms a non-descript box into a beautiful branded item of packaging, but what do you need to know about printed packaging? Colour Association and Packaging Design We have an innate emotional response to colour; it influences our mood and our reaction to certain brands and products....
This year has certainly helped us all to appreciate who and what is important. Good health and great company make it easier to deal with all of life’s challenges. A gift package can be the perfect way to show appreciation to those who have been...
If your pleasure is reading, then the perfect gift is a book (or ten!) and the ideal shopping experience is a traditional bookshop. One of our customers is Coles Books in Bicester, which is the oldest independent bookshop in North Oxfordshire. Whilst they provide a delightful...
Planned or not, 2020 has been a year of change. Every industry has been affected by the impact of Covid-19. For some, the pandemic has fast-tracked the implementation of future plans. Others, including our box manufacturing company, have adapted to benefit from a surge in...
In the world of sustainable packaging, there is something worse than single-use plastic bottles. Although they are a serious cause for concern and they are having a negative environmental impact, plastic bottles can be recycled. This is not always the case for packaging that is...