Mister Group Pty Ltd, the company behind the highly successful portfolio of marketing services brands including Mister Magnets and Mister Websites, today announced the launch of a new online printing division that will trade nationally as Mister Printing.

The launch of Mister Printing is a logical extension for Mister Group, which over the past 20 years has become the largest manufacturer of promotional magnets in the country, producing more than 12 million fridge, business card, calendar and other magnet products from its Tullamarine plant every year. With a national customer base of more than 30,000, the group is also a major producer of promotional websites.

Mister Printing, via the website www.misterprinting.com.au will now give customers easy online access to a full suite of printing products and services, including business cards, letterhead, envelopes, brochures, flyers and other stationery.

“The launch of Mister Printing makes a lot of sense given our huge customer base and the success of our other businesses, and we plan to compete aggressively in the commercial printing market across Australia,” said managing director, Mark Milgate. “Our trading slogan for Mister Printing is Click, Ship, Save, and we will be sticking to that.

“The Mister Group has enormous brand credibility across a number of vertical industries, and Mister Printing provides an added dimension for customers to leverage our existing infrastructure and order stationery and marketing collaterals online using a sophisticated booking system.

“Mister Printing uses state the art production, incorporating full colour, offset printing, to meet all print demands, from small jobs through to large commercial runs.

“All our printing processes are standardized, allowing us to minimize our costs to a fraction of our competitors. In addition, our well established shipping processes will enable us to deliver completed products around Australia within five business days, which is an exceptional level of service.”

Mr Milgate said Mister Printing would be leveraging off online and social media channels to maximise its customer reach, including via Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and LinkedIn.

“Our company now is a one-stop-shop for printing and fridge magnets, and we will be going from strength to strength with the launch of this division.”

For further information, contact:

Mark Milgate

Managing Director

1300 MAGNETS

www.misterprinting.com.au

The Mister Magnets team is saddened by one of its loyal customer’s – Tony Smith owner of Pinkys Pizza located in Warrnambool that their daughter – Peyton is affected with the Prader-Willi Syndrome condition.

Mister Magnets, as a way of helping to promote Peyton’s condition have generously offered Free fridge magnets (design attached) to The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association to assist with fundraising and awareness of Peyton’s ongoing cause for a cure for PWS

Tony has advised us that The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association is made up of a passionate and ambitious committee of parents volunteering their time to raise awareness and funds to assist in education, training and family information sessions, which is held a number of times throughout the year.

The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Victoria Inc. was set up in 1978 by parents of children affected by the syndrome and is totally run by volunteers.

It has a long experience of providing help and information. Membership focuses on Victoria and Tasmania although anyone is welcome to join.

Members include parents and carers, family members, people with PWS, professionals and interested supporters.

For more information visit http://www.pws.asn.au to learn more about this condition

“The Media Evolution –Why Your Business Must Take Part To Survive”

In today’s rapidly changing marketplace, having an excellent product or service is simply not good enough by itself. Businesses that fail to leverage online media will struggle to survive.

In this powerful Full Day Seminar led by senior journalist Tony Kaye (The Age, The Australian) and Social Media expert Nicole Coughlin-Smith (Institute of Online Business), learn how the media landscape is evolving and everything you need to know to easily use online media to maximum effect.

This great opportunity to attend this event which Mister Magnets is proud to be a sponsor off will certainly give you an insight into this growing trend.

http://mediaexecutiveseminars.com/

At Mister Magnets we recognise that networking across our existing and new customers is vital to our growth and longevity. Here are some great tips!

1. Recognise the importance of networking
Ask any successful business person and they will tell you that above all else networking skills are absolutely vital to grow your business. Networking can increase your market share, help you gain new ideas; provide work and perspectives on life and business. Speaking to one person can potentially give you access to over 200 clients and suppliers.

2. Aim to become visible
You need to let others know you exist and what you do by becoming highly visible and being set apart from the crowd, which is what good networking skills can provide. Be seen and get known. Look for interesting events to go to; clubs, associations, meetings, seminars, conferences, presentations, breakfast briefings, lunches, or start your own networking club.

3. Take care of your image
To have success in networking you need to maintain your self-esteem and build your confidence. Consider how you dress, speak and maintain your body language; aim to present a professional, positive image.

4. Always be positive
By having an open “can do” attitude and having the belief in giving and sharing as well as offering assistance your reputation will soon grow.

5. Treat all events as networking
Going into a specific networking event you may experience fear and trepidation but there is also the thrill and challenge of who potentially you might meet. However we all have all sorts of events we attend which are in effect networking i.e. meeting people to build mutually beneficial relationships. The networks we belong to can include schools, colleges, work, social life, small businesses, corporate businesses, family, neighbours, advisors or the church.

6. Build your relationships
You need to project an excellent image of warmth, approachability, understanding, knowledge, empathy, and an ability to engage with anyone.. Don’t forget your most powerful contact might not be the most useful to you. Above all be genuine. You should take an interest in everyone you meet, remember their name, listen acutely to them to understand their needs and how you could assist each other. Tact, reassurance and the building of trust are also the hallmarks and vital components of relationship building. Be relaxed and stay interesting.

7. Develop the ability to “small talk”
Being able to talk to anyone about anything is a valuable skill in its own right and essential in networking. Being able to initiate a conversation means you are more likely come into contact with people who may well turn out to be invaluable contacts. Small talk can be difficult but have a few stock phrases up your sleeve such as “How did you get started in…..?”, “What do you particularly need to succeed?” “Where are you going with it next……?”

8. Develop active listening skills
Networking is not about selling it is about listening to the other person and showing them you are interested in them by active listening. Allow others to open up & talk freely. Give your undivided attention even if it is only for five minutes. Take an interest in what’s said and acknowledge this by nodding or agreeing. Use positive body language such as facing them with lots of eye contact. Use subtle mirroring techniques (body language copying) to develop rapport.

9. Use your business card (Magnets have a longer retention)
With the many people you meet this is the only way to maintain the initial contact. 90% of businesses have no card and only 25% have a card that is up to date and informative. At the very least your own should have on it your name, address and phone number and ideally your email address if not your website. Try to include on the back your skills focus to help others identify what you have to offer. You should also create a tracking system to identify and remember all those who you meet.

10. Be Organised
Keep a written list of everyone you know and everyone you meet and what they do or keep a database. Write memory joggers on the back of business cards. You may find it useful to keep a diary of who you meet and where and any mutual contacts for future reference.

http://shapedmagnets.com.au/

Mister Magnets has been successful in acquiring Australia’s No1 domain name for shaped magnets from our competitors. This fantastic opportunity has certainly been an instant success with both our existing and new customers now able to select either a standard  fridge magnet or a shaped magnet for their business.

We are now able to offer virtually any custom shape you want. If you are unsure please go to our customer testimonials http://shapedmagnets.com.au/customers_comments.html

and read a couple of the comments left by our very happy customers. Let our sales team assist you in selecting the magnet that will promote your business and make you a stand out in your industry or market place.   Visit us today at http://shapedmagnets.com.au/index.html or call 1300 85 22 10

Offers like this do not come along that often, that’s why the Mister Magnets Team has decided to offer this great special to all existing and new customers as a way of saying thank you.

To a lot of our customers who have had a tough year, we hope that you take advantage of this awesome special for the limited time it is available at these heavily discounted prices.

http://www.mistermagnets.com.au/eofys.php

Over the last 22 years, Mister Magnets has evolved into a strong brand powerhouse with a massive customer data base to become one of Australia’s largest suppliers of fridge magnets including the popular magnetic business card.

Brand awareness has increased by targeted direct mail order brochures, magazine advertising and strategic advertising by having our company details on the back of 140 million+ magnets throughout homes and offices Australia-wide.

Mister Magnets has a wide geographic spread of customers Australia wide with industry targeted distribution channels, excellent brand name reputation, with the company’s head office and main warehouse located in Tullamarine 22km east of Melbourne CBD.

Our customers both new & existing are looking for the best quality magnets at an inexpensive price with a smart design that reflects there company and will set them apart from their competitors. It is important for them to be top of mind with their customers as it is with us in continuing our business relationship.

Mister Magnets is a proven leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of innovative, high quality promotional fridge magnets for many businesses throughout Australia.

If we can help increase your brand awareness through the marketing of magnets call our team now on 1300 MAGNETS (624 638) or visit www.mistermagnets.com.au

The Mister Magnets Company is proud to be associated with the Craigieburn Basketball Player Sponsorship program and has gladly sponsored two exciting players of the future in Haylee Cooper and Nikita McDonald of the Craigieburn Eagles for the 2011 season.

The Player Sponsorship program is a new and exciting initiative being undertaken by Craigieburn Basketball and whether you own a business or are a member looking for a chance to directly support one of the clubs’ leaders or a star of the future, we will enjoy this opportunity to be involved with players from Craigieburn Basketball.  The Player Sponsorship Program is focused on delivering supporters and businesses direct the opportunity to get involved with local sporting clubs.

Mister Magnets “advertising that sticks” supporting local sporting stars of the future.

The Mister Magnets team is once again proud to be associated with the coeliac research fund in helping to promote Gluten Free Friday’s.

By holding a Gluten Free Friday you can raise much needed funds to help research into a cure and improve awareness and diagnosis of this life-long condition.

Coeliac Awareness Week is held during the third week of March each year. Why not hold your Gluten Free Friday on Friday 18 March 2011 and join our 2011 awareness campaign?

Alternatively, you can hold your event on any Friday of the year. We need your support – Gluten Free Friday is a fun way to become involved.

3 ways to get involved

• At Work – Host a Gluten Free Friday at your workplace – a morning or afternoon tea, lunch, cocktails or devise your own challenge.
• At School – Get your school involved with a simple morning tea, colouring competition or sporting activity.
• At Home – Host your own Gluten Free Friday for friends, family and community. Your support large or small can make all the difference.

Taking part is easy…

• Register to create your FREE Gluten Free Friday Online Fundraising page.Email everybody you know with your own personal web address.
• Ask them to support you with a secure online donation.

http://www.coeliacresearchfund.org/donations/gluten-free-friday/

Let our team of designers provide you with a custom logo for all types of businesses. Our online ordering process will get you a professional looking logo at a competitive price. To get a quote simply fill out the online form and we will organise a quote based on your request.

For as little as $75pr Hr incl GST

Visit our website http://mistermagnets.com.au/logodesign.php