Ask the Collective
The questions independent drinks founders ask most — answered. Distilled from years of community knowledge so the good stuff never disappears in the feed again.
What printing services do members recommend for cost-effective, high-quality flyers?
Members recommend several online printing services that balance quality, price and turnaround time for flyer production: - **Solopress** — praised for being well priced, good quality, and fast turnaround - **Digitalprinting.co.uk** — recommended as a cost-effective option - **Vista Print** — noted as a reliable choice For exhibition stands and display materials (shell scheme), members also suggested: - **WTTB** (wttb.co.uk) — described as quick, cheap, and good quality for exhibition panels - **Fresco** (fresco.co.uk) — reported to consistently deliver decent results For design and marketing support around print materials, members mentioned **Iconic BM** (iconicbm.com, Instagram: @iconic.bm) as a reasonably priced marketing agency option, with a contact named Aly who owns the company.
Where can UK drinks brands source branded illuminated signage and POS materials?
Members recommend these suppliers for illuminated signs and point-of-sale marketing materials: - **Zest Product Solutions** — recommended for POS marketing materials - **Visual Architects** (Manchester) — specialises in replicating illuminated signs and can handle complex designs like light-up letters These suppliers have been used by community members for branded signage projects including replica Campari-style illuminated lettering. When sourcing, clarify your volume requirements upfront as costs scale with production size.