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Nelson Mandela&#39;s face is one of the most recognizable images around the world. Why? He spent three decades in prison for his political activism and became the first black South African president in 1994. His presidency put an end to the apartheid and opened the door to democracy in his country. Mandela fought against poverty, discrimination, and racism. He also worked hard to expand health services, support education, and advocate for human rights. Nelson Mandela International Day commemorates the unforgettable contributions he gave to South Africa and the world. It is celebrated on his birthday, July 18th to recognize Mandela&#39;s values and his contribution to humanity.&nbsp; 
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<h2>Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day: 5 Facts You Probably Didn&rsquo;t Know</h2>

<ol>
	<li>He probably won more awards than anyone in history.</li>
	<li>Mandela and Oliver Tambo created the first South African black-run law firm.</li>
	<li>He used sports to bring the racially divided country together.</li>
	<li>In prison, he was able to have secret talks with F. W. de Klerk, the President of South Africa.</li>
	<li>He received honorary degrees from more than 50 universities worldwide.</li>
	<li>He spent 67 years fighting for social justice.</li>
</ol>

<h3>5 Nelson Mandela Day Print Tributes&nbsp;From the Web</h3>

Are you a Nelson Mandela admirer? You are not the only one! Designers and creative professionals around the world continue to find inspiration on his legacy. Take a look at these illustrations shared in honor of his outstanding contributions to global movements. Then, get inspired to create your own illustration and custom poster or large format print to honor Mandela. #1 Tribute to Nelson Mandela - Project by <a href="https://www.behance.net/Bronsolo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ryan BronSolo</a> &nbsp;#2&nbsp;Gone but Never Forgotten - Project by <a href="https://www.behance.net/Simmer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Simeon Elson</a> &nbsp;#3&nbsp;Nelson Mandela: May You Rest in Peace - Project by <a href="https://www.behance.net/KingKozz95" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cuoran Kozz</a> &nbsp;#4&nbsp;Born Glorious - Project by <a href="https://www.behance.net/pathan_aamirkhan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amirkhan Pathan</a>&nbsp;#5&nbsp;Tribute to Nelson Mandela - Project by<a href="https://www.behance.net/ojm-illustration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Olivia Jackson-Mee</a>&nbsp;

<h3>Print Your Favorite Nelson Mandela Artwork</h3>

Pay tribute to Madiba the legend by choosing one of the artworks featured above and use our custom printing services. Hang a canvas in your classroom, give away custom bookmarks, or send postcards to your foundation&rsquo;s donors. &nbsp;Honor Mandela&rsquo;s life-long commitment to human rights with your favorite art prints and large format posters. Order the above-featured prints or make your own artwork to educate and inspire others. &nbsp;We, at 4OVER4, offer a large catalog of products you can use to celebrate Nelson Mandela&rsquo;s Day. This includes canvas prints, bookmarks, t-shirts, bookmarks, postcards, and stickers. &nbsp;Pick your favorite artwork, select the print product that best meets your needs and save big bucks today! The options are endless with everything from vinyl banners or mounted posters to business cards. 4OVER4.COM offers high quality digital printing at affortable prices. Remember you can <a href="https://www.4over4.com/login/?source=blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">save&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.4over4.com/login/?source=blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">30% on any print product by signing up with 4OVER4.COM</a>.&nbsp;

Nelson Mandela Day: 10 Tribute Posters You’ll Want to Print

Valentine's day is both a deeply commercial "holiday" and a source of anxiety for a lot of people. While the celebration should really be about the people you love in your life, it has become a date to give and receive presents; a reminder for those who want to be in relationships that they're not, and for people in relationships a date when the pressure is ON to show how much they care.

<a href="https://www.statisticbrain.com/valentines-day-statistics/" data-schema-attribute="">The average annual Valentine’s Day spending is $13.19 billion</a>; this date is considered by many to be one of the most popular holidays in the United States. And we all know Valentine’s Day is a one-of-a-kind advertising opportunity. For businesses it is a great outlet to move merchandise, increase sign ups and get more reservations and walk ins; however after the day is over a lot of the hype dies down. Prior to February 14, fans of Valentine’s Day- and even those who are not- are busy on the lookout for the prettiest bouquet of roses, a romantic evening out, a hard-to-get restaurant reservation and even the simplest chocolate bar. Now imagine harnessing that sentiment even after the date, wouldn’t it be great to keep the momentum even after V-Day is over?
<h2>Here are a few ideas to harness the business and emotional power of cupid’s day. Tell us if you use them and leverage Valentine's Day Sales even after the 14th!</h2>
The Safe Bet: Lovely Discounts Regardless of the kind of business you run, this date is an opportunity to let your customers know how much you appreciate them. The following are some discount ideas you can emulate:

1.-Hold a contest targeted to couples. Hire a photographer to go to your business and take funny photos of couples. Then, post the pictures on your Facebook business page, only if they agree of course, and ask all your customers to vote for the ´loveliest couple´. The winners of the contest get a special discount. The catch? Contest takes place after the 14th  (so it’s a separate from your Valentines Day sale) and you can have several different categories, the idea is to encourage repeat business as well as social engagement.

2.-Send your customers Valentine’s cards a little after the date Cards are expected leading up to and on the actual date, so to  show your presence all year-round send reward cards to your most loyal customers with appreciation messages and small rewards that you can afford -a great way to do this is by leveraging partnerships with other shops for a win-win.

Think of using <a href="https://www.4over4.com/printing/die-cut-business-cards">die</a><a href="https://www.4over4.com/printing/die-cut-business-cards" data-schema-attribute=""> cut cards</a> beyond the common heart shape, personalize a message with your contact information. Copy is critical here, so make sure it meets your target and that it is both fun and touching.

3.-Have special options for those forgetful who ~get in trouble~. It is not a matter of a few people, according to a Lavalife survey, more than 40% of men forget V-Day each year. Offer them after V-Day alternatives to help them make it up to their partners with either on-the-day pre-packaged options at different prices and a care package to “make it up, like it was meant to all along”

Create Fun Coupons for Singles Create a campaign with a concept like “love yourself’ targeted to all your customers regardless of their relationship status. The aim of the campaign is to promote the value of self-esteem and how the one they should really invest on is themselves. Encourage your customers to take care about themselves by providing coupons for massages, skin cleansing, lessons, spa treatments or fitness classes.

Promote a "Your Loved One" Referral Campaign

Isn’t word of mouth one of the most effective advertising channels? According to Nielsen, 92% of consumers believe recommendations from friends and family over all forms of advertising. Ask your customers for a referral the week after Valentine’s Day.

 Think of it as a “be mine and get yours” approach. “Value friendship” and “Valentine’s Day, Every Damn Day” may be concepts to consider depending on your audience.  Make sure your referral campaign includes a benefit for both parties and that it is tied to a social aspect of your brand.

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Provide Gift Cards For Your Customers and Their Spouses

If your business is not related to a typical VDay goodie  like jewelry, food, flowers or candies; give your customers a gift certificate for any of your most romantic products or to a local restaurant. Gift certificates are the perfect promo gift for your loyal customers, they can be redeemed after Valentine’s Day and make any forgetful lover look good.

You can have them printed in various sizes and paper types. Click on <a href="https://www.4over4.com/printing/gift-certificates">gift</a><a href="https://www.4over4.com/printing/gift-certificates"> certificates</a> for further specifications. Have them ready to give, by keeping attractive bags and ribbons to present them.

Find your Other Half:  Alliances with other businesses

Find your better half, make an alliance to create an explosive combination that can surprise your customers. Show them the versatility of your business by partnering up with business such as resorts, movie theaters, hotels, spas and gyms among others.

Support a Charity

Your business reputation plays a critical role in your business success. Right? If you agree, February may seem perfect month to express your love to those who really need ´love and support´. A lot of people will feel more inclined to drop an extra dollar at checkout if they see that your sales (or a percentage) is going to a local or important charity.

Pick an pet or animal shelter for the ~adorable~ factor and take the time to show up with the donation and share it on social media, by showing you care and actually follow through you gain customer advocates for your brand. You become more than a money-making machine, by being a real part of the community with a human side. Not only Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to express your love to your loved ones, it is also the month to treat your customers like royalty, just as they deserve to be treated.

So, provide incentives to engage your customers to your business while enhancing your corporate identity after the Valentine’s Day Sales are long gone! Show your customers they are your top priority! We hope this article comes in handy and at the right time. Please, share your thoughts about Valentines Day Sales and after promos. If you want to spread the word about your business through custom cards, visit our <a href="https://www.4over4.com/printing/header-cards">Header</a><a href="https://www.4over4.com/printing/header-cards" data-schema-attribute=""> Cards Section</a>,<a href="https://www.4over4.com/printing/folded-business-cards" data-schema-attribute="">Folded Business Cards</a>,<a href="https://www.4over4.com/printing/die-cut-business-cards" data-schema-attribute="">Die Cut Business Cards</a> and find a wide array of options available.

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Designers want to create, it’s as simple as that. They are passionate about their craft and are obsessed with pixels to the slightest detail. They make the world more beautiful, more functional, and even safer. A single-minded devotion to craft is one of the reasons why many designers are driven to working for advertising agencies: They can concentrate on their trade.

However, although many designers choose to work for large corporations, they can often find the work under tight restrains more frustrating than rewarding. In fact by 2015, 53 million Americans were freelancers - that's a whopping 34% of the workforce today. There are a lot of advantages to it, like a more flexible work schedule and more creative control. But there are also greater challenges.

If you're looking into quitting that desk job for good and going into sucessful freelancing the key today is to think like a businessperson, while still keeping the creative core designers have.
<h2>Why Successful Freelancing Depends on a Businessman Mindset:</h2>
Most entrepreneurs understand the ins and outs of starting a business, but may not necessarily have the skillset of a trained designer. In fact, it can be rare to find an entrepreneur with both business savvy and a strong design background. So, designers who can do both -conceptualize creatively- and participate in product development, fundraising, marketing and the recruitment of a dynamic team of talented professionals, have actually the upper hand in the market right now. 
<ol>
 	<li>Have a Defined Vision to Avoid Burnout </li>
</ol>
One of the first things people come to you for, as a designer, is to create a cohesive brand persona for them. Do the same for you - a consistent image, that is flexible enough to meet your client's needs, will help you stay on track and take on projects that you love, instead of doing ones you end up hating just as much as the ones the agency forced you to do.

Know the Reason for Starting Your Business: This is true for designers or anyone who is thinking of “going solo”. Identifying your “why” is the most important step to take. Motivation usually comes from different areas and to achieve successful freelancing status, you need to keep momentum and stay motivated. Perhaps your motivation comes from the desire to become your own boss, financial independence, spending more time with your family, creative expression, or philanthropy. Whatever the reason, knowing what drives you is what will keep you committed to your dream when things get shaky.
<ol start="2">
 	<li>Work on Your Problem Solving Skills - Prioritizing</li>
</ol>
An entrepreneur’s job is basically to lead. They have to be ready to roll up their sleeves and get dirty, often doing the work no one else is willing to do. One day they are working on fundraising and hiring, the next day it’s answering calls. An entrepreneur has to figure things out on the move, and solve problems every single day. Entrepreneurs walk a fine line in order to meet the needs of their customers, development team and shareholders. 

Since you'll likely be wearing many hats at first, create a system that prioritizes your time and find balance between making calls and answering emails and the actual creative work. When you're a freelancer all aspects of the business are equally as important, so if your design is picture perfect, but your clients are angry due to lack of responsiveness your business will suffer at the end of the month.

A successful freelance designer finds a balance between the needs of their clients, the marketplace and their work. 
<ol start="3">
 	<li> Stick to Your Dream</li>
</ol>
Sure this may sound like a cliche, but you can never stress the need to commit to your dream and seeing it through enough. Committing to your dream means you are making a binding obligation, and implies you are “all in”.

You look for solutions when faced with obstacles and, more importantly, you never quit – no matter what. Many entrepreneurs make this pledge to themselves, and then tell the people in their life in order to have an increased sense of accountability.
<ol start="4">
 	<li>Brand Yourself Constantly</li>
</ol>
Getting exposure is hard, especially because there are a great deal of designers out there. The good news is that there are also a myriad of ways to stand out. You can make amazing products and showcase them in your Pinterest, Etsy or Instagram feed, add a portfolio to Dribble.com or Behance.com, network with like-minded artists on DeviantArt.com. You can work trade shows and fairs and so on, try low-price partnerships to get exposure, doing small projects for small businesses and non profit organizations. 

Place your name and logo everywhere, join every network you can, <a href="https://www.4over4.com/printing/business-card-printing" data-schema-attribute="">print cool business cards</a> and even wear your own self-designed apparel. Get noticed by wearing your own uniform and such.

Last Thoughts

If your passion is strictly the art and creating innovative designs and logos, then entrepreneurship may not be up your alley. On the other hand,  if you are interested in every aspect of the design business from acquiring clients to developing products and all the problem solving that goes with it, then you should seriously consider pursuing entrepreneurship and freelancing. Here's to your Success!

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