A changing area with a lot of new businesses
Battersea has changed considerably around the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station, with new offices, shops, restaurants and residents alongside long-established communities. Between the park, New Covent Garden Market and the many independent businesses, there's a steady flow of people opening something new.
Before you open: the essentials
New businesses tend to over-order print they don't need and miss the things that matter. Start with business cards and, if you have a shop front, a clear sign. Add a simple flyer or postcard to tell the neighbourhood you exist. See our postcard marketing guide for ideas.
For cafes and restaurants
Menus are the key item, plus table cards, takeaway bags and window signage. Print a small first run so you can adjust prices and wording after a few weeks. Our guides to menu design and laminated and standard menus help.
For shops and services
A pavement sign can be the most effective single item, since it speaks to people already on the street. Window stickers or a poster for opening times, a loyalty card to encourage return visits, and branded bags if you sell goods complete the basics.
Keep branding consistent
Use the same logo file, colours and fonts across every item. Settle your branding once, send it to us as a high-quality file, and everything from cards to bags will match. If you don't have a logo file yet, our free design help is a good starting point.
Don't print everything at once
Order enough to open confidently and reorder as you learn what sells and what gets used. Small first runs cost slightly more per item but avoid waste if you change a price, a name or an opening time.
Getting your opening print done
From Battersea, our Tooting shop is around 4.1 miles away by car, usually about 20 minutes, and the direct 44 bus takes around 33 minutes. See our Battersea printing page, our business card, pavement sign and loyalty card pages, or contact us.