Thursday, March 26, 2009

VISTAPRINT TO SPONSOR BOSTON AREA BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

Small Business Starter Kits Offer Entrepreneurs Professional Appearance

Hamilton, Bermuda — VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced that it will act as a marquee sponsor for Babson College’s John H. Muller Jr. Undergraduate Business Plan Competition, which takes place on April 16, 2009. The college is well known for its business and entrepreneurship programs, and VistaPrint is happy to support its talented students that have the ambition to start out on their own.

Along with the sponsorship, VistaPrint will provide the students competing in the contest with small business startup kit, which includes matching business cards, postcards, brochures, Website and letterhead. A VistaPrint representative will be in attendance for the April 16 competition and serve on the panel of judges selecting the contest’s winner. Contestants are judged on their business plan’s content as well as a live presentation to the panel.

“Entrepreneurs have been turning to VistaPrint for nearly a decade to produce high-quality marketing materials that give them the look and feel of a large business,” said Chief Marketing Officer of VistaPrint North America, Trynka Shineman. “Sponsoring the John H. Muller Jr. Undergraduate Business Plan Competition is a great opportunity for us to help the next generation of local entrepreneurs start off on the right foot. We hope that all of the competitors go on to great things and succeed in the small businesses they are proposing.”

VistaPrint has acted as a trusted partner to countless small businesses over the years, providing tremendous value on everything from business cards andpostcards to Websites. As entrepreneurs and their needs have continued to grow, so have the company’s products and services; over the years, VistaPrint has expanded its product line from just business cards, to an entire suite of printed and electronic marketing materials.

The competition is in its 25th year. It annually awards $5,000 to the Babson undergraduate or team that develops the best business plan for an entrepreneurial venture. Since the inception of the event, 62 percent of the contest’s finalists have started a business following graduation. In addition, 35 percent of all contest participants have started a business after graduation. For more information on the John H. Muller Jr. Undergraduate Business Plan Competition, please visit http://is.gd/lX51.

VistaPrint offers small businesses peace of mind by providing everything they need to market their business. Products include high-quality and low-cost printed products such as business cards, postcards, and brochures; promotional items including mouse pads and T-shirts; and marketing services such as industry marketing, Websites, design and postcard mailing. VistaPrint also offers a number of helpful videos and articles on marketing their small business in their virtual Learning Center.

About the John H. Muller Jr. Undergraduate Business Plan Competition
The John H. Muller Jr. Business Plan Prize Competition awards $5,000 to the Babson undergraduate individual or team that develops the best business plan for an entrepreneurial venture. The Muller Prize was established in 1997 through the generosity of former Babson President William F. Glavin and Mrs. Glavin. It honors the entrepreneurial accomplishments of John H. Muller Jr. P'79, H'96, founder and former chairman of General Housewares Corporation and chairman of the Babson College Board of Trustees from 1989 to 1997.

About VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq: VPRT) is the small business marketing company having served over 17 million customers worldwide. VistaPrint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business with brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized Websites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of marketing products and services are available online at www.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s products are satisfaction guaranteed.

VistaPrint and the VistaPrint logo are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All
other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

RING IN SPRING WITH VISTAPRINT

VistaPrint has a Solution for All Your Party Planning Needs

VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, is now offering a full line of spring themed invitations to help maximize the joy of any spring event. The first day of spring is March 20, a signal that the winter chills will soon yield to warmer days. The new season has a number of events that are worth celebrating with family and friends - including the start of baseball season, Cinco de Mayo, and Easter. With these days coming up on the calendar, VistaPrint has fully-customizable invitations to fit any celebration’s theme. They are also an incredible value, starting at just $7.99 for 10.

Instead of just sending an email or hoping that people hear about a party through word of mouth, sending a unique and creative invitation can ensure guests attend. People will remember your party and look forward to going. An invitation is the first point of contact for guests, so it’s important to make it count. VistaPrint offers a number of unique spring themed templates that can help get the invitation design process started simply and easily.

“Our customers are always looking for ways to make their invitations stand out from the standard in-store options, but also want convenience and high-quality products,” said Melissa Crowe, vice president of marketing services at VistaPrint. “For under $10 our customers can design a set of unique invites with options like photos and text to truly make the card their own. No matter what type of party is being planned, our invitations are sure to get everyone excited for it.”


VistaPrint’s spring invitation lines are perfect for parties and events including the home opener of the local baseball team, Little League pizza parties, Earth Day tree planting events or a family Easter egg hunt. These high quality invitations are available in three sizes and can be ordered with matching custom envelopes. Customers looking to order invitations can simply log onto www.vistaprint.com/springinvitations. Any set of invitations can be designed in minutes from the convenience of home and delivered in as little as three business days.

In addition to invitations, VistaPrint offers its everyday customers products that can help them plan a successful party or even showcase themselves. Products include printed products like personal business cards, return address labels and save the date magnets; party favors including pens, hats and T-shirts; photo products such as calendars, posters and holiday cards; and personal Websites. Customers looking for deals can also follow and interact with VistaPrint on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

About VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is the small business marketing company having served over 17 million customers worldwide. VistaPrint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business with brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized Websites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of marketing products and services are available online at www.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s products are satisfaction guaranteed.

VistaPrint and the VistaPrint logo are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

VISTAPRINT ADDS MOUSE PADS TO PROMOTIONAL PRODUCT LINE

Versatile Product Adds Another Dimension for Small Businesses and Everyday
Customers


VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced that it has expanded its promotional product line with the addition of customizable mouse pads. Joining an already robust line of promotional products that includes pens, hats, T-shirts, keychains, and sticky notes, these mouse pads are a perfect way for small businesses to promote their products and services and stay on top of mind with existing customers.

VistaPrint has consistently brought unique, customizable, and easy to design promotional products to market over the past year plus. As the popularity of these products has expanded, so has the demand for other products that can have a similar impact. Because VistaPrint is leveraging proprietary, cutting edge technology to mass produce these products, adding another like mouse pads in a rapid time frame was possible. Like many of the company’s existing promotional products, both small business and everyday customers can design and order them in quantities as low as one and have them in as little as three business days.

“Our customers have really embraced the promotional products that we have brought online in the past, and another that made sense to offer them was mouse pads,” said John-Henry Forster, product marketing associate at VistaPrint. “It’s another product that lends itself to the creativity and unique designs that our customers come up with, and it’s something that virtually everyone uses daily. While it can be very effective for small businesses - like pens, T-shirts, and hats can be - it’s also something a mom can make for herself with pictures of kids, pets, and family.”

VistaPrint’s mouse pads have a cloth top and come with a rubber backing so it
won’t slide on a desk. They measure a standard 9.25 inches by 7.75 inches. Customers can choose from over 300 designs, or upload their own photos and designs. With text, there’s room for a prominent company name, message and web or physical address or phone number. Prices start at just $7.99 for one mouse pad. Ordering is simple. Customers can log on to www.vistaprint.com, select mouse pads under the promotional products menu and start the design process from scratch. The mouse pads are available on all 19 of VistaPrint’s global Websites which include: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, European Union, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.

VistaPrint offers small businesses peace of mind by providing everything they need to market their business. Products include high-quality and low-cost printed products such as business cards, postcards, brochures, invitations, and gift certificates; promotional apparel including hats and T-shirts; and marketing services such as copywriting, Websites, design and postcard mailing.

About VistaPrint

VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is the small business marketing company having served over 17 million customers worldwide. VistaPrint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business with brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized Websites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of marketing products and services are available online at www.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s products are satisfaction guaranteed.

VistaPrint and the VistaPrint logo are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

VISTAPRINT LAUNCHES LIVE, INTERACTIVE CHATS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Discussion with VistaPrint Small Business Expert to Focus on Tips for
Successful Postcard Marketing; Live Chat Series Will Continue Through Apri

VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced that the company will launch a series of live chat sessions that will continue through April. Aimed at small businesses looking to gain knowledge on topics like marketing and design, this chat series will enable direct one-on-one access to VistaPrint’s own internal seasoned experts.

VistaPrint’s first live chat will focus specifically on how to effectively manage and execute a postcard marketing campaign. Mindy Sanderson, VistaPrint’s small business marketing specialist, will host the live chat on Friday, March 13 at 2:30 p.m. EDT. Participation in the live chat is free, and will be hosted onVistaPrint’s small business blog, www.vistaprintsmallbiz.com.

“Small businesses are always looking to learn from others, and oftentimes need guidance in areas like marketing, which can be challenging,” said Sanderson. “These new chats are going to give them the opportunity to ask questions and get answers in real time. Customers can also see the answers to questions they might not have thought of from other business owners. Just like our small business blog, instructive webinars, and expert articles, we’re working to get our customers the knowledge they need in the format that works best for them.”

Sanderson is one of the driving forces behind VistaPrint’s popular Webinar series that is hosted on www.vistaprint.com. Her family also owns a well established restaurant in Natick, Mass. She has been involved in the businesses marketing initiatives - including strategic planning, promotions, customer retention, online marketing and graphic design – for many years and will share her expertise during the chat.

The moderated chat will last for 30 minutes and users are encouraged to login early and to ask as many questions as they would like. Mindy will answer as many questions as the time allows. After the conclusion of the chat, a complete transcript will be posted on the VistaPrint small business blog for those who could not make it and would like a re-cap of the session.

To pre-register for the chat and receive a reminder email prior to the event, please visit www.vistaprintsmallbiz.com and click on the live chat tab, or visit
www.vistaprint.com/learningcenter and click on the Webinars tab.

Upcoming chat topics include how to engage in search marketing and what elements of design you should consider with printed materials. More information will be released in the near future.

VistaPrint offers small businesses peace of mind by providing everything they need to market their business. Products include high-quality and low-cost printed products such as business cards, postcards, rubber stamps, and checks; promotional apparel including hats and T-shirts; and marketing services such as copywriting, Websites, free logo design and postcard mailing.

About VistaPrint

VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is the small business marketing company having served over 17 million customers worldwide. VistaPrint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business with brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized Websites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of marketing products and services are available online at www.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s products are satisfaction guaranteed.

VistaPrint and the VistaPrint logo are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.