Communication Resources for Every Business
Knowing the best resources in any industry can save precious time and generate fresh ideas. Here are a few design, marketing and communication links we think you’ll find useful:

The Importance of Good Design to Your Organization's Success:
A Client's Guide to Design: How to Get the Most Out of the Process (pdf download) 
@issue: (a journal about the effective use of design in business) 
Inc. Magazine article: "Designing Success" 

Marketing:
MarketingSherpa (marketing resources) 
KnowThis.com (marketing resources) 
Marketing & Advertsining section of AllBusiness.com 
American Marketing Association (AMA) 
Direct Marketing Association (DMA) 

Branding:
Brandweek magazine 
Business Journal article: "5 Steps for Branding a Professional Services Firm" 
Branding & Brand Development section of AllBusiness.com 
AllAboutBranding.com 

Editorial:
Proofreaders' Marks 
Dictionary.com 
Thesaurus.com 
Paul Brians' Common Errors in English Usage    

PDF Technology:
Download Adobe® Reader® 
All About Adobe® PDF 

General Research and Reference:
Wikipedia 
Reference.com 
The Internet Public Library
Refdesk.com 
dmoz open directory project 
iTools.com 
Bartleby.com (great reference works) 
Snopes.com (rumors and urban legends reference)  
Howstuffworks.com 

Graphic Design Organizations, Publications and Resources:
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) 
Communication Arts 
HOW Magazine 
PRINT Magazine  
I.D. Magazine  
Graphic Design USA 
Graphics.com  
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