Flyer Printing That Actually Works: A London Business Owner's Guide

Let me tell you about my mate Dave. Runs a bike repair shop in Hackney. Last month, he spent £500 on Instagram ads. Got three customers. Then he printed 1,000 Flyers for £120 and handed them out near the tube station. His shop was packed for a week.

That's the thing about flyers - when done right, they just work.

At Elixir Print, we've been helping London businesses with flyer printing for over a decade. From cafes to plumbers to yoga studios. And here's what we've learned...

Why Flyers Still Matter in 2025

In a world where everyone's glued to their phones, you'd think paper flyers are dead. But:

• People get hundreds of emails a day - they ignore most

• Social media ads disappear after a few seconds

• A physical flyer sits on kitchen counters, gets pinned to refrigerators

It's simple:

• Flyers can't be blocked by ad blockers

• They don't need wifi to work

• They get passed around to friends

What Makes a Good Flyer?

After printing millions, here's what works:

The front needs:

• One great photo (your product, your shop, happy customers)

• A big, clear headline ("Free coffee this week!")

• Your logo

Back needs:

• 3-4 bullet points about what you offer

• A special offer ("10% off with this flyer")

• Your phone number, address, website

• A QR code (for the smartphone crowd)

Keep it simple. The best flyers say one thing really well.

How London Businesses Use Flyers

1. The Dalston Café
   Hands out flyers with breakfast deals near stations. Their morning trade doubled.

2. The Islington Plumber
   Leaves emergency flyers with local shops. Gets 5 calls a week from them.

3. The Brixton Hairdresser
   Mails birthday discount flyers to clients. Books up months in advance.

Common Flyer Mistakes

1. Too much text  - Nobody reads paragraphs

2. No offer  - Why should they keep it?

3. Cheap paper  - Feels disposable if it's flimsy

4. Boring design  - Needs to catch the eye

Why Print With Us?

We're not some faceless online printer. We're your local team who:

• Print same-day when you're in a rush

• Help with design if you're stuck

• Use quality paper that makes an impression

• Actually care about your business

How It Works

1. You tell us what you need (size, quantity)

2. Send us your design (or we can help)

3. We print them properly

4. You get flyers that bring in customers

No complicated steps. No minimum orders.

"But I'm Not a Designer!"

Neither was the kebab shop down the road. We:

• Took photos of their food

• Choose decent fonts

• Made it look professional

Now their flyers bring in regulars. We can do the same for you.

Same-Day Flyers?

Yes. If you're in London and need flyers today:

• Call before 10am on 020 7193 7756

• Email your design to hello@elixirprint.co.uk

• We'll print them the same day

Ready to Try Flyers?

Sometimes the old ways are still the best. A well-designed flyer in someone's hand beats 100 online clicks.

Visit https://elixirprint.co.uk – Check prices & upload your design.
Email hello@elixirprint.co.uk– For design help or questions.
Call  +44 (0)20 7193 7756 – If you need them  urgently .

Let's get your message out there - the way that actually works.

PS  That bike shop? Dave's just ordered another 2,000 flyers. Says it all really.