How to Make Your Own Brochure

With marketing budgets tighter than ever, many small businesses are looking for ways to create their own customized marketing materials. The choices in brochure maker software can be overwhelming, and are often very expensive. Before you choose, compare the features you need. You may be surprised to find a program that meets your needs, and doesn't damage your budget.

What to Look for in a Brochure Maker

Before you purchase any brochure maker software, check to be sure it has these features:

A good variety of professionally-designed templates. This is the starting point for any good brochure design, so look for one that has a good range to choose from.
Simple design advice and instructions. You have a business to run; find a brochure maker program that keeps you focused and on track with design guidance and advice.
Powerful image editing tools so you can work with logos, photos and other graphic elements, without leaving the brochure maker program.

With these three important features, you'll find yourself creating professional looking brochures in no time.

Where to Find Good Brochure Maker Software

Broderbund offers The Print Shop 2.0 Deluxe, a powerful brochure maker that helps you create personalized and customized brochures, newsletters and other publications. Choose a ready-made template and pop in your content and graphics, or use the Wizard Design Tool to take you step by step through the entire design process.