Fear. Uncertainty. Stress. Those are the words being volleyed back and forth to describe the feelings of everyone from high school seniors missing out on their last weeks of school to small business owners being forced to lay off employees because of mandated social distancing. How do you lead well in times like these? How do you find that elusive balance...
At the time I’m writing this article, our country is adjusting to a new normal forced upon us by the Coronavirus. We’re all calibrating to this new normal by the day (if not by the hour), so by the time you read this there may be even a different version of the new normal. Here are some tips to help you survive (and even thrive!) in the new normal. ...
Staying ahead is the key to success in any industry, and smart, well-thought-out marketing systems drive strong sales. Want to build your brand and spark creative print ideas in your best clients? Consistent, inspiring content grabs attention, turning potential leads into repeat customers. Ready to say yes to that? Here is the fresh, engaging content...
Estimating has been a cornerstone in the printing industry for years. While you may think that providing your customers with an estimate is for their benefit only, in fact, estimating a job also provides you with a myriad of benefits. A good estimate: Provides efficiency Ensures accuracy Creates consistency Fosters professionalism Displays your cost/value...
Next week, you might be one of the many printers passing through the Houston airport as you arrive for the 8th Annual Spring Conference for the National Print Owners Association (NPOA). I thought you might find it interesting to know that as you head over to claim your luggage at the baggage claim, you’re experiencing the result of some creative...
Ready to add depth and vibrancy to your bottom line? Socrates once said that the secret of change is to focus all your energy not on “fighting the old” but on “building the new.” Are you sowing seeds of sales through high-quality direct mail and digital marketing? As you motivate customers to sharpen up through print, here are some of the fresh messages...
A long time ago (back when my dad and I were the only “employees” of our family printshop), it wasn’t hard to figure out that if we wanted to make the money, we had to do the work. However, as any successful business grows, there is only so much you can do with your own two hands and feet, and soon, it became necessary to begin to add team members. As I...
Let’s face it: it can be drudgery to come up with new, relevant marketing content regularly or to build the online ordering technology needed by your print buyers today. But it shouldn’t be. Instead, these things should take care of themselves. They should happen automatically, so you (and other printers like you) can focus on all of the other...
Running a print business is hard work. But did you know that you need to be running more than just one business? That’s right. You need to be running three! (Hold on now, take a deep breath, and keep reading!) While that might sound incredibly overwhelming, it’s not as scary as you might think. The truth is, you’re already running three...
When you need to grab the attention of your print buyer, you need a great headline. Whether your message is making its way to your audience through email, web copy, or direct mail, a great headline will snag the interest of your reader enough for them to want to read more. Here are a few tips to ensure you hit the mark with your headline every time. 7 Tips...
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