This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. Without a doubt, every owner I speak with is looking for employees. Bindery, press room, IT, and customer service positions seem to be areas that are hard to fill. And let’s not overlook sales positions – ask any recruiter what the number one job request is and […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. The typical questions include are we paying enough, too much, and what’s the best plan for my business? I think that it really goes deeper than this. And like most issues, there are two sides, if not three, to every story. Never one to shy away from a […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. Sometimes, all the grit and tenacity just isn’t doing it and the results aren’t satisfactory for the shareholders. Now let’s be clear, “not satisfactory” could mean doing fairly well but not hitting your marks, or “not satisfactory” could mean breaking out in a sweat when the bank calls. […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. Printing is a tough business. It’s custom manufacturing that companies try to streamline every day. There are variables in the materials used to produce the printed piece-from the client supplied files to the raw materials used, and while much better than the past, variables in the manufacturing process […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. Technology is all around us, and it can be both thrilling and threatening at the same time. It might be the latest MIS update, tweaking your workflow automation process, or making sure that your IT infrastructure is actually set up to help your employees be more productive. It doesn’t […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. You live it every day. You wake up to phone alarm, a riff from your favorite song or perhaps one of the standard tones that sounds like a tug boat is actually in the next room. After a quick check on the traffic from a map app, you […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. As owners and members of the leadership team, you deal with the risk and responsibility for getting it right, making it right and keeping it right for the business, your employees and your customers. I’ve previously written about the importance of the three P’s – People, Process and […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. All customers are good, some are just better than the others. Or are they? As we approach the end of the year, it’s not a bad idea to take a good close look at your clients to see what you can learn, and ultimately help you to make […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. As the leader of the business, you’re expected to have all the answers. Sometimes though, the biggest impact is made by the questions you ask, not answer. They may be technical questions or about a new prospect. They may even be as simple as asking an employee what […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. Family owned or controlled graphic arts companies have been the core of the industry for years. And obviously not just in this industry, but throughout the business world. I don’t have the recent stats, but it wouldn’t surprise me that the percentages are even higher for the graphic […]