In this age where providing quick pricing can often get you the project, speed alone may not be enough to get you the account. First, make sure that you are chasing the right type of accounts – those that you have a clear competitive advantage with. And before you...
Your opportunity and desire to reinvest in the business can be both exciting and nerve-racking. You’ve done your homework with your team of suppliers and feel good about the capex strategy. As you prepare for growth with the latest tech-enabled gear, you’ve reached...
Congratulations. You’ve run all the numbers a dozen ways and negotiated a fair price and structured the deal that works for both sides. You’ve done the heavy lifting on this deal, and the attorneys have already been looking for their fees. So, what’s missing, and why...
It’s frustrating. Your revenue is up and the production floor seems busy. Your staff is working all out and new accounts are knocking on your door. By the looks of it, the business is working well. Unfortunately, the P&L still looks the same or even worse. You...
Running a printing company isn’t about luck, it’s about precision (although being lucky doesn't hurt). It’s about knowing where you stand every single day. The best-run print company leaders know their numbers. They know their productivity numbers. They know their...
What’s the next big thing you’re working on as the CEO of your business?Is it an offensive move or a defensive one? Or is it both? Most printing company leaders I talk to can rattle off a few of their key priorities. Maybe it’s new equipment, a technology enhancement,...