If you lead a printing business, standing still is not an option. Technology evolves, customer expectations shift, and the competition never stops getter closer. Yet, many companies still hesitate to try something new because of one big fear: what if we fail? The...
When companies are busy and short staffed, tempers can be short. While these conditions are often temporary, what matters is that everyone remembers that they all are wearing the same company logo – the same jerseys. Every department is like a unit on the field. Some...
The printing industry, once a symbol of tradition and stability, continues to change with seismic shifts driven by technological advancements and changing customer preferences. In this rapidly evolving landscape, embracing change and innovation is no longer a choice;...
A while back I asked if it was time to re-think the structure of your sales and client facing teams. Maybe you’ve had some reservations about how to make the transition. If you’re like many printing company owners, you’ve got an experienced group of sales folks who’ve...
The opportunity that you have as a leader is to help recognize the potential in your emerging leaders and to provide a pathway for their development. These could be junior staff members, department managers, or team leads. Empowering them is crucial for their growth,...
Companies typically don’t go out of business because they lose money in a month, or a quarter, or for the year. They go out of business because they run out of cash. It can just as easily happen to those companies who are making a profit. These operators sometimes...