Sales, sales, sales. As the economy begins to take off, you are doing all you can to win your share of the business. How is that going? Granted, business in your region may not be at 100% yet. And as time goes by, there may be parts of the business that never fully re-emerge. But […]
Everyone wants to capitalize in the market rebound and participate in the economic recovery, right? Time and attendance will not, by themselves, ensure full involvement with these improving business conditions. And while the glimpses of better times can serve as a healing lotion for those who have endured difficult times, there is still some heavy […]
Your competitive advantage is your secret sauce. Michael Porter talks about competitive advantage as creating and sustaining superior performance. How would you have defined your competitive advantage prior to March 2020, and how has it changed this past year? Over the years, many print establishments sought their competitive advantage through diversification, and adding products […]
How many of your top 15 accounts are from customers you brought on board within the last 18 months? It’s understood that many of your customers will be just fine post COVID-19. It’s also understood that a select group will struggle to find their way back to their pre-COVID-19 ways. Finally, and unfortunately, you’ll have […]
Most management meetings include a recital of the latest Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the business. As they are read out loud, some take notes and others nod their heads. A few questions are asked and once complete, the meeting proceeds to the next agenda item. Wait, what just happened? If you run a company […]
Do you hear that? What? That! It’s your business trying to tell you something. It’s your business telling you what’s going on with your staff, your process and procedures, your customers, your competitors, and your suppliers. Listen closely as some of the sounds may be faint, yet meaningful. Some sounds may be the silent cries […]
Things have changed this last year for many of your customers. How and where people work, how they shop and learn, and what they do for fun and recreation. It’s important to have a grasp on how those changes will impact your client base and how you effectively communicate with them. Consider more than the […]
When you participate in a sporting event you know the rules of the game, the consequences of breaking the rules (fouls or penalties), how to accumulate points and how to prevent your opponent from scoring and lastly, how to win. We’ve been doing this since we were kids and the concept carried forward to our […]
The print market recovery has begun to show signs of life. Not everyone was affected equally early on, and the rebound has shown to be inconsistent throughout the regions. We hear of many firms looking forward to getting back to normal — that may take some time still, but we remain cautiously optimistic. Many […]
Growing your client portfolio has never been a simple, or straightforward endeavor. Headwinds from a global pandemic, lockdowns, and the new “work from home” movement don’t make it any easier. The scope of your go-forward plan will depend on whether you’ve decided to make things happen, watch things happen or be left to wonder what […]