The sales department is humming. Reps coming in and out of the office, phones are ringing, emails are chiming, and the estimating department is backed up with many quotes to do – but the question I’ve got to ask is: are they busy with transactions and jobs, or are...
For years now, Michael Porter has reminded all business leaders that their performance is shaped by forces largely outside of their control. Well, in the print world, those forces are alive and well, and at times more intense than ever. None of this is new...
Every printing company has those standout customers. You know the ones—they trust you, rely on you, and treat you like a true partner. They call you when the stakes are high because they believe you’ll deliver. Over time, you’ve earned that “trusted advisor” status,...
When the waiter walks by your table in the restaurant, you raise your hand slightly to indicate that it’s time for the check because it’s time to go. If you are considering raising your hand and selling your business, let’s review some of the things that you can work...
A growing sales trajectory can affect many areas of the business – especially the bottom line of your P&L statement. It can provide new opportunities for the staff and make it easier to reinvest into the company. But when a major customer departs, or the economic...
Finding and earning new business has never been a cakewalk, it just seems like it’s even harder these days. Could be a mix of several factors. Some of the more established sales reps have reached cruising altitude and while they do a great job of nurturing their...