Business Inspection

Business inspection: Make a success of a shrinking market sector

The financial print sector has undergone radical change, but the work is there, if you know what your clients want.

An integrated MIS helps keep eyes on the prize

Regardless of size, one thing that every print business should bear in mind at all times is how profitable a job is likely to be as, after all, making profit is essential for any company that wants to...

Expand your mindset to deliver it all

The hardest part was the change in mindset.” Two years ago, Simon Tabelin was managing director of a five-staff print business operating out of a basement in West Hampstead. Today he is managing...

Taking digital to the next level

Longridge Print sales director Mike Penfold is forthright about one shortcoming of print companies. “We work in communications yet many of us are rubbish at communicating,” he says. “We produce...

Putting yourself in the hot seat

An MBO may be a daunting prospect but it can be a liberating experience and can revitalise a firm’s fortunes

Making a big splash in the local pond

A relatively simple way to both engage with potential clients and draw positive attention to a company is one that many business owners overlook. Getting involved with, and putting something back...

Creating your own mailing super site

Setting up an entirely new factory, effectively from the starting point of a blank sheet of paper, is a luxury afforded to few print bosses and one that would be a dream for many.

Fresh-faced chic: reviving your identity

Consignia, New Coke and Choco Krispies are just three of many infamous attempts at rebranding over the years. While some companies ride out the storm that often accompanies major change, these three...

Handy finishers find firm footing to stand alone

Back in their schooldays, friends Lynn Russell and Cath Maybin had no idea that in the future they would be joint directors of a successful contract packing, handwork and finishing company.

Business inspection: Keep your eyes focused on the prize

With more than 20,000 orders a day and projected growth of 50% over the next year for its Docmail service, CFH Docmail handles a lot of mail for a lot of people. With that many customers relying on...