Business

Closing sales is not about performing hat tricks
"How many people spent an hour last week practising sales?" I am sat in an introductory session for training organisation Franklin's Covey's new sales course, and co-practice leader Craig...

Can people really be taught the tricks of the sales trade?
It's 11am on a Friday morning, and I'm attempting to sell a suitcase. Have I fallen on particularly hard times as a hack and decided to write off all future holiday plans? Has PrintWeek decided it's...

Why break-in protection is worth every penny
Imagine you arrive to work one day to find the glass of your front door smashed. Now imagine this doesn't turn out, as you'd first prayed, to be just a petty vandalism.

Business inspection: drawing in the next generation
Twinning with schools can have long-lasting benefits for both students and printers alike

MPG leaves eight-figure shortfall
The shortfall to creditors resulting from the collapse of MPG Printgroup is likely to exceed 10m, according to the administrator's report.

Epson UK appoints Phil McMullin to Pro Graphics division
Phil McMullin has joined Epson's Pro Graphics business unit as UK sales manager for the large format printer division.

EFI finance boss steps down
EFI chief financial officer Vincent Pilette has resigned "to pursue another opportunity".

BAPC beefs up legal advice on HR issues
The British Association for Print and Communication (BAPC) is launching a new legal service for its members to meet increasing demand for advice on employment law.

Xeikon profits up
Digital press manufacturer Xeikon has cited an improved product mix and strict cost management measures for strong profit growth in the six months to 30 June 2013.

SA International to open training and technology centre
Software developer SA International (SAi) will open a training, testing and demonstration centre in September at its new Brussels headquarters, to showcase its software.