Management

What Your CSR Thinks of You
September 13, 2022 at 10:17 am

I asked a CSR what she sees as the biggest errors her sales team makes and what the best are doing well. There are lessons for us all.

State Of the Industry Update, Q2 2022: The Economic Impact of Supply Chain Disruption with Inflation and What Can be Done to Prepare for a Downturn
September 13, 2022 at 10:08 am

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, printers have been fighting an uphill battle when it comes to their supply chain and rising costs. As the first quarter 2022 State of the Industry Update showed, the unknown week to week and future availability for materials, substrates and consumables coupled with increasing costs has made a significant impact on…

The Possibility of a UPS Strike Looms Over 2023
September 9, 2022 at 10:56 am

UPS workers are demanding higher pay for tough working conditions, leading up to a contract negotiation next spring before the existing one is set to expire, creating the threat of a strike. A UPS strike isn't without precedent: UPS workers organized a nationwide strike in August of 1997, culminating in $780 million in losses for…

Leverage Your Roster for Success
September 9, 2022 at 9:56 am

Ensure you have the right folks on your team, playing the positions that will make your organization successful. Leverage your roster.

State of the Industry Update: Second Quarter 2022
September 9, 2022

An in-depth executive summary on the current state of the printing industry’s performance and prospects. Supplemental topics in second quarter 2022 include Supply Chain Conditions.

Advertising: Social Media or Google? Which is Better?
September 8, 2022 at 2:04 pm

If you’re looking to expand your business reach and visibility, investing in online ads can give you great results. But there are many moving parts to an online ads campaign and it’s easy to waste money if not done the right way. As a small-business owner with a limited marketing budget, it is important that…

Disrupting the Status Quo & Building a Proven Business Model
September 6, 2022 at 10:04 am

Steve Schulze started Nekter Juice Bar out of a desire to live a healthy lifestyle. His passion quickly turned into a business opportunity that has grown from one store location to more than 200 locations and more than $100 million in sales. Tune in to hear more about overcoming failures, valuable advice about franchising and…

What If?
September 6, 2022 at 8:36 am

Do you ever ask yourself, “what if?” What if you reached out to a new prospect? What if you reached out to a former customer? What if you dreamed bigger and reached higher? What if? Life and business is full of “what if” questions. “What if” questions are unlimited. “What if” answers are far more limited…