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  • Win the Marketing Mind Games

    Mitch Evans takes on the subject of differentiation strategies. What truly sets your business apart from your competitors? Mitch will help you uncover your company’s strongest capabilities - and concepts - then he’ll show you how to leverage them...

    Article • March 7th, 2011

  • Quick Consultant: Pricing & Productivity Ratios Show Positive Signs
    Quick Consultant: Pricing & Productivity Ratios Show Positive Signs

    In the early stages of analyzing the data submitted for the 2011-2012 Quick Printing Industry Study, John Stewart shares some preliminary results with QP's readers. He tells us, "If you want to survive and prosper in this industry it is critical that...

    Article • March 4th, 2011

  • USPS Delays IMb and Increases Postage

    Nancy DeDiemar brings us up to date on the latest developments by the USPS. Due to negative feedback and the need to make adjustments, the deadline for implementation of IMb has been pushed back. Also, April will see an increase in some postage rates...

    Article • March 4th, 2011

  • Case of Price, Part 4

    How do we price something that we’ve never done before? Tom Crouser says, you can't. Or at least, you cant price it accurately. Printers need to master new skills in order to effectively price them, but that doesn't mean you should give it away. Tom...

    Article • March 3rd, 2011

  • Association Insights: Innovative Industry Outreach
    Association Insights: Innovative Industry Outreach

    In this installation of Association Insights, NAPL president and CEO Joseph P. Truncale outlines some of the most recent additions to the roster of NAPL's member benefits. Among them, a new module to the Management Plus System, the open forum NAPL...

    Article • March 1st, 2011

  • Quick Consultant: Business Valuations - The Sooner the Better!

    It’s never too early to develop a method for valuing what, for many in this industry, is the single largest asset owned jointly with your spouse (or your partner)—your printing business. The worst time to obtain a valuation is three months after...

    Article • February 28th, 2011

  • 2011 Wage and Benefit Study among Small Press and Digital Printers
    2011 Wage and Benefit Study among Small Press and Digital Printers

      Crouser & Associates, Inc. has released their 2011 Wage and Benefit Study among Small Press and Digital Printers at www.crouser.com . This study, conducted in December 2010 among 270 participating companies, is a 35 page report that contains...

    Product • January 21st, 2011

  • Executive Suite: It’s 2011

    I am going to lay out the bones of business plan. We want a business plan that is simple and drives the business, not something that sits on the shelf until next December 31.

    Article • January 11th, 2011

  • Creative Brokering

    Nobody can do everything alone. In an industry that is rapidly evolving, it's more important than ever to know who to reach out to for help, how to find them, and what to expect of their services. As the industry itself changes and grows, so do trade...

    Article • January 3rd, 2011

  • Special Report: State of the Industry

    What lies ahead for printers in 2011? Bob Hall asked a panel of printing industry foot soldiers what is really going on in the field. Their optimism might surprise you. With emerging technology and new opportunities opening up for forward thinking...

    Article • December 9th, 2010

  • Case of Price, Part 1

    Do you think that Economics 101 taught you everything you need to know to price your services profitably? You're probably wrong, according to Tom Crouser. In this first installment of his four part series on pricing strategy, Tom covers the ABC's of...

    Article • December 2nd, 2010

  • Executive Q&A: Francis McMahon
    Executive Q&A: Francis McMahon

    Francis McMahon, VP of Marketing, Production Printing Systems, Océ North America, shares his insights about his company, the industry, and the experiences of his career in it. McMahon encourages printers to embrace change, be bold and keep on dreaming.

    Article • November 17th, 2010

  • Editorial: Waxing Philosophical

    I like to joke that I took over as editor of Quick Printing on Pearl Harbor Day in 1988. That’s actually close to the truth—give or take a week or so. I was thinking about that December anniversary when I noticed Karen doing magic page maneuvers...

    Article • November 10th, 2010

  • Transforming Business with Workflow

    Every company has a workflow. The question is, how smoothly does your workflow flow? Forrest Leighton, director of product marketing for Canon U.S.A, outlines some clear definitions for the complex, nebulous, and seemingly limitless subject of...

    Article • November 9th, 2010

  • Quick Consultant: Start Early if Planning to Sell Your Business

    The earlier you prepare for selling your business, the more it will profit you when that day dawns. A last minute sense of urgency is never a good selling strategy. Unfortunately, it is too often seen in our industry. John Stewart cautions print owners...

    Article • November 5th, 2010

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