Business Management

Owning/managing a commercial printing or digital printing operation brings challenges, be it
common business issues such as profitability, employee benefits, staffing and succession planning
or industry-specific ones like declining print volumes, over capacity and industry consolidation.

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PI 300 Fast-Track Firm PCI Expands Footprint

For Postal Center International (PCI), a customer-centric philosophy is what it says sets it apart as it builds a national footprint.

Managers, Leaders, and Succession Planning

There is clear consensus on the differing role and function of managers and leaders, and in the fact that organizations need both.

POLAR to Be Taken Over by New Ownership

German paper machine manufacturers POLAR Mohr and Adolf Mohr are to be taken over by SOL Capital, an Austrian financial investor.

New Fastsigns International President Named

Propelled Brands announces Andrea Hohermuth as the new Fastsigns International, Inc. president.

Transform Your Sales Strategy: Part One

It’s difficult to take on fresh challenges of selling without first unlearning some of the tactics that no longer are applicable.

PI 300 Fast-Track Firm: How ER2 Image Group Excels

ER2 Image Group’s strong performance can be attributed to a sales-driven approach that values the customer experience.

Bosses Do Not Want Hear This, But ...

There is one sure sign of sales effectiveness, but your boss does not want to hear it. Bill shares what it is in this week’s blog.

How Quantum Is Addressing Staffing Challenges

Barb Pellow interviewed Quantum Group CEO Cheryl Kahanec to understand how the company was handling staffing issues in a tough labor ma

Mimeo Acquires Photobook App Motif from RRD

Mimeo has acquired the Motif Photos application and related assets from RRD.

The Road to EPR ‘Taxes’ Paved with Good Intentions

Rounding out Tuesday was a keynote by Flexible Packaging Association president and CEO Alison Keane.

The Assumption That's Killing Your Sales

How do you react to, “We already have a vendor”? One of Bill’s clients took the road less traveled, and it made all the difference.

Geeking Out Over Print

Yale University’s Gutenberg Bible is joined by a 1,250-year-old printed scroll of Buddhist prayers.

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Recent Video

The Week that Was (1/30/23)

On this episode of The Week that Was, Mark Michelson spoke with Peter Schaefer about the state of M&A activity; Koenig & Bauer named Ran Landau senior VP of sales; ePS Connect happened last week; Cheryl Kahanec addresses the labor shortage; and Andy Paparozzi discusses the 2022-2023 State of the Industry report.

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Featured Resources

Upper Midwest Commercial Printer

Located in the Upper Midwest, this commercial printer has revenue north of $6 million and is the go…

Southeastern US Label and Packaging Company

The company has been in business for 35 years and serves a number of highly desirable, niche markets…

Southeastern Printing, Packaging, Direct Mail and P.O.P. Operation

Our client’s state of the art pre-press, printing, advanced coating and finishing capabilities…

Midwest Supplier of Printing Equipment and Consumables

Our client is a highly-regarded, and well-known supplier in the Midwest region of the US. Annual…

Midwest Commercial Printer

Located in a very desirable midwestern four season resort community with a high quality of life, the…

Multi‐National Firm Seeking Adhesive Manufacturer

Our client is a multi‐national firm seeking to purchase an adhesive manufacturer in the U.S. The…

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