A few weeks ago I found myself speaking with a print rep in the Midwest. She’s between jobs, thinking of relocating and shopping for a new employer. She said, “I’m afraid to move and start over.” My response, “You can never start over. You can only start again.”
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How to Get Production to Love Salespeople
Kids can be selfish. They think the world revolves around them and parents are put on the planet to serve their needs. Rather like how sales reps think of Production, eh?
Read MoreWill Jobs Move from QuickBooks Premier to Online?
I am using QB Premier and set up my orders with jobs. If I move to QBO, will the jobs move as well?
Read MoreThe Value of Team Member Input
Executive leaders are constantly faced with choices about any number of issues, challenges, and opportunities. Is this as it should be and if so, what is the best approach?
Read More2025 USPS Postal Promotions to Maximize Savings
The USPS has announced no postage increase for January 2025, making it the perfect time to maximize postal savings through their 2025 promotions.
Read MoreHeat Transfers 101: Which Methods Are Right for You?
Heat printing has never been more popular for custom apparel decoration. This primer explains the basics of each transfer type, along with advanced tips for achieving optimal results.
Read MoreProblems: Solved or Dissolved
My lesson in life is to give my problems a lot less worry. Rather, I need to give my problems a lot more patience knowing that in time they will all dissolve.
Read MoreIs It Time to Start a Blog?
It seems that every business leader has a blog these days. If you don’t, should you? It might surprise you to know that the answer is not always yes.
Read MoreDirect Mail: Us Versus Them
So many times poorly executed direct mail campaigns come down to how clients wanted to send it versus how recipients wanted to receive it. This can and should be avoided. Just because the client went to a seminar on the latest direct mail trends and was taught all the things they need to be doing,…
Read MoreDo Not Become an OSHA Statistic: The Top 3 OSHA Violations for Printing Operations
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the Top 10 most frequently cited workplace violations. Each year PRINTING United Alliance publishes the Top 10 list for printing operations which can be found at this link. OSHA’s annual list includes violations from several industry segments including construction and general industry, with printing falling under the latter category. The top…
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