With the steady rise of convergence across the printing industry, it’s common for print service providers (PSPs) to offer a range of solutions to their customers. From wide-format to…
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End-Buyer Research: Females
ASI Research has launched a new series profiling the people distributors work with most closely: end-buyers. Each week we’ll release a new data set that spotlights one of eight markets and looks at end-buyers through demographics such as gender, region and company size. Read the previous entries in our End-Buyer research series. This week, our research focuses…
Read MoreIndustry Insiders Share Strategies for Thriving Amid a Shifting Market
In 2023, Printing Impressions explored print market trends in key segments within the commercial printing sector. Here, five industry professionals update us on the state of the industry from the standpoint of their business operating within a particular key segment. They share market changes, barriers to success, and key strategies. Although the individuals share their…
Read MoreThe Power of OOH: The Ads Influencing Consumer Purchases
The average person sees hundreds to thousands of advertisements per day. The jury is still out on an exact number, with some sources estimating 4,000 while others report a number closer to 10,000. Whatever the magic number is, there’s no denying that we’re constantly being put in front of…
Read MoreUnlocking New Printing Opportunities in the Health and Wellness Market
Are you ready to tap into the rapidly growing CBD health and wellness market? This industry, fueled by increasing consumer awareness and demand for natural health products, offers significant potential for distributors looking to explore the opportunities in a market that is already $7.6 billion and only getting started. Understanding the Market Cannabidiol, commonly known…
Read MoreHow To Become A More Profitable Distributor
Imagine boosting your gross margin by 5 percentage points. With the right partner, you can say goodbye to cash flow constraints and save up to 30% on shipping costs. Even better, free up at least 15% of your workweek to focus on generating revenue while the right partner manages your day-to-day necessities like supplier payments, customer invoicing, and payment processing. By teaming up with the industry’s best, you can unlock your full revenue potential. Calculate your ROI to see the difference a top-tier partnership can make!
Read MoreMaximizing Sales to Educational Institutions: Understanding the Purchasing Cycle
There are more than 100,000 education institutions in the United States. From elementary schools to graduate and specialty schools to everything in-between, all of them need printed forms and labels. But if you want to sell into this market, timing matters. Schools don’t operate on the traditional calendar year. They operate according to the school…
Read MoreAutomatic Downloads of Data: Is It Possible?
Ask the Accountant… Question: Is there anything I need to do if I have my bank and credit card data automatically downloaded into QuickBooks? Does all the information just get recorded? Answer: That sounds lovely, but it does not work that way, unfortunately. It is just a big dump of information into your QuickBooks, and…
Read MoreSEO Best Practices for Business of All Sizes
SEO is a necessary part of doing business in this day and age. The way companies spread the word about themselves is different.
Read MoreWhat Is FinCEN, And How Does It Affect Your Business?
Ask the Accountant… Question: I’ve heard about something called FinCEN. What is it? Answer: In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act. As a result of this, beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, many companies in the U.S. are required to file a report with information about their beneficial owners (Beneficial Ownership Information). It is known…
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