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People Management for Emerging Leaders Maximizing print profit requires top-notch managers. However, manager training is often delayed due to demanding production schedules. This online Wharton People Management for Emerging Leaders course may be an answer. The course guides students through the people and productivity skills required for managing the company to bigger profits. The cost is less than rerunning a job to appease an angry client. See more>>>
Printing Statistics: Printing by Numbers in 2023 The section of this article titled "United States Printing Statistics" has statistical information about the US print industry compiled by IBISWorld. What struck us the most was that profitability continues to decline steeply despite the accelerating adoption of digital print. If digital presses are more efficient than offset, shouldn't profits increase as more companies adopt digital print?
The Multiplying Effect of SOPs A production printer without comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) lacks consistent operational efficiency and is less attractive to potential clients, buyers, and partners. Implementing and maintaining robust SOPs brands your business as a well-organized, future-ready entity. Gerry Lalonde’s short article discusses boosting your company's value by ensuring your SOPs are comprehensive and well-documented.
Don't Let AI Cyber Threats Impact Your Clients As a print executive, you probably realize that the evolving threat of AI-driven cyberattacks may not directly affect your operations, but it could affect your clients' environments, potentially impacting your business. This Forbes article provides valuable insights to help you effectively engage with your clients on cybersecurity and build a stronger business relationship.
Do Your Prospects Know and Remember Your Capabilities In this article, Sid reviews a sales strategy for securing new clients without traditional hiring costs. Sid discusses how targeted prospecting and strategic emails could transform your approach, promising significant results in just three months. Read Sid's very informative article.
Managing Customers' Opinion of Your Expertise Debbie discusses how customers often underestimate your work's complexity and reminds you not to downplay your expertise. It looks easy because you're not just good; you're GREAT at what you do. Debbie suggests that it is sometimes a healthy business decision to propose that customers explore other options.
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