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Attract & Retain Young Print Talent: Is It Possible?
As retirements increase and youth lack interest in print, the workforce is quickly shrinking. To rebuild the talent pipeline, a 3-pillar initiative was introduced last year at the University of Houston. Their Fall 2026 Progress Report shares what's working and what else is needed for success. Could this model work in your city? Read on.

The Formula for Increasing Revenue Without Raising Prices
Revenue concerns are top of mind for many print owners and managers. Eric Partaker, the publisher of Peak Performance Insight, reviews his 5-point formula for developing 10x revenue growth. Applying his “3 × 1.7 × 2 = 10.2x” formula may help your company’s 2027 revenue growth plan. See if you’re leaving money on the table.

It's About More Than the Paycheck
Your best people may not be leaving for a bigger paycheck. They may be escaping micromanagement, stalled growth, and a culture that erodes trust. Are you missing the warning signs? Discover what high performers really need to stay—and what leaders must change before another resignation lands. Read the full article to act.

5 Questions: Your 2027 Growth Planning Check
Amy Phillips, who spent 23 years at International Paper, shares a 5-question checklist to review with your leadership team. She says you'll learn more from answers that disagree. Get your leadership team looking at the same business before the year's budget is already spent on different versions of it. Download the 2027 Planning Check now.

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Inadequate Training Wrecks Morale, Productivity and Careers
When employees aren't properly trained, the consequences reach far beyond performance. In this article, Sid discusses the long-term impact of poor instruction and the lessons companies often overlook. Read what leaders can do to break the cycle.

Salesperson Gone. Payroll Saved. Growth Sacrificed!
Printing companies are hungry for more sales, bigger customers, and higher profits. Yet when a salesperson leaves, many companies hesitate to replace them. Why? Have we lost faith in salespeople, or are we too busy doing a happy dance over the payroll savings to notice the future business walking right out the door? Read more.