December 09, 2024

Greetings - This issue is all about maximizing employee skills, AI management, and profits.
Andy & Julie Plata, Co-CEOs

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• Accelerate Profits
• AI From Idea to Reality
• Boost Profits with Feedback
• Grow Employee Skills for Free
• Management Appreciation
• Print the Seed

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Accelerate Profits Without Buying More Stuff
Is your print company pondering new ways to accelerate profits? If so, this article may be of good value. New profit strategists generally require more money for people, technology, and people. As a low-cost, high-growth alternative, Paul Rokos discusses ways to create collaborative partnerships to amplify your company’s profits. Paul’s best practice ideas for generating force-multiplier trusted partnerships will stimulate your team’s revenue growth discussions.

Print Executives Need to Guide the Company’s AI Direction
Maximizing AI’s benefits to your firm, now and in the future, requires your direction and that of your fellow executives. This article guides you in developing strategies to navigate the complexities of AI integration. It also outlines steps for communicating and managing your AI strategy with employees. The suggested strategies will reduce time and stress while enhancing productivity in your AI implementation.

Profits Flow by Improving Constructive Feedback
Since top-tier print talent is hard to find, it is important to retain your current employees and grow their skills. Achieving that requires a culture that promotes continuous improvement and high achievement. That’s easy to say and hard to achieve, but this article’s tips on non-destructive feedback can help. To learn more, read the full article.

Printers: Grow Your Employee Skills for Free
Increase your employees’ skills with free PGSF money. Scholarships for part-time, online classes are now available for employees of graphic communications, print technology, print management, or packaging companies. Scholarships can be renewed for more classes based on employees maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA. Applications must be submitted before May 1, 2025, but sooner is better, so do it now. More information on PGSF Scholarships to increase employee skills.

Developing the Business

Management: Written Expressions of Appreciation
Years ago, I managed thirty District Managers and Reps. I handwrote personalized letters each Christmas to show my appreciation for them. This built strong relationships and contributed to our annual revenue growth. This holiday season, write personal notes to your team and key suppliers. Handwritten notes are cherished because they are rare.

“Print the Seed” You Cannot Harvest What You Don’t Plant
The printing pool of qualified candidates for employment in our industry has significantly diminished. Many industry experts argue that this situation is largely our responsibility; we have not done enough to prepare for the future by effectively engaging and training younger generations in the world of PRINT. It’s time to shake things up!

Featured News

o New Features Revealed for PaperCut Hive Cloud Print Management Solution

o Fabriano Strengthens Its Presence in the US With Iconic Made in Italy Products...

“Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.” ~ J. Cameron

Names in the News

Derrick Nelloms
Derrick Nelloms, formerly with Emerald Expositions, was appointed Vice President of PRINTING United Expo.

Vinny Piazza
Vinny Piazza, a longtime print industry veteran who worked at BSE Print in 207, has now returned to BSE Print as its President.

Pat Klarecki
Pat Klarecki, Professor of Graphic Media Management and Graphic Communications at Ferris State University in Michigan, was awarded the 2024 John Berthelsen Award.

Michelie Dotinga
Michelle Dotinga, who was formerly at Xerox, is now a Business Development Specialist at HP.

Wilma Beaty
Wilma Beaty, previously with BioTouch, is the new Chief Human Resources Officer at Michelman.

LinkedIn’s "Print Industry Thought Leaders" Group
An excellent information resource for Print Professionals.

Good News Outside of Print:

Santa Train Delivers Joy to Hurricane Survivors
Feel the joy of the Santa Train's heartwarming mission to spread cheer and hope in a community ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Read how this beloved 1943 Christmas tradition brought unexpected smiles and happiness to those in need.

Additional News

o New Features Revealed for PaperCut Hive Cloud Print Management Solution

o Fabriano Strengthens Its Presence in the US With Iconic Made in Italy Products as Part Global...

o HEIDELBERG and Canon Underscore Close Cooperation in Sheetfed Inkjet Printing

o Derrick Nelloms, PMP, Appointed Vice President of PRINTING United Expo

o Applications Now Open for Intergraf’s 2025 Young Talent Award

o Konica Minolta Installs AccurioLabel 400 at C K Print and Design

o HEIDELBERG and Canon Underscore Close Cooperation in Sheetfed Inkjet Printing

o Celebration Time: Square 9 Recognized with Multiple Major Awards in 2024 from Gartner Digital...

o Notice on the Acquisition of Equity Interest in Fiery, LLC

o Ultimate Tech Reaches New Heights at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025

o Motion Enters into Agreement to Purchase Conveyance Company

o Sun Chemical to Increase Prices for Its Global Pigments Portfolio

o Fujifilm Completes Successful Peak Performance Print November Events and Welcomes...

o Roland DGA’s DG DIMENSE Technology Wins Inspire Award for Best Wallcoverings

o Quadient and DECATHLON Expand Parcel Locker Partnership in France

o Square 9 Solutions Marketplace Maximizes Customer Investments

o Advance Lifts Announces the New Electric Straddle Lift

o Canon Helps Support Next Generation of Professionals by Hosting Stony Brook University...

o Business Card Service, Inc. Improves Throughput, Quality with HEIDELBERG

o DCC acquires TigerPress to expand Northeast US presence

o Schöttner Druck Utilizes the Strengths of Digital Printing With the 3000th Versafire From...

o Elm Press Elevates Label Production Choosing Mark Andy's Digital Series iQ Solution

o Canon U.S.A. Senior Vice President Amy Newman Wins 2024 HERALD Top Chief Officers of...

o Konica Minolta Receives Pacesetter Award in Education

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