Buying and managing business print

Do you use brochures, leaflets, flyers, postcards or stationery in your business? Printed matter is remarkably effective, no matter what size your business is.  If you're not a professional print buyer, here are some tips on how to make the whole process run more smoothly. This may sound obvious: produce written orders. So many companies still operate on word of mouth - how on earth can people remember every detail of every conversation is beyond me. Also, ensure that your written order contains an accurate and agreed upon specification, deadline, delivery address and final price (with or without VAT). In these times of email it’s easy to have dozens of communications about a single job. When it comes time for the printer (or broker) to produce the job it saves time and limits the chance for error, if you have captured ALL of the final details agreed upon right there - on the order. Even though you are super efficient, there are situations where you may...
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