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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
I’ve been in the industry for a little more than 30 years, which qualifies me as a certified OLD GUY. It also qualifies me for consideration as a curmudgeon – though certainly not yet in the league of Romano and Vinocur.
So here’s my take on drupa – ANOTHER one that ...
Posted in Trade Shows, drupa 2008 | 7 Comments »
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
Too many printers ask the same question over and over: “How come we made money on all our jobs, but lost money at the end of the month?”
The answer is pretty simple: no matter how good your cost sheets look, they’re a poor predictor of financial results. That's because ...
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Friday, March 14th, 2008
When printers improve their productivity, lots of good things happen. But there’s one very bad thing that often happens by accident: prices come down even before customers have begun beating up the printer.
Here’s why: If you reduce your make-ready times or improve your running speeds, it’s logical to raise your ...
Posted in Marketing, Sales | 2 Comments »