Industry Event: Outlook 2023 | Strategies for a Successful Future

Industry Event: Outlook 2023 | Strategies for a Successful Future

Need strategies for the year ahead? Join this virtual event! Experience a diverse panel of Canadian printers for an enlightening discussion on the most pressing issues confronting our industry today. Take away insights and strategies that can be applied to your...
Dealing with Inflation

Dealing with Inflation

Pricing and cost considerations for the new year   A thoughtful reader challenged a comment made in my May/June column, “Paper supply: Crisis or Opportunity?” We discussed price increases, with the comment that certain cost increases cannot be passed on to...
Workflow: Strategy or Technology?

Workflow: Strategy or Technology?

With September on the calendar, our minds often go towards making upgrades, enhancements, and an overall tune-up. Whether it’s process improvement, cost realignment, or improving profitability, we are looking for ways to do better in the final months of the...
The Difference Between Sales & Marketing

The Difference Between Sales & Marketing

Marketing has become a part of the conversation for many printers now more than ever. However, the difference between Sales and Marketing can often be hard to define. While both are essential areas of business activity, they are unique and often work together to...
Paper supply: crisis or opportunity?

Paper supply: crisis or opportunity?

Turn this challenge into an occasion for change   Much has been written about the paper supply chain issues and shortages, but are there aspects of the situation that can actually be turned into an advantage? Let’s explore the situation, and identify some...
Is a Recession on the Horizon?

Is a Recession on the Horizon?

A letter from Connecting for Results, CEO Gordon Griffiths   Dear Printer, As countries adapt to COVID, we are seeing hospitality, travel, and other activities returning to pre-COVID levels. We are also feeling good about print growth again. For those that...