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  Making sense of sustainable printing

  October 1, 2010

  Printing choices that are sensitive to the environment are also good for business.

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  Tap into expanding government markets

  October 1, 2010

  One of the biggest markets to tap—and likely to expand—is the federal government.

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  Protective products for commercial use

  September 1, 2010

  Wrap music: Protective products are expanding into commercial markets for protection of persons and property.

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  Fabric composites advances open new markets

  June 1, 2010

  Technological advances in fabric composites lead companies into new markets, and new opportunities in old ones.

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  Equipment and process efficiency

  January 1, 2010

  Finding efficiencies in equipment and processes to improve productivity, quality and delivery.

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  Outsourcing as part of a growth strategy

  January 1, 2010

  Is the best way to do business still all under your own roof?

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  What do customers really want?

  November 1, 2009

  Perfecting the art of mind reading.

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  Maximize your equipment efficiency

  October 22, 2009

  When to upgrade and when to buy a new printer: A guide to increasing your efficiency on a tight budget.

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  Operating leverage: Adapt your technology to new markets

  September 1, 2009

  You’ve got the skills, the equipment, the employees, the opportunity. Go for it.

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  Making informed choices in printing

  April 1, 2009

  Understanding the differences in printing technologies is an important step in making printer decisions.

• Maintaining quality standards in a tough economy

  February 1, 2009

  Times are tough, so should you cut corners to compete? “No!” is the adamant response from quality advocates.

• Modern technology helps small fabricator shops

  August 1, 2008

  Automation for the small shop—when is it worth it?

• Is your company stuck?

  Sponsored by IFAI Expo

  Is your business growing and giving you the results you want? Or are you stuck and can't seem to get moving? Here are five simple steps to get your business unstuck.

  1. Re-focus on what you want. Remember your original dream-the one that includes owning a prosperous company that is organized, profitable, has lots of great customers, is run by your empowered managers, and gives you freedom and time to enjoy your life.

  2. Realize you are a business builder. You will never reach your goals if you don't grow yourself. To grow, you've got to let go, delegate, and do what you do best: sell. You must invest time to build relationships with loyal customers plus find new ones.

  3. Replace yourself with systems. In order to delegate, you need systems and procedures in place that don't rely on you directing every decision. Put your standards on paper and train your people to follow them.

  4. Hire the best. Now that you know where you're going and have systems in place, you can start building a strong management team prepared to take your company to the next level.

  5. Enjoy the ride. With your company organized and growing, you can now focus on creating more opportunities for your business to prosper and grow.

  From George Hedley's latest book "Get Your Business to Work!" As a business coach, Hedley helps entrepreneurs and business owners build profitable companies.

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