Features

Could weak pound strengthen UK print?
Enterprising printers have an opportunity to expand into Europe thanks to sterling's weakness

Taking a risk on kit investments brings this printer rewards during recession
MD Steven Baker tells Tim Sheahan that a ballsy strategy is needed to stay ahead of the competiton

Don't tangle with bad buys
There are plenty of businesses to be picked up cheaply at the moment, but when dealing with a failed firm, caveat emptor, warns Philip Chadwick

Investment and training has provided X1 with the building blocks of success
A consistent approach has given this Slough printer the foundations for business growth, says Tim Sheahan

QR codes and 2D Data Matrix come to the rescue of print
While the digital world has taken some business away from printers, it may also offer a way to ensure print remains a viable medium. Barney Cox explains

Rescue service for print's treasures
Preserving the knowledge of the past for generations to come fuels the passion behind this business

Succession fails to halt success at London finisher with its eyes on niche markets
Luke and Paul Hastings have had to learn quickly to build on their father's success, finds Adam Hooker

Delegate to deliver leaders
Investment in staff can be as beneficial to a print company's bottom line as new kit or green acreditation and ensures long-term profitability, finds Philip Chadwick

Tweeting isn't just for birds
Online social networking can provide your business with numerous benefits if you learn to use it properly, finds Matt Whipp

Cracking codes
Once hailed as a game-changing technology, RFID was expected to revolutionise supply chains, so what happened? Barney Cox investigates

How Minuteman Press makes sure its image is ship-shape and Bristol fashion
Minuteman Press has capitalised on the recession and now hopes to grow even more, finds Helen Morris

Banks hold key to Crunch recovery
The post-Credit Crunch financial world is a very different place and printers will have to work hard to secure finance, finds William Mitting

Reacting to change has maintained this firm's century-long tradition of success
Bookbinders of London's adaptability has helped it stay afloat and competitive, finds Adam Hooker

Counting the cost of pollution
Printers unaware of the cost of environmental slip-ups face potentially crippling fines and clean-up costs, warns Philip Chadwick Authors name
Go with the flow
While scepticism among printers about the potential ROI of JDF may have slowed its uptake, the benefits can be substantial, says Barney Cox