Features

Volume's multichannel 'media factory' founded on the intelligent use of data
This one-stop shop brings data, print and fulfilment in under one roof, discovers Tim Sheahan

Go green without going into the red
Environmental accreditations can be expensive and difficult to achieve, but the long-term benefits of cost saving and a better public image are worth the effort, discovers Helen Morris

An investment in the future
When budgets are under pressure, a firm's R&D spend is often one of the first things to be trimmed, but press makers know the value of continued development, finds Philip Chadwick
Consumables with a conscience - a guide to environmentally friendly inks
While everyone may agree that environmentally friendly inks are the way forward, there is less consensus over exactly what these inks are, finds Philip Chadwick

The push start - how to deal with being made redundant
Getting made redundant can feel like a dead end career-wise, but Jo Francis discovers that, for some people, it offers the opportunity to take control of their future and make a fresh start

JF Print proves its 'unusual' tag is fitting by turning loss into profit at Sparkford
Peter Leach has proved the doubters wrong by positioning this book printer for success, finds Simon Nias

Paper Merchants League Table
A failing economy, tough trading conditions, price pressure and falling demand have taken their toll on the paper industry and, despite some optimism, the outlook is uncertain, says Philip Chadwick
Technical tutorial: buying and selling kit online
Everyone knows it's possible to get a serious bargain online, so here are a few dos and don'ts:

Web-based printer crosses the Atlantic to show UK print that the internet pays
The Mimeo business model is reaping rewards in the US and is on its way to Europe, finds Barney Cox

How to save your business 10,000
We polled a group of industry experts for their top tips to enable PrintWeek readers to save their company as much as 10,000. Simon Creasey reveals some of their suggestions

Cut-price finishing
Finding the money for a big investment is tough at the moment, but a relatively small spend on a piece of finishing kit could deliver a healthy return, finds Philip Chadwick

Defying the recession and impressing dad with a profit-earning print service
Paul Mursell is making money at a difficult time for print. He tells Adam Hooker the secrets of his success

Flexible funding
As recession bites, finding the money for a major investment project from traditional sources is becoming harder and harder, but, says Simon Creasey, more creative options are emerging

Put your ad here
Filling the space on transactional mail with advertising is predicted to be worth billions, but Philip Chadwick finds that despite press advancements making it easier, clients aren't biting

Versatility is the key for trade finisher aiming to provide a complete service
Folio chief wants people to realise the full range of services his company provides, discovers Adam Hooker