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The lack of print training has been heavily criticised, but Philip Chadwick finds that new initiatives rethinking what is offered, how it is taught and how it is made available may turn things around

Despite what many Western printers believe, even export giant China is susceptible to the global recession and is facing a tough market, both at home and abroad, explains William Mitting

To make lean manufacturing a success you have to ensure the whole workforce feels part of the drive for savings and can see the benefits, finds Philip Chadwick

For many, the concept of soft proofing is daunting, but if you can get your head around the importance of colour management, you will discover it is not that hard, explains Simon Nias

Chivers-Period is making money in a volatile market through its emphasis on quality and craft, finds Jon Severs

Carbon offsetting has split the industry into those who sing its praises and those who fail to see the benefits. Philip Chadwick weighs the arguments

Ripe Digital's small size ensures a personal service and the highest quality of print, finds Tim Sheahan

As part of a drive to reduce running costs, some recession-hit businesses have resorted to cutting the working week, but it's not an easy step to take, discovers William Mitting

Digital screens are on the rise in the outdoor ad sector, but Jo Francis finds that print is far from yesterday's medium of choice

Despite a consistent effort by the packaging industry to become greener, with print companies taking a lead role, news of its achievements is failing to reach the public, finds Philip Chadwick

Staff recruitment and retention are two areas of business that are significantly undervalued and, as a result, they are often overlooked by company owners.

You wouldn't put diesel in a Ferrari," argued Tottenham Hotspur FC manager Harry Redknapp earlier this month. The analogy is apt; his view was that Premier League footballers should avoid alcohol in...

Both invoice discounting and factoring can provide important functions for a well-managed business, but be aware of the risks, advises Philip Chadwick

As the market for personalised direct mail grows, the sector has had to sharpen up its act in order to meet increasingly tough data protection requirements, as Barney Cox discovers