Features
Q&A: Diana Thompson Managing director, Plus Point PR
Di has been in print for 35 years, 10 as a journalist (for LithoWeek/PrintWeek and Printing World) and 25 as a PR person. She’s married to Dave with two ‘kids’ Charlie (22) and Sophie (20).
What it takes to be a business award winner
Reading-based VGL prides itself on its bold and innovative work which has led to winning numerous accolades.
Beware the wrath of the tax man
It is unwise to irritate HMRC and, therefore, vital to know how the tax system works and how to avoid penalties Words Adam Bernstein Illustration Snowdon Fine Animation.
The importance of keeping the history of printing alive
Heritage professionals must act now to bring print, in all its guises, to the attention of the public now and for future generations.
60-seconds with Data Image
In the early 1990s, Data Image’s now-CEO Robert Farfort began designing prototypes and integrating Apple Macs with vinyl cutting machines in the garage of his childhood home. “A true pioneer of the...
Q&A: Melvin Vinyard Senior account manager, Fuller Davies
Melvin turned 65 in April and will retire next month after working in print for 49 years. He is married to Sandra and they have “two children and two lovely granddaughters”. His main hobbies are...
Digital print gives indie fashion labels more autonomy
A growing number of independent fashion brands are using digital print to produce their own sustainable clothing.
Find enough space to grow and grow
The need for bigger premises led GH Display to consider an acquisition and expansion in all sorts of ways
Pitch perfect: the art of selling smart
Sniffing out the main chance and flogging it may be the Sugar way, but it’s not always the best.
Doing business for good will be good for your business
The idea that a commercial organisation should also be a force for good is gaining ground as adherents find it can boost profitability.
Get your site right and watch your business take off
Websites that convert potential customers into actual customers are essential in today’s marketplace – if yours doesn’t, your rivals’ might.
60 seconds with Ace Binding Company
Ace Binding Company was born out of the love director Robert Hart had for the industry. Founded 16 years ago, with a couple of folders, a guillotine and stitching line, it was a move into PUR binding...
Q&A: Ian Metcalfe, finance director, Serious Print Group
A youthful “50-plus”, one of keen cyclists Ian’s proudest boasts is that he has more bikes than children, not bad considering he has four of the latter. His collection also probably comes in handy to...
Print’s global get-together gets set to embrace the future
It seems like only yesterday, when we were all (well, some of us at least) warbling along to “Drupa is in town again... touch the future” the official song for Drupa 2016, which rang out across the...
Why the big fish you’ve just landed may bite back
Think big, they say. After all, why would anyone turn up their nose at a huge slice of business? Consider the revenue, the prestige! Maybe even take a moment to bask in the envy of your competitors.