Whether you need to improve efficiency in your pressroom or secure finance to buy new kit, PrintWeek's array of business advice features should be your first port of call. Below are a list of features run over the past 12 months by business category.
Business strategy
Print gets a run for its money
Reorganising a business can boost profits and staff morale. We look at how to get the most from external advisers.
Plan to survive financial difficulties
As the downturn bites, a robust business plan is more important than ever whether you are hoping to raise finance or simply weather the storm.
Environment
Green miles are coming under increasing focus. We take a look at how you can cut costs and boost your green credentials in your supply chain.
Seven easy steps to greener print
Simple measures to boost your green credentials and save costs.
Quantifying your carbon use is becoming easier and easier as more carbon calculators come to the market.
Energy costs fuel print price rises
An analysis of how the packaging sector is overcoming the recent price rises.
Finance
Cash is king in a recession. We take a look at how to protect your cashflow in the downturn.
Raising finance is a complex venture in any climate, yet alone a recession sparked by a lack of credit. We look at how to beat the Crunch.
Finding the finance in testing times
As the credit crunch bites, finance is harder and harder to come by. But with lenders insisting they are open for business there is money to be had.
The Pension Protection Fund was introduced to ensure that employees pension funds are safe, but what is the PPF and what does it mean for your business?
Profitability soars with ready money
We take a look at how to boost your cashflow and increase economic efficiencies.
Take £10,000 off your bottom line
We bring you a series of cost cutting tips outlining how you can squeeze the most out of your business.
Human resources
The Investors in People accreditation is more than just a badge and can boost staff satisfaction and productivity. We look at what is involved in working for your staff.
Winning a big contract can be an HR minefield and you have to know your liabilities before you sign
What to do when cuts are a must
How to make redundancies in tough times and stay on the right side of employment law.
Safeguarding jobs by cutting costs
Redundancy should be the last option for a business and other measures such as four day weeks or shift changes can stave off job cuts.
Lean manufacturing
What can lean manufacturing do for your business and when can you start making your operations more efficient?
As energy prices soar, efficiency is more important than ever. We look at how to reduce energy consumptions and costs.
Bright ideas for working smart
Increasing efficiencies in your press room and supply chain has never been so important. We look at the basics of lean manufacturing.
M&A and business expansion
How to win the administration race
Buying a business from administration is fraught with challenges. We look at how to avoid the pitfalls.
A number of British printers have thrived overseas but it is a risky and complicated venture if the right planning is not done.
Launching a crunch time profit plan
Merging with a rival can be a good way to achieve the economies of scale needed to beat the recession. We look at how to best secure a good deal.
Purchasing
Finishing kit holds its value in the second hand market; for those who buy in the right way there are plenty of bargains to be had.
Picking the right time to purchase
A new press is a massive investment and there are plenty of issues to consider from the type of press down to the timing of the investment and the finance used.
Don't get burnt by bad insurance
With so many insurance packages out there, it can be difficult to find the right deal for your business. We look at how to make sure if disaster strikes, you can stay afloat.
Raw materials have soared in price over the past 12 months. We take a look at how clever buying can cut costs.
Online outbids on-site for used kit
Online auctions can offer bargains for buyers and ease for sellers but there are a number of pitfalls you need to be aware of when buying online.
Spending power is staying power
With many companies cutting advertising spend, you money will go further in a recession if you can invest it wisely.
Sales strategies
Combining sales and marketing strategies can boost your promotional operation and added value offering.
Untangle twin skills for better business
In today's tougher markets, effective selling strategies are a must. We look at how to take a more sophisticated approach to customer relations and product promotion.
Training
Learning curves
Training your staff to work on a new press is one of the key factors in how quickly it can run at optimum speeds.
The UK's reputation for customer service is improving but what can you do ensure client loyalty and add value to your offering.
Web-to- print
Web-to-print is evolving the role of sales staff in a print business. We take a look at how a combined approach can be the best solution.
Online shopping shakes up print
From cashflow management to savings on administration, implementing a web-to-print strategy offers a host of benefits to cash-strapped printers.
With web-to-print on the rise, now is the time to get started. We look at how to break into the lucrative market.
Benefits of information overload
MIS systems have enabled a business to analyse every part of its production chain but how is the information best used and what should you be looking for?
Search engine optimisation (SEO) gets your website at the top of the list for searches. We look at how you can use SEO and social networking to boost traffic to your site.
The UK economy as a whole may seem at its lowest ebb thanks to the tide of boom and bust, but it looks as if nothing can burst the dotcom bubble of e-commerce.
