Successful client relations or even more importantly…client retention, begins with communication.

Successful client relations or even more importantly…client retention, begins with communication. Lot’s of communication! And in this economy, we can not afford to take clients for granted. This is key for the success of any small business. Read more

Plastic cards are a great way to make your company memorable.

Choosing a business card design is difficult in it-self, but once all the revisions are done and the look is perfected, then comes the question. Do I want paper, plastic, metal or something else? While there are numerous choices out there, we will explore the ups and downs of the plastic card. Read more

We must find value in everything… service, product and relationships.

When considering a service or product our first question should always be: what is the value I will receive from this? We must find value in everything… service, product and relationships. Read more

Business cards are still the primary way to exchange information.

With all the new ways to interact within the business community, we cannot forget the most important. Business cards are still the primary way to exchange information. While ‘bumping’ smart phones is easy, most small to medium sized businesses do not have the resources to equip their employees with such luxuries. Read more

Be involved! Stay involved!

We all know how busy we are day to day, and we have all heard that for a business to grow, management has to learn to let go control of some things, but beware who you let it go to! Read more

Always evaluate the purpose of a label when choosing type.
Thermal transfer labels require a ribbon. For paper labels a wax based ribbon is generally sufficient and the most cost effective.
However for labels made with synthetic materials such as polyester and polypropylene, a wax/resin or full resin ribbon will be required to produce the desired print quality.
An incorrect ribbon choice can produce flaking, voids and poor visual print quality. It may take a little experimentation to decide which ribbon performs the best. However the long term result will be worth the time.

Courtesy of guest commentary Steve Brookshire