Hot off the Press! We are pleased to announce the release of our Autumn Newsletter. Included in this issue: Fail to plan, plan to fail. Page 2: Liz Strama from Route to Exit reveals some great tips on how to add value to your business. Let’s get personal. Page 2: Direct Mail is here to…
Thank you for joining me for the fourth instalment of my Print Blog. These last two weeks have been absolutely fantastic, August has been a record breaking month and an absolute blast! As you’ll know by now if you’ve been kind enough to follow my blog, I am the new girl on the print block…
Thank you for joining me for the third instalment of my Print Blog. These last two weeks have gone really quickly and I’ve started to get quite busy building a lovely customer base, which makes the time absolutely fly by! As you’ll know by now if you’ve been kind enough to follow my blog, I…
Welcome back to my Print Blog! For those of you who were kind enough to read the first installment, you will know that I am the new girl on the print block at Essential Print Services and I am writing about all of the weird and wonderful experiences that I will have along my journey…
You’ve been brought here by our Wisdom Wednesday, thanks for scanning our QR code! What are Quick Response Codes? (QR Codes) For those of you who have smart phones, which are iPhones, Blackberry or Androids etc, you can use your ‘app stores’ and download a free piece of software. Search for ‘barcode scanner’ or…
You’ve been brought here by our Wisdom Wednesday, thanks for scanning our QR code! What are Quick Response Codes? (QR Codes) For those of you who have smart phones, which are iPhones, Blackberry or Androids etc, you can use your ‘app stores’ and download a free piece of software. Search for ‘barcode scanner’ or…
As the new girl on the print block at Essential Print Services, I feel compelled to write a blog to record all of the new experiences that I will have in the foreseeable future as I start a career in the Print industry. Largely because it will be great for me to look back on…
Someone once said, “if you’re not learning, you’re not earning”. Every day is a school day at Essential Print Services and with the arrival of three new books for the office, today is no exception. If you have advice and tips to share with your contacts and customers, a printed book is a great way…
Essential Print Services of Derby celebrates its first anniversary this month and what a successful year it has been! Owner and print expert Yvonne Gorman is the driving force behind the company, which has revitalised the printed material of many Derbyshire-based businesses over the past 12 months. In her first 12 months of trading, Yvonne…
What you should put on your business card Essential Print Services’ Yvonne Gorman, talks through how to make your business card a success; The only information you actually need on a business card includes: 1. Your Name 2. Your Company logo. I have one side of my card dedicated to my logo. Why? Because I…
The only time we’ll cut corners is with our Round Cornering machine. Make your printing stand out from the crowd. One way to do this is to have rounded corners on your literature. You can have rounded corners on your business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, whatever you like – all at a very affordable cost.…
The only time we’ll cut corners is with our Round Cornering machine. Make your printing stand out from the crowd. One way to do this is to have rounded corners on your literature. You can have rounded corners on your business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, whatever you like – all at a very affordable cost.…
What better way to showcase your products and services than with a brochure? If done well, this piece of literature could be something your clients will use time and time again, ensuring you remain in the forefront of their mind. You know a brochure has been a success when your prospect has contacted you because of…
Yvonne Gorman, Owner of Essential Print Services explains why her business is involved in local Business Networking, in particularly, Derby Hub; “Networking has always been essential for my company’s growth and support. It continues to be an integral part of my marketing mix. The majority of my new clients originate from networking groups that I…
With Christmas just over 2 weeks away, we have been inspired to share a few pointers with you to ensure your seasonal promotions are a Christmas cracker and not a real turkey. There’s still time! If you’ve left your Christmas cards and corporate gifts until the last minute, don’t worry, there’s still time. Digitally printed…
Essential Print Services (EPS) understands the importance of heightening it’s profile in order to secure customer confidence. And one way to do this, is to create alliances with local organisations. Essential Print Services has recently printed a number of leaflets for Derby Rugby Club, so when the sponsorship opportunity arose, it seemed appropriate to return…
Essential Print Services (EPS) understands the importance of heightening it’s profile in order to secure customer confidence. And one way to do this, is to create alliances with local organisations. Essential Print Services has recently printed a number of leaflets for Derby Rugby Club, so when the sponsorship opportunity arose, it seemed appropriate to return…
Part 1: What to consider BEFORE asking for a print quote Doesn’t time fly? We’ve already reached the final tip from Part 1 of my Print Blog. Once you’ve read Tip No.6, you should be well on your way to becoming ‘Print Smart’. Look out for other blogs planned in this series to ensure you…
Part 1: What to consider BEFORE asking for a print quote Day Five TIP 5) Find a Print Buddy When you’re ordering business cards, its always worth asking colleagues or friends in different companies, if they need any too. To order business cards for just one person, only to place another order a few days…
Part 1: What to consider BEFORE asking for a print quote Day Four TIP 4) How many? Quite often you will see print quotes that include the quantity you asked for, plus, a higher quantity or the next ‘price break’. And more often than not, it doesn’t cost that much more for double the quantity.…
Part 1: What to consider BEFORE asking for a print quote Day Three TIP 3) What material? Using a slightly different material can give the impression of a superior product and some may think it will cost more, when in fact, it could be the same price as standard stock. But only print experts like…
Part 1: What to consider BEFORE asking for a print quote Day Two TIP 2) What size? There are conventional ‘A’ available (i.e. A4, A5 etc) but why be conventional? Why not go for a square size or specialist shapes that will make your print stand out from the crowd? Why always print a portrait…
After speaking to a number of my clients about their experiences with other print companies, I have compiled a three-part blog series which will help people through the print buying process. Part 1: What to consider BEFORE asking for a print quote Quite often clients will call and say that want something printing, but…
…Young Entrepreneur’s latest blog, “How to Recover, Rebrand and Revive your Business” is yet another fantastic article which covers:
A close colleague of Essential Print Services; Ivan L Jones’ has a Daughter called Casey Jones. Casey, just 9 years old, is raising money for the Neuroblastoma Society by climbing the highest mountain in the British Isles; Ben Nevis.