On Saturday 7th December, the Derby business community united to celebrate Small Business Saturday UK at the University of Derby’s Enterprise Centre. Over 100 local independent companies attended the event with those exhibiting ranging from new start-ups, established names and business support organisations such as the FSB and East Midlands Chamber. All of whom united…
We are gearing up for next week’s Small Business Saturday UK event. Yvonne is particularly excited because she is one of twelve ‘Small Business Heroes’ selected to fly the flag for the UK’s small businesses. Join us and many others on Saturday 7th December, from 10am at the Enterprise Centre for free business advice,…
The Print Angels at Essential Print Services are celebrating achieving two of the best months in the businesses’ history. The print company, based on Pride Park in Derby, achieved a 20%+ increase in sales in both September and October compared to previous months in the current financial year. These are the best two months since…
We pride ourselves on our good customer service; every client is important to us. No matter whether their order is big or small we work hard to ensure they have smarter, better, fresher print! We are proud to be Derby’s most positively reviewed printer. One of our clients sent a great review to us recently…
Did you know we can also design your printed products? Design isn’t everyone’s passion, so why not leave it to someone who loves it! Our team of talented creatives will go through everything with you so we can turn your dreams into a reality; then we’ll get it sent to print and create a top-quality…
Our very own Yvonne Gorman is selected to participate in a nationwide campaign for Small Business Saturday UK. But what is Small Business Saturday UK? It is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday…
It’s Friday! We’ve had another busy week, which included some urgent orders. Here’s one example; yesterday afternoon, we received a call from a lady who needed 100 flyers for this morning. Not a problem! They were proofed, printed and collected within 24 hours. Yay! We love to support new, creative businesses so, we were…
Yvonne Gorman, the owner of Essential Print Services on Pride Park in Derby, has been recognised among just twelve small business owners in the country to be named a “Small Business Hero”. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide programme that selects twelve business owners to be the spokesperson and public face of the campaign, and…
Christmas is looming and we are busy beavering away creating calendars for some of our customers. We think they make great gifts for clients; which is why we make one of our own every year to send out to our customers. The best promotional items are the ones that you put you at the front…
For the past 8 years, we have provided outstanding print to many of Derby’s top businesses. We are the most positively reviewed printer in Derby, and the feedback we receive from our customers speaks for itself! Good customer service and fantastic products make us all happy; our customers keep on coming back which means we…
Printed flyers can be a very cost-effective way to promote your business; great if you are a start-up or on a tight budget. They are a great way to target the audience you want by distributing only to those you want to see your advertising. Flyers are one of our most popular items, and we…
In July, we shared the good news that our very own Yvonne Gorman was shortlisted for ‘Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year’ by The Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The result was announced during an awards ceremony at Birmingham’s Glee Club and we’re delighted to announce that Yvonne was Runner-Up! “From 3000 entries, being in a…
Do you still love a printed book rather than an e-book? Perhaps it’s the smell or feel of a real book, or maybe you love a shelf full of books in your living room. Whatever your reasons, you’ll need a beautiful bookmark to keep your place. Why not have some branded bookmarks printed to give…
The best promotional items are ones that are used regularly and are seen by many people. Pens are perfect, who doesn’t use a pen every day? Sometimes you pass a pen on for someone else to use so that’s double exposure for your business! Pens are probably one of our most popular promotional items and…
Caught on camera; the film crew from BBC East Midlands were on-site today to interview Yvonne about business rates and the effect it has on small businesses. “When was the last time you checked your business rates bill? Are your details correct on the Valuation Office website? If you have any concern about paying too much,…
Here at Essential Print Services, as well as providing quality printing, the best value and exceptional service, we also add a bit of personality along the way. One of the ways we do this is with our packaging. One of our many customers who noticed our message on the box is Angela – here is…
We pride ourselves on giving our clients great customer service, and, it’s beneficial for everyone! Here are a few reasons: Happy customers will stay loyal; this will result in repeat business, and, they may also try other products/services. A happy customer will tell their friends and business associates, therefore, increasing sales. Satisfied happy customers make…
Lots of businesses can benefit from sending out a newsletter; it’s a great way of keeping in touch with your clients and keeping your organisation at the front of their mind; here’s a couple of ideas: To send out to your employees or clients to update them on what’s new in the business. To send…
Yvonne Gorman, owner of Essential Print Services on Pride Park in Derby has been shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards acknowledge the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and businesses. They celebrate the incredible stories that have taken entrepreneurs to where they are today, regardless of size or…
We keep telling you business cards are essential, but they really are! Whether your business is big or small, they are super important and are often the first impression that a potential client gets of your business. Need some ideas on what to include? Let us know, and we can help you with your design.…
Who doesn’t love a magazine? We all remember getting our copies of Smash Hits, pinning up the posters and sharing the magazine round with our friends. Magazines will always have a place on our coffee tables; there’s something about being able to flick through the pages, take it with you and show to other people.…
We love a printed presentation folder, they are so versatile, here’s a couple reasons why you should consider using them. As they can be used in a number of ways they are a cost effective alternative to a company brochure You can use them to hand out to potential clients with price lists, marketing etc…
We are proud to be the most positively reviewed printer in Derby. We love to hear what our customers have to say about us and always take on board their feedback! Sometimes we don’t know who has sent us the feedback, this is the case here, it was left anonymously on our survey page, it’s…
Business cards are an ESSENTIAL item for anyone in business. Out of all the things we get asked “what do I need to include on my business cards?” is probably one of the most frequent questions. If you want to know our top ten tips on what to include on your cards then click here…
Essential Print Services, based on Pride Park in Derby, has launched a series of free workshops for its customers. For the first event the company joined forces with local PR agency, Honest Communications, to educate customers and local business owners on how to make headlines and get to grips with PR. The workshop, led by…