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Y2010
March 2010
From Print Professional
Ten years ago, a lot of people were still feeling a sense of relief that the Y2K bug hadn't caused the collapse of society. Google wasn't very well-known as a noun, let alone as a verb. Blogging was in its infancy. Watching video on the Web generally meant downloading the whole thing first. And social networking was something that you did over lunch or at a convention.
Build Up in Down Time
January 2009
From Print Professional
Saying that 2008 ended on an unsettled note may be the mother of all understatements, but it is the most meaningful way to characterize the economic outlook for 2009. And, bad news for the economy is worse news for printing industry sales.
Short-Run Race
May 2007
From Print Professional
Competition is tough all around. Even quick printing chains, which seemingly pummel their competitors, face off against a host of small commercial printers, whether they be chains, franchises or independent businesses. But, profit and growth remain viable for both quick printers and small commercial printers. According to Quick Printing magazine’s 2007 Annual Franchise Review, the industry’s total 2006 sales were up 21.6 percent over 2005. And, as larger commercial printers expand their services, quick printers and smaller commercial printers are finding similar avenues to retain a competitive edge. To get an overview of today’s quick printing market, BFL&S spoke with John Giles, an industry