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Why the 1-2-3-4 method prevents wasted time in choosing the right print supplier

Do you like rock music?

Do you remember the Ramones?

The Ramones were known for their short songs, their lightening pace and the fact that they counted in every song with a “1-2-3-4”.

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How using a personal strategy will help you choose the best print company

How do you choose your print suppliers?

Many people do a quick internet search.  But how can you be really sure that you have found the best print company this way?  There is a far better way to narrow down your initial search.

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Three reasons why print buyers should use a multi-channel printer

I love cooking.

I really enjoy spending time creating a mouth-watering dish.  But doing the shopping for this can be very time-consuming.  I have to go from shop to shop to make sure that I have all the right ingredients.

But the quick way to get all my ingredients is to go to a supermarket.  Then I can do a one stop shop.

And a one stop shop is exactly what marketing teams and print buyers should consider.  These days they should be look closely at using a multi-channel printer.

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Why print buyers get better prices when they pick up the phone

Using the phone will improve your response from companies

Using the phone will improve your response from printers

Don’t you hate those automatic phone menus.  The ones where you listen to a long list of options and still can’t work out which button to press?  The ones where is seems to take forever to get past.

Don’t you just wish you could speak to a real person instead?

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Why the best negotiators are givers

Would you ever consider negotiating at your local supermarket?  Can you imagine putting down your basket of groceries at the checkout and asking for a reduced price?

Doesn’t that seem a good way to be politely (or not-so politely) asked to leave the store?

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