Business Management

Stan Prints Wipes the Slate Clean
May 5, 2023 at 9:45 am

After inheriting an in-plant with a bad reputation, Nic Webber has worked hard to build Stanislaus State’s in-plant back to prominence on his California campus.

PRINTING United Alliance Expands Free iLEARNING+ Access
April 21, 2023 at 10:21 am

PRINTING United Alliance has expanded free iLEARNING+ access for faculty and staff at Alliance member institutions. Expanded access highlights the Alliance’s longstanding commitment to workforce development and support for the next generation entering the industry.

Establish Boundaries for Staff
April 7, 2023 at 12:56 pm

As a manager, it can be tough to assert boundaries if you haven’t had the opportunity to learn and put certain skills into practice. This new blog features tips on how to set expectations, swiftly deal with problems, focus on performance, create metrics, and more.

Time to Rethink SWOT
April 7, 2023 at 12:02 pm

It's not uncommon to begin a strategy and planning session with a thorough assessment of the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis). But perhaps it's time to fine-tune how we assess our businesses in order to yield more successful strategies.

Five Steps for Overcoming Fear of the Unknown
March 8, 2023 at 9:17 am

Few in-plant managers are immune to the fear of the unknown. One strategy to overcome this fear is to take action, and the best action is to start researching and planning your next step. Here are five ways you can overcome this hesitation.

Customer Feedback as a Benchmark
February 22, 2023 at 9:21 am

One question I like to ask business leaders is this: “How do you gather, analyze and apply feedback from key stakeholder groups, specifically customers?” The most prominent answer is surprising.

A Guide to Hiring the Right Designer for Your Print Shop
February 7, 2023 at 5:29 pm

If having an in-house design staff is new to your print shop, know that hiring for a creative position is different than hiring for other types of positions. Not sure where to start? Here are tips on how to hire the right designer for your business.  

Koenig & Bauer Names New Senior VP of Sales
February 1, 2023 at 9:55 am

Ran Landau, a seasoned business leader with proven sales performance, has joined Koenig & Bauer as its new senior vice president of sales. Landau, who has lived and worked in Israel, relocated to Dallas to the company’s North American headquarters in January 2023.

The Best Way to Praise Team Members
January 4, 2023 at 9:13 am

There is a fair amount of discussion these days on the challenge of employee engagement. And while there are many organizational techniques available to leaders, here is one method that can have a great effect on your team.