Recently I was reading the 2009 PRIMIR/NPES "Sustainable Print in a Dynamic Global Market: What Going Green Means," Executive Synopsis and it reminded me that back in February 2007 I tackled this topic in #68: Sustainable Green Printing. Among other conclusions the PRIMIR study agreed with my #68 … [Read more...]
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#44: Why process control works
Earlier this month I was visiting a customer who utilizes multiple ColorMetrix licenses to monitor and control; plate making; proofing; and pressroom. Several years ago this customer used ColorMetrix in his plate making operation to uncover a processor replenishment problem that not even the plate … [Read more...]
Why Helping Others Is An Awesome Business Strategy
Helping others can be a tricky topic because it likely has a different meaning for each of us. For you it might mean donating clothing or other gently used household items to a charitable organization. For others it might mean giving money to a charitable cause. It could also mean giving your time … [Read more...]
How To Grow Your Business by Repurposing Your Platform
Ultimately to be a successful business with ongoing revenues, you need to build a platform. Wal-Mart, love 'em or hate 'em, has a platform for distributing products to consumers. It could be argued no business has ever done that better than them. Twitter has a platform that facilitates human … [Read more...]
You can't scale yourself, but you can scale a brand
You are difficult to scale. A brand you create, on the other hand, is fairly easy to scale. Don't get me wrong. It's cool having a blog with my name on it, but you come here to read me, not guest posts. On the other hand, those who visit the ColorMetrix blog are looking for information about color, … [Read more...]
The power of partnering
I've spent most of this week at the SGIA trade show in the booth of our business partner Mutoh America. Over the last year or so, we have developed the ColorVerify product line and this is the first show where we have demonstrated the solution live to attendees. My role has been to do two or three … [Read more...]
2011 lifestyle plan (update)
In early January, I shared my 2011 lifestyle plan. It's time to update you, even though the news is not so great at the moment. Just like in business, sometimes life plans don't always come off according to the plan. As a quick refresher: I lost five pounds in December and managed to lose another … [Read more...]
Blogging 101: Be Obsessive About Your Passion
Delivering quality blog content is not always easy work. So, being a tad bit obsessive about a topic you have passion for helps drive you to deliver quality content on a consistent schedule. This week the theme for posts is blogging 101. You may find this a bit odd because I recently declared that … [Read more...]
Artists Are The Giving Economy's Linchpins
Not since reading Crush It! in January have I been this passionately enthusiastic. Today, I listened to an audio interview of Seth Godin that's part of my Captured Mind newsletter subscription (not an affiliate link). Artists are the linchpins of our new giving economy. Artists, Seth explained, … [Read more...]
Feature Post: Printing (on paper) vs. Google
Authors Note: If you do not work in the printing industry, read this post from the perspective of accepting change in your industry and recognizing who your real competitors are. Your competition is not the printer down the street. Your competition is Google. Right now, they are kicking your … [Read more...]
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