Partner tips
Practical help for running a print shop.
Short guides from the trade on quoting, files, paper, packing, quality and finding new customers. Free to read for every print shop.
- How to quote a print job without losing moneyBuild every print quote from the same cost lines: stock, plates or clicks, finishing, setup, waste and packing. Then set quantity breaks.Read the tip
- Bleed, trim and safe zone: check files before printWhat bleed, trim and safe zone mean, how much bleed each product needs, and how to spot a file without bleed before it reaches the press.Read the tip
- Resolution and colour: RGB, CMYK and 300 dpiWhen resolution matters, why RGB files print duller in CMYK, how to handle rich black and spot colours, and how to set customer expectations.Read the tip
- Choosing paper weight and finish for each jobA practical guide to paper weight (GSM), coated and uncoated stock, and finishes such as matte, gloss, soft-touch and foil, by product.Read the tip
- Packing print jobs so they arrive like newHow to wrap, protect, count and label printed work so it survives transport and the customer can check the order in minutes.Read the tip
- A five-minute quality check before dispatchA short checklist for every job before it leaves the shop: colour against the proof, trim, count, finishing and damage, with a photo record.Read the tip
- Turning one-off buyers into repeat customersSimple habits that bring print customers back: keep their files and specs, remind them before they run out, and make reordering easy.Read the tip
- Get found on Google with a Business ProfileSet up and keep a Google Business Profile for a print shop: the right categories, photos of real work, opening hours and honest reviews.Read the tip
- LinkedIn for print shops: reach business buyersHow a print shop can use LinkedIn to reach business buyers: a clear company page, posts of finished work, and polite contact with purchasing teams.Read the tip
- WhatsApp Business for print shops: catalogue and repliesUse the free WhatsApp Business app well: a product catalogue, quick replies, labels for job stages, away messages and care with customer numbers.Read the tip
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