Look to pros for printing industry consulting

Some companies just know the business. You can ask them whatever is on your mind about printing and they will have the answer. Experts in the business are the experts in giving advice. Just ask.

I recommend: PrintingForLess.com checks your files for about 50 different issues to see how each will affect the quality of the print. This company will review your needs and questions and get back to you with answers within a two-day turnaround. Fill out the handy form on their website. They will give you the tips you need to prepare your digital files for the best printing job possible. The people at 48HourPrint.com also offer all kinds of printing options.

Find the print consultant you need to run your business more efficiently

Printing business consultants are there to help you in every aspect of your business, from profitability to improved efficiencies, marketing, cost accounting and even expert witnesses.

I recommend: Talk to the people at American Print Management for advice in running your printing business for greater profitability, cost reduction and improved efficiencies. This company prefers working with commercial, direct mail and print marketing. They strive to give you deep industry knowledge. Profectus specializes in consulting for printing businesses. They assist in building lean printing offices and streamlined practices. They'll help you with accounting, budgeting for hourly cost rates as well as sales and marketing.

Get the training you need with a print consultant

Learn some of the techniques used on the job in both small and commercial printing businesses. These companies will also answer questions about binding, UV process printing and offset printing.

I recommend: Eagle Web Press offers classes in Adobe Photoshop, Quark, Pagemaker and Indesign to improve your printing skills. Request a quote online from this company for the many printing services they offer. The Segerdahl Group also offers training, and does big commercial printing jobs as well.