Okay, so I took Trade Shows for granted. Well, not anymore! Thanks to industry associations like the International Sign Association, we are back to business bigger and better than ever! I am not sure who needed the Sign Expo 2022 more, the exhibitors or the attendees. See more…

A treasured client recently lost two key employees, that if an "Employee Survey" had been administered, problems in the ranks would most likely have been uncovered – and hidden problems - allowed to be addressed.

Now that you have the work coming in, you may have a hard time purchasing the goods to complete a project. Today is the time to put together an actionable plan to stave off the current and future negative side-effects of the supply chain challenges and loss of staff issues.

One of my biggest fears is that our nation's adversaries are not listening so much to "What our leaders say - in front of the cameras" but instead are taking meticulous notes on "What our leaders do!" Our friends, our blood-brothers in Ukraine, this Holy season, are reminding us that freedom always comes at a price.

Soft Signage is described as using soft materials for graphic displays and more (printed on textile or fabric-based substrates). Traditionally, products are printed on plastic, vinyl, or paper.  However, there has been a rapid shift over the last years towards Soft Signage due to its transportability, durability, and price. Is it time to enter that...

A C-level cybersecurity series for executives of print-based enterprises. This segment discusses steps to implement protections for your company, customers, partners, and suppliers. With Russian hackers targeting companies and suppliers, it is time to make cybersecurity a top priority.

Our industry has taken a hit from all sides; however, we are fighting back from my perspective. We need to pivot and be more innovative than ever. I will share my visit to UltraBoard as a speaker at their Sales Event Kick-Off Meeting, how they are fighting back and some Shout-Outs to those making a difference.

On a visit to DunphyGraphics, Dave Dunphy shared that his organizations open between 10 and 30 new customers a month. He knows that is too many and that many of those ten to thirty a month need to be improved regarding “quality of customer.”

This cybersecurity series is for c-level executives at print-based enterprises. Printers lacking cyber protections invite risks to their and their clients' businesses. A single cyber breach could bankrupt many companies. And now that many business insurance renewals requiring cyber protocol information, cybersecurity is a printer's top priority.

Organizations don't conduct performance reviews effectively, if they do them at all. Biggest loss? Lack of trust and communication between a subordinate and supervisor can lead to the loss of a valuable employee and your investments in them.