Monday, March 12, 2012

Denise Gustavson of Wide-Format Imaging authors two related articles about Wide-Format Imaging's Top 40 Shops

Denise Gustavson, Editor at “wide-format” imaging (myprintresource.com) (and a long-time reporter on happenings in the imaging industry) recently posted two related articles on her company’s web-site, and, just in case you missed them (or don’t regularly receive e-mails from myprintresource.com), here are intro’s and links to her two articles:

First of two articles:

Editor's Note: The Best Stuff On Earth

BY DENISE GUSTAVSON

Industry leaders share the secrets of their successes

I have to admit that I work with some of the best people on the planet—and I’m not just talking about the ones who are a part of the WFI team, either. I’m talking about the owners and the presidents of digital graphics and sign shops that I have the privilege to talk to, report about, and be inspired by each and every day.

This year for the Top Shops Report, in addition to asking them key questions about their businesses, I asked these industry leaders to share with me the best advice they had ever received during their careers. I wanted to share some of their responses with you because I think it’s all right on point. I think you’ll agree.

To continue reading the above article, click on this link:

http://www.myprintresource.com/article/10628785/editors-note-the-best-stuff-on-earth

And, here’s an Intro to Denise’s next article (which is related to the first article):

Top Shops 2012: Striking A Careful Balance

BY DENISE GUSTAVSON

It's all about profits and margins this year—at least according to Wide-Format Imaging's 2012 Top 40 Shops.

It's all about profits and margins this year—at least according to Wide-Format Imaging's 2012 Top 40 Shops. Whether you're talking about the national economy, pricing, commoditization, the difficulties in hiring, training, and retaining employees, local, national, and international competition, shipping costs, credit availability and interest rates, health insurance costs, taxes, worker's compensation issues and costs, government regulations, or sustainability issues, it's all about the margins—and profits.

To continue reading the above article, click on this link:

http://www.myprintresource.com/article/10627751/top-shops-2012-striking-a-careful-balance

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