When you thoroughly analyze Apple’s philosophy of hiring, you find out that there has always been fundamental, uncompromising attributes required to get a job at Apple Inc. You too can consider these attributes when you look to attract top players and ensure you avoid troublemakers.
- By Patrick Valtin
- May 01, 2012
The Photizo Group's Ann Priede quotes the familiar phrase, “The only constant is change,” which is bandied about on any number of occasions and is an apt description for today’s industry. Find out why in this month's Photizo Report.
- By Ann Priede
- May 01, 2012
Remanufacturers and others in the imaging industry need to recognize that cloud, mobile technology and social networking tools are integral to business in 2012. Writer Mark Hibbard says, understand the innovations ahead, then adapt and adopt quickly!
- By Mark Hibbard
- May 01, 2012
It seems that every month for the past couple years, our eCharger newsletter has included an announcement of yet another merger or acquisition in the print space. It’s not that mergers and acquisitions haven’t been taking place throughout the history of the industry, of course, but during recent years, the perception that there’s been a significant uptick in this type of business activity may be well-founded.
- By Raegen Pietrucha
- May 01, 2012
Mark E. Battersby breaks down the IRS’ long-awaited repair/replace tax rules. In his article, Battersby explains why these new rules will have a significant impact on every business that acquires, produces or improves its tangible property.
- By Mark Battersby
- Apr 01, 2012
No matter what size business you have, the flow of your products through each stage of the supply chain, referred to generically as logistics, plays a role in the environmental well-being of the planet. It plays a role in your budget too.
- By Raegen Pietrucha
- Apr 01, 2012
Tricia Judge responded to an invitation to take part in a study on the remanufacturing industries in the United States by the USITC. Read what she had to say about the industry, why remanufacturing is important and how you can help.
- By Tricia Judge
- Apr 01, 2012
Many a manager has felt the frustration of uncovering a problem in the company that should have been handled by an employee in the normal course of business. How do we correct people not caring or people being lazy? A major tool in the highly successful Hubbard Management System is the staff hat — "a term used to describe the write-ups, check sheets and packs that outline the purposes, know-how and duties of a post."
Mark E. Battersby offers sage tax advice on “Advertising, Marketing, Entertaining and Deducting.” There are many ways to market a business. Knowing which ones are tax deductible can allow you to gain even more return on your marketing investment.
- By Mark Battersby
- Nov 01, 2011
What should all importers and potential customers of cartridges from a Chinese source know about the industry there? Recharger talks with Arnald Ho of Print-Rite about the ongoing quest for quality cartridges at an inexpensive price.
The opportunity for ink and toner businesses has never been greater than it is right now and will be in the coming years, driven by a convergence of economic, social/environmental and governmental conditions. INK & TONER USA's Bob Bloom relays the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
So what can you do to get more quality traffic to your website without having to give away all your profits? Dr. Dimitris Constantinou of Easy Group responds with insight in this exclusive monthly feature.
- By Dimitris Constantinou
- Jun 01, 2010
As you make plans for growing your business in this decade and beyond, first make sure you aren’t carrying any old baggage along with you. Take a look at five common mistakes that were made by many small business owners during the economic downturn. If any look familiar to you, resolve to correct them now so you can begin the new decade with a fresh start.
- By Gene Siciliano
- Jun 01, 2010
United Stationers' Doug Nash provides a case study on Chesapeake Business Forms, a $4 million distributor of office supplies, business forms and advertising specialties, that uses MPS to evaluate its customers’ printing needs and to control printing costs.
New service charges, confusing account options, and wildly varying interest rates are just a few of the techniques many banks are using to pump up their slumping profits in these troubled times — at your expense. Learn how to beat the banks at their own game.
- By William Lynott
- May 01, 2010
Parts Now! sorts and recycles materials down to the tiniest screw, but the savings are anything but small; in 2009 the award-winning company recycled 788,400 pounds of steel, copper and aluminum.
- By Wendy McRae
- Apr 01, 2010
To be successful in building competent collaborations, these six personal qualities should be encompassed within you and your alliance partners: Curious, Vision, Communication, Leadership, Organize, and Compassion.
- By Ed Rigsbee
- Apr 01, 2010
In January 2010, Memjet named Len Lauer president and CEO, a development timed with Memjet's plans to commecialize its color printing technology.
- By Dan Mooney
- Apr 01, 2010
Imagine if you had three extra hours this week to devote to your own improvement as a leader. What kind of difference do you think that time would have on your long-term success?
- By Joelle Jay
- Apr 01, 2010
While the gloom of the global recession still lingers, the many opportunities that arise from adversity make the industry poised to create a profitable market in the coming year.
- By Dan Mooney
- Jan 01, 2010