by Dianna Brodine, The Binding Edge Despite the shuttering of brick-and-mortar bookstores and the rapid rise in popularity of electronic reading devices, printed books remain a staple in the hands of US readers. In 2013, the annual BookStats study reported that 457 million ebooks were sold the previous year, an increase of 43 percent over 2011. However, hardcover books … [Read more...] about Book Binders Find Life in the Digital Age
2014 Spring
Communicate and Prosper
by Helen Wilkie, MHW Communications How much has poor communication cost your company in the past 12 months? Chances are, you have no idea. Chances are even better it's a lot more than you can afford. But you won't find the numbers in the financial statements or year-end departmental reports. Nothing shows up saying, "lost productivity due to miserable meetings" or "missed … [Read more...] about Communicate and Prosper
Low-Budget Wonders: Get the Look of Specialty without the Price Tag
by Trish Witkowski, foldfactory.com Everyone loves the specialty folds that I share on my "Fold of the Week" video series – they're so creative! However, I get the same comment over and over when I'm out in the field: "We love all of the ideas you're sharing, but we're never going to get to do any of them. We don't have the budget." Hey, I can relate. I lived the agency … [Read more...] about Low-Budget Wonders: Get the Look of Specialty without the Price Tag
A New Beginning at Phillips Graphic Finishing
by Jen Clark, The Binding Edge After 17 years as a management consultant for several leading global professional services firms, Andrew Hoffman was ready for something new. He researched his options, put together a group of investors and bought a bindery, even though he had no experience with the printing, binding or finishing industries. However, Hoffman brought a keen … [Read more...] about A New Beginning at Phillips Graphic Finishing