So there we were working away, minding our own business then BANG! POW! WALLOP! A deluge of testimonials arrive. We were so thrilled that we simply have to share our favourite five with you. 1) BROCHURES – PRINTED & ONLINEA sports organisation wanted our help with an online brochure. We have designed and printed several…
There are only four months left until Santa arrives! CHRISTMAS! There, we said it! “Why do I need to think about Christmas now?” We hear you cry. Being prepared for Christmas printing early is no bad thing, as it leaves time in the schedule that can be used on other areas of a business that demand attention.…
When clients receive testimonials we encourage them to shout about it from the rooftops! So, we are taking our own advice and sharing some feedback. Here’s one we received, which isn’t just a testimonial, it’s a poem! A parcel arrived, so swiftly this dayEssential Print ServicesHad sent it our way Blue and Red NotebooksBusy Lives…
As we post this blog, its July 2021 and time is flying by – blink and you’ll miss it. Similar could be said to emails. If you’re reading this then great! But how many of your customers are ignoring your digital sales messages? How many will read to the end? If you want to reach…
When it comes to choosing the right paperweights and materials for your printed literature, it could feel like a minefield. Eliminate the guesswork with our swatch pack. This cute collection of our most popular papers, cards and special finishes will allow you to try before you buy. Choosing papers that are too thin,…
Have you ever wanted to post something to a group of new contacts but didn’t have the right information? Perhaps you simply don’t know where to begin. Perhaps, you do not have the time or resources to find and collate the data yourself. The lack of know-how, resources and time mean you’re missing out on…
A great way to show your support for us and for other small businesses is to write a review, which is just what our client; Lesley did. Lesley has started a brand new kombucha drinks business and needed help with her first print run of flyers, feedback cards, posters and coasters. Here is…
Essential Print Services is thrilled to announce that it is the official print partner for the Derby Ram Trail which has now launched. The trail, which is raising money for Derby Museums, will see thirty huge rams appearing across the city centre, one of which will be sponsored by the print company. Essential Print Services…
Essential Print Services has received support in various forms; customers who’ve placed orders, kind messages of encouragement, business buddies calling to simply ‘check-in’ and others who have shared our social media posts. Another way of showing your support for us and for other small businesses is to write a review, which is just what…
Yvonne Gorman, owner of Essential Print Services, is celebrating having been recognised as the Digital & Creative Ambassador of the Year at the Mainframe awards. The award was presented to Yvonne at the virtual awards ceremony on Tuesday 27th April, and was the headline category of the evening. Having been voted for by the public,…
1st April: on this day in 2011, Essential Print Services was born; which means we’re 10 years old! Woohoo. Since Yvonne started the business, we’ve expanded across Pride Park, helped thousands of companies, delivered huge amounts of precious print, travelled from Derby to Downing Street, represented small businesses on television & radio, won many accolades – we’ve achieved so…
Spring into networking this month with our favourite online events: The Tuesday Talk Show Date: Tuesday 6th AprilTime: 10am-10.30amHow to watch: YouTube Channel Join Yvonne for a live broadcast as she interviews local business owners about what life is like running a company. This episode is the start of series three and to celebrate Essential Print…
Essential Print Services have joined the Rams. No, not the football club. We are thrilled to announce that we are the official print partner for the Derby Ram Trail which will take place in Derby this summer; 27 May – 22 August 2021. The Derby Ram Trail, which is raising money for Derby Museums, will…
For Essential Print Services, giving back to the community isn’t just a nice thing to do. It’s essential. Since 2011, when Yvonne Gorman formed the company, the ethos of giving back has always been at the heart of the business, with a strong emphasis placed on ensuring that everything contributes to towards this goal and…
What have we printed the most throughout lockdown? Despite a downturn in sales, we decided to stay open throughout lockdown, not just to fulfil any orders that might come our way, but to support our clients with general business help and advice. Looking at the products we sold, we were surprised by the findings. Here…
Founder of the me&dee charity in Derbyshire, Maria Hanson MBE recently posted a glowing testimonial online and we’d like to share it with you: “It’s easy to imagine that print is all about letterheads, compliment slips, business cards, banner stands and such. We all need these. Here at me&dee charity we also have a wide range…
It is lovely to get feedback and over the last couple of weeks, we’ve received an influx of testimonials. If you’re wondering what it’s like deal with Essential Print Services here is what just some of our customers had to say from recent orders: “The brochures are here all look brilliant thank you,” Debbie.…
Three Marketing Derby female entrepreneurs are celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (19th Nov) by joining forces and working together, demonstrating the strength, resourcefulness and resilience of the Derby business community. Yvonne Gorman of Essential Print Services and Suzanne Dixon, founder of Kedleston Safety, have joined Vibrant Accountancy, as their chosen professional accountancy advisor and have teamed…
Our very own Yvonne Gorman has been awarded the ‘Francesca Kemp Award for Small Business’ at Small Business Saturday UK’s special online event celebrating brilliant small businesses across the UK. ‘The Blue Tie’ is an annual celebration of the campaign’s ‘SmallBiz100’, which spotlights 100 inspiring small businesses from across the UK each day in the…
Essential Print Services opens its doors to support Derby Businesses with new co-working space Essential Print Services has converted its Pride Park offices into a co-working space, creating new a new base for three other companies. Yvonne Gorman, owner of Essential Print Services, advertised the change via the Derby Small Businesses Unite Facebook group that…
While Yvonne has been working away, an email arrived: “I wanted to drop you a note to say a HUGE thank you for my leaflets, they look absolutely brilliant. Everything you’ve done for me, in such a short turnaround has been brilliant, and am now kicking myself as to why I didn’t come straight…
So, you’ve decided to have something printed for your business – great but, before you pick up the phone or start typing an email, here are seven things to think about: 1) How many? How many do you need? And how did you get to that figure? If you plan to leaflet drop your local…
Let us tell you a story about an order we received on Friday. Picture the scene; it was lunchtime, Yvonne’s tummy had started to rumble. She had just finished the last slurp of her decaffeinated tea when the telephone rang; “good afternoon, Essential Print Services, how can I help?” “Hi, my name is Karen and…
Here at Essential Print Services because we’re still receiving wonderful messages from happy clients. A gentleman called Stef has started a new courier business and wanted 1000 A6 flyers to post through letterboxes, “fantastic flyers! Just off to an industrial estate. The work is out there, just gotta get it!” We love Stef’s enthusiasm –…
As another month draws to a close, we like to reflect on how we’ve helped customers over the past few weeks. Here are five of many examples: + An Electrician called Phil was starting a new venture and wanted a logo and printed business cards to get him started. “After being referred by a friend…