On the first day of Print-mas…
… my true love gave to me; One Baby Banner!
Essential Print Services' Owner; Yvonne Gorman, "I love to share my top print tips with my clients and associates. By educating business owners in Derby, Burton and beyond, about great quality print and what can be achieved, I hope to raise the standards print and marketing collateral".
The New Arrival: Mini Baby Banner.
Here at Essential Print Services, we are proud to announce our new arrival… A mini baby banner! Our mini roll up banners are digitally printed with a scratch resistant coating onto genuine stoplight material (just like the big ones). They come with a mini cassette & pole and require minimal looking after, although we do…
Charitable Tuesday Spotlight; me&dee
Happy Charitable Tuesday and thank you for joining me for a very special blog post today. Every day, each of us has the power to make a positive difference in our own lives and the lives of those around us. Here at Essential Print Services we certainly see it as part of our mission to…
Charitable Tuesday Spotlight; me&dee
Happy Charitable Tuesday and thank you for joining me for a very special blog post today. Every day, each of us has the power to make a positive difference in our own lives and the lives of those around us. Here at Essential Print Services we certainly see it as part of our mission to…
Happy Halloween from the Print Witch and Print Devil.
Happy Wicked Wednesday! Mwah ha ha! With the dark nights upon us, let us help you lighten your spirits with this ghouly joke;what is a vampire’s favourite dance? The Fang-Dango. Halloween may not be over yet but we can’t resist to take this opportunity to mention the “C” word. Its just over 7 weeks until Christmas…
The Print Angel – Three months in.
Thank you for joining me for the fifth instalment of my Print Blog. September has gone frighteningly quickly and it’s been great! As you’ll know by now if you’ve been kind enough to follow my blog, I am the (not-so) new girl on the print block at Essential Print Services. I’ve written other blog entries…
Essential Print Services Autumn Newsletter
Hot off the Press! We are pleased to announce the release of our Autumn Newsletter. Included in this issue: Fail to plan, plan to fail. Page 2: Liz Strama from Route to Exit reveals some great tips on how to add value to your business. Let’s get personal. Page 2: Direct Mail is here to…
A week in the life of EPS Social Media…
Thank you for joining me for the fourth instalment of my Print Blog. These last two weeks have been absolutely fantastic, August has been a record breaking month and an absolute blast! As you’ll know by now if you’ve been kind enough to follow my blog, I am the new girl on the print block…
Networking 2.0
Thank you for joining me for the third instalment of my Print Blog. These last two weeks have gone really quickly and I’ve started to get quite busy building a lovely customer base, which makes the time absolutely fly by! As you’ll know by now if you’ve been kind enough to follow my blog, I…
Challenge Anneka at Essential Print Services
Welcome back to my Print Blog! For those of you who were kind enough to read the first installment, you will know that I am the new girl on the print block at Essential Print Services and I am writing about all of the weird and wonderful experiences that I will have along my journey…
Happy Wednesday from the 'Essential' Team!
You’ve been brought here by our Wisdom Wednesday, thanks for scanning our QR code! What are Quick Response Codes? (QR Codes) For those of you who have smart phones, which are iPhones, Blackberry or Androids etc, you can use your ‘app stores’ and download a free piece of software. Search for ‘barcode scanner’ or…
Happy Wednesday from the ‘Essential’ Team!
You’ve been brought here by our Wisdom Wednesday, thanks for scanning our QR code! What are Quick Response Codes? (QR Codes) For those of you who have smart phones, which are iPhones, Blackberry or Androids etc, you can use your ‘app stores’ and download a free piece of software. Search for ‘barcode scanner’ or…
The Print Angel at Essential Print Services
As the new girl on the print block at Essential Print Services, I feel compelled to write a blog to record all of the new experiences that I will have in the foreseeable future as I start a career in the Print industry. Largely because it will be great for me to look back on…
Printed Books
Someone once said, “if you’re not learning, you’re not earning”. Every day is a school day at Essential Print Services and with the arrival of three new books for the office, today is no exception. If you have advice and tips to share with your contacts and customers, a printed book is a great way…
Happy Birthday to Essential Print Services
Essential Print Services of Derby celebrates its first anniversary this month and what a successful year it has been! Owner and print expert Yvonne Gorman is the driving force behind the company, which has revitalised the printed material of many Derbyshire-based businesses over the past 12 months. In her first 12 months of trading, Yvonne…
Business Cards; the first impression is essential
What you should put on your business card Essential Print Services’ Yvonne Gorman, talks through how to make your business card a success; The only information you actually need on a business card includes: 1. Your Name 2. Your Company logo. I have one side of my card dedicated to my logo. Why? Because I…
Give your printing the 'edge' – print, with round corners
The only time we’ll cut corners is with our Round Cornering machine. Make your printing stand out from the crowd. One way to do this is to have rounded corners on your literature. You can have rounded corners on your business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, whatever you like – all at a very affordable cost.…
Give your printing the ‘edge’ – print, with round corners
The only time we’ll cut corners is with our Round Cornering machine. Make your printing stand out from the crowd. One way to do this is to have rounded corners on your literature. You can have rounded corners on your business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, whatever you like – all at a very affordable cost.…
Brochures are like chocolates…
What better way to showcase your products and services than with a brochure? If done well, this piece of literature could be something your clients will use time and time again, ensuring you remain in the forefront of their mind. You know a brochure has been a success when your prospect has contacted you because of…
Derby Hub – why local businesses need to get involved.
Yvonne Gorman, Owner of Essential Print Services explains why her business is involved in local Business Networking, in particularly, Derby Hub; “Networking has always been essential for my company’s growth and support. It continues to be an integral part of my marketing mix. The majority of my new clients originate from networking groups that I…
Be a Christmas Cracker, not a real Turkey!
With Christmas just over 2 weeks away, we have been inspired to share a few pointers with you to ensure your seasonal promotions are a Christmas cracker and not a real turkey. There’s still time! If you’ve left your Christmas cards and corporate gifts until the last minute, don’t worry, there’s still time. Digitally printed…
"A business with no sign, is a sign of no business"
Essential Print Services (EPS) understands the importance of heightening it’s profile in order to secure customer confidence. And one way to do this, is to create alliances with local organisations. Essential Print Services has recently printed a number of leaflets for Derby Rugby Club, so when the sponsorship opportunity arose, it seemed appropriate to return…
“A business with no sign, is a sign of no business”
Essential Print Services (EPS) understands the importance of heightening it’s profile in order to secure customer confidence. And one way to do this, is to create alliances with local organisations. Essential Print Services has recently printed a number of leaflets for Derby Rugby Club, so when the sponsorship opportunity arose, it seemed appropriate to return…
Your guide to smarter, better, fresher print – Part 1: Tip 6
Part 1: What to consider BEFORE asking for a print quote Doesn’t time fly? We’ve already reached the final tip from Part 1 of my Print Blog. Once you’ve read Tip No.6, you should be well on your way to becoming ‘Print Smart’. Look out for other blogs planned in this series to ensure you…
Your guide to smarter, better, fresher print – Part 1: Tip 5
Part 1: What to consider BEFORE asking for a print quote Day Five TIP 5) Find a Print Buddy When you’re ordering business cards, its always worth asking colleagues or friends in different companies, if they need any too. To order business cards for just one person, only to place another order a few days…