An Artwork Angel is someone who creates exceptional and memorable designs that will help your company attract new customers and encourage repeat business from your existing clients. “I began my exciting adventure at Essential Print Services in January 2015 and haven’t looked back since. All the way through school I found that Art was my…
Happy Monday! Or is it? Today is ‘Blue Monday’ – no, it’s not the day we celebrate New Order’s fantastic 80’s hit, but it’s supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. Booooo! Here at Essential Print Services we are even happier than ever because we have a brand new Print Angel. We…
Happy Monday! Or is it? Today is ‘Blue Monday’ – no, it’s not the day we celebrate New Order’s fantastic 80’s hit, but it’s supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. Booooo! Here at Essential Print Services we are even happier than ever because we have a brand new Print Angel. We…
“What do I need to put on my business cards?” This one of the most asked questions at Essential Print Services. Here, Yvonne reveals her top tips for business cards (5-minute read): After over 20 years of creating artwork files for print, I must have supplied thousands of business cards proofs. Using this experience, here…
Read how, Essential Print Services’ Owner, Yvonne Gorman found herself in front of one the world’s most famous front doors: THE HARDER I WORK, THE LUCKIER I GET It was a cold, rainy miserable Sunday evening. I had a really tough week at work. I was scrolling through twitter and spotted something about ‘Small Business…
By now, all of our lovely customers would have received one of our luxury Christmas cards. For the vigilant folk amongst them, they may have noticed that the little robin on the back of the card has a unique number in his belly. Each number has been entered into our “12 days of Printmas” –…
If it’s print you need, With value and speed, Call Essential Print Services, We’re the best indeed. We print business cards and bookmarks, Brochures and folders too, Leaflets and letterheads, To name but a few. Our service and quality, Is second to none, That’s why our customers think, We’re number one. The printing presses, Are…
Christmas is a time to celebrate your company’s success, reward staff and thank your clients, but the prospect of sourcing ideas and prices for your corporate gifts can be quite daunting, especially if the run up to festive season is a busy one for you and your team. But here at Essential Print Services, it’s…
“I’ve been involved in printing for over 15 years – and my Dad used to be a printer too. So naturally I’m evangelical about printing. But I’m equally as passionate about networking. Why? Well – it’s a fundamental part of my company’s marketing mix and it generates tons of opportunities for us. There are so…
We strive to help clients market their company with smarter, better and fresher print. But its not always easy to think of what a business, especially a new start-up company, might need. Here are four cost effective print ‘essentials’ for any business to begin with; 1. Compliment Slips; they’re perfect for when you don’t have…
Thanks to the supportive team at Small Business Saturday, we are delighted to present the video of ‘When Yvonne met Chuka’. For the full story of why Yvonne was in London to meet the Shadow Business Secretary, hop over to our recent blog.
Rebekah Lord completes her year long ‘apprinticeship’ and is promoted to ‘The Printcess’. Rebekah said: “I’m really happy that I got the chance to be The ‘Apprintice’ at Essential Print Services, it has been a great year and it has opened my eyes into the business world, which has been a great experience. I couldn’t…
Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna has congratulated Derby businesswoman Yvonne Gorman on the continued expansion of her Pride Park-based print company. Yvonne’s company was one of seven chosen to represent the nation’s small businesses at the launch of this year’s Small Business Saturday (SBS) where Chuka interviewed Yvonne in front of an invited audience of…
Yvonne Gorman will be helping to launch this year’s Small Business Saturday (SBS) initiative in London on Tuesday (July 8). Yvonne, who runs Essential Print Services on Pride Park, is one of only seven businesses hand-picked from across the UK to attend the event in the British Library and have a stand showcasing her business…
Yvonne Gorman will be helping to launch this year’s Small Business Saturday (SBS) initiative in London on Tuesday (July 8). Yvonne, who runs Essential Print Services on Pride Park, is one of only seven businesses hand-picked from across the UK to attend the event in the British Library and have a stand showcasing her business…
Not only are the Americans celebrating today – we’re rather excited too. We’ve had an influx of fantastic testimonials just recently, which means we’re certainly flying the flag for quality, affordable print. Here’s just one of the many we have received: “Very impressed with such a slick, friendly, professional service from my initial phone…
Happy Friday As we come to the end of Local Business Week, I, Yvonne Gorman, choose; Flash Jordan Jewellery as my Friday Favourite. I’m quite biased when it comes to Flash Jordan because my Finance’ chose Neil Jordan and his team to design and make my unique engagement ring, which is amazing. As part of…
Happy Friday As we come to the end of Local Business Week, I, Yvonne Gorman, choose; Flash Jordan Jewellery as my Friday Favourite. I’m quite biased when it comes to Flash Jordan because my Finance’ chose Neil Jordan and his team to design and make my unique engagement ring, which is amazing. As part of…
Happy Friday! My final top pick for Local Business Week is PridePark.net. PridePark.net is a completely free resource for Pride Park businesses to share information about their companies, events, offers, vacancies and more. – Discover news affecting local businesses – Upcoming events – Recruitment; vacancy listings – Property listings – Exclusive special offers – Source…
Happy Friday. My top pick today is a local charity very close to the hearts of everyone at Essential Print Services, Me&Dee, a charity that provide seaside breaks for families where time is precious. Founded by the inspirational Maria Hanson in 2009 in memory of her cousin Delia who had lost her battle with cancer.…
Happy Thursday. My top pick for Thursday’s Local Business Week is; StreetwiseSubbie.com StreetwiseSubbie helps Specialist Sub-Contractors in the construction and engineering industries. On their website you will find resources and expertise that will ensure the wealth and financial security of a Specialist Contracting business. They can help overcome business problems whatever the size of business and whatever type of…
Happy Thursday. My top pick for Thursday’s Local Business Week is; StreetwiseSubbie.com StreetwiseSubbie helps Specialist Sub-Contractors in the construction and engineering industries. On their website you will find resources and expertise that will ensure the wealth and financial security of a Specialist Contracting business. They can help overcome business problems whatever the size of business and whatever type of…
Happy Thursday. My top pick today is Milltek Sport. Based on Pride Park, Milltek Sport are manufacturers of Performance Exhaust Systems and High-Flow Sports Catalysts. With more than 31 years of continuous exhaust development and technical expertise to draw upon, Milltek Sport are leaders in the field of performance products, offering an…
Happy Thursday! My top pick for Thursday is Robinson Structures. Robinson Structures are a modern, family-owned, customer-focused construction company specialising in projects involving structural steelwork, built upon three generations of the Robinson family. The Robinson family and their highly skilled colleagues have been producing and building steel frames since the 1950s when Sidney Robinson, the…
Happy Wednesday! My top pick for Wednesday is the Dancing Duck Brewery. Dancing Duck brewery was founded by husband and wife team Ian and Rachel in December 2010. Ian has worked as a brewery design engineer for 14 years, his job has taken him all over the world from Newcastle to Africa to Bury St…