Derby’s Pride Park Printer featured in Print Monthly We are very proud to report that we have been featured in the December edition of the prestigious Print Monthly Magazine. With a circulation of over 10,800, our very own Print Evangelist was thrilled to see the images that were taken earlier this year by local, Derby-based photography…
There’s no time like the Present Christmas seems to come around earlier and earlier with each passing year and images of Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, are far from the forefronts of minds when it still feels like summer outside. “In actual fact, now is the perfect time to be thinking about your printing…
Being a business owner myself, I fully appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that go in to making a success of your venture and also just how hard it can be to get your name and product out there in to the public arena. I’ve learnt my lessons along the way, gaining valuable insights in…
Someone once said, “a business with no sign, is a sign of no business”. Having no printed company signs, or lack of visual branding will affect your bottom line. First impressions count, so what does your signage say about your business? If you’re a business owner, you probably love your company and hopefully your workforce…
Featuring our very own Print Evangelist, Yvonne Gorman – here is a short video from Small Business Saturday UK headquarters on why you should get involved with this year’s initiative. It’s going to be bigger and better than ever before. Yvonne is also one of ten, Small Business Saturday UK Champions so, if you’d like…
That’s really a question for Derby print firm Essential Print Services, which has once again thrown its support behind this year’s iconic Derby Ramathon. The Pride Park-based company is sponsoring the half marathon on June 7, which returned to the city last year after an 18-year-gap. This year’s circular route will start at the city’s…
That’s really a question for Derby print firm Essential Print Services, which has once again thrown its support behind this year’s iconic Derby Ramathon. The Pride Park-based company is sponsoring the half marathon on June 7, which returned to the city last year after an 18-year-gap. This year’s circular route will start at the city’s…
Four fab years for Essential Print Services’ Print Angels, Derby. Pride Park-based business Essential Print Services is celebrating its fourth birthday this month – by continuing to grow from strength to strength. The brainchild of “print evangelist” Yvonne Gorman, Essential Print Services already boasts an impressive business record for so young a company, with a…
For those who tuned in to ITV Central to see our very own Yvonne Gorman taking part in a pre-election debate with Bob Warman – what did you think? “May I thank you so much for taking time out of your busy days to come in and take part in today’s debate. It achieved exactly what we were hoping…
Here’s a round up of our fabulous four main areas of business. Lithographic Printing – Print, and lot of it! Great for: Large Volumes, Pantone® Printing & High Quality Digital Printing & Fulfilment – Print and deliver. Best for: Tight Deadlines, Low Quantities or Personalised Letters and Mailers – whatever the quantity Large Format Printing…
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…