It’s Friday! We’ve had another busy week, which included some urgent orders. Here’s one example; yesterday afternoon, we received a call from a lady who needed 100 flyers for this morning. Not a problem! They were proofed, printed and collected within 24 hours. Yay! We love to support new, creative businesses so, we were…
Yvonne Gorman, the owner of Essential Print Services on Pride Park in Derby, has been recognised among just twelve small business owners in the country to be named a “Small Business Hero”. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide programme that selects twelve business owners to be the spokesperson and public face of the campaign, and…
Christmas is looming and we are busy beavering away creating calendars for some of our customers. We think they make great gifts for clients; which is why we make one of our own every year to send out to our customers. The best promotional items are the ones that you put you at the front…
For the past 8 years, we have provided outstanding print to many of Derby’s top businesses. We are the most positively reviewed printer in Derby, and the feedback we receive from our customers speaks for itself! Good customer service and fantastic products make us all happy; our customers keep on coming back which means we…
Printed flyers can be a very cost-effective way to promote your business; great if you are a start-up or on a tight budget. They are a great way to target the audience you want by distributing only to those you want to see your advertising. Flyers are one of our most popular items, and we…
In July, we shared the good news that our very own Yvonne Gorman was shortlisted for ‘Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year’ by The Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The result was announced during an awards ceremony at Birmingham’s Glee Club and we’re delighted to announce that Yvonne was Runner-Up! “From 3000 entries, being in a…
Do you still love a printed book rather than an e-book? Perhaps it’s the smell or feel of a real book, or maybe you love a shelf full of books in your living room. Whatever your reasons, you’ll need a beautiful bookmark to keep your place. Why not have some branded bookmarks printed to give…
The best promotional items are ones that are used regularly and are seen by many people. Pens are perfect, who doesn’t use a pen every day? Sometimes you pass a pen on for someone else to use so that’s double exposure for your business! Pens are probably one of our most popular promotional items and…
Caught on camera; the film crew from BBC East Midlands were on-site today to interview Yvonne about business rates and the effect it has on small businesses. “When was the last time you checked your business rates bill? Are your details correct on the Valuation Office website? If you have any concern about paying too much,…
Here at Essential Print Services, as well as providing quality printing, the best value and exceptional service, we also add a bit of personality along the way. One of the ways we do this is with our packaging. One of our many customers who noticed our message on the box is Angela – here is…
We pride ourselves on giving our clients great customer service, and, it’s beneficial for everyone! Here are a few reasons: Happy customers will stay loyal; this will result in repeat business, and, they may also try other products/services. A happy customer will tell their friends and business associates, therefore, increasing sales. Satisfied happy customers make…
Lots of businesses can benefit from sending out a newsletter; it’s a great way of keeping in touch with your clients and keeping your organisation at the front of their mind; here’s a couple of ideas: To send out to your employees or clients to update them on what’s new in the business. To send…
Yvonne Gorman, owner of Essential Print Services on Pride Park in Derby has been shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards acknowledge the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and businesses. They celebrate the incredible stories that have taken entrepreneurs to where they are today, regardless of size or…
We keep telling you business cards are essential, but they really are! Whether your business is big or small, they are super important and are often the first impression that a potential client gets of your business. Need some ideas on what to include? Let us know, and we can help you with your design.…
Who doesn’t love a magazine? We all remember getting our copies of Smash Hits, pinning up the posters and sharing the magazine round with our friends. Magazines will always have a place on our coffee tables; there’s something about being able to flick through the pages, take it with you and show to other people.…
We love a printed presentation folder, they are so versatile, here’s a couple reasons why you should consider using them. As they can be used in a number of ways they are a cost effective alternative to a company brochure You can use them to hand out to potential clients with price lists, marketing etc…
We are proud to be the most positively reviewed printer in Derby. We love to hear what our customers have to say about us and always take on board their feedback! Sometimes we don’t know who has sent us the feedback, this is the case here, it was left anonymously on our survey page, it’s…
Business cards are an ESSENTIAL item for anyone in business. Out of all the things we get asked “what do I need to include on my business cards?” is probably one of the most frequent questions. If you want to know our top ten tips on what to include on your cards then click here…
Essential Print Services, based on Pride Park in Derby, has launched a series of free workshops for its customers. For the first event the company joined forces with local PR agency, Honest Communications, to educate customers and local business owners on how to make headlines and get to grips with PR. The workshop, led by…
Customer service is an important part of every business. No matter what type of business you own, providing a good customer service experience plays a major role in your success. It’s good for creating both a happy customer base that comes back time and time again and also for a happy workforce. As we like…
On Monday, Yvonne was honoured to attend a reception at The House of Lords to hear about the Small Business Charter and to represent the City of Derby. It was hosted by Lord Young of Graffham and sponsored by Amazon. Business schools and small businesses had travelled from all over the country to discuss the…
From business cards, brochures and leaflets, through to folders, flyers, banners and promotional items, we can handle conventional full-colour printing, right through to some of the most bizarre print requests. Here’s some of the most peculiar print we’ve produced recently; a wheel of fortune board, branded bubbles, horse-shaped mailers and graphics for a racing boat.…
Brochures are a fantastic way to showcase your company. We printed some mini brochures for this happy client and we hope to work with him again soon. We just received delivery of the brochures and cards and I have to say that they are superb – extremely impressive quality of printing and your level of…
Once more, Small Business Saturday UK is looking for 100 businesses from around the UK to celebrate, shout about and promote in the run-up to Small Business Saturday UK 2019 on the 7th December. Each year the campaign celebrates one business a day in the 100 days running up to Small Business Saturday UK. Essential…
I’m always putting my keys down and forgetting just where I have put them. It’s usually time for me to leave the house when I realise I don’t know where they are! A jazzy keyring is a great way to make your keys easier to spot, and to promote your brand! The more often a…