We are delighted to be shortlisted for a Mainframe DerbyAward; “Putting Derby/Derbyshire On The Map”. “The nomination means a lot to us, especially in recognition of our work for Small Business Saturday UK – a UK-wide initiative we have supported for a number of years,” said Essential Print Services’ Owner and Print Evangelist, Yvonne Gorman. Check out the list…
Your people did an excellent job. I was having the same job done at the same time by a private design firm elsewhere to ensure that I would end up with something I could use. I had a pressing deadline to get an important job application submitted. In the end, the design firm charged…
Just received an emergency delivery of business cards – not only that, but gifts & chocolate as well! I love the mini Easter egg Yvonne Gorman many thanks to you & the Print Angels at Essential Print Services (and the mini Easter bunny!!) Claire from Catena Network, Nottingham Every time we receive a testimonial,…
“Katie and the team pulled it out of the bag for me yet again! The service, quality and the amazing checklist they do for any printed piece (saved my bacon this time) makes Essential Print Services the best printer around. You can definitely rely on them.” Pam, Design Agency, Derby Every time we receive…
Pride Park based, Essential Print Services, is bursting with pride over its recent office move and a record-breaking month of sales. The new move will not only allow its workforce to double in size, which cannot have happened at a better time since they are also celebrating one of their best sales months ever. The…
Pride Park based, Essential Print Services, is bursting with pride over its recent office move and a record-breaking month of sales. The new move will not only allow its workforce to double in size, which cannot have happened at a better time since they are also celebrating one of their best sales months ever. The…
Before any artwork is sent to print, all your files go through our famous (and free) 12-point technical check. Most printers won’t offer this service and if they do, they’ll often charge you for it. You can rest assured, knowing that not only will we alert you if anything looks a little odd, but in most…
“What do I need to put on my letterheads?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions at Essential Print Services. After many years of creating artwork files for print, we have seen hundreds of letterhead proofs, which means we have a good idea of what needs to go on them! Using this experience, here are…
There are lots of ways to get to know your customers better. Here are our favourite ways to get to know customers. Take a look and if you try some out yourself, let us know how you get on. Attend customers’ product launches, socials and events. Instead of always liaising over the phone or email, meet…
Here are a few questions we are asked the most: Q: What’s your minimum order quantity? Can I have one of something? “There are some items like large posters and exhibition stands, which can be produced as one-offs. Business cards and leaflets just aren’t cost effective to print individually. But, if you let us know…
Here are a few questions we are asked the most: Q: What’s your minimum order quantity? Can I have one of something? “There are some items like large posters and exhibition stands, which can be produced as one-offs. Business cards and leaflets just aren’t cost effective to print individually. But, if you let us know…
On Sunday 4th June, Yvonne, together with a team of runners, took on the Ramathon challenge – 13.1 miles through Pride Park, Derby’s city centre and Elvaston Park to raise money for the Me & Dee Charity. The Me & Dee Charity provides holidays by the seaside in Mablethorpe, which cost £200 per family. They…
1) Printing is like chocolate – make it last and enjoy it If you’re going to invest time and money in producing a brochure or leaflet, don’t include information that may give it a short shelf life unless the piece is being produced for a one-off event. Avoid ordering hundreds of brochures only to change…
We Are Celebrating Our 6th Birthday And Best Month Ever! The brainchild of ‘print evangelist’ Yvonne Gorman, Essential Print Services already boasts an impressive business record for so young a company, with a staff and year-on-year sales growth. Not only that but Yvonne herself is already a renowned business figurehead. Named as one of a…
We’re having an eggsellent month We have been very busy here at Essential Print Services HQ and so, we have lots of news to share with you…let’s get cracking! We’ve had a special delivery of our very own Essential Easter eggs – they’re clucking great! They’ll be in delivery packs from April 1st but, there are…
Here at Essential Print Services, we are delighted to announce the arrival of a new Print Angel Jilly Rapley. “I’ve recently become a Print Angel at Essential Print Services. This has been a great experience for me, working and meeting new people in the office and others who come through the door! I’m always kept…
Here at Essential Print Services, we are delighted to announce the arrival of a new Print Angel Jilly Rapley. “I’ve recently become a Print Angel at Essential Print Services. This has been a great experience for me, working and meeting new people in the office and others who come through the door! I’m always kept…
To celebrate Essential Print Services’ 5th Birthday, for the entire month of April we will be hosting a ‘high 5’ incentive! For every visitor who pops by and gives any of the Print Angels a ‘high 5’, we will donate £1 to the Maria Hanson Foundation for short and precious lives. So feel free to…
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…
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…