With the new year comes new vigour and enthusiasm for marketing our businesses. With so many choices available, what to do next or how to get started can feel overwhelming. Here are ten ideas to help you take the next steps: 1. New Year Ideas! Colleague Cards. Here at Essential Print Services, we like print…
How are you…really? I’ve spoken with more people over the past few weeks than ever before and some are still unwilling to reveal how they’re feeling and how the business is doing. Me: How are you? Them: Fine thanks or <insert their standard response>. Me: How’s business? Them: Yeah, busy or <insert their standard response>.…
I know a lot of people have moved onto e-books these days but we still love a printed book, there’s something about the smell and feel of it that you will never get from an electronic version. Sylvia has written 2 wonderful books of short stories that we all love and we were proud to…
We think that branded workwear is a great idea, it enhances your brand image and looks professional. Branded workwear worn in public becomes a walking billboard for your company. Branded clothing doesn’t even need to be for work, it could be for a personal project or special event; Louise ordered some t-shirts for her family…
When a customer feels valued they will be loyal to your business. We love to say thank you to our customers and make them feel special. How do we do that? Well, we listen to them, we get to know them and their business so we can do what is right for them. We also…
If you want to showcase your product or services then getting a printed booklet or brochure is a cost-effective way to spread the word! The printed word is far more effective than digital advertising as it invites your reader to look through the booklet and notice what you have on offer. Then, when they have…
Fran Ellis joined the team in June 2018 to look after the day-to-day running of the office and the accounts – a very important job indeed! Let’s find out more about Fran: Would you bungee jump? I like the idea of it but I’m too scared, so probably not. What’s the first thing you…
Introducing… Katie Aldridge! “My role as a Print Angel is exciting, diverse and fast-paced. Even before I started, I joined the team in the Colour Blast Run on Darley Park – it was a great, informal way of meeting my new colleagues. There is so much going on in our office, which definitely keeps you…
We are a printing company based on Pride Park in Derby and we pride ourselves on making professionals look professional, by offering competitive prices, exceptional customer service and spectacular print. From basic business cards to BIG billboards, from the quick print to the quirky; we can handle anything from conventional full-colour print to some of…
We all love to get great feedback, not only does it prove we are doing something right it also boosts team morale; happy clients equals happy print angels! This is what one of our customers had to say recently: “Thanks SO much for all of your hard work and usual sterling efforts. What would I…
It’s the start of a New Year and we’ve all settled back into work. You might have made some New Years resolutions for yourself, such as going to the gym; but have you made any resolutions for your business? By making New Year’s resolutions for your business you can get your business fit as well…
We love it when clients share their stories about how they use our merchandise and goodies. We’d like to introduce you to a customer and business buddy of ours; Karen Hannon from Busy Lives. Busy Lives is a freelance service providing project management, administrative support and organisational help to people and business owners throughout the…
The year 2020 is set to be a productive one for Essential Print Services and the announcement of the Pantone Colour of the Year; PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, highlights our excitement for a successful year as we cross the threshold into a new era. Instilling calm, confidence and connection, Classic Blue is sure to inspire all…
With every order, we send out a goody pack to our clients! We usually pack it with a useful array of stationery, things like a pen, notepad, some postcards and of course some jelly beans! As well as it being a super useful kit it’s also a great way to say thank you to our…
Are you getting married next year? Or do you know someone who is? If the answer is yes to the above then we would love to help with wedding stationery. There are so many different options available now that you may feel a little overwhelmed by the choices, never fear though, the Print Angels are…
On Saturday 7th December, the Derby business community united to celebrate Small Business Saturday UK at the University of Derby’s Enterprise Centre. Over 100 local independent companies attended the event with those exhibiting ranging from new start-ups, established names and business support organisations such as the FSB and East Midlands Chamber. All of whom united…
We are gearing up for next week’s Small Business Saturday UK event. Yvonne is particularly excited because she is one of twelve ‘Small Business Heroes’ selected to fly the flag for the UK’s small businesses. Join us and many others on Saturday 7th December, from 10am at the Enterprise Centre for free business advice,…
The Print Angels at Essential Print Services are celebrating achieving two of the best months in the businesses’ history. The print company, based on Pride Park in Derby, achieved a 20%+ increase in sales in both September and October compared to previous months in the current financial year. These are the best two months since…
We pride ourselves on our good customer service; every client is important to us. No matter whether their order is big or small we work hard to ensure they have smarter, better, fresher print! We are proud to be Derby’s most positively reviewed printer. One of our clients sent a great review to us recently…
Did you know we can also design your printed products? Design isn’t everyone’s passion, so why not leave it to someone who loves it! Our team of talented creatives will go through everything with you so we can turn your dreams into a reality; then we’ll get it sent to print and create a top-quality…
Our very own Yvonne Gorman is selected to participate in a nationwide campaign for Small Business Saturday UK. But what is Small Business Saturday UK? It is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday…
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…