Category: Business

Holding it together

Employee ownership advantages look good on paper, so should you bring your people on board with you? Specialist John Dormer of The RM2 Partnership talks you through the options.

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Banking on SSAS

“Who wants to own their own bank?” That’s how Matic Media founder and MD Richard McCombe pitched an alternative funding method to employees when he wanted to expand. He tells his story…

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CRO: is it a flier?

There’s a lot of talk about the CRO role, but is it really just a new fangled way of labelling the head of sales? For some it is, but done properly it isn’t. Charlotte Graham-Cumming, CEO of marketing strategy and business development company Ice Blue Sky, outlines how to get it right.

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IR talks to… Neil Lovell, CEO, The Printing Charity

The Printing Charity has been around for almost 200 years, having been founded in 1827 as The Printers’ Pension Society. Today it provides practical and emotional support for those in need in the printing, paper, publishing, packaging and graphics sectors. Given the current economic climate, I spoke with its CEO Neil Lovell to find out how its services are being called upon.

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29 September to 1 October, 2026
The Print Show

https://www.theprintshow.co.uk/

Where?

NEC Birmingham, UK • Hall 1

What is it?

The Print Show is committed to helping visitors discover new opportunities for their business, demonstrating that print is so much more than simply putting ink on paper. With access to exhibitors from all corners of the industry, all free of charge, The Print Show is an event that cannot be missed.

Now in its 10th anniversary year, The Print Show is established as the most important and best-attended industry event in the UK, and is still the only exhibition entirely dedicated to the UK print sector. The Print Show is the primary meeting point for the market, offering visitors the opportunity to see the latest technological developments, meet and network with peers, and access advice from some of the leading experts in print.

30 September 2026
The Print Industry Awards

Where?

National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

What is it?

The Print Industry Awards celebrate excellence across the print and visual communications sector, recognising the achievements, innovation and talent that drive the industry forward. From outstanding print businesses and suppliers to individual professionals, the awards highlight the very best in print, digital and visual communications. Backed by decades of industry expertise, the Print Industry Awards provide a platform to showcase success, raise standards and honour those making a real impact.