Category: Business

Playing the risk game

Take no risk and you can expect no reward. It can be a ruthless game, but follow these tactical tips and you will stand a better chance of coming out on top. By Walter Hale.

Second hand rise

With money tight it’s hardly surprising that trade in used wide-format printers is stronger than ever. So can you find real value-for-money deals?

Finding Investment Finance

Manufacturers and suppliers have a vested interest in helping you find funding for new equipment. So should you turn to them in these tough economic times?

Don’t turn a crisis into a drama

Jul 19, 2009 | Business

Don’t turn a crisis into a drama

How to make the recession less painful for your business? By Walter Hale

To VDP or not to VDP?

That is a good question, and one that deserves asking again given that variable data printing still fails to make much real impact in wide-format. Why aren’t we seeing more wide-format print using variable data?

Latest Headlines

CMYUK launches refined Sign & Graphics Materials portfolio14 September 2026
Trotec launches new laser production system14 September 2026
The Print Show to see five new Roland DG machines debut14 September 2026
William Smith becomes exclusive UK distributor for Cheetah PCC14 September 2026
Mimaki introduces a trio of UV flatbed printers10 September 2026

Upcoming Events

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 10^th 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

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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.