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Paper prices to rise
A raft of papermakers have announced upcoming price increases of between 6% and 15%. Printweek is reporting that a number of paper manufacturers are announcing
Route-map
Route-map: The End (of Lockdown) is Nigh! There’s much speculation around the actual content of the ‘Route-map’ out of Lockdown that’s due to be announced
NEW! COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kits
Lateral Flow Rapid Testing Kits – now in stock Simple & easy to use – results within 15 minutes. £14.75 + vat per test (25
And Now We Know
After weeks of waiting, we now know that July 4th is the day when the hospitality, leisure, tourism and health & beauty industries can re-open
Covid Essential – A new website for the new ‘normal’
A new website to help prepare for the new ‘normal’ Over recent weeks we’ve been asked to supply more and more ‘print’ related COVID-19 products
COVID Essential – Coming Soon!
COVID Essential – Coming Soon! The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many businesses to take a look at their offering and pivot to new areas of
All under control (?)
It’s funny how one minute you think you’ve got it all under control, and then suddenly everything changes. It happened to me last week! In
Mix It Up!
While we’re still probably a few days away from finding out how and when lockdown is going to be relaxed, I’m already noticing that more
Plan ahead
A large supplier consignment of hand sanitiser due into the UK next week, has all been pre-sold before it even lands. The next consignments are
Preparing to Re-open Your Business?
If you’re one of the businesses now preparing to reopen once lockdown is lifted. We’ve added a range of products to our Expert Banner website
Ups and Downs!
Well, I’ve had some ups and downs in my life, but I really have never witnessed anything like this. I’m guessing you’re probably in the
New 2020 Promotional Merchandise Catalogue
The new 2020 edition of our Expert Promo promotional merchandise catalogue is now available. You can download it from the catalogue section of the website
Take the time…
Here we are, just a matter of days away from the end of another year – and what a strange year it’s been! We’ll be
My new waistcoat
As we move towards Christmas, it’s fair to say that things in the world of Expert Print Management have been…hectic. In addition to our usual
Could it be you?
We’re coming to the end of another great year at Expert Print Management and so we’re looking to add someone new to the team. Could
Getting Physical
Time is marching on now, and I’m beginning to feel relatively comfortably uttering the word “Christmas” – yes, it really is that close folks. Generally
What happens and when?
If I’m honest, my marketing’s felt a little all over the place over the last few weeks as we’ve had some changes here at EPM
You’ll need to do these two things
Whatever your goals are for 2019, the chances are that two things you need to be doing to achieve them: #1 Getting more customers #2
This is easy and it works
One of the biggest things I’ve learnt in my 30+ years in business is this simple truth: Relationship is everything. All other things being equal,
As green as Rudolph’s nose
If you saw my post last week, you’ll know that we’re doing our bit to try and help our customer be a bit ‘greener’, and
8 million tonnes and Starbucks guilt
Did you see this bottle? It’s a Fairy Liquid bottle, that’s at least 47 years old. It was washed up on Brean Beach in Somerset
The final details
As you know we’re exhibiting at the B2B Expo next week, and – touch wood – most of our prep. is done. The brochures are printed, the
The most crucial
This week we’re continuing our series on maximising the value of exhibitions. Although the plans we’re making are in relation to us exhibiting on October
Take home
The Norfolk Chamber B2B Exhibition is just around the corner now, and I wanted to start this week’s article by stating an important truth: However
Scratch n’ Sniff
Scratch n’ Sniff? Or Fragrance Burst, to use its more technical name, is a specially created coating that releases a fragrance when lightly scratched or
The next piece of the puzzle
If you recall my post from last week, you’ll know that we’re exhibiting at the B2B Exhibition at Carrow Road in October. We’ve got a
The countdown begins
You might be wondering what I mean by countdown. But don’t worry, I’m not going to suddenly start spouting about Ch*****as – you’ll get enough
Off the water and all at sea
As I sat down on my desk on the Tuesday of this week, I had a feeling that brought me back to my childhood. That
The most common name in the UK
This week, I stumbled across a video. It was a by a guy called Thom Smith, and the message is pretty important, so I thought
No rest for the wicked
As you know, I was busy with Wroxham Week last week, but my busyness has shown zero signs of abating now that’s all out of the way.
No handbook
I’ve been pretty preoccupied this last week, which is why I’ve only just posted this blog. I haven’t been twiddling my thumbs though – I’ve
Boardrooms and flip flops
Well, this heatwave just keeps going on and on, doesn’t it? Just to be clear, I’m definitely not complaining! When it’s this hot though, business
No longer prohibitive
We were doing some clearing out at home the other day, when Karen came across this: The quote stems from the days when she was
Overdelivering
I’m guessing there were some glum faces in your office yesterday? Mine too. The pain of England getting knocked out of a tournament is unlike
Not that sort of penalty
You’re probably thinking that this article might have something to do with England’s dramatic penalty shootout win on Tuesday (it’s coming home!). But it isn’t.
Just as prevalent
I don’t know about you, but the world of business feels very different to the one I started out in. Back when I was fresh-faced
It might seem ‘woo woo’, but…
Let’s level with each other: we’ve both seen the Simon Sinek video.
We know all about ‘starting with why’, and why ‘what you do’ is only important in the context of ‘why you do what you do’.
I’ve got to be honest, I don’t usually go in for this fluffy, woo-woo stuff.
More manageable and at least two takeaways
As you’ll know if you’re reading this post, I made a commitment a couple of months back to create more content. I wanted to add
A smoking concert?
And so now the bank holiday weekend is but a distant memory already… Following on from last week’s cine footage of my Grandfathers print works
Inky Veins
I was at an event the other day, speaking to a guy that I do some work with. And he asked me the age-old question:
950 Years Old
I love Norwich. I love the people. I love the countryside. I love our culture. I love our history. And that’s why I’m delighted to
Smart Covey cookie
I’ve not been in the office this week. But I’m not on holiday. Far from it. On Monday and Tuesday I attended a business growth
Straight from the horse’s mouth
As you know, we’re coming into “County Show Season”, which means that lots of our clients are getting in touch for stands, brochures and promotional
He’s already back
We’ve all had more than our fair share of PPI calls. But you know why we still get them? Because they work. And for the
Press Release – Business is booming and an office move too!
Expert Print Management feel very positive in the current economic climate as they see their business figures increase 70% this month compared with last year,
How To Avoid Wasting Thousands Of Pounds At Exhibitions
Attending exhibitions And Maximising Your Return On Investment
Messy Desk
We’re moving offices next week. Which – as anyone who’s ever done it knows – is a PAIN. The computers have got to be moved,
As keen as
You’ve almost certainly heard the gloomy news: Colman’s Mustard is leaving Norwich. After 160 years, the Unilever-owned condiment maker is heading off to Burton upon
Not hugely productive
So, unless you’ve only just woken up, you’ll know that Norwich is on shutdown because of the snow. The transport links are in turmoil, cars
Derby Days
I was at the East Anglian Derby on Sunday. I go to Carrow Road most weeks, but there’s a little bit of extra spice in the
Press Release – New Account Manager
Expert Print Management has further expanded operations by appointing Nadine McGonagle as Account Manager, as the company continues to attract new business from outside of
IKEA’s Best Performing Marketing Tool
And it’s printed! Earlier this week I watched a programme on TV called Flatpack Empire. It was an interesting ‘behind the scenes’ look at the Swedish
The EPM Guarantee
New for 2018 – The EPM Guarantee We’re really proud of the fabulous work we supply at Expert Print Management and we’ve loads of happy
The 13 Point Exhibition Checklist
If you’re going to be exhibiting at an event this year, you’re going to want to get the most out of it that
A Beer with President Obama
So you’ve cleansed your data and you’re happy that you’re ready to go because you know these people really do need to speak to you.
Watsons see print costs reduced by 30%
Watsons first came to Expert Print Management in early 2015 after hearing about how we could lower their print costs without compromising on quality. Like