Isn’t everything digital nowadays? That’s what a lot of people would have you believe. The truth is though that people need paper now more than ever, especially if you are someone who owns their own business. It is unavoidable with tax forms, legal documents, or even something as simple as flyers or coupons for your […]
Category Archives: Business
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Feb
Feb
One of the most overlooked areas in any business is inventory. Not that companies don’t care about inventory, but they don’t spend nearly enough time managing inventory like they should, and their bottom-line suffers for it. So in an effort to relieve some headache, here are some ways to save money on inventory management. View […]
04
Feb
Feb
The new year is here and it’s time to check in on your vendors and assess how they’re doing. You are looking at every angle to see if you need to switch. Here’s what to look for in your paper provider to see if it’s time to make a change. First things first – Supplier […]
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Jan
Jan
You have clients all over the world and business is going well. Now it is time to ship your completed orders to your clients. How can you complete it within budget? Where do you start? Let’s take a look at how to cut your paper shipping costs. Invest in your carrier. You are a distributor, […]
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Jan
Jan
Whether it’s summer or wintertime, energy costs are an expected, yet unfortunate expense that many building managers often overlook. Energy costs can burn into your bottom line and eat away at your profits. If you manage a facility, you are aware that energy costs skyrocket during this time of the year, but you are often left […]
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Dec
Dec
In the paper trade, a common way to distinguish a paper’s quality, and purpose, is in terms of weight. A paper’s weight refers to the weight of 500 sheets of paper that measure 17” by 22”. This is equivalent to four reams of 8.5” by 11”. The density of paper varies, which, in turn, changes […]
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Dec
Dec
What kind of paper should you stock? Stores and companies often ask this question, hoping for a definite answer. You should strategically choose your paper based on the client. There are many different types of paper varying in thickness, gloss, size, shape, all for different uses. When you’re deciding on what types of paper to […]
04
Dec
Dec
When you decide on a paper product, it’s important that you begin with the end in mind. You have to have an idea how the paper will be used. There are many different weights and glosses of paper that affect printing. The type of paper determines the quality. A heavier paper is going to feel […]
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Nov
Nov
During the 1980s, the Brundtland Commission disclosed a glaring reality to the world stage – modern paper production processes apply little forethought regarding the needs of future generations. The concept of sustainability was originally termed by the commission’s report, Our Common Future. By endeavoring to control resource depletion rates, the Brundtland Commission awakened the modern age […]
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Nov
Nov
When many people think about paper being made, they imagine big trees sliced into super thin sheets, but that’s not how it works. Paper is made from pulp, which comes from the cellulose in trees. Looking at the pulp industry worldwide, there are millions of jobs and hundreds of billions of dollars made globally to […]