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		<title>The Nexfolder &#8211; low quantity full color folders from Independent Printing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevevogel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Presentation folders are great for really making a nice first impression. Especially if you have a big idea and need to impress some clients to build some good relationships when you don&#8217;t have a foot in the door. When it comes to business startups, you really need to show you&#8217;ve done your homework in developing [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=designed2print.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2587381&amp;post=429&amp;subd=designed2print&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Presentation folders are great for really making a nice first impression. Especially if you have a big idea and need to impress some clients to build some good relationships when you don&#8217;t have a foot in the door. When it comes to business startups, you really need to show you&#8217;ve done your homework in developing a solid idea before anyone plans on writing you a check.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll have to develop a business plan and make it look professional. Ideally, you could place these documents in a presentation folder with your brand right on the front to make it seem like the company is already alive.</p>
<p>The problem was that you could only buy presentation folders with a minimum quantity of 250. Paying for all those extra folders really takes a bite out of an already limited budget. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve developed the Nexfolder™.</p>
<p>Available in quantities as low as 25, the full color Nexfolder™ is a great way to project your ideas to your prospects. You can even personalize them with individuals&#8217; names and a custom event line name (on the NF-105V) to really make a lasting impression.</p>
<div id="attachment_431" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 253px"><a href="http://designed2print.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/nexfolder.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-431" title="nexfolder" src="http://designed2print.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/nexfolder.jpg?w=243&#038;h=300" alt="" width="243" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">low quantity full color presentation folders</p></div>
<p>Perfect for business start-ups, conferences, &amp; sales meetings, the Nexfolder™ comes with two 2 1/8&#8243; high pockets with half-moon business card slits in each. For ordering information, talk to a distributor that offers Independent Printing&#8217;s product line or go to <a href="http://www.nexfolder.com">www.nexfolder.com</a>.</p>
<p>Available in two styles:</p>
<p><strong>The Nexfolder™ NF-105</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Custom art on front &amp; back panels</li>
<li>Art may bleed on sides</li>
<li>Full color</li>
<li>Static imagery</li>
<li>12pt. gloss or 80# uncoated paper</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The Nexfolder™ NF-105V</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Place your logo</li>
<li>Full color</li>
<li>Variable names</li>
<li>Upload your name list</li>
<li>Custom event name line</li>
<li>12pt. gloss or 80# uncoated paper</li>
</ul>
<p>To have variable names, simply have a spreadsheet with the names you want printed on the folders available.</p>
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		<title>Distributors: Who to sell folders to &#8211; Physicians &amp; Clinics</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking who to target in your sales efforts? Physicians &#38; Clinics in the healthcare field are a great place to &#8220;check in&#8221; to. Where to start? Get started by making yourself as the professional for marketing. They need to p﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿romote their practice with presentation folders. By making a memorable impression with patients, they can establish [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=designed2print.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2587381&amp;post=423&amp;subd=designed2print&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking who to target in your sales efforts? Physicians &amp; Clinics in the healthcare field are a great place to &#8220;check in&#8221; to.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 550px"><img title="Presentation folders for clinics" src="http://www.folderideas.com/end-user-emails/linkimages/physicians.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="413" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Presentation folders for clinics</p></div>
<p><strong>Where to start?</strong><br />
Get started by making yourself as the professional for marketing.<br />
They need to p﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿romote their practice with presentation folders. By making a memorable impression with patients, they can establish themselves as the area specialists in the field.</p>
<p>They&#8217;ll earn trust when they see their brand displayed on marketing materials and in the community.</p>
<p>&#8220;Build your brand with help from you as a printing consultant.&#8221;</p>
<p>You can promote your focus to developing presentation solutions for Specialized Care Facilities &amp; Outpatient Clinics.</p>
<p><strong>Who to target:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dermatologists</li>
<li>Oncologists</li>
<li>Physical Therapists</li>
<li>Eye Care Specialists</li>
<li>Dentists</li>
<li>Surgeons</li>
<li>Chiropractors</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What types of materials do they need?</strong><br />
Virtually anything seen by patients has the potential to create an impactful presentation. Here are some items you can help develop:</p>
<ul>
<li>Post-care materials</li>
<li>Specialized procedure documentation</li>
<li>Marketing materials</li>
<li>In-room materials</li>
<li>Public relations campaigns</li>
</ul>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 550px"><img class="  " title="Mini Folders for clinics" src="http://www.folderideas.com/end-user-emails/linkimages/physicians2.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="498" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Mini Folders for clinics</p></div>
<p>With numerous paper and finishing options, offer options and let them take control. You can help develop a custom solution that matches the look they desire. If you follow theses steps, YOU can be their source for the consistent solutions they need for their practice!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/emailLibrary.html">Send a promotional Physicians &amp; Clinics email to your customers!</a></p>
<p>&#8230;And remember to contact <a href="http://www.independentprinting.com">Independent Printing </a>for your printed presentation folder sourcing needs!</p>
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		<title>Distributors: Who to sell folders to &#8211; Hotels &amp; Resorts</title>
		<link>http://designed2print.wordpress.com/2010/02/17/distributors-who-to-sell-folders-to-hotels-resorts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevevogel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seeing this is the time of year businesses are gearing up for the travel season, we&#8217;re focusing on the travel, resort &#38; hospitality industry. There are many uses for presentation products &#8211; for instance, room key cards, folders and binders for menus, table tents, convention center materials, announcing seasonal events and much more. As you [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=designed2print.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2587381&amp;post=416&amp;subd=designed2print&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Seeing this is the time of year businesses are gearing up for the travel season, we&#8217;re focusing on the travel, resort &amp; hospitality industry. There are many uses for presentation products &#8211; for instance, room key cards, folders and binders for menus, table tents, convention center materials, announcing seasonal events and much more.</p>
<p>As you can see, there are so many opportunities, especially this time of year! Start targeting the hotels, resorts, and travel agents in your area today.</p>
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<h3>What types of materials do they need?</h3>
<p>Independent Printing offers a variety of standard and custom printed products that sport different styles and dimensions to match your needs:</p>
<ul>
<li>Presentation Folders</li>
<li>Key &amp; Gift Card Holders</li>
<li>Eco-Friendly Products</li>
<li>Pillow/Welcome Cards</li>
<li>Door Hangers</li>
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<p><a href="http://designed2print.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/hotelkeycards1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-419" title="hotelkeycards1" src="http://designed2print.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/hotelkeycards1.jpg?w=700&#038;h=621" alt="" width="700" height="621" /></a></p>
<h3>Escape the conventional and go exotic</h3>
<p>Whether it&#8217;s in-room materials like internet access information or marketing promotions like printed brochures, we have the custom solutions to help your brand stand out. Here&#8217;s some other examples of popular applications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Menus/Binders</li>
<li>Table Tents</li>
<li>Restaurant Materials</li>
<li>Convention Center Materials</li>
<li>Resort Attractions/Packages</li>
<li>Local Attractions/Maps</li>
</ul>
<p>When it comes to making a splash with your next campaign, look no further than Independent Printing. We&#8217;ll get your ideas ready for takeoff so you can enjoy a destination with better business visibility!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/emailLibrary.html">Click HERE send this as a client safe email</a> to your hotel, resort &amp; travel industry customers!</p>
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		<title>Independent Printing Wins National Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Independent Printing has been cited for excellence in a national competition among printing companies. The printing company known for producing presentation folders, print products, checks for business and developing solutions to help print distributors sell more, won a 2009 Print Excellence And Knowledge (PEAK) award in the annual competition sponsored by Print Solutions Magazine, published [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=designed2print.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2587381&amp;post=408&amp;subd=designed2print&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://designed2print.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/pk09win.gif"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-411" title="PEAK Awards Winner" src="http://designed2print.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/pk09win.gif?w=249&#038;h=101" alt="" width="249" height="101" /></a></p>
<p>Independent Printing has been cited for excellence in a national competition among printing companies. The printing company known for producing presentation folders, print products, checks for business and developing solutions to help print distributors sell more, won a 2009 Print Excellence And Knowledge (PEAK) award in the annual competition sponsored by Print Solutions Magazine, published by the Print Services and Distribution Association (PSDA).</p>
<p>Independent Printing company won First Place in the Best Distributor Kit category for the innovative <em>Passport Presentation Solutions</em>, an all-inclusive presentation solutions sales kit that is easy to use and provides distributors with everything they need to sell. Distributors report that the eye-popping colors and design impresses clients from first sight, and with images and dielines of all the products laid out in a pleasing and efficient manner, they can enjoy a carefree sales experience. The contest drew over 230 entries.</p>
<p>The PEAK awards competition is the only one of its kind to recognize companies that comprehensively meet customer needs for printed products. Award winners demonstrate outstanding problem solving, creative approaches to print design and the craft of printing itself. Some award categories reflect outstanding performance in fulfillment, logistics management, cost savings reporting and other services that are required to deliver an end to end product/service combination that solves a client problem or improves a client&#8217;s business.</p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m very excited to win this award,&#8221; says Steve Vogel, Marketing Specialist for Independent Printing. &#8220;It shows the dedication and unrelenting drive from everyone involved from design to production to produce a tool that provides our customers with the materials that help them sell more. It is truly a showpiece.&#8221;</p>
<p>Independent Printing Company, Inc. is a member of PSDA and has been a print solutions provider since 1935. Independent Printing also won five PEAK Awards of Excellence in the following categories: Binders/Folders, Presentation; Digital Printing, VDP B2C; Binders, Complex; Binders/Folders, Simple; and Self Promotional.</p>
<p>Print Solutions Magazine (www.printsolutionsmag.com), the winner of over 100 awards for excellence in writing and design, is published by PSDA, an international trade association of 1,200 companies in the printing industry. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., PSDA has served its members for more than 50 years with its publications, expositions, schools and other products and services designed to help printing professionals grow profitable businesses. For more information, visit www.psda.org.</p>
<p><a href="http://designed2print.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/passport09.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-410" title="The Passport Presentation Solutions, 2009" src="http://designed2print.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/passport09.jpg?w=400&#038;h=293" alt="" width="400" height="293" /></a></p>
<p>See the award winning passport <a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/passport">www.independentprinting.com/passport</a></p>
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		<title>Distributors: Who to sell folders to &#8211; CPAs and Accountants</title>
		<link>http://designed2print.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/distributors-who-to-sell-folders-to-cpas-and-accountants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for the next industry to target in your printing sales efforts? Here it is! Statistically, December is when CPAs, accountants, and tax professionals gear up for the upcoming &#8220;tax season.&#8221; This is when millions of individuals, partnerships and corporations have their tax returns professionally prepared. Corporate tax returns are due on March 15th while [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=designed2print.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2587381&amp;post=405&amp;subd=designed2print&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for the next industry to target in your printing sales efforts? Here it is!</p>
<p>Statistically, December is when<em> CPAs, accountants, and tax professionals</em> gear up for the upcoming &#8220;tax season.&#8221; This is when millions of individuals, partnerships and corporations have their tax returns professionally prepared. Corporate tax returns are due on March 15th while individual tax returns are due on April 15th.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ll help you get started by targeting the CPAs and accountants in your area. Simply <a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/emailLibrary.html">forward a client safe email</a> to your qualified tax professionals, so they know to contact you when they source their presentation needs!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.folderideas.com/end-user-emails/images/accounting2.jpg" alt="" width="400" /></p>
<p>Tax Folders, Report Covers &amp; More</p>
<ul>
<li>You need a solution that makes your firm stand out. We can help you:</li>
<li>Project a professional image</li>
<li>Gain clients&#8217; trust and confidence</li>
<li>Present an image of success and accomplishment</li>
<li>Obtain new clients and expand their practice</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What Kinds of Tax/Accounting Products do we offer?</strong><br />
A popular product, the RC-125 (pictured right), has everything a tax professional needs to give their client the proper presentation. It has a 3/8&#8243; spine for extra capacity, a pocket with business card and a flip over tab that makes it easy to staple the proper forms to the report cover.</p>
<p>Other Popular Materials:</p>
<ul>
<li>RC-105 two-part report covers</li>
<li>PF-105 presentation folders</li>
<li>TF-105 tab folders</li>
<li>CF-145 capacity folders</li>
</ul>
<p>Or you can see many more <a href="http://www.folderideas.com">styles and dielines</a> on our website. Check out our <a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/taxreport.html">Tax Report Cover styles</a> page.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t settle letting your business identity in the hands of just any firm! We&#8217;re the professionals that specialize in creating the professional solutions for your industry.<br />
<img class="alignnone" src="http://www.folderideas.com/end-user-emails/images/accounting1.jpg" alt="" width="400" /><br />
We can make your image shine with a foil stamped logo on a linen folder, a 2-color logo on a felt or coated stock. Full color options with images and graphics are also available. The possibilities are endless! Contact us today for getting a <a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/emailLibrary.html">client-safe email blast</a> or a <a href="http://www.folderideas.com/signup">custom product website</a> for promoting these items to your customers.</p>
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		<title>Who to sell printed folders to &#8211; food service industry</title>
		<link>http://designed2print.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/who-to-sell-printed-folders-to-food-service-industry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Print distributors &#38; owners, this month we&#8217;re featuring the food service industry. There are many uses for presentation products in the food service industry &#8211; for instance, suppliers need the proper presentation solutions to market their product throughout stores across the nation, caterers need to display their service line offering to event and festival planners, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=designed2print.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2587381&amp;post=375&amp;subd=designed2print&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Print distributors &amp; owners, this month we&#8217;re featuring the food service industry. There are many uses for presentation products in the food service industry &#8211; for instance, suppliers need the proper presentation solutions to market their product throughout stores across the nation, caterers need to display their service line offering to event and festival planners, and equipment manufacturers need to promote features of their products to those food suppliers and restaurants.</p>
<p>As you can see, there are many possibilities within this niche, especially now as they gear up for the holidays. Start targeting the food service companies in your area and you&#8217;ll find a feast of new opportunities!</p>
<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.folderideas.com/end-user-emails/linkimages/foodservfolders2.jpg" alt="" width="500" /></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Spice up</em> your promotions with custom printed presentation solutions</strong></p>
<p>Presentation solutions are needed for a wide variety of food service industries including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Restaurants, Bistros, Cafes</li>
<li>Resorts/Parks</li>
<li>Catering Services</li>
<li>Food Suppliers</li>
<li>Food Equipment Manufacturers</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Add a Dash of Custom Printed Media Holders<br />
</strong>We offer a variety of standard and custom printed products that sport different styles and dimensions to match your needs:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/folders.html">Presentation Folders</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/portfolios.html">Portfolios</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/envirofolders.html">Envirofolders &amp; Green Printing</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/giftcard.html">Gift Card Holders</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.folderideas.com/end-user-emails/linkImages/mix4.jpg">Table Tents</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.folderideas.com/end-user-emails/linkImages/grp3products.jpg">Self-Forming Easels &amp; POP Signs</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/stepped.html">Stepped Inserts</a></li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.folderideas.com/end-user-emails/linkimages/foodservfolders.jpg" alt="" width="500" /></p>
<p><strong>Really want to stand out?<br />
</strong>We also offer custom solutions like product catalogs, brochures, card holders and more. We&#8217;ll partner with you to develop a solution that helps you build visibility with your customers!</p>
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		<title>IPC Wins &#8220;Most Graphic Appealing&#8221; Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Independent Printing is proud to accept the award for Most Graphic Appealing Small Booth at the 2009 Print Solutions Expo in Navy Pier last week. For those of you who couldn&#8217;t attend, Independent Printing&#8217;s booth theme was Sales Improvement, which springs from the sales tools that we offer print distributors to help them in their [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=designed2print.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2587381&amp;post=372&amp;subd=designed2print&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Independent Printing is proud to accept the award for Most Graphic Appealing Small Booth at the 2009 Print Solutions Expo in Navy Pier last week.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_373" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img class="size-full wp-image-373" title="21independentprtg[1]" src="http://designed2print.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/21independentprtg1.jpg?w=500&#038;h=326" alt="21independentprtg[1]" width="500" height="326" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Independent Printing &quot;Sales Improvement&quot; Booth (image courtesy of PSDA)</p></div>For those of you who couldn&#8217;t attend, Independent Printing&#8217;s booth theme was <em>Sales Improvement</em>, which springs from the sales tools that we offer print distributors to help them in their sales efforts (not to mention a zany TV show in the 90&#8242;s). The booth was meant to mimic a workshop, and it included a real 12&#8242; roof truss sitting on two step ladders straddling the tabletop at the back. The folders and print samples were hung on a pegboard and also laid out on a workbench appropriately supported by counter-height saw horses. Our team was properly equipped with safety glasses, tool belts, hammers, samples and plenty of flannel to complete the exhibit.</p>
<p>The award fits naturally in our sphere, as Independent Printing prides itself as being an influential partner in the design community. We produce folders and presentation products for designers and agencies, where attention to concept and detail is of utmost importance.</p>
<p>Thanks again to <a href="http://www.psda.org">PSDA</a> for consideration &#8211; we can&#8217;t wait for Print Solutions &#8217;10!</p>
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		<title>Hot sales ideas from Print Solutions Expo in Chicago</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  For all of those who didn&#8217;t attend, the 2009 Print Solutions Expo was held last week in Navy Pier in Chicago. Numerous suppliers displayed new products and highlighted the best of what the printing industry has to offer. Put on by the PSDA, it is the premier event, and it allows for print distributors and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=designed2print.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2587381&amp;post=362&amp;subd=designed2print&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>For all of those who didn&#8217;t attend, the 2009 Print Solutions Expo was held last week in Navy Pier in Chicago. Numerous suppliers displayed new products and highlighted the best of what the printing industry has to offer. Put on by the PSDA, it is the premier event, and it allows for print distributors and owners to get a chance to network with suppliers and other distributors nationwide.</p>
<p>Independent Printing was there in full force, with Carrie Gorges, Jenny Albiero, John Nagel, Joe Lancour, and Jim Fairbairn from the Sales Team, Steve Vogel from Marketing, and VP of Sales &amp; Marketing Craig Wienkes at Booth #1129 and displaying the hot new offerings.</p>
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<p><strong>Frosted Folders</strong><br />
Among the new products on display was the &#8220;Frosted Folder,&#8221; the next innovation from the Envirofolder® line.  Like the Envirofolder®, the Frosted Folder is made with 100% recycled chipboard to retain eco-friendly marketing, but it also has a white coated front that allows for full color graphics, imagery and accurate color representation without the use of expensive opaque white inks.</p>
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<p>It is also an economical solution, with the durable, Frosted Enviropure 16 pt. stock falling in the same Group I price chart as the standard chipboard Envirofolder®. Being green doesn&#8217;t have to cost extra green!</p>
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<p><strong>Sales Tools</strong><br />
Also on display was Independent Printing&#8217;s various marketing tools we offer our distributors to help them increase their sales. Distributors were raving about the free items like the <a href="http://www.literaturepackaging.com/emailservice">client safe email service </a>(monthly email that comes to your inbox, where all you need to do is put in your customer&#8217;s names and forward it on), the <a href="http://www.literaturepackaging.com/signup">custom branded product website</a> (where distributors can load their names, contact info, and even a logo to the website to sell presentation solutions), the Reorder Reminder Service, Mini Passport brochures, leave behind sell sheets &amp; samples, and the PEAK award-winning best distributor kit in the industry, <em><a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/passport">The Passport Presentation Solutions</a></em>.</p>
<p>Thanks to all who stopped by, we&#8217;ll be sending out the kit and sample requests soon. Plus we&#8217;ll also email everyone the winner of the CRAFTSMAN Auto Hammer!</p>
<p>More to come!</p>
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		<title>September Folder Sale now extended through October</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great news everyone! We at Independent Printing got such raving reviews of the full color folder printing sale, that we just feel like dancing. And we don&#8217;t want to stop! We&#8217;ve decided to continue the September sale to continue the push for you to increase opportunities with your customers. Now renamed to the &#8220;Outta Sight October Folder Sale,&#8221; we&#8217;re [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=designed2print.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2587381&amp;post=359&amp;subd=designed2print&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great news everyone! We at Independent Printing got such raving reviews of the full color folder printing sale, that we just feel like dancing. And we don&#8217;t want to stop! We&#8217;ve decided to continue the September sale to continue the push for you to increase opportunities with your customers. Now renamed to the &#8220;Outta Sight October Folder Sale,&#8221; we&#8217;re groovin&#8217; the savings with a disco flavor (or I should say, &#8220;Flava&#8221;)!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.independentprinting.com/images/octobersale.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="418" /></p>
<p>We even provide you with the option to send <a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/emarketingEmail.html">client-safe email to your customers</a> - so they know to contact YOU for their company presentation folders. Act soon before the sale ends on October 31st. So get out the platform shoes and light up the dance floor&#8230; this full color folder sale is gonna be <em>outta sight!!</em></p>
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		<title>The Passport &#8211; The Best Print Distributor Kit in the industry</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;This piece starts selling the moment it arrives at your company.&#8221;  - the judges of the 2009 PEAK Awards We at Independent Printing are pleased to announce that The Passport Presentation Solutions kit has won the prestigious PEAK Grand Award for the Best Distributor kit. We wanted to go above and beyond and provide a tool [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=designed2print.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2587381&amp;post=352&amp;subd=designed2print&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;This piece starts selling the moment it arrives at your company.&#8221;  - the judges of the 2009 PEAK Awards</p>
<p>We at Independent Printing are pleased to announce that The Passport Presentation Solutions kit has won the prestigious PEAK Grand Award for the Best Distributor kit. We wanted to go above and beyond and provide a tool that really helps distributors sell printing, and it&#8217;s gaining some attention. From the stand-alone sales piece Stock Selection Guide to the customizable 3-ring binder format, we left no stone unturned in the concepting &amp; creation of the new Passport.</p>
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<p>What you&#8217;ll find in the 2009 Passport Sales Kit:</p>
<li>Convenient 3-ring binder format</li>
<li>New Green Products Section</li>
<li>Top Selling Products Section</li>
<li>Stock Selection Guide &#8211; 72 paper options with sustainability info for each</li>
<li>Color coordinated tabs help you find the right product fast</li>
<li>Niche Marketing Section &#8211; info on who buys presentation solutions and when they buy</li>
<li>Removable retail pricing pages for every standard product</li>
<li>Folder Samples Included</li>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.independentprinting.com/passport/images/peak.jpg" alt="PEAK Awards 2009" /> </p>
<p>Request your FREE Passport today on our <a href="http://www.independentprinting.com/requestform.html">sample request page.</a></p>
<p>See all the winners on Print Solutions Magazine online:<br />
<a href="http://www.printsolutionsmag.com/issues/august09/peakplaceholder.cfm">http://www.printsolutionsmag.com/issues/august09/peakplaceholder.cfm</a></p>
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