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A key tip for beating cheque fraud in 2020

As we showed in our previous blog, despite the board of the United Kingdom Payments Council announcing that they hoped to phase out paper cheques by 31st October 2018, cheque printing is still a popular process for today’s businesses. Now that October 2018 is well and truly behind us, in our lates...

Why is security printing so important?

Why is security printing so important?

It might be hard to believe, but identity theft has risen to a record level in the UK, with 189,108 recorded cases in 2018 according to Cifas, the national fraud prevention service. And when it comes to forgery, printed items are a key target for criminals. Some documents and printed items face a hi...

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Five printing facts you need to know for 2020

Five printing facts you need to know for 2020

Imagine a world without print – it’s hard to picture isn’t it! Printing plays an essential role in today’s society, especially when it comes to helping businesses advertise their products and services and communicate with their customers. Every two years, the British Printing Industries ...

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What are the most popular types of printed certificates?

What are the most popular types of printed certificates?

Printed certificates have a number of uses, from providing proof of a particular qualification that has been obtained, to rewarding staff and motivating your workforce. If you are interested in finding out more about certificate printing for your business, in our latest blog post we reveal what the ...

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How printed stickers can make your charity stand out at fundraising events

How printed stickers can make your charity stand out at fundraising events

When a charity is raising funds for a vital cause, every penny counts, and you need to make sure that every item of merchandise you buy will not only promote your charity in the most effective away, but also get the results you need in terms of encouraging donations and support from the public. Whet...

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Three things to keep in mind when considering print management companies

Three things to keep in mind when considering print management companies

Outsourcing your printing to a print management company can help to save your small or medium sized business time and money, as well as giving you access to a range of expert advice too. However, when it comes to considering print management companies, it’s important to keep certain things in mind...

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Boost your retail sales in the first quarter of 2020 with printed perforated vouchers

Boost your retail sales in the first quarter of 2020 with printed perforated vouchers

After a hectic lead up to Christmas, where you’ve worked hard sourcing the best stock and pushing hard for sales, the first few months of the new year can seem flat. This is no surprise, as most people are still recovering from the expenditure of Christmas. If you’re looking to boost sal...

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Security ticket printing: everything you need to know

Security ticket printing: everything you need to know

Attending concerts, sporting events, shows and fairs is one of the most popular ways to socialise. Here in the UK, people really enjoy watching a live band or their favourite team play. An article recently published by The Guardian states that Britain’s live music sector is worth an impressive £1...

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Digital printing solutions explained

Digital printing solutions explained

The traditional method of printing is referred to as offset printing. This involves using an aluminium printing plate to transfer the text/image onto the printed material. While the quality of the printed text/image is extremely high, it can be time-consuming and costly, particularly if you only nee...

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Printing essentials for a shop launch

Printing essentials for a shop launch

These past few years have been hard for retailers, but not everyone is seeing it like that. It seems to be that the larger, multi-chain stores are finding it tough, with many brands deciding not to have a presence on the high street all, while small independent specialist shops are thriving. Researc...

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Print certificate design – online template, or bespoke design?

Print certificate design – online template, or bespoke design?

If you scour the internet, you’ll find hundreds of sites offering certificate templates, many of which are even shown as being free. We often get asked by customers if it’s OK to use an online template to create a print certificate. The truth is, there is no right or wrong answer. The choice is ...

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Everything you need to know about using metallic ink in print

Everything you need to know about using metallic ink in print

Are you looking to revamp your brand identity soon? Or, are you hosting a special event, such as opening a new store or launching a new product/service, and you want to make a splash with your printed materials? While black & white and coloured inks are great for creating eye-catching printed ma...

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What is a ‘label on a roll’?

What is a ‘label on a roll’?

Labels are everywhere, they’re those pieces of paper, plastic or fabric that are attached to objects that provide important information, such as like where the product was produced, its ingredients (food products), its usage and safety instructions. In some form, labels are used across all industr...

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