Shopping for a printing company can be a frustrating process largely because each one claims to be the best. Fortunately for you, a few unassuming questions can help you discover if you have found the right stationery packs printing company. Some of this criteria don’t even require you to ask questions as this information is likely available in the printer’s website.

As a word of caution, you should think twice about hiring a printer who doesn’t have a business website regardless of how much they charge for the service. A lack of an informative business website speaks volumes about the printer’s professionalism.

In-House Design Team

It doesn’t matter that you have your own in house design team or are a designer yourself. If you have no experience with print, you definitely want a company with a competent design team to provide input and suggestions. Coming up with great ideas for a leaflet is one thing but putting it on print is an entirely different process. Make sure that you are working with a company that understands print details such as typesets and fonts to get the best service.

Multiple Services

In an ideal world, you should be working with the same printing company for your business cards, flyers, brochures and other material. Using a single company for all your printing is cheaper, easer to ensure accountability and guarantees consistency throughout your promotional material. Insist on a leaflets printing company that offers additional services that you might need.

Flexible Turnaround Time

It is not always possible to keep track of time. You may need flyers printed in a day or two for a surprise event. You need a company that can deliver in case of an emergency. Similarly, your printing company should handle long-term projects spanning even years while keeping deadlines each time. There is nothing more frustrating than striking a deal with a printer 6 months in advance only for him to ‘forget’ about the project when due date arrives.

Longevity

You can find out from the company website how long the printer has been in business. If the company has been around for a decade, it is a sure sign that it is doing something right. Word of mouth in business circles can make or break a service provider so longevity is usually a good sign. It may also be worth asking what’s the longest the company has served a single client. If the business card printing company has served a certain client for a number of years you might also be happy with its services.

These are a few subtle signs that can easily lead you to the best printing company. Don’t be afraid to set up an interview if you have any questions or concerns. A good printer will be happy to put you at ease that he is the best person for the job.