With the economy falling on hard times lately it is important nowadays to tighten that belt and minimize spending. This is true in many industries from Agriculture to Information Technology. So if you are like many businessmen and businesswomen out there you would want to cut costs in the printing of your business cards,
custom notepads and of course your presentation folders.
Custom presentation folders cost a significant amount to produce. They have to be designed by a layout artist or graphic designer, printed on special folder paper and then cut or folded into shape. Do you know how to cut the cost of presentation folders and still maintain their quality? If you said no to that question then you have come to the right place. Below are a few tips you can use to minimize the cost of your presentation folder.
Design your own
One of the easiest ways to cut the cost of producing custom presentation folders is by designing the folders yourself. Hiring graphic artists can cost a lot, the better the design, the higher the price. If you have a little skill in image editing software or if you are willing to learn, then you can cut your presentation folder printing cost right then and there.
Do not hire an artist, just hire yourself. Designing a presentation folder is easy enough to do. It also has an added bonus of giving you full control of the creative process. You really can create the design you want for your presentation folder.
Of course, take note of the standards in making presentation folders. Try to look up information about the standard dimensions folder printing companies use. Determine what folder designs they have, their shape and the layout of their pockets. Integrate these details as you design your own color folder. If you are still a bit iffy about creating your own, you can try looking for design tutorials over the Internet. A lot of these tutorials are free, and it can really help you out.
Look for the printing company with the best value
Good. We have cut the cost by taking away the graphic artist in the equation and substituting yourself in that role. Now, we go on to picking a presentation folder printing company. Assuredly, there are many printing companies out there. Most are in fact are available over the Internet. Use this as a fast and effective tool in looking for your printing company.
Some online printing companies out there offer fast and affordable printing for all kinds of materials including presentation or pocket folders. Most companies give printing quotes free so you do not have to worry about extra costs from that. Use a search engine and look through all the results. The point here is to look through your options extensively and thoroughly. Look for the best deal possible that minimizes cost but does not affect the quality.
The best tip we can give you here is to look for printing companies that specialize in presentation folders. Most of those types of printing companies offer lower rates since their equipment is already set and primed to produce folders without have to set anything.
Quality vs. Design
Lastly, you need to strike a balance between quality and design. If you really need to cut cost, you have to sacrifice some aspect of quality. Instead of a presentation folder that is glossy on all sides, maybe you can spare the inside pockets some gloss and save some money.
If you still need to cut corners, decide on medium quality folder paper, and then just compensate for it by having a good and eye-catching design. Just remember that it is still a presentation folder for your customers, clients and other VIPs so it still needs to look professional.
Therefore, those are the tips we have for saving money when printing presentation folders. I hope this helps you out. We can all work together and make this economy booming again. Tighten those belts, and invest in the right places. Good Luck!
