You're Wasting Time: 4 Business Functions to Stop Doing Yourself
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Mar 14, 2018 10:48:16 AM
You don't have to do it all yourself. We live in a world with knowledge – and experts – about every topic under the sun literally at our fingertips. We also live in a world full of service businesses. Don't want to mow your lawn? Schedule lawn service. Don't want to fix that leaky fau …
7 Questions You Need to Ask Your Next Managed Print Services Partner
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Mar 7, 2018 10:13:04 AM
Businesses continue to have the wrong idea about copier dealers. They think we just want to sell a “box” and move on to the next customer. (“Box” is insider jargon for whatever device we're focused on selling or leasing.) While I'm sure that continues to be the case for some dealers, …
Proactive Copier Repair Means You’re Always Able to Work
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Feb 27, 2018 3:22:07 PM
“I love it when my copier breaks,” said NO ONE ever! That’s because when your copier breaks, it’s not only annoying, but a waste of time waiting for it to get back up and running. Valuable time that you don’t have because you and your employees are trying to run a business. Sound like …
Buying a Top-Rated Copier May Be Your Worst Decision This Year
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Feb 22, 2018 8:00:00 AM
We are fixated on the “best.” Number 1. The leading. Blue ribbon. First. You get the idea. If you're looking for a new restaurant to try, typing in “best hamburger joint” into Google works out well. When it comes to deciding on which tools to equip your office with, finding the “best” …
Did You Know the Common Criteria Certification for Sharp Copiers Creates Uncommonly Good Security
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Feb 16, 2018 11:35:16 AM
There are three kinds of businesses: Those who have been hacked and focus on security Those who haven't been hacked and aren't worried about security Those who have been hacked but don't know it yet That said, how often do you think about network and document security? If you're smart …
9 Key Questions to Ask Before Buying a Copier
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Feb 14, 2018 2:34:46 PM
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when buying office equipment. That’s why buyers fall into the trap of either buying a device that has too little, or too much, functionality. It’s an all too common occurrence, especially when you don’t have the luxury of time to make an informed decision. …
The 5 Reasons It's Better to Buy a Copier Locally
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 30, 2018 2:30:00 PM
Ask anyone who works in the independent office technology industry and you will find that there is a common fabric woven among employees who work there. They genuinely love to serve and they are almost goofy with enthusiasm about the solutions they provide. That enthusiasm has a direc …
It’s Time to Think Different About Your Copier
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 29, 2018 9:10:00 AM
I’m a copier guy. I love this stuff. As many of us in the copier industry say, I’ve got toner in my veins. But many of our customers and potential customers misunderstand what we do because we say we're a copier dealer or in the office equipment industry. We don't just sell copiers. W …
5 Unexpected Ways MPS Saves You Money in the Real World
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 25, 2018 9:12:10 AM
Every copier company will tell you that managed print services saves money and boosts office productivity. It also happens to be true. Print fleets (your office's printers and copiers) are often overlooked as a source for savings. But let's get beyond buzzwords and bland statements of …