That Time I Almost Blew the Budget on a Bull Poster: A Print Buyer's Story
Posted on Thursday 26th of February 2026
An office administrator shares a real story about navigating promotional printing, from rush fees and coupon codes to the unexpected lesson about small orders. [...]
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Why Your Custom Labels Keep Failing (And It's Not the Printer's Fault)
Posted on Thursday 26th of February 2026
A quality manager with 200+ annual print reviews explains the real reasons behind packaging and label failures, from hidden spec gaps to material mismatches. [...]
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French Paper Ordering FAQ: What I Wish I'd Known Before My First (and Costliest) Mistake
Posted on Wednesday 25th of February 2026
A print production manager shares hard-won lessons from years of ordering specialty paper, answering the real questions designers and agencies have about working with French Paper and avoiding expensive reprints. [...]
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The Hidden Cost of 'Good Enough': Why Your Commercial Dispenser Choice Matters More Than You Think
Posted on Wednesday 25th of February 2026
A quality manager's perspective on the long-term operational and financial impact of commercial washroom dispenser decisions, moving beyond just the initial purchase price. [...]
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The Real Cost of 'Cheap' Packaging: A Procurement Manager's Deep Dive
Posted on Wednesday 25th of February 2026
Why the lowest quote for glass jars or bottles is often the most expensive mistake you can make. An honest look at hidden fees, quality pitfalls, and the true meaning of value in B2B packaging. [...]
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The Hidden Cost of Cheap Printing: Why Your Business Cards Keep Getting Rejected
Posted on Wednesday 25th of February 2026
A print production manager shares costly mistakes and the real reasons behind common print job failures, from file setup to material choices, with actionable advice for getting it right the first time. [...]
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Why I Won't Tolerate Vendors Who Look Down on Small Orders
Posted on Tuesday 24th of February 2026
An office administrator with $150k in annual purchasing power argues that treating small orders seriously is a sign of a reliable, long-term partner, not a sign of weakness. [...]
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The Real Cost of 'Cheap' Printing: A Procurement Manager's Guide to Avoiding Hidden Fees
Posted on Tuesday 24th of February 2026
As a procurement manager who's tracked over $180,000 in printing spend, I break down the hidden costs behind low quotes for posters, water bottles, and more. Learn why the cheapest option often ends up costing you more. [...]
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The Dixie Dilemma: Why Your 'Good Enough' Disposables Might Be Costing You More Than You Think
Posted on Thursday 12th of February 2026
A quality manager breaks down the hidden costs of choosing disposable tableware based on price and convenience alone, and how to spot the real value in products like Dixie cups with lids and heavyweight paper plates. [...]
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The Dart Container Quote That Taught Me to Always Read the Fine Print
Posted on Thursday 12th of February 2026
A procurement manager shares a story about a seemingly straightforward packaging order that revealed hidden costs and led to a hard lesson in total cost of ownership (TCO). [...]
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- 26 Feb That Time I Almost Blew the Budget on a Bull Poster: A Print Buyer's Story
- 26 Feb Why Your Custom Labels Keep Failing (And It's Not the Printer's Fault)
- 25 Feb French Paper Ordering FAQ: What I Wish I'd Known Before My First (and Costliest) Mistake
- 25 Feb The Hidden Cost of 'Good Enough': Why Your Commercial Dispenser Choice Matters More Than You Think
- 25 Feb The Real Cost of 'Cheap' Packaging: A Procurement Manager's Deep Dive
- 25 Feb The Hidden Cost of Cheap Printing: Why Your Business Cards Keep Getting Rejected
- 24 Feb Why I Won't Tolerate Vendors Who Look Down on Small Orders
- 24 Feb The Real Cost of 'Cheap' Printing: A Procurement Manager's Guide to Avoiding Hidden Fees
- 12 Feb The Dixie Dilemma: Why Your 'Good Enough' Disposables Might Be Costing You More Than You Think
- 12 Feb The Dart Container Quote That Taught Me to Always Read the Fine Print