Seattle Bindery Newsletter: Issue #19. We welcome your comments.

1. Dot-com summary: I recently received a very illuminating summary of all the major print dot-commers, which was compiled and published by On-Demand Business editor Noel Jeffrey, who often leads panels and workshops on the topic. If you’d like to receive a copy, just let us know and we’ll fax it to you. You can also find a number of articles about print dot-commers and how the Internet is changing the face of printing on the Forbes Magazine website, www.Forbes.com. What a refreshing change to see the financial press taking notice of our industry.

2. Just goes to show: We recently took one of our long-term customers on his first tour of our “new” plant. Well aware of our folding and bindery capabilities, he was surprised to discover our large, custom tab production department. So forgive me if I sound like a broken record: Don’t forget we custom cut, reinforce, collate, drill and ship tab orders, large and small. And don’t forget that we invite one and all to tour our facility. We even include a free box lunch from Briazz.

3. Scary stats: By now, most of us have heard about the unprecedented e-publishing success of Stephen King’s new novel, which generated over half a million downloads on the first day. And we’ve been watching the Napster saga unfold as Generation “E” (for electronic) and the Establishment duke it out over copyright infringement. Bottom line, we should all be thinking about the potential impact these developments may have on our industry. Future success of paper and ink suppliers and printers as well as publishers will all be influenced by these developments.

4. Pick up and delivery service: Some of you may not know that we have three trucks with drivers available for free local pick ups and deliveries. Just call our main number. We’ll also deliver finished jobs to your local clients. Call us to arrange a schedule.

5. Hot ideas, cold drinks: Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for feedback on managing summer vacation time. I had to make a second trip to Starbucks for more coupons! Your comments were insightful and I may implement an idea or two.


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