Start a Printing Business

Printing is the one service that almost every business that exists will need to purchase in some shape or form. They could need business cards, stationery, service forms, flyers, post cards and warranty cards. Every business is a potential prospect and can become a loyal client that orders printing every year or sooner. Also private people may need printing done. The terrific fact about a printing business is there is no end to potential customers that can be acquired by an aggressive marketing campaign.

Since all of these paying customers exist, waiting for a printing expert to call on them and compete for their business, this can be a cash cow business. Getting started in the business can be accomplished in many ways. You can buy an existing business with their client list and an immediate cash flow. You can start a small in the home printing service. Another way to get started is to make a deal with several printing companies that you will sell their products on a broker's agreement. A printing broker can go where the quality and price are and compete with just about any one in the business. They can buy locally or over the Internet at wholesale prices. The beauty of this facet of the printing business is there is little investment needed other than a phone, computer and the knowledge of where to get jobs done.

If you want to own a facility this is very possible in almost any city as there is a turnover in this business and there are usually businesses for sale. You should checkout listings in the local paper, on the Internet and through business brokers. Any one of these can give you a lead to an owner that is looking to sell. Most of the printing businesses that are for sale can be purchased with the help of the owner or with outside financing if the deal is a large dollar situation. A large printing company can have considerable money in equipment and the building they own. They also will have a loyal customer base and an art file that is worth its weight in gold. This is an important asset, as the artwork may not need to be done again on repeat runs.

You can start a small family printing services. Another way to start is to do a deal with several printing companies, you will sell your product in the broker agreement.

There are all types of printing companies. There are companies that print on high quality paper. Others may print catalogs or flyers inserted in newspapers. The large poster printing is another printing company specializing.