Depending on your business, you may be able to get by most of the time with the printing quality of your own inkjet or laser printer
However, especially if you only have an inkjet printer, there will be times when you need the services of a professional printer, either because the volume makes it cost effective or because you need a quality you simply cannot produce at home.
Like any product or service, take several factors into account, and don't simply go for the cheapest. Recommendations are always worth following, but just because a company can print great letterheads doesn't mean they are the best for, say, glossy booklets.
Ask to see samples of the type of work you're interested in.
Does the cost include everything - extra colours, typesetting, delivery etc?
Are there discounts for repeat or bulk orders?
Can they deliver within your required timescale?
Get quotes from your local printing companies and compare with the following:
http://www.printingdirect.com - Fixed prices on business printing, including letterheads, business cards, and leaflets. Online ordering and delivery throughout the UK. Plenty of online help and info.
VistaPrint.co.uk claims to be the price-performance leader for short-run, full-color printing. They provide full-color printing services via the Internet at cost savings of up to 90 percent. Perfect for both businesses and individuals needing easy-to-use design tools , convenient ordering and quick turnaround on short-run, high-quality printing services at a very affordable cost. They also offer custom designed and printed business cards and postcards.
Get 250 full-colour premium business cards for FREE at VistaPrint.co.uk This is the company I use for my business cards.
Printhouse Corporation
Long established printing company offer a complete design service for both websites and print design via their own in-house studio and are able to offer a wide range of services, including online orders and full colour work
Face Media Group are a long established printing company, printing more than 1million flyers per week. Visit their site to request a sample pack and check out their special offers.
Promotional Materials
Viking Direct, the online office superstore includes a Print Shop where you can order a huge range of printed supplies online including labels, stamps, envelopes, carrier bags, pens and more!
TShirt Studio offer customised T-Shirts, mousemats, mugs, fridge magnets and more with a minimum order of just 1 item. Prices include postage and now start at just £5 for a single key ring or coaster. 10% discount on all orders over £50. Professional design service available for bulk orders and special events.
