101 Things to Laminate

Recently our friends over at Swingline released a new line of Fusion laminators.  As we get our hands on them, we hope to have reviews available soon! But for now, here is 101 things to laminate (with your Swingline Fusion laminator, of course!).

Swingline Fusion 5000LBusiness. What do you laminate in your office? Laminating can be a great way to ensure your materials last a long time and stay durable through daily use. Here are a few suggestions: Read the rest of this entry »

MyBinding Wins Inaugural Inc Hire Power Award

HirePowerLogoIn today’s society, we live with some of the lowest unemployment rates our country has seen in a long time. And yet businesses around the nation are continuing to make great strides in growth, which leads to more hiring. Inc. magazine, a publication focused on entrepreneurs and growing businesses, introduced the first-ever Hire Power Awards.

Inc. is known for the 500|5000 list, a comprehensive roster of the fastest growing privately-owned companies in the country. This year, election debates and discussion pushed job creation to the front of everyone’s mind, spurring Inc. to put together another national list, this time acknowledging job creators.

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Life at Lithtex: Built from the Ground Up

lithtex logoIn today’s busy, fast-paced world where people are always moving on to bigger and better things, home-grown Les Davis is a breath of fresh air. To hear this native Oregonian describe his journey in business and the evolution of his company, Lithtex Printing Solutions, his genuine passion and care for his company is evident. Soft-spoken with a gentle nature and welcoming smile, Les is a man able to look at what he’s accomplished with pride, be confident in his present surroundings, and move forward with a keen sense of direction, all supported by savvy business decisions and sound philosophy. Tarragon and I (Chelsea) thoroughly enjoyed our time learning about this local success story and the company he built from the ground up.

les davisLes Davis is a self-motivated individual blessed with business savvy. Growing up on a farm in Tillamook, OR, he learned an exceptional work ethic at a young age. After his family moved to the big city of Hillsboro, Les spent his later high school years working for Noble Craft, a cabinet manufacturer, where he cleaned the saws. Here he was first introduced to print when being taught how to properly clean an old AB Dick press, sparking an interest in print that was never lost. Les graduated high school and took the Army up on their offer to pay for a recruit’s school of choice if he chose to stay enlisted for an additional year. During his time in the military, Les learned the ins and outs of running a press, including working both at the Pentagon processing orders and in Germany for Stars and Stripes, a military newspaper. After completing his military service, he returned to Oregon, eager to start a career in the print industry. A few years later, Lithtex Printing Solutions was founded.

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Industry Leader MyBinding.com Launches New Video Blog

MyBinding positions themselves as the experts on all things binding with the unveiling of their new vlog.

MyBinding.com, a top Internet retailer, recently launched a new video blog, videos.mybinding.com. This new vlog will act as a central place to house the many product, demo, and how-to films that they create each week.

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MyBinding.com, a leading retailer of document finishing supplies and equipment, continues to expand its employee base by adding David Stilley as a Fastback Specialist to their team.

Hired in early September, Stilley is tasked with managing sales in the Bellevue, Washington area. He currently works with local organizations like construction companies, insurance companies, schools, and school districts everywhere from Bothel to Kent to improve their document finishing capabilities. Stilley is an expert on the Powis Parker Fastback binding systems and supplies.

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VP of Marketing Jeff McRitchie teams up with TriMega to present a  small business online marketing webinar

Jeff McRitchie, vice president of marketing at MyBinding.com, is presenting a webinar for TriMega Purchasing Association, an online collaboration of office product dealers. The “TriWebinar,” as webinars from TriMega are called, will offer tips for local businesses on how to grow using the internet.

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MyBinding.com, an Oregon-based Internet retailer, continues to boost the area’s economy with regular hiring. Lynda Buckley, a Portland native, was recently added to their accounting department. Buckley is one of many new hires to join the growing staff of local professionals.

Buckley is settling into her role as a sales and invoice clerk in the accounting department. As a clerk, she is responsible for processing orders and taking the necessary information to the warehouse for shipping. Buckley has an aptitude for accounting, one of the reasons she was excited to have landed at MyBinding after a two-year hiatus from the workforce.

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Announcing Our New Video Blog!

You may have noticed that we’ve been a little quiet over here for the past month. First, we want to apologize to our regular readers!  Second, we’d love to announce the reason for our silence. We’ve been busily working to create a new video blog for our site! Here at MyBinding.com, we are the leaders in our industry for quality information. We don’t just sell our products, we use them, we know how they work. We have been working hard for the past few years creating videos to show you how our products work and to answer various questions we’ve received from our customers. While we’ve been working hard to design and film this content, our YouTube channel has grown from a few hundred videos to over 2000, with over 2.7 million views. Most recently, we became a YouTube partner.

But wait a minute. Should all our hard work go to YouTube glory alone? No, we decided it was time to give credit where credit is due. And so we came up with the idea of a videos blog, a place where our hard work and creativity can shine, a place where you can find all our excellent video content in a single place. Yes, there have been sporadic videos on this blog. Yes, our videos are on our product pages. And yes, all this content is on YouTube. But our videos were ready to strike out on their own and make their own way in this world. And so , we hope they will find happiness. But mostly we hope they will answer your questions and make your product decisions a little easier.

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Chelsea here. I’ve been conducting interviews and writing these Printer Profiles for a few months now but none have left me giggling quite this much. In fact, I had several coworkers convinced I was goofing off at work while  I was doubled over my computer,  laughing so I hard I could barely breathe and thinking “This marketing guy is brilliant.” (You really should watch the video that had me cracking up – The Dance of the Internal Newsletter.) If you’ve been around #printchat at all, you have probably caught some of the humor that emanates from John Kublank at Wes-Tex Printing. Even the names of his photos (to the left, “I Moustache You a Question”) had me chuckling.  Keep reading to learn a little bit more about John and the company that supports his antics.

So, looking over your LinkedIn profile, it looks like you are more on the marketing side of things. Did something specifically draw you to the print industry?

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MasterBind – A New Way to Bind

The most popular binding styles have been around for many years. You’ve probably heard of plastic comb binding, spiral coil binding, wire binding, and even thermal binding.  But if you’re looking for a highly professional finished product, MasterBind is an excellent option.

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New Heat-Resistant Clear Covers

New products are always fun to get in stock, it keeps things fresh and fun. Currently, we are in the midst of adding several new products lines, which means we get to think up fun descriptions and creative ways to use each item. Heat-resistant clear covers is a new section for our website, one that rounds out our covers section nicely. We already have a huge selection of clear covers. What sets these ones apart is the little adjective “heat-resistant.”

“Heat resistant” is an excellent choice for use with a thermal binding machine. If you have multiple machines, you could use this one cover in your comb, coil, wire, or thermal machine. The plastic won’t curl or discolor during the binding process. Even better, you can create your own beautiful title page and show it off when you use this cover. Choose from a variety of sizes in 5mil, 7mil, or 10mil.

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Looking Ahead with Xyron

If you’re a crafter of any sorts, you’ve probably heard the name Xyron and may even own a few of their products. Personally, I (Chelsea) loved Xyron products even before I came to work for MyBinding.com. So when Tarragon and I had the chance to chat with Corey Hoff, our company’s Xyron representative, needless to say I was a bit excited. Even better, he brought samples for us to play with: a miniature disposable “X”,  Teresa Collins Mega Runner, unique glue stick, three new products that had my immediate attention.

Corey has been with Xyron for over six years. The company started in 1996 and was purchased by Esselte in 2003, joining other top brands such as Oxford, Pendaflex,and Ampad. Unlike many retailers, their reps are split by the type of product rather than region. For Corey, that means he mainly sells professional equipment. The result is a sales force better trained on the products they actually sell, allowing them to become the experts. Even so, Corey didn’t hesitate to answer our questions about a variety of items, as MyBinding sits somewhere in the middle of the professional/craft distinctions.

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New Specials Out Today! Come get them while you can.

As always, we have great deals going on right now. First, there’s the ever-handy handheld letter opener for only $3.99, a great “I appreciate you” gift for your secretary, assistant, or other office professional. Then, take a look at your own office. Could your shredder use updating? Would you like a small binding machine to complete quick documents in the comfort of your own office? We’ve got you covered with a simple 3-hole/comb binding punch combo or a personal wire binding machine – the only one like it on our site. Of course, with either machine you’ll need covers and spines, which are conveniently on sale as well. Finally, stock up on accessory items, like punched paper for quick binding or document sleeves. And give your employees a keycard upgrade with this ID badge holder kit. While you’re at it, you may as well browse the rest of our site for something you need and get your cart up to free shipping level. If you have any questions at all, feel free to take advantage of our live chat or call customer service at 1-800-944-4573. We’ll be glad to help you in any way we can.
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Top Ten Printers in Hillsboro, Oregon

Inc. 5000MyBinding.com, a division of Information Management Services, LLC, has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. The list details those businesses across the country that made at least $100,00 in 2007 and $2 million in 2010. The company has grown 141% over the past three years and appears on the list at position #1856.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be included on the Inc. 5000,” said Jeff McRitchie, Vice-President of Marketing for MyBinding.com. “It’s a real honor and we are extremely proud of our company.”

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Our VP of Marketing, Jeff McRitchie, is scheduled to speak this week at Propel 2012, a national convention hosted by TriMega Purchasing Association. The conference runs Wednesday-Friday (10/10-10/12) in Orlando, Florida and aims at creating networking and educational opportunities for its dealer members. Jeff was invited to speak on ”Tips to Propel Your Online Business using Free Web Tools.”

The invitation comes on the heels of a recent TriMega webinar in which Jeff spoke on how to maximize search engine results. After rave reviews and near-record setting attendance, it was clear that Jeff’s experience and knowledge could impact a lot of people. Specifically, Jeff’s coming presentation is geared toward helping small businesses grow.

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GRAPHitti in the Printerverse at Graph Expo

Our VP of Marketing Jeff McRitchie took a few minutes out of the packed Graph Expo schedule to say hi to all of us at home! Hmm, he says “I wish you were here, too.” Does that mean the whole company is going next year, Jeff?

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Welcome to the Printerverse!

If your business is even remotely related to the print world, then you’ve probably heard of Graph Expo and likely you’re heading there. Graph Expo, held in Chicago on October 7-10, is a tradeshow where technology and print collide, with networking opportunities, educational seminars, and more for top players in the print industry. Whether you work in design or delivery, all facets are covered, including equipment, products, and services. And really, what industry isn’t affected by print? This is one show you don’t want to miss!

This year’s Graph Expo will have many exhibits to check out. One Must See is Print Media Centr’s Printerverse. What is Printerverse and why should people visit it? We wondered the same thing. So we took our questions to Deborah Corn, COO of Print Media Centr and one of the masterminds behind the creation of this massive exhibit. Here is what she had to say:

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An Intro to Island Print Group

For this week’s Printer Profile, Chelsea had the opportunity to chat with Nikki Thibodeau from Island Print Group. Here is a closer look at this Canadian company.

So, looking over your LinkedIn profile, it looks like Island Print Group is your first introduction to the print world. Did something specifically draw you to the print industry?

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Increasing Productivity with Shortcut Keys

Today’s post comes from MyBinding.com Marketing Associate Richard McNeal.

Working in a fast-paced marketing environment, sometimes every minute literally does count. Whether you or your team are rushing to meet a deadline or you’re just trying to squeeze the most value out of a dollar, knowing how to work at maximum efficiency is imperative.

Since a large majority of business is conducted via the PC, I thought I’d share some of my favorite shortcuts for navigating the in and outs of computer software. And while some of these tips may be old news to some, others will wonder how they’ve been missing out on these time-saving functions.

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A Chat with Graphics Systems, Inc

Recently Tarragon and Chelsea had a chance to chat with the President and CEO of YESGSI,Denny Kopcial. With a sweet southern drawl and the voice of a seasoned professional, Denny answered our many questions about his small, 12-person company in Memphis, Tennessee. He started this print brokerage over 30 years ago, incorporating in 1979. Here’s an inside look at Graphics Systems, Inc.

How did Graphics Systems get started?

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