Two weeks ago we emailed you with an outline of the features and registration details for the current year printing industry Benchmarking.  There is still time to enroll and we urge you to do so soon. This year's Rapid Benchmarking promises to be bigger and better than ever before. 

This is the definitive Benchmarking service for the printing industry. No other offers the features and the data integrity that this one does.  And as far as we are aware, the size of the database in Rapid Benchmarking is now greater than any other in Australia, and our reporting mechanisms are infinitely more flexible.

The results are set out on an interactive website in graphical format so that you can link high level performance indicators such as profitability, to more detailed measures that highlight the key reasons why your returns are what they are.  This gives you the opportunity to see:
 

• How well your company is going comparatively;
   
• Come up to speed in areas where you seem to be below the average.

For franchise printers - we know you probably have internal comparisons with your fellow franchise holders, but how about comparing with your real competition - the other printers like you out there?

Your investment in joining this service works out at just $10 per week - which will pay for itself many times over!

For first time users

Benchmarking is a technique that allows you momentarily to step aside from the day to day routine of your business, see how other businesses like yours are performing, and hence be much clearer about what practical avenues there are to be more competitive and improve your returns.

Rapid Benchmarking is tailored to our industry, with assistance of leading industry printers. Most types and size of printers are catered for specifically in the results.

You can see where your company rates on all the key aspects of running a print business - and so see where the most practical improvement opportunities are and what they are worth to you in cash terms.

The results are provided to you via a secure website with your own unique Login ID and Password so that only you - or people you provide access details - see the results for your business.  And you can go back to this reporting facility at any time for 12 months!  So you can check anything at any time - great flexibility and usefulness.

For this to happen, you provide your data in complete confidence to our independent consultant Benchmarking PLUS. They provide a variety of options for how you supply your data, so that you can pick the one that suits you best.  They do all the number crunching - all you have to do is provide raw numbers about your operations.

For current or past users

There are several new features and options for data entry and reporting. We have streamlined the service and have made it much easier for you to gain the benefits.  These include:

-          Prior years answers are pre-loaded onto your web based questionnaire where appropriate.  You can edit them if your situation has changed, or just move to the next question.  Up to 67% of the answers that you gave last time will appear again.  For example, product profiles, previous years' sales and profits.

-          If you only want a slimmed-down version of the results, there are a number of questions marked "OPTIONAL" that you do not need to answer.  Depending on how slimmed-down you want your results to be, you can pass up to 55% of the questions, without compromising the executive level reporting on performance.

-          To reduce your data entry effort even further, there are two optional extras.  (1) We can enter the financial information for you - under strict confidentiality undertakings of course (the 'Rapid Support' option), or (2) For MYOB users - we can provide you with a tool that sets up your accounts format so that the answers virtually pop out at the press of a button, and you have top quality internal management reporting thereafter (the 'Rapid Complete' option).  A small additional fee applies for (1) or (2).

Simplified and enhanced reporting clarity

On the interactive reporting website we made the KPI structure even more clearer, and have also enhanced the presentation of the graphs.

If you prefer the comfort of an independent analysis of your results or implementation advice, you can ask Benchmarking PLUS for another business adviser of your choice. You may be able to receive government subsidies for this.

REGISTER NOW

Rapid Benchmarking is even better value for money - lower cost to participate, less time to enter data, and more options for support in data entry or analysis of your results.  So why not join up today?

You can register for as little as $500 + GST, and can do so immediately if you wish, by contacting Printing Industries on 1800 227 425 or benchmarking@printnet.com.au

Select your favoured option and we will get you started.

If you have any questions simply contact Paul Coronel at Benchmarking PLUS on (03) 9654 8283.

Best wishes,
 

 Philip Andersen
Acting CEO