David Ashkenaz, Independent PrintSmith Consultant March 2010
Dear Friends and PrintSmith Users,

In this issue I will discuss the importance of setting up COSTING properly and how with Report Writer you can make some interesting reports to better manage your PrintSmith and business. I hope you enjoy!
 
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Sincerely,
 
David Ashkenaz
Independent PrintSmith Consultant
954-977-7811
 
IN THIS ISSUE
Costing
Costing and Report Writer
My Visits
COSTING
 
Costing is now a very valuable tool within PrintSmith. If set  up and used correctly, it tells the estimator what their actual costs are and how much, if any, they can discount or up charge to be competitive.
 
Aside from the BHR and stock costs, costing can tell the estimator how much it will cost to cut 5,000 sheets or how much it costs to fold 10,000 flyers. Yes, these operations have costs associated with them.
 
The question management needs to ask, is our PrintSmith set up properly to capture all of those costs? Is each and every estimate/invoice reflecting our true and actual costs?
Costing and Report Writer
 
With Report Writer and Costing, you can create a report that shows the total cost of the estimate/invoice and compare the margin (profit) to company guidelines.
 
Also, as seen in this diagram, one user wanted to see the profit of each job by sales rep. This owner is now going to pay commissions based on profitability of each invoice.
 
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Costing and Report Writer are the perfect match to run a profitable business! Start using PrintSmith to it's fullest potential.
MY VISITS
 With my vast experience as a former printing owner (over 2o years) and my experience as a PrintSmith Consultant, I can come to your location and assist you in setting up PrintSmith correctly, in addition to showing you how to properly use it.In addition, we can set up Costing and Report Writer.
 
All of my visits come with unlimited, no charge support.
 
I have many references available and in fact, many of my reference say that the cost involved was nominal compared to how much was learned and how much more they can use PrintSmith to maximize their business potential.
 
Please call or email me today to set a training session up. You will not be disappointed!
 
Sincerely,
David Ashkenaz
Independent PrintSmith Consultant
954-977-7811
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