The COVID crisis has changed business and consumer behavior in many ways. But which of the changes are temporary and which are permanent? Which can we ride for a while before they peter out and which must we build into our long-range business plans?
Just like clockwork, the start of a new year brings two important Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordkeeping requirements that printing operations must be aware of and comply with if they qualify. They involve the completion, posting, and submission of separate, but related, recordkeeping forms.
President Trump signed HR 133 and several employer-related tax provisions were included in the Act.
In the waning days of 2020 (Sunday, December 27, to be exact), President Trump signed HR 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a combination COVID-19 stimulus/relief and omnibus government funding bill passed by the House and Senate on December 21, 2020.
Although modern business owners have a wide variety of data sources at their disposal, when it comes to critical understanding of how their organizations are perceived in their markets, they often operate with little to no brand awareness insight.
The new Alliance launched in 2020 brings together the legislative, political and regulatory expertise necessary to advocate for a pro-print agenda. This allows the Alliance to leverage the voices of its member companies to achieve a successful business environment that will benefit the industry.
A year full of uncertainty is capping itself off in a similar fashion as questions continue to swirl around the results of the 2020 elections. However, it may be time to start considering how the new administration’s policy changes can affect both business and the industry as a whole.
In the COVID-19 Print Business Indicators Research, respondents indicated that they see rising demand for certain products. In particular, packaging for food and pharmaceuticals were seen as potential growth areas.
Understanding the benefits provided by market intelligence can lead print executives to make the informed decision on whether or not to invest in it. Done right, market research can reveal hidden opportunities for revenue growth, deliver customer insight, and help read the tea leaves on where the industry is headed.
The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to have a bearing on mergers and acquisitions among printing and packaging companies as we enter 2021. But, the virus won’t be making the deals. Smart owners will, and with realism and flexibility, the deals can be as good as any in a normal year.
