Over the years, we’ve witnessed ups and downs, highs and lows, prosperity and recession, in a volatile economy such as ours in Nigeria but in all, we’ve learned overtime that in overcoming business challenges, one should take cognizance of the peculiar nature of the market, the target audience and the polity. That is why in understanding these elements; we at WHERE To Print also believe that we must recognise the unflinching support of our customers, partners, suppliers, and other strategic stakeholders that have (and still are) helped us achieve our purpose. On this, from the very bottom of our hearts – WE THANK YOU!
GIVING BACK
By the 4th of next month (November), we will begin the count-down to WHERE To Print magazine 10th Anniversary Celebration. To us, it’s really not enough to just say thank you without giving back to the industry we benefitted tremendously from. Having interviewed different strata of stakeholders on the needs in the industry, and by observing the trends, we’ve come up with WHERE TO PRINT MENTORSHIP Programme dedicated to nurture and grow great dreams in the industry. On this CSR Programme, participants will be given: unlimited 24/7 access to mentors (specially selected); invited to networking functions and exhibitions; trained on ethics, professionalism, managing finance amongst other numerous benefits. If interested to join us, I’m just a dial away – 0803 862 9114 (also WhatsApp) or email: jojuadekanbi@yahoo.com
ANOTHER GOOD NEWS….
It’s also good to let you know that from this issue, WHERE To Print is now FREE! We actually started WHERE To Print about a decade ago as a free print trade magazine. Now, we’ve looked though, observed and experience the dynamics in the industry with lots of uncertainties but obvious positive change on the horizon. We’re prepared and ready. Just get your courier to pick a copy or copies for yourself and colleagues. Your invaluable print trade companion is indeed FREE!
BACK TO THIS EDITION
We start this edition loaded with latest information from around the world and Nigeria in our regulars: PRINT IMPACT AROUND NIGERIA (from page 10) and PRINT IMPACT AROUND THE WORLD (from page 12). There are also SPECIAL FEATURES on technical topics and happenings in the industry such as CBN GUIDELINES FOR ACCESSING REAL SECTOR SUPPORT FACILITY (RSSF) THROUGH CRR AND CORPORATE BONDs (on pages 24 and 26), TWO SIDES RELEASES INFOGRAPHICS FOR PRINT SUSTAINABILITY (on page 40) and STAKEHOLDERS CANVASS FOR FUNCTIONAL PAPER INDUSTRY (on page 46).
Significantly, this issue exclusively reports all local and international print and allied industry exhibitions in POST SHOW REPORTS such as the just concluded FESPA AFRICA 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa; PRINT 18 in Chicago, USA; NIPEX 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria and of course PROPAK WEST AFRICA 2018 also in Lagos, Nigeria in a series of SPECIAL FEATURES titled: FESPA AFRICA 2018 HAILED A MAJOR SUCCESS; PRINT 18 IGNITES INDUSTRY; PRINT BUSINESS: INNOVATION & PROFITABILITY; and PROPAK WEST AFRICA 2018 EVOKES OPTIMISM IN THE MARKET respectively from page 22 to 50.
With these trade-specific exhibitions, you may be mooting the idea of investing in a machine or the other. That’s a good thing to do but as you know us at WHERE To Print, we strive to always give you the best possible options to influence your purchase decisions. That is why the focus of this edition’s COVER STORY (from page 28) is aptly captioned: IS OUTSOURCING RIGHT FOR YOU? It offers you the invaluable information on the Pros and Cons of outsourcing versus buying new equipment. It’s a MUST READ if you’re thinking on investing in a new press! Flip over and enjoy the read!
As I leave you to savour this edition, I will like to use this opportunity to again thank you for supporting us over the past 9 years. We as a Team cherish your patronage and continuous positive criticisms.
Please continue to do good!
Joju Adekanbi
jojuadekanbi@yahoo.com
0803 862 9114
