Guides & Articles on Books and Publications
Book Publishing
Branch out your business through book publishing.
Sharing your expertise and experience in the form of a nonfiction book can increase your business. If you have a business, you are a credible source enough to be an authoritative figure on the topic of the book. There is always a market for good how-to guides. The choice to publish a book is a big one. The process can take more then a year and investment can be...
Business Newspapers
Find American business newspaper, from the corporate giants to the corner store
American business newspapers take the pulse of the country's economy. From business news affecting the entire country to local business news affecting a local city's downtown, business journals and corporate newspapers deliver the news you need to help you keep on top of your industry and strategize for the future.While corporate newspapers tend to zero in on a...
Children Book Publishers
Finding the right publishing house for your children's book
Children’s book publishers look for certain qualities and characteristics in a manuscript. Each house wants titles that reflect their overall philosophy in the children’s book publishing industry.Because of the highly competitive nature of the industry, some authors choose to self publish a children’s book. This comes with its own unique set of challenges since...
Disk Duplication and Distribution
Find quality providers of disk duplication and distribution services
Disk duplication has been an issue as long as computer disks have been in use. The formats may have changed, but as long as computers are writing data, computer users will be converting disks and searching for disk duplication services. The first computers used tapes and big floppy disks. Today's computers read and write to CDs and DVDs, so disk duplication services are...
E-Book Publishers
Narrow your list of e-book publishers or produce your own e-book
Your book is written, and you want the world to have access to your prose as quickly as possible, so consider electronic book publishers. E-books haven't caught on as quickly as predictions forecasted, however, they are a viable alternative for readers and the market is growing. Think how much easier it is to carry twenty full-length novels on a small handheld unit instead of...
Engraving and Embossing Services
Engraving and embossing services allow you to create custom business products
Embossing and engraving services are easy to find, both online and in brick-and-mortar locations, but finding the right ones for your business takes some thought. Engraving companies should, of course, first be evaluated on the quality and variety of the goods and services they offer. Also consider the types of engraving machines they use and the engraving equipment they can...
Finding a Publishing Company
How to use a publishing firm to help your business grow
Publishing companies can help your business grow by getting marketing materials into the hands of your customers and potential customers. Publishing services include newsletter online publishers, catalogue publishing houses, magazine and book self publishing firms, and coupon book publishers. Before you sign up with a publishing company, consider…Your budget:...
Getting a Book Agent
The first step to getting your book published
Your book is finally finished. You’ve just come back from the printers hauling several new copies (in manuscript form of course) and they look just fantastic sitting in the box on the floor. Now what? You’ve heard the stories about how difficult the publishing world can be, and they are all true. To make matters worse, the first step is perhaps the most difficult one:...
Leadership Publications
Guide your company to success with advice from leadership articles and books
Whether you need information on helping a diverse group of employees work together, or guidance on training your company's next generation of leaders, leadership publications can point you toward the latest trends and methods for motivating your staff. Effective leadership requires much more than an eye on the bottom line; today, it also requires understanding of what drives...
Literature Racks
How to find the perfect fit for your business
Literature racks can help organize the appearance of your workspace, while improving how brochures, magazines, flyers, and documents are presented. With a wide range of racks available, made of virtually any material, start your selection process by examining the environment in which they'll be placed. Some of the spaces where literature racks are typically used include:...
Magazine Circulation and Distribution
Getting the most out of changes in world of Magazine Circulation and Distribution
The publishing world is turning away from traditional magazine distribution models as magazine circulation numbers dip. As publishers see magazine circulation figures, they turn to "new-age" magazine distribution companies and consultants to keep up with changing trends.Magazine circulation information reveals that more and more readers are getting their information from...
Magazine Printers
How to get quality magazine printing at a reasonable price
Many local print shops will print your magazine; however, since they don't specialize in magazine printing, their prices are usually out of range for most small print magazine budgets. Find a commercial magazine printer that specializes in short-run to medium-run printing. Offset printing is used so magazines may be printed quickly and cost-effectively. When looking for a...
Magazine Publishing
The first steps in starting a successful magazine publishing company
There is a lot of opportunity for success in magazine publishing services. Almost every organization out there could benefit from a magazine publication to keep members up to date and informed. A publication can keep employees in the know and maintain a feeling of solidarity in a business. A publication can even provide communication between a business and its...
Magazine Subscription
Utilize a free magazine subscription to stay current with industry news
Business magazine subscriptions may seem trivial. However, these trade magazines can really help keep you current and focused on a key part of your business. A magazine subscription can give you insight into your market or current trends in management.Literally hundreds of business trade magazines offer a free or discount magazine subscription to qualified individuals. Keep these...
Music Publishing
Get your songs heard; learn the ins and outs of the music publishing business
You’ve got a song, you let it out . . . now what? Just what does publishing music involve, and in today’s world of online music distributors, can you publish music on your own?While more and more independent artists have signed record deals from exposure on "MySpace" and the like, the traditional route of working with a music publishing company is still...
Newspaper Circulation and Distribution
Newspaper circulation and newspaper distribution services face challenging times
Newspaper circulation information does not lie. There have been big changes in readership numbers reflecting changing habits. These changes require new thinking among the newspaper circulation management elite as the industry grapples with changes in independent newspaper circulation in the U.S. market as well as international newspaper circulation in the global market.The...
Newspaper Publishers
Newspaper publishing companies vary according to size and style
Newspaper publishing can be a tough business, especially with the Internet stealing away potential readers every day. As newspaper publishers continue to adapt to changes in our global economy, you'll find increasingly that newspapers frequently change hands. Profitable newspaper printing companies are constantly examining their bottom line and finding ways to maximize...
Online News Providers
Get the latest headlines with online news providers
Online news is similar to traditional print media--you can find local news, arts and entertainment information, political coverage, sports scores, even specialized news coverage for niche audiences. There's an online news source for everyone from bankers to art dealers, for example. And, online news providers emphasize breaking news, so even if you can't find it on TV...
Science Fiction Book Publishers
Narrow down the list of science fiction fantasy publishers for your work
Finding science fiction book publishers for your science fiction or fantasy manuscript is going to take some work. One general requirement for these markets is that you have a completed manuscript to submit. So before spending too much time researching the perfect market for your novel, write it, edit it, polish it and finish it.The Internet offers resources at your fingertips so...
Screen Printing Equipment
What to look for when buying silkscreen machines
Screen printing services aren't limited to souvenir T-shirt shops. Other businesses that produce signs and textiles use screen printing equipment as their main production tool. Screen printing works by adhering ink colors in succession, thus building an image with multiple colors by pushing the ink through a pre-cut stencil made from silkscreens. Its application works on a variety...
Services Provided by Book Distributors and Wholesalers
Boost book sales using the negotiating power of book distributors and book wholesalers
Publishers and self-publishers benefit from using book wholesalers or book distributors. Many major bookstores will not stock a book unless it is available for sale through book distributors and book wholesalers. Bookstores prefer dealing with book distributors and book wholesalers for a few reasons:Book distributors and book wholesalers are usually more reliable than and tend to...
Short Story Fiction Book Publishers
How to publish a short story
Publishing short stories is almost as difficult as publishing poetry. The market is small, and the larger publishing houses will not usually publish a collection of short stories. Keep the following in mind as you pursue short story publishing:1. There are other short story publishers besides hardback book publishers, such as anthologies, print magazines and online...
Starting a Self-Publishing Business
Publish the books that you write
When you become your own publisher, the good news is that you’re responsible for deciding what to write about, how your book will look, who prints it and how it’s marketed. That can also be the bad news if you’re new to publishing. Like any business, book publishing—even self-publishing—takes time and patience to master. Become a student of the...
Textbooks
Online textbooks offer the chance to save big bucks on a necessary evil
Textbooks can easily cost a college student hundreds of dollars each and every semester. It's often a frustrating part of the college experience because you feel you have no choice but to pay upwards of $100 or more for a single book. Buying textbooks online gives you the opportunity to save money. You can compare costs of college textbooks, buy used textbooks and even sell...
Waterless Printing: Environmental Lifeline or Marketing Mumbo
What is Waterless Printing - is it Best for Profits or The Environment?
Some printing companies view waterless printing as a niche marketing opportunity while others view it as an environmental necessity. In this article I’ll explain the features and benefits of waterless printing and how individual printing companies sell the benefits that best suit their argument. But first of all, what is waterless...
