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Bright Ideasthat substantially
reduce the cost ofdesign, print and mail
for independentschools...
whilst being green
SPH won the Print Industry Association Environmental •
Award in 2008 – You can use this in your own marketing.
SPH and AM are certifi ed 100% carbon Neutral by DoCC – •
We have paid for your carbon credits.
You can use our Carbon Strategy•
logo on your material.
Low Cost Green Options
New, low cost recycled papers have been•
released in late 2008. Ask us for more details.
Staying Green
For more bright savings ideas on print, mail or design, please contact us:
Graphic DesignStandard Publishing has a fully equipped design studio, with a wonderful creative team.
Bright ideas from our creative team on how to reduce your design costs
Prepare a brief set of graphic standards for your printer1.
Contract the printer to provide designer services. This way you can take advantage of 2.
the industry rates they can achieve on your behalf.
Carefully plan and structure your design brief to avoid a prolonged creative process. 3.
More planning up front means less chargable time with the designer.
Take advantage of “soft proofi ng”. Use PDF proofi ng via emails to save time and 4.
money. Arrange a hi-res hard copy proof only at the end – once you are sure there will
be no more changes.
Be aware that author’s alterations are often the main cause of budget blow-outs.5.
CarbonStrategy
Printed Material Saving Ideas for School Stationery
Bright Idea 1Group Manufacture – Planning the reordering of stationery
can save up to 25% on your print costs. Purchasing items
with common inks or paper grades at the same time allows
printers to “batch manufacture” items and reduce press set up
costs. Order envelopes, with compliment slips and letterheads
at the same time.
Bright Idea 2Free Storage – Longer Runs – SPH are now providing free storage for school stationery allowing
you to manufacture a years’ supply and we will deliver it when required. Longer print runs equate
to savings between 10% and 30%.
Bright Idea 3Review Paper Selection – Ask to see more cost effective paper options that still look good but may
reduce the cost of your printing. Paper constitutes up to 35% of the total print cost, so a reduction
in papercosts positively impacts your bottom line.
Marketing Material – more impact for less dollars
Marketing material represents the brand and values of your school so it must maintain a high
level of quality and feel. Quality can be achieved in conjunction with cost reduction by adopting a
few simple policies.
Bright Idea 4Ask for 2 quotes on all jobs, one of which is a lower cost paper option to the one nominated by the
designer. Many times you can not tell the difference but the savings are signifi cant.
Bright Idea 5Utilise design studios within print companies – if you have existing corporate specifi cations and a
good image library, printers such as SPH have excellent designers who can provide quality creative
designs at half the cost of external agencies.
Bright Idea 6Review paper size, binding styles and fi nishing options. These components are expensive and there
are always quality, lower cost options.
Direct MailMaintaining contact with parents and
prospective families is vital in growing
student numbers, more so during an
economic downturn. There are several
cost effective strategies that can assist
you in making your mailing go further.
Bright Idea 7Reducing Postage Charges
We work with Auspost to allow
us to gain discounts on behalf
of our clients.
Bright Idea 8Reducing mail processing costs
We find the best way to process jobs
in order to meet clients’ turnarounds
at a reasonable price.
Bright Idea 9 Plastic Wrap Options
Cheaper than envelope processing
and weather resistant.
“ If you are processing mailers internally, you
will not be achieving the postage discounts
available from DPID lodgment.”Natalie Dela Cruz, Absolute Mail.
Ideas to cut the cost of print and mail… “It has been deeply rewarding to be in partnership with Standard Publishing in the twin tasks of reducing print costs and environmental impact.”Dr. Tim HawkesHeadmasterThe Kings School
“Standard Publishing assisted PLC Sydney in changing all of our print needs to a carbon neutral range of products whilst keeping our costs to a minimum.”Keely MaxwellPublications OfficerPLC Sydney
“Standard Publishing House has a relationship with several Schools within the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation and is currently conducting a Print Management Audit with some of those Schools with the intention of increasing effi ciency and reducing costs.”Rodney Cosier Financial ControllerSydney Anglican Schools Corporation
“One of the best decisions we ever made was to establish a relationship with SPH, because there is no doubt that having a good printer is an essential factor in the way a school presents itself to the community.
However, in our relationship with SPH that began more than twenty years ago, we have gained much more than good product. The SPH team have been creative advisers who have helped us build a most pleasing suite of college literature. They have been helpful, welcoming, supportive and patient.”Dr. Liz LambDirector of Learning and TeachingMarist Sisters’ College
Blue Mountains Grammar SchoolWentworth Falls
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helpful, welcoming, supportive and patient.”
Director of Learning and Teaching
Graphic Design & Environmental Ideas