Switching it Up! Getting the Most from your School Printing Solution
Looking for a new school print solution? You’re not alone.
In these trying economic and budgetary times, many schools are looking for cost saving ideas and school printing is one of those costs that always mounts up. But asking your teachers to cut down on their printing costs, or putting in place strict rules around printing, is never conducive. Teachers need printed resources to do their job!
The easiest way to reduce your school printing costs? Swap your printing supplier.
Schools often find themselves in contracts of convenience, working with a supplier for years on an uncompetitive pricing plan, simply because it feels like it will be too difficult to review that relationship and look at alternatives. It’s actually never been easier to swap your printing supplier and there are plenty out there who have your school’s budget in mind. Read on to discover our tips for getting the most from your school printing solution.
Tip 1: Review your School Printing Contract Regularly
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” - sound familiar?
Many schools have an arrangement with a school painting supplier which has been in place for years. Perhaps digging out that contract is a yearly ‘to do’ item that never gets ticked off. What’s certain is that if your school has not reviewed your supplier contract recently and had another look at the alternatives out there, then it’s likely that your school is paying a lot more than it could be. Take advantage of this competitive environment and shop around - it’s easier than you think.
In addition, printing technology has moved on from those bulky solutions of the past. Now, printing services offer eco-friendly alternatives and technological solutions including ink systems that can automatically refill the cartridges as you print meaning less replacements are needed. With fixed prices and no contract options available, there are options available to suit every school.
Learn about and take advantage of these new developments by shopping around.
Tip 2: Get Multiple School Printing Solution Quotes
Once you finally manage to dig out your old contract, maybe from the dusty depths of an old filing cabinet, make sure that you approach multiple printing suppliers, large and small, when looking for a new option. The largest companies and the most well-known brands are not always the most competitive when it comes to school printing contracts.
In fact, smaller companies like EcoPrinters can often offer lower prices and a higher quality, more personal service. This is because with small teams and a specialised focus, they are able to work with schools and offer more for their budget. Our team would certainly love to speak to you about your budget and how we can help you, and we’re confident that our printing solution will offer you exceptional value.
Tip 3: Don’t be Afraid!
This may seem like stating the obvious, but don’t be afraid of making the switch.
Your incumbent supplier is actually counting on you being afraid of change and is likely making a tidy profit from your school as a result. Often, schools are working on unfavourable contracts simply because they think it will be stressful or confusing to make a change. The idea of having a complex switching process go wrong, or being without printing services for even a short period of time, is stressful. It’s the same way consumers often stick with bank accounts, phone service providers or credit card companies they don’t like - we think it’s just easier to keep it going, even though there are better offers out there.
But the reality is that it’s quick and easy to get set up with EcoPrinters. In fact, our expert team can have your school up and running in just one afternoon. No matter how busy you are, or how urgently you need a printer, EcoPrinters can help you get your team up and running. We bring the printers to the site, set them up and we don’t leave until we know that everything is working as it should be. Plus, if something goes wrong, our expert technicians come out to your school directly, so there’s never a need for an exasperated teacher to try and fix things!
Switch your School Printing Solution to EcoPrinters
There’s never been a better time to review your school printing solution, and to shop around to make sure that you’re staying on top of the best deals. Just like getting the best deal on your personal credit card or mortgage, it’s always worth evaluating your suppliers regularly, and asking for multiple quotes to make sure you find the right supplier for you. Don’t be afraid to switch! In reality, many printing companies know that this is what is holding schools back and so they offer outstanding switching services that make the leap easy and hassle-free.
If you’re thinking of updating your school printing supplier, and are shopping around for quotes, our friendly team will be more than happy to help you. Contact us today and see how we can make switching to a new supplier quick and simple.
