There are lots of things that factor into your decision about where to have your printing done. As a business person, you are always looking for ways to save money, so budget is a big concern. However, your personal philosophy about the environment and your community also come into play. Below are some pros and cons on printing locally versus online printing.

Online Printing

Printing online is very streamlined, fast, and modern. Below are some pros and cons of online printing.

Pros

• Printing online is almost always less expensive than printing locally. Online printing companies deal with lots of customers, so they can organize their print jobs in a way that saves time and money.
• An online company will usually get the job done more quickly.
• Online printers do quality work.
• Online companies are usually very large so they have lots of equipment and options available. You will be able to choose from several different finishes, materials, dye cuts, and folds.
• Online companies often offer lots of services. Many have in-house designers and templates to choose from. Some will print your addresses and even mail out your materials.
• Some online printing companies have environmentally responsible practices such as recycling paper and ink. Some also have several plants around the country which can reduce the distance your order ships.

Cons

• For smaller orders, you may have to pay shipping costs.
• You have to know how to transfer files over the internet, or you have to know someone who can do it for you.
• You may not have as much contact with the person in charge of printing.

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