http://mimeo.pmhclients.com/index.php/site/index/ en kmiller@mimeo.com Copyright 2009 2009-04-06T14:07:00+00:00 Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/27lX7og2EDw/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/look_professional_and_save_with_saddle_stitch/#When:14:07:00Z We’ve just lowered the prices for one of our most popular printing options, saddle stitch (stapled) booklets. Whether you are launching a new product or printing a brochure for an upcoming event, saddle stitch is a low cost, high quality choice. We’ve just lowered the prices for one of our most popular printing options, saddle stitch (stapled) booklets. Whether you are launching a new product or printing a brochure for an upcoming event, saddle stitch is a low cost, high quality choice. Booklets produced with saddle stitch can contain up to 100 pages and the binding costs a low 25¢ per booklet (Save even more with a corporate pricing agreement). When compared to other binding options, this can be a significant savings. There is also a low $5 setup charge for each order. Saddle stitch is a versatile format and comes in a variety of booklet sizes including 5.5”x8.5”, 8.5”x11” and A4. Smaller booklets make an ideal company name directory or human resource benefit guide, while larger sizes are frequently used for catalogs, brochures or reports. Each year, many customers provision their readers with an empty binder, and fill it throughout the year with 3-hole punched saddle stitch reports. We’d be happy to do a test print with one of your current documents to demonstrate the quality and potential cost savings of finishing with saddle stitch. Call us today at 1.800.GoMimeo (1.800.466.4636) The Mimeo Insider 2009-04-06T14:07:00+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/look_professional_and_save_with_saddle_stitch/#When:14:07:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/7RbG6VCq_RM/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/spend_less_with_longer_lead_times/#When:14:06:00Z Our customers print all kinds of documents and marketing materials. Some are needed the next morning, while others are slightly less urgent. Now save even more by controlling the speed and cost of your printing projects. Our customers print all kinds of documents and marketing materials. Some are needed the next morning, while others are slightly less urgent. Now save even more by controlling the speed and cost of your printing projects. It used to be that the only choice you had was to print and ship the same day. The only way to control what you paid was to select lower cost, slower shipping options. Now you can control when your document is printed and how it is shipped. The longer you give us to print and ship, the more you save. You can save as much as 45% off the cost of your entire order. To activate this feature for your account, just call 1.800.Go.Mimeo (1.800.466.4636) or your account representative for assistance. The Mimeo Insider 2009-04-06T14:06:00+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/spend_less_with_longer_lead_times/#When:14:06:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/-Y7qIgYpnXc/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/free_trial_offer_for_brochure_poster_and_flyer_printing/#When:14:05:00Z Today, most marketing collateral is produced in yeah large quantities with long lead times and then warehoused and shipped when needed. Pieces which become out of date are simply thrown away. According to Infotrends, 25% of marketing materials are discarded without being used. Today, most marketing collateral is produced in large quantities with long lead times and then warehoused and shipped when needed. Pieces which become out of date are simply thrown away. According to Infotrends, 25% of marketing materials are discarded without being used. The problem is that charges associated with warehousing and obsolescence add considerably to the total cost of each project, not to mention the environmental impact. Plus, the information in these materials tends to be generic since each piece needs to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. The result is lower conversion rates. Mimeo now offers a solution to this problem: marketing collateral on demand. Now marketers can order exactly the quantity desired up to the day before materials are needed. This ability completely eliminates warehousing costs and obsolescence. Plus, printed pieces can be customized to the specific audience targeted, resulting in a higher return on investment. We’ve also launched the “Marketing Documents Builder”, a new interface designed to make ordering color intensive marketing collateral as easy as uploading a PDF. To get started call 1.800.Go.Mimeo (1.800.466.4636) for a free demonstration and a $50 free trial. If you would like to try it yourself, sign in to your Mimeo account; choose “Try it now” on the “My Mimeo” page and you’re good to go. Enter the offer code “Nletter1” during checkout to get the $50 credit. This offer is available through April 30th and can be passed on to others in your organization. The Mimeo Insider 2009-04-06T14:05:00+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/free_trial_offer_for_brochure_poster_and_flyer_printing/#When:14:05:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/DomUqSAuUT4/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_receives_fsc_chain_of_custody_certification/#When:14:04:00Z Mimeo recently received FSC Chain-of-Custody certification, one of the highest standards for environmental accountability. Now Mimeo customers can print fully FSC-certified documents when utlizing our 100% recycled, FSC-certified paper stocks. Mimeo recently received FSC Chain-of-Custody certification, one of the highest standards for environmental accountability. Now Mimeo customers can print fully FSC-certified documents when utlizing our 100% recycled, FSC-certified paper stocks. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a not-for-profit international organization that promotes responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC is among the most widely recognized forest certification programs. It is recognized and encouraged by major environmental groups and is widely accepted in the conservation community. FSC sponsors a program to “certify” those organizations that practice sound management in accordance with certain established criteria. Chain-of-Custody (COC) is the path taken by raw materials harvested from a FSC certified source through processing, manufacturing, distribution, and printing until it is a final product ready for sale to the end consumer. FSC Chain-of-Custody certification enables consumers and businesses to identify products that provide assurance of social and environmental responsibility on the part of the producers through the entire chain of custody. Third party auditors conduct FSC certification assessments and FSC certified products are identified with a specific FSC label. In order to obtain COC certification, it was necessary for Mimeo to demonstrate a set of well-defined processes to manage the production of FSC certified products, beginning with the receipt of FSC certified inventory (paper stocks) and continuing through production, labeling, shipping and invoicing. FSC-certified stocks are readily available today on our website. The following standard Mimeo stocks are FSC certified: 28# white paper, 100% recycled 80# white card stock, 100% recycled 100# white glossy paper 100# white glossy card stock 80# white glossy text 80# white glossy cover We will send more updates as we continue to grow our Green Policy! The Mimeo Insider 2009-04-06T14:04:00+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_receives_fsc_chain_of_custody_certification/#When:14:04:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/Hay1ZvIJtSA/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_opens_2nd_print_facility_in_newark_nj/#When:14:03:00Z You may have noticed that some of your documents are being shipped from Newark instead of Memphis. On September 29, 2008, Mimeo opened a new 75,000 square foot print manufacturing and data center in Newark, NJ. You may have noticed that some of your documents are being shipped from Newark instead of Memphis. On September 29, 2008, Mimeo opened a new 75,000 square foot print manufacturing and data center in Newark, NJ. Having two facilities will have multiple benefits for our customers.  Concerned about the weather in Memphis? Not a problem as projects can be routed to Newark. Our second facility is also a state of the art data center. Designed by one of the top security experts in the United States, our facility will pass inspection by even the toughest security specialists. The Mimeo Insider 2009-04-06T14:03:00+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_opens_2nd_print_facility_in_newark_nj/#When:14:03:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/ztht8cjEVEE/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/a4_paper_is_now_a_standard_offer/#When:14:02:00Z In addition to paper sized for the U.S. and Canadian markets, we now offer A4 paper which is the standard in the rest of the world. In addition to paper sized for the U.S. and Canadian markets, we now offer A4 paper which is the standard in the rest of the world. Before, if you wanted us to print in A4 you had to add a “special instruction” to your order. Now A4 is a standard Mimeo option. Our print driver will automatically detect A4 sized files and will prompt you to confirm the paper size. Only binding options appropriate for the A4 document size are displayed, including 2 and 4 ring binders. The Mimeo Insider 2009-04-06T14:02:00+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/a4_paper_is_now_a_standard_offer/#When:14:02:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/kGKTpRZKAd8/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/new_ideas_from_our_partners/#When:14:01:00Z Automatically Save on Every Mimeo Order by Using Your MasterCard® BusinessCard®. You’re already using your MasterCard for everyday business purchases — everything from office equipment to shipping, from hotels to rental cars. But now, you can start saving on those purchases — automatically. Integrate Mimeo into your SumTotal LMS Mimeo is now integrated into the SumTotal LMS platform. Instead of scheduling classes through your LMS and then separately ordering course materials through Mimeo, you can combine the two into one process. This is the first integration of its kind and greatly simplifies and improves the efficiency of classroom material fulfillment. It appears likely that accelerating change in corporate enterprise, as well as new stimulus and job creation programs, means there is going to be a lot training going over the next couple of years!  But in these challenging times, everyone needs to operate at maximum efficiency.  The SumTotal learning management system (LMS) provides numerous benefits that help users streamline operations. One area that remains difficult is the ordering and production of materials to support learning activities. Since most companies are operating with super-lean teams these days, there is rarely a dedicated staffer in charge of making sure your course materials get printed and delivered to participants.  What if you could order training materials directly from within your LMS?  The result would be an easier, better process that will save you time and money. A development effort by Mimeo and SumTotal over the last few months has resulted in a great new capability for SumTotal LMS—it’s called the SumTotal Print-On-Demand Connector, and it lets you do just that! The integrated solution, in which training material creation is done in the Mimeo system, and training documents can be ordered directly from within the TotalLMS system at the same time resources are assigned and classes are booked, is available from SumTotal for several versions of the TotalLMS software. This brings a new level of business process improvement, and opens up simple document ordering to a whole new class of users who don’t have to learn a separate interface. Stay tuned for a series of Webinars from SumTotal. If you can’t wait, and need more information now, contact , 212-847-3007 or , 212-847-3013 For information on SumTotal, please visit their website. Automatically Save on Every Mimeo Order by Using Your MasterCard Small Business Card You’re already using your MasterCard for everyday business purchases – now save an additional 10% on all your Mimeo purchases charged to the card just by registering a qualified card. Savings for your business has never been easier. Register > Turn your next Presentation into a SlideRocket If you want to see the future of presentations, we suggest you try SlideRocket.com. You can quickly make stunning presentations and then print them to Mimeo with a click. Unlike other alternatives, SlideRocket is only available online and is committed to providing the best presentation experience possible. Learn More > The Mimeo Insider 2009-04-06T14:01:00+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/new_ideas_from_our_partners/#When:14:01:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/Ygf_ET3a6bE/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_tips_and_tricks/#When:14:00:00Z Tips and Tricks from Mimeo - How to Upload and Build Saddle Stitch Booklets How to Upload and Build Saddle Stitch Booklets? Start by calling our customer care group to have the saddle stitch Special Instruction (SI) added to your account. The rest of the process is the same as building any other type of bound document with an SI. Upload your files and combine them in the document builder in the order that you want them to appear. Choose “No Binding” and select the saddle stitch SI. Be sure that the total number of pages is divisible by 4. Insert blank pages where needed such as for the inside front cover. Our prepress group will review your document before printing to make sure that each page prints perfectly. Need a specific Tip or Trick? Email and we’ll address it in the next newsletter. The Mimeo Insider 2009-04-06T14:00:00+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_tips_and_tricks/#When:14:00:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/OwxK5VteWSw/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/powerpoint_presentation_tips/#When:12:58:01Z Seth Godin has published some good tips on how to keep PowerPoint presentations interesting.  His points include: - Buy your own font to stand out.  He recommends buying one from the site Smashing Magazine. - More ideas, fewer words - Don’t use bullets, it means that people should take notes and not look at you.  Of course at Mimeo.com we suggest printed handouts so that people can be reminded of the presentation after it is over and of course they will not have to take notes. - Keep it short My own personal favorite guidelines are written by Guy Kawasaki and summarized on my blog The Rogue Marketer,  The rule is simply 10 slides, 20 minute presentation, 30 point type. If you want to see what would happen to PowerPoint in web 2.0, be sure to check out SlideRocket.  With real time data feeds, sharp graphics and an intuitive interface, this service might be the PowerPoint of the next 10 years. Rogue Marketers Only 2008-10-07T12:58:01+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/powerpoint_presentation_tips/#When:12:58:01Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/ZoJGiK5rQ2Q/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/where_did_the_name_mimeocom_come_from/#When:14:10:00Z One of the questions that I’m frequently asked is where the name “Mimeo” came from.  The simple answer is that it is derived from the word Mimeograph and on this anniversary of its’ August 8, 1876 invention, I thought it only appropriate that we pay homage to this simple revolutionary printing device. The Mimeograph was patented in 1876 by Thomas Edison.  It actually came before his other renowned inventions including the light bulb and motion pictures.  A Mimeograph works by using a stencil to push ink through holes onto paper.  At first Edison cut stencils with an electric pen.  Another inventor, Albert Blake Dick improved the stencil by using wax paper.  The new “Flatbed Duplicator” first manufactured by A.B. Dick Co. in Chicago sold for $12 in its day ($270) today. As technology progressed the Mimeograph was equipped with a rotating cylinder to automatically feed paper and an ink reservoir to force the ink through the stencil.  Motors took over the turning of the cylinder, with earlier models using a hand crank. At one time the Mimeograph was standard equipment in schools and offices.  It was perfect for producing 30 to 1000 copies.  Lower amounts of copies were created with carbon paper and larger amounts with offset printing (typeset and print). This process of cutting stencils became more efficient with the invention of the typewriter where you would either type onto the Mimeograph stencil or write directly on its’ surface with a pen.  Once the stencil was ready all you had to do was attach the paper to the cylinder and watch the Mimeograph crank out copies.  Each one was damp with ink and carried a distinct smell that anyone over 40 can fondly describe.  When I was in elementary school we used to fight for the privilege of running the Mimeograph machine.  Use of the Mimeograph continued well into the 20th century. It’s with all this history in mind that the founders named our company Mimeo.com.  A fitting tribute to a technology that was an essential part of business and education. For more read Randy Alfred’s article in the August, 2008 edition of Wired Magazine. Mimeo Inc. 2008-08-11T14:10:00+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/where_did_the_name_mimeocom_come_from/#When:14:10:00Z