The Printing Industry - A
World Of Potential!
Imagine a business with every other business as your potential
customer. You have just imagined our printing business. Businesses,
large or small, high tech to your neighborhood shops, all use
printed matter in the daily operation of their business. We are
sure that you can see the magnitude of the industry and the wide
market base we serve.
In addition, you will find the Minuteman Press business to be
creative, challenging and exciting. It is a business that allows
you to test all of your abilities and potential. You will own your
business and be secure, with peace of mind, knowing that we have
the experience to assist, educate, guide, and work with you on an
on-going basis in developing your business.
As a Printing Franchise owner you
will have a unique place in the printing industry. You will have
the capability to serve virtually all the printing needs a business
may be faced with.
Equipment
Minuteman Press occupies a very unique position in the printing
industry. Combining the quality of a commercial printer with the
ease and the quickness of an instant printer gives Minuteman Press
an edge in the market place. We provide a unique equipment package
capable of producing high quality products that our franchise
owners are proud to offer. The entire equipment package is designed
with versatility, durability, and productivity as its most
important assets.
In todays world computers play a large role in the business
community, and the printing industry is no different.
In 1978 Minuteman Press International led the way in our industry
with the development of our innovative pricing software, which has
evolved into our unique proprietary management software. All these
features and capabilities make the running of your center smoother
and more efficient. This software includes:
- Customer information database
- Order history database
- Control and track shop work-flow
- Invoice database
- A/R tracking
- Sales force management reports and database utilities.
Training & Support
Starting with a two and a half week training course we will provide
you with the technical and business knowledge needed to operate
your Minuteman Press business. Topics include bookkeeping,
computerized and manual pricing, and business management
techniques.
Your training does not end after your two and a half weeks at our
training facility. To help you get your business started and
operational we provide continued training "on site" to assist you
in interviewing, testing, hiring, and training of your
personnel.
We provide on-going support through our strategically located
regional support offices throughout the world. You will be in
business "for yourself but not by yourself." We have a sincere
commitment to our owners to provide continued assistance to help
you maximize your business.
Partners In Growth
The concept of franchising, as the working together between
franchisor and franchisee, has been a principal ingredient in the
development of Minuteman Press. Our "Open Door" philosophy has been
instrumental in establishing Minuteman Press as one of the leaders
in the industry.
By being a Minuteman Press franchise owner, you are part of an
international network of store owners, as well as being part of a
very unique and exciting franchise system. Since we started
Minuteman Press in 1973, we have continuously worked on not only
improving and refining our procedures, with items such as
computerized pricing and management software, but also seeking out
ways to better serve our franchise owners.
You will find that Minuteman Press is a people oriented company;
individuals concerned with our franchise owners. We provide an
opportunity for you to develop a whole new way of life and take
control of your future for the first time. It is an exciting time
for Minuteman Press and we hope that you take part in this
stimulating and challenging franchise opportunity.
