How much is your time worth?

People say time is money, and that is very true in the world of business, and in particular in the world of heavy industry. So, in the interest of your time, I’ll keep this short, (but of course, not so short that I don’t provide you any value). Let me explain.

Shortcuts are Illusions.

Shortcuts are extremely deceptive. They don’t really exist. We can apply focus and expertise to get to a solution in a timely manner, but shortcuts don’t exist in the way we’d like to believe.

One of the main reasons people and businesses attempt shortcuts is not out of laziness but out of a desire to be practical and economical. As people are continually given fewer resources, but more and more is expected from them, a shortcut, quite understandably, seems to be the clear solution. We hope you’ll consider a different approach, one that has contributed to our customers’ and our success.

Invest Time Now, Save Much More Later.

“If you’re going to do something, do it right the first time,” is one of the axioms we live by. In the long run, you’ll save time, money, and your reputation.

Making a hurried decision on a label printer may initially be less costly for a business, as little time is invested upfront. However tempting this choice may be, these businesses will spend far more money and time once they realize that the product doesn’t serve their needs. When it becomes clear that the printer isn’t as durable, fast, or well equipped as it needed to be to accomplish the functions required, the company will have already wasted a significant amount of time and money.

In the worst case, it can delay a job much longer than needed, possibly damaging your reputation. It can force you to start the assessment and buying process from the very beginning, to create time-wasting workarounds, or to even send the job out to be done!

Consult with the Professionals.

When purchasing just about any product that will be used many times, your initial time investment in providing information and answering questions with a professional will pay off incredibly over time.

By discussing your requirements initially with a labeling solutions consultant, you will receive the right printer for the job in a timely manner. In order to facilitate this process, it is important to always disclose all requirements or specs. By withholding requirements or specs, you will receive a printer that is less than ideal for your needs.

Remember the Big Picture.

Making this relatively small investment in time now, will save you time, money, and perhaps even your reputation as a resource.

If you’ve purchased labeling printers from a company that refuses to ask questions to assess your needs, we suggest you ask yourself some questions. Do they respect my time? Am I using my time wisely? How much is my time worth, anyway?