Explore different Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Dscoop Membership TOGETHER, WE’VE GOT THE ANSWERS We’ve all seen how quickly our industry is evolving. Technology, customer needs and the market profile are constantly changing and it can be hard to keep up with new challenges and opportunities. Dscoop brings together Print Service Providers (PSPs) and converters to share experience, knowledge and ideas to help our members thrive. We offer training, tools and networking opportunities to answer the big question of how to succeed in a tough business. Dscoop membership could help you become up to 15% more profitable. So what could membership do for your business? 1 A GLOBAL SHOWCASE Attract new business with the Dscoop Print Directory The Dscoop Print Directory is designed to help our members extend their reach. It lets them demonstrate their services and capabilities to marketers, designers and fellow professionals seeking expert partners. This customisable tool allows a wider audience around the world to discover you. • Build your business with new leads • Print anywhere with the Dscoop Directory Network • Find reliable global partners • Earn credibility during RFPs with your global network Languages: “I received my third call via the Dscoop Online Print Directory. This time it was a client from the US,before I received calls from two different agencies in the UK. I love Dscoop Online Print Directory! Vincenzo Cirimele, VAL Printing,Italy Whoever you sell to, show you’re thinking beyond your customers’ basic print needs to their execution strategy with the latest tools and techniques. Our Customer Marketing Content tools showcase your work at its best, with ready-to-use templates, free sample designs and InDesign source files. By educating and inspiring your customers about HP digital printing, it’s possible to generate new leads and revenue. Languages: “The sample files provided by Dscoop inspired us to start elaborating our own capabilities and substrate book, not only to just show the enhancements and capabilities that our Indigo can produce, but mainly to help foster ideas with our customers to give them ideas of what we can do.” Juan Miguel Serres, CEVAGRAF, SCCL, Spain PROVIDE MORE VALUE Offering more to your customers 2 3 BESTPRACTICE SALES TOOLS Show customers you’re crucial to their success The Tell Your Story Sales Programme provides tried-and-tested ways to show customers the value of using HP digital printing to tell their brand story. The Premium Tell Your Story Kit is designed exclusively for Dscoop members. It includes four straightforward step-by-step guides to executing a marketing and sales programme– everything that’s needed to move from planning through to sales conversion and lead tracking. Languages: “We’re excited because Tell Your Story gives us a beginning-to-end plan and helps us to know the things we need to do, when we need to do them and the results that we should get from them.” Susan Tugman, Brunel Promotions, UK We know that in the print industry, growing your business means exploiting new strategies and techniques to boost productivity and revenue. That’s why we’ve developed the only 24/7 education resource designed for print businesses. It’s constantly updated with on-demand information, downloadable resources and live online courses. That makes it a onestop shop for keeping your knowledge fresh. Access industry-leading training in: • Marketing to brands & agencies • Strategies for business growth • Vertical marketing • Managing cash & capital effectively • Sales strategies to get your foot in the door • Hiring the right operators • HP products and services Languages: “Using the educational programs through Dscoop has helped Fastant to develop a valuable program for our new hire sales graduates. We’ve been able to train them on the understanding of digital solution selling much faster than through regular training.” Mathew Wennington, Fastant, UK NEW SKILLS AND STRATEGIES Dscoop inspires new ideas for growth 4 5 INSPIRING YOUR BUSINESS TO GROW Hear best practice stories at the Dscoop Annual Conference Join us at our conference on 3-5 June 2015 in Dublin The Dscoop Annual Conference brings HP Graphic Arts users together to build new partnerships, sharing knowledge and experience of building a stronger business. Dscoop members say the annual conference is one of the great benefits of membership, leading to millions of dollars of additional revenue generated. • World-renowned speakers and industry experts • Like-minded members to network and connect with • Learn how to improve efficiency, increase productivity and boost income “I’ve been to all Dscoop EMEA Conferences and they are an important source of inspiration for my company’s success. What I learn at Dscoop conferences, I can take back home and apply to my business. Willy Everaerts, Ever Art Design (EAD), Belgium. Our members know that when they’re facing technical problems, help is available. Dscoop 24/7 online discussion forums help you find speedy fixes from fellow experts, getting you up and running again fast. Our highly active forum champions can provide innovative ideas and instant solutions within 24 minutes on average. Even out-of-hours an expert member somewhere around the world will usually be able to help quickly. Languages: “Dscoop opens the way to sharing our experience, ideas and knowledge around HP Indigo technology with fellow members. The technical forums are a great resource for our operators, we help each other to become more efficient, productive and successful.” Cees Schouten, Geostick, The Netherlands SOLVE PROBLEMS FAST 6 Hear best practice stories at the Dscoop Annual Conference DSCOOP UNDERSTANDING YOUR BUSINESS BETTER DSCOOP 10 YEARS Founded in 2005 by HP Indigo owners, Dscoop (Digital Solutions LEADING FOR Cooperative) is an independent community of HP Graphic Arts users. 10 YEARS Today, Dscoop is a dynamic community throughout the Americas, 2005 - 2015 Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Japan. Peter van Teeseling +31681369008 DSCOOP LEADING FOR pvanteeseling@dscoop.org No other organisation provides access to a global community of thousands of members working in the same business as you. DSCOOP Whether you’re an owner, operator, or sales/marketing professional, LEADING FOR you’ll find like-minded individuals and relevant resources for you. Roberto Budelo 2005 - 2015 +34 607 63 08 86 rbudelo@dscoop.org Dscoop is dedicated to2005 helping -digital printers like you save time, 2015 increase productivity and make more money – in fact, we could help you become up to 15% more profitable. LEADING FOR 2005 - 2015 10 YEARS 10 YEARS To benefit from new ideas and strategies for your business, visit www.dscoop.org/emea and join today. Annual company-wide membership is €595.