Why Black Tie

The right printer is not always the obvious printer.

Every printing company has strengths, limitations, equipment, schedules and price points. Black Tie maximises your time by finding vendors that are best suited to your project.

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The Difference

A print broker works for the success of the project.

Without Black Tie

  • You contact multiple printers without knowing which are appropriate for your project.
  • Specifications may be interpreted differently from vendor to vendor.
  • You manage quotes, proofing, production questions and delivery yourself.
  • A low price can hide a poor fit for your project.

With Black Tie

  • We begin with printers whose capabilities match the job.
  • We organize the specifications so bids can be compared fairly.
  • You have one primary contact throughout the process.
  • We manage the details and help resolve issues when they arise.
Value

Why using a print broker usually mean paying less, not more.

Printing companies normally carry significant costs to employ and support an in-house sales force. Brokers allow those vendors to obtain work without many of those expenses, which can make discounted trade pricing possible.

Black Tie adds a modest margin for its services while using its vendor knowledge to seek an efficient production source. In many cases, the client receives better guidance and competitive pricing without having to manage the procurement process alone.

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Common Questions

What does Black Tie actually do?

Why not contact a printer directly?

You certainly can. The challenge is knowing whether that printer’s equipment, workload, specialty and pricing are a good fit for your specific project. Black Tie begins with that knowledge already in place.

How does Black Tie make money?

We purchase printing at broker or trade pricing and add a margin that covers our sales, sourcing, coordination and project-management services.

Who handles the project?

Black Tie is normally your main point of contact. When a highly technical discussion is better handled directly with the production vendor, we bring the appropriate people together.

Do you use only local printers?

No. We work with domestic and international sources, depending on the project’s specifications, budget, deadline, shipping requirements and production needs.

Have a project that needs the right production source?

Tell us what you are planning, and we will help define the next step.

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