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Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 9:55pm On Aug 11, 2015 |
walexsho:Walexsho, you can always walk into any nearby printing press & inform them that you want to do a training at their press. Most will be happy to welcome you because lot of youths are not ready to learn work these days. lexaydfg: Sorry for the late reply Yea, I'm still learning the General Printing at a press here in Owerri, I started with Lithography because am already good with computer designing. I finished that & entered into Stock inventory & learnt all types, uses, measurement & grades of many printing materials: paper, cards, boards, flex materials, ink, film etc. Later I did job costing & so on. Printing is actually a big & multi-dimensional industry. It has many divisions & categories. I will advise you to do an apprenticeship on General printing for atleast six months, before embarking on establishing yours. The business is very lucrative (I must admit), but it's still very tricky & risky. Again, I have come to realise that most of the equipment used in printing are VERY COSTLY: both buying & maintaning them. To God be the Glory, I will soon start my digital & offset Printing company here in Owerri, before December period. Make an estimated budget of 5million minimium, covering Lister, cutting machine, Offset impression machine (kord, 201 or multhi-lith 1860), all being fairly used. 4 Likes |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by walexsho(m): 7:15am On Sep 07, 2015 |
Ikonz: This venture is capital intensive, not easy to start on your own, but lot of opportunity is embedded in the business, One can still be an operator pending the time capital is available |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 3:11pm On Sep 07, 2015 |
walexsho:Yea, I must agree that lot of nice opportunities are there, however let me explain your last sentence a bit. The most stressful part of Press process is actually on the operating side of heavy Kord/Sord machines, which is not too advisable for graduates per se. But if you really want to be a good operator then be ready to expend atleast one year of dedicated/intensive training to achieve that. Again, operator's remuneration generally are not actually that fantastic, that is if you weigh in the option of doing it so as to save up money & start your own press company. On the average, most OP's get cheesed from 40 - 80k maximum monthly, depending on certain factors. Now, this is not what you go about saving to buy machineries worth millions of naira, except if you mean that help will suddenly start falling from sky when you are ready to open yours. |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Debayurr: 2:25pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
@Ikonz....ur zeal in this business is highly commendable. It shows have not been doin anyting at all to keep me in tune with this printing biz. I've always loved how the finished works looks and I see a lot of demands for this craft. I don't have the intention of competing at this stage of my interest in this biz...I want to start my own niche in this biz has graphic designer and probably take the design to print elsewhere cos I can't afford those heavy machines now. I really want someone who is into the designs of souvenirs,wedding invites,handbills amongst other little things..I believe in growth and development |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 6:58pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Debayurr: Officially, Just finished my training yesterday being friday 30th October. I am really happy & enthusiastic about it. I have rented a big shop in a busy part of Owerri last week, furniture already procured too, next is purchase of printing machines. We shall get there, Amen 14 Likes |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by fxx2: 4:20am On Dec 01, 2015 |
How much can a good fairly used A3 DI printer cost please? |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Pidggin(f): 6:44am On Dec 01, 2015 |
Ikonz: Not cool, pls don't discourage her, she can do anything she sets her mind to do. 3 Likes |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 9:32am On Dec 01, 2015 |
Pidggin:Alright babes, I understand pretty well the direction this wanna go now....lets pull it off . Of course she can go into printing if she wants, though she has explained already...but most graphic designers, typists and post printing (folding, inserting, compiling, stitching, etc) works in a press are usually handled by women. Infact, the Manager (administration) at the Press I did my training is a lady! . But the MD is a man (smiling) 1 Like |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Pidggin(f): 10:04am On Dec 01, 2015 |
Ikonz: Nice I knew a lady who owned a printing press(I don't know if she's still into it), I also know one who manages a printing press hence I know it is possible to own one, guys encourage your sisters pls I like the idea of graphic design seems interesting. 1 Like |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 10:30am On Dec 01, 2015 |
Pidggin: Yea, graphic designing is a very nice job and lucrative too, especially if you are good at it. Had it been I have a sister, this is the area of Press I will encourage her to go into. . Graphics handling is very imaginative, exciting, self rewarding and gainful to engage in. It's the part of Press that can give you absolute control to pour out those fantasies squishing in ur head..and when you become extremely good at this, you might as well become a graphic god/goddess. 3 Likes |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 5:43am On Dec 04, 2015 |
fxx2:Sorry for the late reply, you didnt mention me when u commented so I cld'nt see it in time. . There are different types of DI printers and as such their prices vary with the grades too. As at 2nd of December when I went to Computer village, Lagos, Konica-Minolta c652 was sold for 280k, c451 was retailed at 230k, and another lower model went for 200k. I met other brands like Sharp, Xerox, Hp etc with a little bit of price difference. . You will have to factor in your location and availability of local technicians that can service the machine before choosing the particular model to buy. Here in the East, Imo precisely, Konica-Minolta is widely used for DI 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by greens(m): 11:28am On Dec 05, 2015 |
Ikonz:I actually don't know where to start because I. Feel I am late. The best DI machine I know is xerox. But you can only go for this if you are sure of yourself. It is costlier than others. But output and options favor it. You may have issues with the servicing and that is a big problem. Konica is presently the best option. The parts as well as the engineers are available. Sharp is also in the market but never gained acceptance as Konica. Please don't buy in computer village. They will sell scrap to you and use mouth to sell it. We sell them and they are always available. You can visit us in Lagos. But is 250k for very good ones. I am into printing but specialized in large format printing. But even though you may not buy from me. Don't just buy from computer village. You can ask me more about it. I will answer 1 Like |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 12:10pm On Dec 05, 2015 |
greens: Nice contribution sir. Apart from the issue of selling scrap, why else do you think that one should avoid buying from Computer village? Again, sir, do you think that there is no honest seller there? That's where I bought my sharp ar-m205 for copy/print and laserjet 5100 for colour separation |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by greens(m): 1:25pm On Dec 05, 2015 |
Ikonz:I know computer village more than you. New printers as well as office printers are readily available there. But in this case the risk is high. Ask them questions about the machine and you will know that they don't have knowledge of them. But they will just give you a cover up answers. 1. They never use such machine before. So they only know that it prints 2. They sell anything that come to them either good or bad. 3. They go for the cheapest once in the market so that it can bring high profit 4. Don't bother about after sales. 5. Someone like me can buy from them because I know much about it than them. 6. They hardly have, I mean they hardly have good grade printers 3 Likes |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 2:12pm On Dec 05, 2015 |
greens:Alright, thanks for the tips. So where do u suggest that one should go for the machines? And where is your address too? |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by greens(m): 2:21pm On Dec 05, 2015 |
Ikonz:If you buy from me, you will not regret it. You will see things buy yourself. In my complex, more than 15 people bought from me this year. I started the business first. I am not saying this so that you can buy from me. But don't buy from computer village please. I am a printer too, but I am falling in love with large format now and I give that more attention. I base in Lagos thou and you are free to visit us. I can drop my contact on request. Definitely the printer is available in Lagos. You can find out. Even if you don't buy from me, I will still attend to your questions as regard to this subject |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by cmonek(m): 4:38pm On Dec 05, 2015 |
Cool. Into graphics designing and printing. I do mostly designs. It is more lucrative to own a press but very costly to set up. Will advise you focus solely into an area viz designing proper, binding, cutting expert, laminating, finishing, operating the machine or become a middleman who collects jobs from individual, churches, coys, etc, and run the job from start to delivery while ensuring you are good in costing jobs, so you dont end up completing the job with your own cash. As you do such, sell yourself by delivering good jobs, never deliver half baked jobs.. It may back fire.. Thanks.. |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by greens(m): 6:34pm On Dec 05, 2015 |
cmonek:Fact 1 Like |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by boysnbills: 3:47pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
greens:. Hello Greens. Please can I have your contact? |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by greens(m): 8:08pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
boysnbills:WWW.PRECISEHANDSERVICES.COM 1 Like |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by boysnbills: 9:25am On Dec 13, 2015 |
Ikonz:hi Ikonz, it's been good following this thread. Please can I have your contact ? |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 11:36am On Dec 13, 2015 |
boysnbills:07030933924. Have been busy for a while trying to set up the Print Press |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by afanide: 1:05pm On Dec 13, 2015 |
it's a nice business to venture into. But CHECK MY SIGNATURE FOR SOMETHING MORE STRIKING AND PROFITABLE |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 7:33am On Jan 09, 2016 |
Happy New Year to You All! . How Time Flies! By this period last year I was still confused, frustrated & psychologically messed up with my life. No job after NYSC & a lot of people looking upto me to become somebody. . I can't believe that today, I'm a printer & have my owm Printing Pres already. I can't believe that am paying bills, giving orders, directing work flow & touching people's life in so many ways (winks). . Biggest shout out to those that contributed greatly to this thread - judismphd, badpeople, blink183 & others. Blinks inspired me. To my ex who just left me when I have now made it, I owe you immeasurably. . Lets I forget, I have direct contact of importers of DI machines, infact thats what my uncle does. Their prices are cheaper. Hook me up if you are interested. 6 Likes |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 7:50am On Jan 09, 2016 |
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Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Funkychic(f): 7:39pm On Jan 10, 2016 |
[quote author=Ikonz post=41802410]Happy New Year to You All! . How Time Flies! By this period last year I was still confused, frustrated & psychologically messed up with my life. No job after NYSC & a lot of people looking upto me to become somebody. . I can't believe that today, I'm a printer & have my owm Printing Pres already. I can't believe that am paying bills, giving orders, directing work flow & touching people's life in so many ways (winks). . Biggest shout out to those that contributed greatly to this thread - judismphd, badpeople, blink183 & others. Blinks inspired me. To my ex who just left me when I have now made it, I owe you immeasurably. . Lets I forget, I have direct contact of importers of DI machines, infact thats what my uncle does. Their prices are cheaper. Hook me up if you are interested.[/quote ] How time flies indeed!! Congrats dear |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by ThundrCork(m): 6:18am On Feb 01, 2016 |
Congrats sir. How can I contact you as per contacts for the direct DI importers? Ikonz: |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 7:59am On Feb 01, 2016 |
ThundrCork: You can call me on 07030933924. I am in Owerri |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by rightprinttech: 2:11pm On Feb 02, 2016 |
hello oga ikonz am also into printing, can i get your contact for DI machine and overall business partnership on management. Am based at awka Anambra state. |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by Ikonz(m): 8:54pm On Feb 02, 2016 |
rightprinttech:You can call me on XXXXXXXXXXX. I am in Owerri Modified I have to remove my mobile number today 7/28/2020, because people have started using my number for scam purposes 1 Like |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by rightprinttech: 4:35pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
thanks, will call you.@ikonz |
Re: I Need Ideas On Printing Press/company Start-up And Requirements by victorik: 4:15pm On Feb 13, 2016 |
Ikonz: Hello Oga Ikenna, I called you from Lagos to inquire about setting up a printing press. Am happy that you are already successful with the venture. Please kindly offer me advice on the best machines to start with as i have a budget of N5million to start. I want to start on a good footing. Am counting on you sir. Expecting your most valued advice. Thank you so much. |
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