Five Cost Saving Examples When Buying Labels.

In these ruff financials times, it is prudent to be fugal. In the past year or so, the market has lost trillions of dollars and the economy is in a full-blown recession. Thoughts of saving money is on the minds each consumers and business owners. If you are in the process of selling (products) and need to save money when buying labels here are some areas to keep in mind when ordering or buying labels.

1. Buy the Smallest Labels: The smallest label uses less paper and ink and hence the cost of the label is much affordable. Being a smart consumer and have knowledge of the printing process, is a huge cost saving and less frustration in the end? At Adazon Label & Barcode Solutions they use sizes that best fits the presses and make it more cost effective (for example, 3 across versus 2 across for the 4” x 5”). I challenge you when buying labels to practice on different sizes and find the best fit for your products, labels and budget.

2. Order all at once: When you order your labels al that once with same size, and paper the order is treated as one (purchase order or PO). For example, if you have a 4oz container and an 8oz container it is possible to order the same sized label and save yourself the extra printing changes (very wise move). The fewer label sizes you use the more cost saving is possibly for you and your company.

3. Use cost effective paper/materials: BOPP paper is the cheapest, but the best results for the money with a high gloss laminate that is not so pricey. Cost is not equal to quality in this example; if you know what you are looking for you can look professional and fugal at the same time without compromising your products or labels.

4. Avoid Reorders: Avoiding reorders because of a mistake or misplaced label is a good way to waste money. Double checking your artwork and proof reading your label before placing an order is prudent and wise (less money on re-runs/reorders). Some label companies out there will proof read before printing as a quality control option for their customer (nice). Always remember to proof read and double check images/logos before giving the okay to run your projects and labels.

5. Taking your time in planning: Some companies charge extra fees for rush jobs. This is one mistake that will cost you dearly if planning is not done. Also, shipping cost are incurred if planning and timing are not done appropriately (the difference between shipping ground vs. overnight is substantial). When concerning cost and frugality always ship ground and plan a head of time for your labels to arrive on time.