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If you live in the north eastern portion of the United States, you're probably pretty sick of winter at this point. As the snow slowly melts away, thoughts turn to making the most of the summer—perhaps building a new deck for enjoying cookouts with friends and family. All it takes is some lumber, nails and tools. Oh, and plenty of permits.

"Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes."

Benjamin Franklin was obviously on to something. Taxes have and will never go away, but that's good news for companies selling tax forms, software and reporting tools.

A little change never hurt anyone. With that in mind, this year’s big show promises a change of pace, a change of scenery and a change in demand. The newly revamped PSDA (formerly DMIA) will host its annual Print Solutions Conference and Exposition on Oct. 23-25 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. This year’s featured general session keynote speaker will be Charlie Pesko, founder and president of InfoTrends, a leading market research and consulting firm in the digital imaging and document solutions industries. Technological advances and refined marketing strategies are just some of the issues gaining momentum in a slowing economy. To encourage print

Would you rather undergo a root canal without anaesthesia than sell tax forms? If you answered “yes,” you’re missing out on one of the best perks of being a distributor—the opportunity to sell tax form products to every single customer and prospect you encounter throughout your career. Not only is there an undisputed marketplace need, but suppliers such as Jim Magdaleno, president, TFP Data Systems, Oxnard, Calif.; Teresa Budzynski and Paul Willard, sales reps for Broker Forms, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Gretchen Walker, marketing manager, The DFS Group, Townsend, Mass., witness tax forms consistently generating profits for distributors who bother to take a little

DMIA’s annual Print Solutions conference and exposition will be held Oct. 3-5 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The conference will provide three days of educational sessions, including a presentation by this year’s keynote speaker, Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and co-author of “Contract with America.” Join Gingrich as he analyzes the current political climate in Washington, DC, and educates attendees on effective leadership. This year’s conference will feature equipment demonstrations, offering distributors better insight into how various applications are produced. In addition, exchange centers will be located on the show floor with more than 34 hours of

an an article titled “Pass the Envelope Please,” Maynard Benjamin, president and CEO of Alexandria, Virginia-based Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA), stressed that despite a digital world espousing a paperless society, envelopes are still well in demand. “Though commonplace and ubiquitous in nature, envelopes have considerable impact,” he wrote. “The truth is, that no communications medium can match envelopes in their ability to consistently and uniquely touch our lives and ensure our trust.” Below, envelope manufacturers share some of their unique product solutions and design capabilities. On the Double Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Envelope Mart USA (www.envelopemart.com) has a new, five-color perfecting press that allows

The real estate market keeps the American economy robust—and profitable for distributors. In its 2004 Performance and Accountability Report, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported that the nation's homeownership rate reached a record high of 69 percent, an increase of 0.6 percent from the homeownership rate at the end of 2003. The document also showed that the United States gained an estimated 1,594,000 new homeowners—attaining a new high of 73.7 million homeowners. Based on these findings, it is clear that the real estate market is thriving. And, distributors looking to become household names should consider its many opportunities. According

Distributors can now create, preview and order preprinted laser and inkjet checks through www.brokerforms.com --a Web-based service recently introduced by Broker Forms, Grand Rapids, Mich. This online check ordering system includes over 75 check templates that are compatible with most software programs. By displaying an online image of the check prior to finalizing the order, Broker Forms' check ordering system greatly decreases the possibility of errors. Internet orders go straight to production for faster shipping. For more information, call (616) 574-4387 or visit www.brokerforms.com.