There are simply too many examples of companies benefiting from an “eco-friendly” business model for there to be any doubt any more. The benefits are real, they are measurable, and they are significant. But the question remains: Are there costs to these steps? Certainly there are. These costs include increased record-keeping, training costs, some potential increases in materials costs and others. But, a careful analysis of the costs and benefits can provide surprising results!
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Gerry Michael is a CPA/consultant who has focused his practice on the printing industry for nearly 35 years, first as the founder of GA Michael & Company, and later as Graphic Arts lead partner at Carlson Advisors. Currently, he is a consulting principal with the firm of Falco, Sult Inc., and works with printers across the country on management and strategic planning issues, and is a frequent speaker at industry meetings, and contributor to various industry publications.