Jim Tepper

Jim Tepper

Jim Tepper spent 38 years leading Printing Industries of New England (PINE), the largest printing association in the Northeast. He joined New Direction Partners in 2012 following his retirement as the President of PINE, which provided management information and services for the industry throughout New England. In his role at PINE, Tepper gave consulting and guidance to many industry firms regarding growth, market positioning, acquisitions, and establishing and executing exit plans. He received a BA from Springfield College and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. Contact him at (610) 230-0635, ext. 706.
When It's Time, It's Time

If, as the owner of a printing company, you suddenly decided to stop showing up for work, could the business carry on without you? It’s a serious question, and the answer speaks volumes about how well prepared you will be for the decision that every owner eventually has to make.

The Satisfactions of Strategy

Probably no subject gets more attention from business writers and management gurus than strategy. That’s not surprising. Without a coherent set of objectives — a precisely defined goal to work towards — everything else is just going through the motions without actually getting anywhere.

The Wisdom of New England

For many years, I had the privilege of serving in leadership positions with Printing Industries of New England (PINE), the largest printing trade association in the Northeast. Then as now, I was greatly impressed by the resiliency of our members and their ability to adapt to changing business circumstances.

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