Here’s how 3 clients did it When MCRL Printing was established 19 years ago, our focus was to help people print top-quality, safe products at affordable prices. It still is. With SUSTAINABILITY becoming a bigger part of our story. We choose to print with materials that reduce our imprint on the planet. And support causes […]
Which is better for printing Planners and Journals? Scroll through Instagram and you’ll see gorgeous custom printed planners with large followings and sales. In fact, the global market size for printed planners is expected to grow a whopping 7% between 2021-2025 while the demand for other stationery products declines. The best selling top Planners are […]
With online design tools, like CANVA, who needs a professional designer? Probably you, if you’re reading this post. Nothing against CANVA (we love it for social media posts) but a professional designer understands design elements and the tools needed to prepare press ready files that improve a printed product’s readability and flow. A good designer […]
MCRL’s Eco-Friendly Planners Are printed planners recyclable? Yep. And more than just the paper can be recycled. If you print Planners and Journals with MCRL Overseas Group, chances are good your Planner’s paper, cover and binding are recyclable. We’ve been recommending clients print with FSC paper, soy ink and Eska® board (a champion in the […]
Book storage tips for self-publishers As a self-publisher, your house often serves as office, store and warehouse! You write and fulfill online and book store orders from your humble abode. Because of this…a question authors frequently ask us is: “How do I safely store my books?”. First off, there are two main things to keep […]
If you’re building a Planner or Journal business, you have a Vision. A Purpose. A Plan. BUT you may not know exactly how to print a custom Journal or Planner to sell. You’re not alone. Karen Rae, founder of the Balanced Life Planner® and Designer Notebooks, says it best… “When you are new to printing, […]
Affordable. Sustainable. Beautiful. Established paper planner businesses are booming. New planner businesses have popped up with niche themes, unique features and exploding planner communities. Day Planners, Weekly Planners, Productivity Planners, Gratitude Journals, Party Planners, Fitness & Wellness Planners, Recipe Planners, Family Planners…the list goes on! The printed Journal and Planner industry has never been hotter….or […]
4 reasons to choose bamboo Bamboo paper is comparable in strength, brightness and printability to paper made from wood pulp. Bamboo paper also helps reduce the environmental effects of clear-cutting and deforestation on our planet. For these reasons, MCRL has been recommending bamboo paper as an environmentally friendly alternative to tree-based paper for years. Lately, […]
Affordable. Sustainable. Beautiful. Looking to print vegan, sustainable, plastic-free or recycled Journals and Planners in 2021? Here are three ways MCRL ensures your eco-friendly Journals and Planners are printed with the lowest carbon footprint possible. 1. Eska Eska Read All About It MCRL Overseas Group uses Eska®board, the gold standard in recycling and solid board […]
As a business working directly with overseas suppliers, we understand that tariffs, shipping and material costs impact your project’s pricing and profit. If you are comparing multiple printing quotes, make sure to check what is/isn’t included in each printer’s quote. Here’s what we include in every MCRL Overseas Group quote. 2022 Update: 2 factors impacting […]
