Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
TechniGraphics Printing Specialties (also DBA Ken's Color Cards www.kenscolorcards.com) was established in 1983 serving the audio recording industry and since evolved into a business orientated graphic design and print supplier, providing advertising and promotional printed products under the trademark "Professional Advertising Cards" and as Ken's color cards. Products include but are not limited to, full color Business, post and trading cards, brochures, sell sheets, vinyl banners, magazine ads, yard signs and most any commercially printed promotional products.
What is your primary product or service?
Custom graphic design and 100% satisfaction money back guaranteed printed products. I will design your project to your specific instructions or create a custom design for you. I currently provide FREE DESIGN and FREE GROUND DELIVERY for my trademarked Professional Advertising Cards, including business cards,trading cards, and post cards.
I can also provide location photography for my Hamilton/Cincinnati area customers.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I started in the graphic arts industry at age 16 painting window signs for a local pizza shop as a high school student. As an adult I work for many commercial print shops starting sweeping the floors and eventually becoming skilled as a camera man, stripper, pressman, paper cutter operator, color separation specialist trained by Kodak in Rochester NY, graphic department manager to vice president over the graphics division of Right Records Productions and ultimately the owner of my own business in 1983.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I offer over 40 years of experience designing promotional products for my customers. I have assisted nearly 2,000 business owners in the development of full color advertising and promotional materials for their enterprises. I am not just a designer as I work to learn the target market and need of the potential client base for each business customer. For those with established images I will work to design art compatible and consistent with their business or corporate image. I specialize in assisting new businesses establish their market image.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Currently, I am semi retired and work out of my home in Hamilton, but I am still accepting new customers. I anticipate remaining in business for several more years, offering my years of experience to those in need of promoting their business. I am available by phone or by email at tprinting@cinci.rr.com during limited hours.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Customer should contact me by phone or email to discuss design or place orders or to set up an appointment. I also work with customers at their business location.
What type of payments do you accept?
Payment is not due until my customer's receive and approve their printed products. Invoices are sent by mail at the time the graphics are approved for printing with a supplied return envelope. Payment is due on receipt by check or money order.
Which areas do you service?
Global
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Kenneth D. Keith Jr
What are your hours of operation?
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Mon, Wed & Friday. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Tues & Thursday. Due to the nature of my business and services I am in and out of the office frequently assisting customers. If you should call while I am out please leave a message with the best times to return your call. Calls and emails are normally returned the same day.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Their design and printing business!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Love others as you love yourself.