January 2021 Print Bulletin
Dear members of the print industry, wish you a very happy new year.
We present to you a new PB issue with some interesting and exciting insights from your colleagues in the industry. ‘ITK’s COVID Positives’ webinar by BMPA presented an insightful discussion with six print-entrepreneurs. It is a must-read article for all of us; it will keep you going. The positive attitude of each of these six businesspersons is the key to their success. However, let us not simplify their success mantra here; flip to page 06 to read their critical learnings in their own words. These insights will motivate and inspire you to start this year afresh – personally and professionally.
Team Print Bulletin has interviewed Mandar Ugar, a print-entrepreneur from Pune. In conversation with our team, he has shared how his strategic business management and diversification has strengthened the foundations of his company for the past decade. In the challenging times of pandemic, Mandar and his Team have emerged stronger. Read more about it on page 14.
We are sure there are many more inspiring print-entrepreneurs amongst us; more COVID positives who have braved these challenging times. We are hopeful that all the efforts by our industry will be complemented by appropriate and suitable policy changes at the central and local government levels. The upcoming budget will probably make provisions considerin the micro- and small-sized, family-owned-business-dominated industries, including the print and packaging industry.
More positive signs are emerging on the COVID front. The vaccine roll-out has started since January 16, 2021. We hope the vaccine reaches a larger section of our population so more business sectors can be safely resumed in full capacity – entertainment, events, hospitality, and tourism, for example. Considering the positively unfolding health situation, Mumbai Municipal Corporation has also decided to ease the rules for wearing masks; now Mumbaikars need not wear masks while travelling in their private vehicles. Hopefully, we shall be able to extend such relaxations making the movement of people more comfortable. It will all benefit business operations in Mumbai and elsewhere.
Throughout the pandemic-inflicted business challenges, we have learned the importance of people – be it people in our companies or our family members. We are planning a range of webinars and online knowledge-sharing sessions to educate and add value to your team members. BMPA is planning a range of entertaining events so you can enjoy a few relaxing hours with your family members – young and old. The first of such event – a mind-blowing show by world-renowned mentalist and illusionist Preveen Pandita – will be organised on January 29, at 07:30 pm.
Moreover, BMPA is also working on some schemes to benefit the print industry businesses. With positivity in the air and all the efforts we all are putting as an industry, we hope the new year becomes the year of new beginnings for us all.