A full service print and copy shop
1-4 color and full color printing, high speed copying, perfect binding, desktop publishing, graphic arts.
Keywords: printing, copying, bindery, letterheads, business cards, brochures, typesetting, graphic design, perfect binding, labels, banners, posters, large format
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Over 30 years
What is your primary product or service?
We are a Full Service Print Shop. We want to help every person that walks through our door.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Owner: A partner and I bought Econoprint from an old college buddy. I bought out my partner and am the sole owner now.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We genuinely care about our customers and consider them family once they set foot in our store. 80% of our customers are repeat customers. They see how hard we
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
This is our only location.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are at 1765 E. Colorado Blvd. - 5 doors West of Allen Ave. on the North side of the street. 3 blocks East of Pasadena City College. Free parking behind our store (enter Revere Alley) 1 hour parking on the street in front of our store.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Money Orders, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Which areas do you service?
Primary customer base is in Pasadena, but we have customer as far away as San Francisco. Some of our printing reaches Africa and some parts of Europe and Asia.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Darwin Hood is the owner. David Morford is the manager. Paul Morrell is our Pasadena Art Center educated graphic artist and typesetter. Over 60 years combined experience.
What are your hours of operation?
We are open 9 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. We are closed on the weekend. We have employees that work later in the evening, so if you need to meet with us later just give us a call.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We are very pleased when a customer is referred to us by another customer. The majority of our customers are repeat or referrals.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33 King James version
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