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Smaller companies feel squeeze

Publication Date: Thu, 22/07/2010 - 11:57

The combined effects of the recession and a lack of trade credit insurance are having a severe effect on smaller publishers and packaging houses.

John Twiggs, c.e.o. of publisher Tick Tock, said its credit insurance company had downgraded “more and more” of its customers over the past year.

Twiggs said: “We can...

Caroline Horn | children's | David Bennet Books | SME | Tick Tock | Tony Potter Publishing
IPG members balk at PA scheme

Publication Date: Fri, 01/05/2009 - 08:00

Members of the Independent Publishers Guild have questioned attempts by the Publishers Association to encourage small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) to its fold.

The PA's initiative is to be led by Nick Robinson, chair and publisher of independent Constable & Robinson, who is joining the PA Council in order to set up an SME...

Alan Mahar | Bridget Shine | Catherine Neilan | Home | Independent Publishers Guild | IPG | Nick Robinson | publishers association | Simon Juden | SME