How Exmerce works for
Printing
Explore how Exmerce is helping print shops, signage companies and promotional product businesses fill press time and grow their client base.
The printing industry runs on precision, but it’s sustained by expensive equipment, material costs, and press time that either gets used or gets wasted. At Exmerce, we understand that an idle press is a lost opportunity. Every hour your equipment sits without a job is capacity you paid for but didn’t sell. We help print shop owners turn open production time and slow weeks into a powerful new currency. By joining our network, you’re not just filling your schedule; you’re unlocking a way to pay for your business expenses using the print and design services you already provide instead of your hard-earned cash.
We know the struggle
We know that in the printing world, your press time and your material costs are your most precious commodities, which is why we focus on solving these three specific pain points through the power of barter.
High Equipment & Material Costs Constrict Cashflow
Between press maintenance, ink and stock costs, and software licensing, your cash is constantly spoken for. We can’t put cash back in your pocket for materials, but we can take other expenses off your plate, like marketing, admin, and professional services, so more of your actual cash can go toward the equipment and supplies your shop needs.
Idle Press Time and Slow Seasons Mean Lost Revenue
Nobody likes to see a press sitting quiet or a designer without a job in the queue. Barter turns that downtime into Exmerce Dollars you can actually use.
Getting and KEEPING Orders is a Headache
Marketing can be an expensive gamble, and in an industry where clients often only order a few times a year, spending your precious cash chasing new business can be even scarier. Exmerce acts as a built-in marketing engine, sending a steady stream of local business owners and professionals who need your services.
Our goal is simple: We want to help you build a more resilient, profitable print shop by freeing up cash wherever we can. We know materials and equipment will always be a cash cost of doing business, but the marketing, admin, and professional services you also need don’t have to be. Exmerce is the tool that ensures your unused press time and production capacity covers those other expenses, so more of your cash stays available for the materials that keep your presses running. By integrating barter into your business model, you gain access to a community of entrepreneurs dedicated to mutual growth and local support.
How Exmerce can Help YOUR Business
Our current printing members are leveraging their Exmerce dollars into…
Marketing and Advertising
Everything from social media management to radio spots and local sponsorships.
Charity Donations and Tax Receipts
Support local causes and community events using Exmerce dollars instead of cash, while still getting the recognition (and receipts) that come with giving back.
Staff Incentives
Reward your staff and designers with gift certificates for local experiences or health and wellness services.
Professional Services
Bookkeeping, legal advice, and business coaching to keep your operations sharp.
Admin Assistance
Delegate your time-consuming tasks to virtual assistants and office professionals who can manage your scheduling, quoting, and inbox.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Keep your shop floor and client-facing spaces in peak condition with professional cleaning, equipment servicing, and painting.
Testimonial
“Exmerce has helped my business and revenue for years now. Through helping it’s members I have met many interesting individuals, businesses and referrals. Bartering is an interesting concept and is becoming more beneficial in this day and age. By exchanging some of my time, I am able to get services and daily needs such as teeth cleaning, haircuts and eating out. I would recommend Exmerce to any business owner. Cheers!”
Collin Wo | Owner, Collin Wo Graphic Design
Stop Paying Cash for Things Your Open Press Time Could Buy For You. The most successful shop owners don’t just work harder; they work smarter. Joining Exmerce is like adding a new, loyal stream of clients who pay for your overhead so you don’t have to.
Ready to see exactly how much cash you can save this quarter? Let’s look at your specific expenses and show you how many of them are currently available in our network. No high-pressure sales, just a strategic look at your bottom line.