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When you work with us, we have one goal -- to make you look good.

We know the reputation that many copier dealers have -- “used car salesman” is a frequent description of copier salespeople.

We understand that you’re worried about being sold a “lemon” of a solution to your business problem and then we’ll ride off into the sunset, never to be seen again (until it’s time to sell you something...

There are two things about paper in the office that we know:

1. Paper isn’t going away.

2. Paper slows down businesses.

Predictions that the “paperless” office is “around the corner” have been around for decades. A BusinessWeek article in 1975 included this tidbit: “Vincent E. Giuliano of Arthur D. Little, Inc. figures that the use of paper in business for records and correspondence should be...

“Leave well enough alone” can be pretty good advice.

There’s usually no special benefit from buying a new car, TV, furniture, etc. if what we have is working just fine. Instead, we can use our limited resources to do other things -- go to movies, take a vacation, or buy something fun.

The business world is like that too -- squeeze everything you can out of an investment, especially IT...

What you don’t know about printing can hurt your business -- either directly (data security breach) or indirectly (a less productive workplace).

Many of our office equipment customers start out only wanting a new printer. The current printer in their office is old and slow and they simply want a replacement.

I’ve written this before, but most offices don’t spend a lot of time thinking about...

Because most companies don’t think strategically about their printing fleet (the copiers and laser printers in their office), there are many hidden costs that they don’t recognize.

Think of these as “paper cuts” to your bottom line.

I’m going to share a few overlooked aspects of using printers and copiers that – if not taken into consideration – can cost your business money.

One of the multiple definitions of “service” in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is:

Contribution to the welfare of others.

I like that.

We take pride in delivering unduplicated service to our customers (service in the sense of “to repair or provide maintenance for.”)

We stay in business by making your laser printers more efficient and ensuring you get the “best copier” for your office. At...

Benchmark had an excellent year. In addition to launching our new, state-of-the-art help desk, the Smart Center, we were also selected as an Elite Dealer of 2018 by ENX Magazine.

How many hours do you spend each week walking paper around your office for approvals, to share with a co-worker for a quick opinion, to file, or whatever other task you need to accomplish?

As you walked back to your desk, you probably thought -- there has got to be a better way.

There is.

You probably walked by one on your way back to your desk.

The office copier (combined with software) is...

How do you view information technology?

How you answer that question could determine whether your business grows or lags behind your competitors.

I’d be shocked if you haven’t heard at least one of these “think positive” quotes:

• Your attitude determines your altitude - Zig Ziglar

• Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. - Winston Churchill

• Perpetual optimism is a force...

When it’s time to upgrade your office’s printers, your two basic options are:

1. Buy

2. Lease

Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages. There’s no “right” choice for every business. Here’s a high-level overview of your options.