A print consultant provides expert guidance to help businesses understand their options and choose solutions that align with their goals, budgets and deadlines. At Birch, our consultants take the time to understand your needs and create clarity around the best way forward, whether that involves print, branded merchandise, bespoke packaging or a combination of all three.

Our consultants bring decades of industry experience and an in-depth understanding of print technologies, materials and best practices. With over 40 years of Birch heritage behind them, they draw on an extensive supplier roster and trusted relationships to find solutions that deliver results.

We combine strategic advice with hands-on project management and creative expertise. Our role is to act as an extension of your team, offering whole-market access through our extensive supplier roster. We are only as good as our suppliers, and we lean on their expertise as well as our own to deliver the right solution every time.

Our print consultancy delivers tangible benefits for businesses of all sizes. We help you achieve professional-quality print that truly reflects your brand, manage costs without cutting corners, and streamline procurement and project management. We maintain consistent branding across every piece and ensure your projects meet goals, budgets and deadlines. The more complex, high-volume or time-sensitive the project, the greater the value our consultancy brings, as we coordinate every detail and draw on our experience to deliver.

Our print consultancy covers the full process from first conversation to final delivery, or any part of it you need. This can include:
• Discovery – understanding your needs, goals, budgets, deadlines and target audiences.
• Audit – reviewing your current print setup, costs and workflows.
• Strategy – recommending smarter print methods, materials and processes to improve results.
• Execution – managing artwork, proofs, production and delivery.
We can take care of everything or focus on specific areas where you need support.

Yes. Our in-house studio can turn your concepts into complete print-ready artwork, from initial ideas and visuals through to final design. We can work from any stage of the creative process, whether you have a rough sketch, a set of brand guidelines or existing artwork that needs adaptation. We work in the full Adobe Creative Suite and can also adapt files from platforms such as Canva or Sora, although these may take longer to prepare due to the way the graphics are produced. We can then manage the print and fulfilment process for you.

Print consultancy can benefit any organisation that relies on printed materials to communicate, promote or operate. Whether you are a small business, a large corporate, a marketing agency or a not-for-profit, our expertise can help you improve quality, maintain brand consistency, streamline processes and make the most of your budgets. With over 40 years of experience across countless sectors, it is likely we have worked on something similar to your needs, so we can quickly recommend what works and why.

We look at every aspect of your print, from product specifications and production methods to supplier choice, to find the best value without compromising quality. That can mean recommending adjustments that make production more efficient, avoiding unnecessary components, or suggesting materials that last longer and reduce replacement costs over time. Our extensive supplier roster and strong relationships give us access to trade-only rates and specialist expertise, so you benefit from both smarter production and better pricing.

While our main focus is on print, we offer much more than that. Our consultancy covers branded merchandise, bespoke packaging and even complex kitting projects that combine print with non-printed items such as food, drinks or promotional products. We work with your marketing team to ensure every element, printed or otherwise, supports your brand, aligns with your campaigns and delivers a consistent experience to your audience.

Yes. We regularly support product launches, seasonal campaigns and other high-impact projects. That can include advising on the best formats, materials and finishes to create standout, planning fulfilment and distribution to get your materials where they need to be, and arranging installation where required. We can also coordinate any branded merchandise or bespoke packaging to create a fully integrated campaign. Our role can be as hands-on or hands-off as you need, giving you exactly the level of support that works for you.

Yes. Beyond providing advice, we can take care of the entire process from artwork approval to final delivery. That includes managing proofs, overseeing production, coordinating delivery schedules and arranging installation if required. We can also work alongside your in-house team, suppliers or agencies, stepping in to handle specific stages where you need extra support. Our involvement is as hands-on or hands-off as you need, ensuring you get the right level of support for every project.

Yes. We can recommend sustainable materials, production methods and delivery options that align with your environmental goals without compromising quality or impact. This can include recycled and recyclable substrates, responsibly sourced papers and boards from accredited suppliers, and partnerships with delivery providers offering carbon-neutral services. Where possible, we also suggest ways to design and produce more efficiently to minimise waste.

You can read more about our approach on our Sustainability Commitment page at https://www.birchprint.co.uk/our-commitment-to-sustainability/

We offer consultancy as a one-off service for a specific project or as an ongoing partnership. Some clients come to us for help with a single campaign, while others retain us to continually review, refine and manage their print activities over time. The level of involvement is entirely up to you and can be scaled to suit changing needs, workloads and budgets.

Yes. We can produce samples, prototypes or mock-ups to help you see and feel your options before committing to a full production run. This can be particularly valuable for complex projects, new formats or special finishes, where being able to review a physical example helps you make confident decisions.

Getting started is simple. Call us on 0115 951 2468, email team@birchprint.co.uk or use our contact form to arrange a consultation. We will discuss your goals, budgets and deadlines, explore how we can support you, and outline the next steps to get your project moving.