Who this is for
- Digital and litho print businesses
- Packaging and carton manufacturers
- Labelling producers for food, drink and FMCG products
- Trade printers and white-label suppliers
Typical income
- One-off print and packaging jobs
- Repeat runs for regular customers
- Trade-only print for other printers or resellers
- Design and artwork charges
Common allowable expenses
- Paper, card, inks, foils and packaging materials
- Presses, digital printers and finishing equipment
- Machine maintenance contracts and repairs
- Pre-press, design software and licences
- Staff wages (operators, finishers, design and admin)
- Factory or unit rent, rates and utilities
- Courier and haulage costs
What we need from you
- Business bank and finance statements
- Sales reports by customer or job (if available)
- Purchase ledger and materials spend reports
- Payroll records and staff list
- Details of any large equipment purchases or leases
We make sure your accounts reflect the real cost of materials, set-up, spoilage and labour so your margins are accurate.