Name: Printavo
Brand: Printavo, Inc
SKU: 691e20da25b481d7419626ac
Rating: 4.5 (602 reviews)

Overview of Printavo Software Company

Printavo is comprehensive print shop management software designed to simplify, organize, and optimize the operations of decorated apparel, sign, and digital graphics businesses, including Screen Printing, Embroidery, Digital Graphics, and Signs & Banners. This all-in-one platform streamlines the entire workflow through three main solution pillars: Order Management, which covers creation, tracking, and fulfillment; Production Management, offering powerful tools to assign tasks, track progress, and collaborate seamlessly to ensure on-time job completion; and Shop Management, which organizes daily operations like scheduling, customer relationship management, and expense tracking. Key features include an intelligent pricing calculator to maximize margins, automated customer approvals, professional quote and invoice creation, and robust reporting and analytics. As part of the Inktavo family of companies, Printavo also offers family bundle discounts and integration with related tools like InkSoft for online storefronts and GraphicsFlow for art creation, providing a centralized system to help shops grow their business, reduce costly mistakes, and automate repetitive tasks.

Founding and Growth

Founding: Founded in 2011 by Bruce Ackerman and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Growth: Grew from a small side project to a platform used by thousands of print shops globally. The growth strategy centers on providing a simple, user-friendly, and effective platform that streamlines quoting, ordering, and production for screen printing, embroidery, and digital garment businesses.

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Product Offerings and Features

Printavo is an all-in-one shop management platform focused on improving productivity and reducing errors.

Core Product: Print Shop Management Software (Print MIS) with integrated Merch Stores (e-commerce for groups/fundraisers).
Key Features:
- Order & Job Management: Intuitive dashboard for tracking jobs through custom statuses, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Estimating & Invoicing: Professional quote and invoice creation with a built-in Pricing Calculator for optimal margins.
- Workflow Automation: Custom automation rules to set triggers and actions (e.g., automatically request payment when a status changes, send approval emails/texts).
- Production Tools: Task Management, Power Scheduler for assigning tasks across departments (e.g., art, screen, press), and job management views.
- Customer Features: Simplified Customer Approvals (for quotes and artwork), Customer Messaging to reduce email clutter, and Merch Stores for team/group orders.

Printavo AI and New Features

Automated Payments: Implementation of a direct, embedded payment solution supporting ACH and credit card payments, refunds, and deposit monitoring in one system.
Power Scheduler: Enhanced production scheduling and tracking tools for improved team communication and visibility of status and time spent on steps.
Advanced Automation Triggers: Adding "If _ approval is declined" triggers for more complex workflow management.

Company Culture and Values

Culture: Focuses on simplicity, productivity, and empowering the print shop owner to work smarter, not harder. The culture values community and continuous improvement within the print industry.
Values: Transparency, resilience, and prioritizing systems that enable growth, learning, and long-term team success for their clients' shops.

User Base and Community

User Base: Screen Printers, Embroiderers, Digital Printers, and Apparel Decorators (shops of all sizes, often small-to-mid size) who need a simple system to manage orders, production, and accounting.

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