Transforming complex financial and cost data into clear, actionable insights.

Sarasota, FL – Profectus Inc., a national consultancy serving the printing and packaging industry since 1993, today announced the launch of Print Business Advisor, a powerful artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Print Business Advisor financial analysis, budgeting, and benchmarking platform that combines the strengths of Cost Rates Advisor and Financial Ratios Advisor into one comprehensive solution.

The new AI-powered features dramatically simplify and accelerate the process of evaluating a company’s financial performance, calculating accurate budgeted hourly rates (BHRs), and benchmarking results against hundreds of industry peers. By automatically interpreting financial statements, payroll records, and operating data, Print Business Advisor delivers real-time insights that help business owners, controllers, and CFOs identify issues early and make smarter, data-driven decisions.

“AI transforms what used to be a time-consuming financial exercise into a continuous management process,” said Craig L. Press, founder and president of Profectus Inc. “Printing and packaging companies can now maintain up-to-date cost rates, track over 100 industry ratios, and instantly see how their business compares to peers and profit leaders. It’s like having a financial analyst on staff — available 24/7.”

AI Features Include:

Automated analysis — AI interprets income statements, balance sheets, payroll data, production equipment, costing rates, business practices, and other key data.
Intelligent BHR calculation — The system automatically determines true costs and budgeted hourly rates for each piece of equipment and service, ensuring accurate estimating and pricing.
AI-driven ratio analysis and benchmarking — More than 100 industry-specific financial ratios measure profitability, liquidity, efficiency, staffing, and cost structure, benchmarked against other printing and packaging firms.
Diagnostic insights and recommendations — AI pinpoints hidden costs, under-recovered expenses, and profit leaks, while providing plain-language recommendations for improvement.
Continuous monitoring and updates — BHRs and financial indicators can be refreshed anytime with new data, keeping cost rates and profitability analyses aligned with current business conditions.
Unlike static industry studies, Print Business Advisor functions as a dynamic management tool — guiding strategic decisions, supporting credit and financing needs, and strengthening long-term profitability.

The platform combines decades of industry expertise with advanced AI technology to give owners, managers, and financial staff clear visibility into their company’s cost structure, performance, and profitability. Advanced security measures ensure all uploaded data remains safe, private, and confidential.

See It Live at PRINTING United Expo

Profectus invites show attendees to visit Booth #4660 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, during October 22–24, 2025, to see the AI-enhanced Print Business Advisor in action.

For more information or to request a demonstration, visit www.profectus.com or contact [email protected].