How Yossi Quatinsky uses FlippingBook to build a small successful digital publishing business

Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your company?

My name is Yossi, I am 53 years old (but I feel like I'm 18) and I have a small business in Israel. I suffered from severe hearing loss many years ago, which made working in most of the companies challenging. I tried to find a job that would make me happy and that I would enjoy doing, but it was hard to find anything. So, if there was nothing out there, I decided that I would do it for myself, and I started my own company. In the past, I have made professional presentations for other companies but I didn't see a future in that. So, I moved to digital books and digital publishing. I have done well ever since.

 

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What were your challenges and why did you choose FlippingBook?

How do you use FlippingBook in your work and who are your clients?

I spend most of my time making publications for clients. Sometimes, I also design websites or documents. In most cases, I get a ready-made document from the client and create a FlippingBook publication. For me, every document is like a work of art, and I try to give every publication its own touch.

My clients differ from small businesses to big companies or institutions: schools, travel agents, high tech companies, etc. When I started my business, it was quite difficult to get the big companies onboard, but when they saw how I work and the quality of documents that I produce, they started to use my publications. I have clients who have worked with me for several years already—and I have the new clients coming. Most of my returning clients make use of a pack of publications, so they don't have to pay every time they need a new publication made.

Are there any features of FlippingBook that you like the most?

What feedback do you get from your clients?

And what about you? What do you enjoy?

Recently, I started a volunteer project where I uploaded stories of people that were in the holocaust and had no way to publish their story. People sent me their stories, and sometimes photos, I created a flipbook and uploaded it to my mini-website. I have 24 stories now and it keeps growing, with about one per week. It is very satisfying as elderly people are so thankful to see their story published.

Another important project for me is publishing catalogs, for a small company that consists entirely of disabled people. Life is hard for them, but they fight on. I was so excited that disabled people get a chance to work. So, I create free catalogs for them, three times a year. It makes me happy that I have the chance to do things like this—thanks to FlippingBook. I have been with you for a long time, and hope that we will work together in the future!