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Knowing When to Purchase New Equipment
In my 20 years in this customization industry, I have seen several people with way more equipment than needed. I…
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Shipping Challenges in Q4 of 2020
This holiday shipping season is going to be the biggest ever, and by far. Each year the numbers have gone…
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Social Media Tools to Help a Growing Business
This article appears in the October issue of GRAPHICS PRO. To make sure you don’t miss out on other industry-focused…
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At what point should a business consider building a website?
Some experts say a website is only necessary once a business reaches 1,000 social media followers. I have to disagree…
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When do I know my hobby is a business, and at what point should I have a business plan?
The moment you decided to make a profit! The sooner you can have a business plan, the better off you…
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What can businesses do to drive traffic to their eCommerce sites?
As much as I would love to report that all you have to do is build a good site and…
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What’s the appeal of live customization?
It’s that feeling of something being created that seems like magic to most people. I have been in the decorating…
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How does the conversation about price shift when customized products are in play?
Companies are having to “sell” in a whole different way, and part of that is just leaving the cost per…
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Where is the current demand for individualized products coming from?
A big part of the demand is the noisy world we now live in being connected 24/7. We want to…
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Where are you expecting demand for customized products to go over the next few years?
I think the demand for customization is only going to grow, and I think it could even drastically change how…
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A Tip on Taxes: Decorated Inventory Versus Blanks
First and foremost, you must contact your tax professional to get the exact right answer for your particular business and…
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How do you deal with suppliers who send the wrong items and aren’t willing to immediately correct their mistakes?
A vendor-supplier relationship is one of the key relationships in any business. A business is just a series of relationships…
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I am just starting my business, should I get a tax ID Number?
The simple answer is yes. If you plan to sell anything for a profit, it is typically a good idea…
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Getting Told “No”
Many of us are drawn to this industry because of the creativity and desire to make cool stuff. We know…
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Put Yourself in the Shoes of a Customer
I encourage you to look at the fine details of what you do. Think about the user or customer experience.…
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What can a business do to attract the right customers?
Start with your core values. Whether we have thought of it or not, we create our offering and services based…
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