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Education
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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Education
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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Education
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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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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Tips
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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Why Your Small Business Needs a Tax ID Number
You’re just starting your business, and you’re wondering if you should get a tax ID number right away. The simple…
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Features
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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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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How can a decorator achieve the best results with apparel sublimation?
There are a lot of great benefits of working with sublimation and 100% polyester garments. Things like moisture wicking, durability,…
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How can a shop use social media to get people through their doors?
To generate some interest about an event or promotion at your shop, you can offer a discount to anyone who…
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What can a business do to gain media coverage for an event or special that they are holding?
Today we have access to a powerful tool with social media that can share a message quickly to many people.…
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How can I encourage customers to choose the items that I love to create?
If you don’t like selling mugs, then don’t let anyone “accidentally” or otherwise post on your social media about the…
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