Education
-
Your Embroidery Machine Shopping Guide
Choosing an embroidery machine for the first time or adding a second machine to your shop can be a tough…
Read More -
Restoring Painted Signs
Sign restoration work almost always requires a traditional painted approach to make the worn-out sign look new again. Let’s take…
Read More -
Why is it important to offer cross-training opportunities to employees?
Using shop downtime is an excellent time to do cross-training. Maybe you have one person who works primarily on one…
Read More -
What upgrades should I install to my rotary engraving software?
Collections of optimized engraving fonts are available to meet all project needs. Most engraving software is upgradable to include full-color…
Read More -
How do you start introducing personalized gifts into an existing business?
The first step is to determine who you’re selling to. Are you looking for new customers or broadening the horizons…
Read More -
Working with Wood: The various technologies available to decorate wood
A lot of time is spent working with wood in the awards industry. From the traditional plaque to ornaments, to…
Read More -
Outsourcing Wayfinding Signage
Small sign shops facing a big sales opportunity and knowing they can’t complete the job alone have a couple of…
Read More -
Try This: Convert Color Graphics into Grayscale Lasering with Manual Method
Sometimes, the customer won’t have a grayscale image or logo that is ideal for laser engraving. It’s not the end…
Read More -
Create a College Care Package
Moving season for college students is upon us, which means opportunity for personalization experts to cash in on the many…
Read More -
A Framework for Standout Recognition Products: Plaques
When creating a custom plaque, the tendency is to reach for the tried-and-true wooden backer. It’s fast, inexpensive, and easy…
Read More -
Top Customizable Gifts for the Home
Most people try to make the most of their time at home. Whether entertaining friends or having family time, your…
Read More -
Choosing a Designer for Your Outsourced Work
Running a screen-printing business gets extremely busy, and oftentimes there just isn’t enough time to get to everything. That’s where outsourcing…
Read More -
What considerations should be made when using a “vent to air” exhaust system in an engraving shop?
“Vent to air” systems use a simple blower or fan available from your local hardware and industrial supply stores. These…
Read More -
What can decorators expect to find in a turnkey heat-printing package?
If you are decorator considering a turnkey heat-printing package, you should expect to get all of the essential items to…
Read More -
How do I get my shop through the looming seasonal lull?
Every industry falls victim to a seasonal lull, and screen printing is no exception. For screen printers, the lull usually…
Read More -
Is there a way to cut down on digitizing costs?
Digitizing is one of those services that’s worth paying for quality. The primary goal should be to cut overall costs…
Read More
