Education
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A Minimal Approach to Taping: Assembling and mounting products
The tapes that suppliers sell in the recognition industry are sign tapes, mostly acrylic-based, that have high adhesion values. This…
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Familiarize Yourself with the Software Before Your New Laser Arrives
Unless you have made special arrangements with your laser distributor, you are responsible for having a proper computer with proper…
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Try This: Sublimate Signage and Outdoor Artwork
Art and photography can be taken outdoors by sublimating durable panels that are made for weather and direct sunlight. This…
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How can I improve my interviewing skills in order to find better employees?
One of the reasons that most of us are horrible at finding out what a job candidate will be like once they…
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Make It Your Business: The Beauty of Mapping Your Sales Process
Consider, for a moment, the dilemma of a particular sign and digital graphics business. When the company was established, it…
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Video of the Week: Hand-Painting in the Mount Rushmore State
This week’s video of the week comes to us from the town of Hot Springs, South Dakota, where Curt Lout…
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What is the most basic operational difference between flatbed and galvo lasers?
The most basic operational difference between flatbed lasers and galvo lasers is how the laser beam is directed onto the material.…
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How can small retail businesses effectively stay relevant?
Retail is not for everyone. It is much like our higher education where they say everyone should be a computer…
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What gear is required when sandcarving in a blast room?
To blast in a blast room, you must wear a protective suit – I wear a Tyvek suit with a…
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The Key to Running a Successful Home Business
There are many advantages to having your office at home including the general convenience of being able to have all…
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Everyone’s Doing It! Laser equipment buying habits
Every customer is different. Every application is different. However, regardless of intended use or application, most people are interested in…
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Caution: Avoid insincere apologies to customers
I cringe when I hear any company with whom I do business with mindlessly utter, I’m sorry you feel that way,…
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How can embroiderers create designs that stand out from the crowd?
Go bold. Like paint to an artist, an overwhelming amount of thread colors is both inspiring and enticing. Within thread…
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Stretch the Lifespan of Your Wide-Format Sublimation Printer
Proper maintenance of your wide-format sublimation printer ensures the best results and lifespan out of your printer. While each wide-format…
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Father’s Day Sublimation Ideas
Help celebrate the best dad ever with a sublimated Father’s Day gift that is unique and fun. For even the…
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Can I print items other than shirts with a direct-to-garment printer?
Yes! Although most direct-to-garment (D2) shop owners will start and end the day printing high-profit T-shirt orders, many others in…
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