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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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How to Assemble Acrylic Awards
After engraving, the body of an acrylic award can be glued to the base. A special glue and applicator make…
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Dress Up Corporate Awards with Simple Stage Carving
Unique to sandcarving, stage carving is a quick and easy process to add to your bag of tools to help…
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Iron-On to Shine On: Applying rhinestones to trophies
Spice up traditional awards by adding a little bling to them. Below are the basic steps. Place a piece of…
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What is the difference between etched, cast, and multi-dimensional plaques?
Etched is generally used for thin material such as stainless steel, zinc, or bronze. You can etch into a substrate…
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What considerations should be made when pricing perpetual plaques?
When pricing a custom perpetual plaque project, make sure you consider all of your valuable time. Include time spent with…
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Try This: Twice Etched, Twice Painted Tumblers
Powder-coated stainless-steel tumblers are a popular commodity. One way to add a custom twist is with a double etched image.…
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Dealing with Moisture During Sublimation of Hard Substrates
During production with a heat press operating at 400 F/204 C, moisture can flash to steam and blow the ink…
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Positioning Promotional Products: The restaurateur’s approach
Promotional products are often seen as either appetizers or desserts, not the main course or signature entrée. Let’s assume for…
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What strategies should I employ this summer to knock out maintenance tasks?
During the slower summer months, whenever you have a half-hour or several hours to spare, consider knocking out some maintenance…
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