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When setting up a booth at an event, what is the best approach to showcase my shop’s products?
Many companies dump their products or brochures out on tables or even on the floor. This can overwhelm attendees, and…
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How do you create a drilling template for perpetual plaques?
Drilling the perpetual plate hole without a template is extremely time consuming and not precise. During your design process, if you have…
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What types of sandcarved products can awards retailers offer customers in addition to traditional trophies and plaques?
Just about any substrate that has a friable surface can be sandcarved – glass, all natural stone, Corian, wood, and…
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How has the awards industry been affected by evolving changes in marketing practices?
The awards business has grown and expanded into other venues – promotional products, groups, schools, and other small businesses are…
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What advice would you give to those whose lasers are not yet equipped with camera technology?
Users of systems that are considering moving to a model with a camera system should look at how they would…
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How can I edit wedding photos to achieve popular styles?
One popular style for wedding photos is the romantic, slightly blurry image effect. This is typically seen on portraits but…
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Video Tip: Effectively Applying Film into Deep Channels
One of the most challenging steps a wrap installer will face is properly installing film into a vehicle’s deep channels.…
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Should I let my sales team set prices?
It’s been said a happy sales force is a productive sales force, but properly pricing your products and services is…
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Try This: Engrave Plant Markers
Chalkboard products are trending, and if you’re looking for a seasonal item to add to your shops, these plant markers…
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Increase Laser Throughput: Adjust image resolution
Resolution is another factor to consider when you want to increase throughput. A clear image is important in any engraving job, but…
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Eliminate Creases on Soft Substrates
When pressing shirts, it is easy to leave unsightly transfer creases and marks that will not come out. To prevent…
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A Little Hiring Know-How
Congrats! Your business is doing fantastic and orders are growing. Maybe you’re at the point where you need to start…
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Growing Pains: Building Your Impressions with Lessons Learned-Part Two
Learning never ends. Growing pains don’t either. The latter breeds the former. I’ve had my share of both over the…
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8 Ways to Create a Positive, Productive Workplace
A positive, productive workplace for employees begins with you! I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “If Mom is happy, everyone…
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Why should I join an online sublimation forum?
It’s good to have peers to rely on when you get stuck or can’t remember how to do something. Consider…
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What considerations should be made when sandcarving wood?
It is important to note when sandcarving wood surfaces to use aluminum oxide abrasive in place of silicon carbide. The silicon…
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