Education
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The Technical Side of Sign Design: Faster Design Turn-Around Time
“We can’t build this!” is the phrase I heard repeatedly for one year while working at a mid-sized commercial sign…
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Producing a Frosty White Engraving on Acrylic
More than likely, when your engraving doesn’t produce a frosty white effect, this is caused by using the wrong acrylic…
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Mock-ups Pros and Cons
Selling online has opened up the door for many people that want to go beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar store. Whether…
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Sandcarving Tip: Got grit?
Make sure the appropriate grit is being used. We recommend silicon carbide as it reveals a new cutting edge each…
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Focus on the Right Factors: Sublimation production costs
Many decorators focus only on ink, paper, and substrate costs when determining how much is spent on production. This calculation…
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What You Need From Your Accountant
Bookkeeping is the backbone of financial management. It is the recording of every entry into the company’s ledger or checkbook.…
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How can I ensure functional solutions for my embroidery customers?
Special expertise means a great deal to people who are deeply dedicated to the study of their work or interests.…
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What are the benefits of offering sublimation?
Diversification is the biggest benefit of sublimation. Sublimation is a complementary technology that enhances awards and engraving businesses by expanding…
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What are some trending sublimation design aesthetics?
Here are four sublimation trends to consider: Black text on white/natural substrates is popular for mugs, tote bags, and T-shirts…
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How do you brand products if you cannot sublimate directly on them?
Stickers, such as Sublidecal, work great for branding when you cannot sublimate directly onto the product. You can purchase sticker…
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Mission Statements Matter
Your company mission statement is your beginning statement to your employees, as well as to each of your clients. Do…
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Take Control of Your Online Reputation: How to handle bad reviews
If you have a bad online review, research it before you answer it. It is so natural to just confront…
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Video: The Power of Love (and Wraps)
For this week’s parting shot we turn to a woman who runs an English YouTube channel called LadBaby. I’m not…
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Vintage Vinyl: Chrome-Wheeled, Fuel-Injected, and Steppin’ Out …
This week’s Vintage Vinyl video features Nebraska’s Revolution Wraps. Founded in 2005 by brothers Scott and Ryan Stara, the business…
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Cookie’s Tip: The Importance of Curing Prints and Tips for Doing So
Chris Cook-Cookie-of 3M Commercial Graphics explaining why making sure prints using solvent inks are fully cured is so important, and…
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Selling to the Corporate Awards Market
The corporate awards market has shrunk a little, with fewer organizations thriving the way they were pre-2008. However, there is…
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