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The Best Time to Hire Help
Have you ever said to yourself: “I am running out of time in my business, and I cannot do it…
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What transfer method is best for a two-color design and an item quantity less than 25?
They’ll want to consider heat transfer vinyl (HTV) as their ideal heat printing method. Why? HTV transfers come from cut…
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Items to Heat Print This Holiday Season
If you’re looking to generate holiday sales in your custom apparel business this year, you’ll need to ramp up your…
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How should glass be handled to avoid damage?
It helps to have countertops (acrylic top), the inside of a sandcarving machine (rubber shelf liner), and other areas that…
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Why should an awards retailer add home décor to their offerings?
Not all awards need to be another trophy or tray. If it can be personalized, it can be commemorative. If…
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How long does it typically take to complete a sub-surface engraving job?
The time required is dependent upon numerous factors such as the laser power, the type of information (2-D versus 3-D),…
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What’s the secret to a good bond between an aluminum frame and mesh?
Aluminum screen frames are not porous, and you want to ensure a complete mesh-to-frame bond. To do this, the frame…
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Competing with Hobbyists: Just Do You
Have you ever posted something you embroidered on social media because you were just tickled with how it came out?…
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How difficult is the UV printing learning curve?
If your current capabilities only include laser engraving or sandcarving, expanding into UV printing is a whole new ball game.…
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What is the best way to handle a customer worried about getting the best price?
If someone comes to you only worried about getting your best price, stick to your guns on the pricing you…
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What are currently the most popular products in the home décor market?
Almost anything that is in a home can be customized – coasters, drinkware, placemats, wall décor, pillows, etc. Coasters are…
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What questions should I ask to better understand the needs of a corporate client?
Below are questions to help you learn more about your client’s internal marketing needs. Do you currently have employee recognition…
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Who is the ideal patch customer?
Several markets can be fertile ones when it comes to patches. One market is smaller businesses or corporations. Every company…
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Word to the Wise: Prefigure and Prepare
With the end of the year coming up quickly, now is the time to consider the future with a clear…
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How do JPEG and PNG files differ?
JPEGs (Joint Photographic Experts Group) can be either CMYK or RGB color space, but do not support transparency (hence always…
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Why should a retailer offer glass and crystal awards?
Retailers should sell glass and crystal awards because they are timeless and long-lasting. There is elegance in crystal and glass…
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