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Awards & Customization

Ideas and how-to for awards, recognition and personalization businesses: laser engraving, sandcarving, routing, UV printing and sublimation on gifts and promotional products. Learn new techniques, find equipment and grow your customization business.

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  • Tim Kedzuch GRAPHICS PRO
    Apparel

    GRAPHICS PRO announces new senior account executive

    Tim Kedzuch will facilitate print and digital media sales for West Coast clients.
    Read More →: GRAPHICS PRO announces new senior account executive
  • A dynamic visual representation of teamwork, showcasing diverse hands collaborating with graphic gear icons, symbolizing innovation and business strategy on a light background. training
    Business and Marketing

    How to build a training system for a smarter shop

    Six steps to success.
    Read More →: How to build a training system for a smarter shop

  • Latest Awards & Customization News

  • awards
    Awards

    Material matchup: Sizing up style, strength & symbolism in award substrates

    Four popular materials to help you narrow down the top contenders.
    Read More →: Material matchup: Sizing up style, strength & symbolism in award substrates
  • pricing
    Apparel

    Stop pricing stitches & start pricing orders

    P.R.I.C.E. your way to success.
    Read More →: Stop pricing stitches & start pricing orders
  • UV DTF product showcase
    Apparel

    UV DTF: The decoration method your competitors haven’t added yet

    UV DTF opens surfaces that standard DTF & sublimation cannot touch — & most decorators are leaving that revenue on the table.
    Read More →: UV DTF: The decoration method your competitors haven’t added yet
  • Mockup of collection of promotional merchandise including a hoodie, tote bag, mugs, cap, and thermoses for commercial usage
    Apparel

    Key promotional merchandise trends shaping brand strategies

    Prioritize high-quality merchandise over temporary items.
    Read More →: Key promotional merchandise trends shaping brand strategies
  • apparel trends
    Apparel

    What’s trending in apparel decoration

    A look at the screen printing, DTG, DTF & embroidery industries.
    Read More →: What’s trending in apparel decoration
  • Photoshop settings and presets
    Graphic Design/Software

    Settings & presets for Photoshop

    Successful software setup for your shop.
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  • branding; construction items - hard hats, vests
    Apparel

    Branding as a strategic tool for supporting construction clients

    Consistent branding can help construction companies solve real business challenges.
    Read More →: Branding as a strategic tool for supporting construction clients
  • The dismissal of a worker hurts other employees. Team disruption. Reorganization. Crisis and downsizing of business. Social and financial assistance after job losing. Reducing staff. Out of order. hire hiring
    Business and Marketing

    Why your last hire didn’t work

    And what to do instead.
    Read More →: Why your last hire didn’t work
  • Left to right: Finley Bullock (DTF & POD specialist), Krystie “Lue” Lubek (screen print specialist), Cassie Evans (president/owner), Danny Larsen (embroidery specialist), Kristy Ahdel (operations manager & client services coordinator) Makaelyn “Mak” Ellison (quality coordinator & creative specialist)
    Apparel

    Speed, quality & consistency: Breaking down the top DTF customer priorities

    Cassie Evans of Hometown Graphics says DTF shops must balance speed with strong quality control to best meet customer expectations.
    Read More →: Speed, quality & consistency: Breaking down the top DTF customer priorities
  • ink types and applications
    Apparel

    A look at the ink industry & its evolving technology

    Ink systems providers weigh in.
    Read More →: A look at the ink industry & its evolving technology

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