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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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  • event apparel
    Apparel

    Tips for selling live event apparel

    From youth sports to community events, business is earned on-site.
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  • local search Hr, HRM, Human resources management concept. Check resume, Screening employee information, job applicants, Employees must complete the online survey form, answer the test questions.
    Business and Marketing

    Local search: How your shop can win sales in your own backyard

    Your reputation holds the answer.
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  • Latest Awards & Customization News

  • powder-coated drinkware on lawn
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    Getting clean results when laser engraving powder-coated drinkware

    A few setup choices can make the difference between an average mark & a crisp, professional finish.
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  • commercial wrapped van on price tag
    Business and Marketing

    Pricing & selling commercial wraps

    Tips to help your sign shop succeed.
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  • photoshop image line art
    Graphic Design/Software

    Creating line art & posterizing effects in Photoshop

    Line art & posterization techniques push the color envelope & provide interesting ways to modify photographs.
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  • Work Safety and Safety Procedures. Two binders on desk in the office. Business background.
    Business and Marketing

    How to build a strong safety culture

    Safety starts at the top.
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  • April product picks
    Apparel

    Product Picks: April 2026

    Products that caught our attention from Avery Dennison, Mimaki, Sign Customiser, STAHLS' & 10 10 Hats.
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  • AI Productivity improvement in digital business, showing productivity tools, productivity tracking, productivity optimization, and workflow for business workplace efficiency. Muxer
    Business and Marketing

    AI won’t save your business, but it can save your time

    Tactics you can implement today.
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  • Athletes run in the park on the running marathon - on demand printing event merch
    Apparel

    Merch on demand in the event world

    On-demand printing helps eliminate waste & guesswork & increases revenue possibilities & profitability for events.
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  • Image courtesy of Pantone
    Custom Gifts / Promotional Products

    The precision problem: How Pantone 2026 challenges UV shops

    Craftsmanship becomes more visible as design becomes quieter.
    Read More →: The precision problem: How Pantone 2026 challenges UV shops
  • Embroidery machine. Spools of color threads closeup, spinning machine. Cloth factory, weaving, textile production, clothing industry, sewing fabric
    Apparel

    Your embroidery pricing is inconsistent. Here’s what to do about it.

    Take this diagnostic from NNEP.
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  • Image courtesy of Cole Lundstrom - AI art article
    Graphic Design/Software

    AI art sucks & I can’t stop using it

    Unlock your shop’s artists with these AI tips.
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