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  1. Discussion Would you fire this employee?

    And hopefully if you have to fire him he doesn't come back in retaliation.
  2. Phasing out phone calls

    I prefer email...and I like text for quick things like photos. What I HATE WITH A PASSION is voicemails. I have a VM that tells people if they want a faster response, email or text. I hate FB business suite messenger as it seems like a lot of clicks and I miss half of them. I have lots of...
  3. Rant Has windows defender ever caught a VIRUS?

    It's been about 15 years. I've had a couple issues with malware but I use the free version of Malwarebytes and I've been able to get rid of them. One time I had to purchase the program but 15 years seems pretty good LOL My mom had a computer guy set her system up and he's the one that told her...
  4. Not sure if I'm using the correct terminology................................................................................

    I do signs for the dirt racetrack and put a couple coats of the Clear Shield on them. I feel it holds up better than a regular laminate against the dirt, rocks, etc. Those customers have so far been very happy. I never thought of spraying small stuff that's just used inside for random things...
  5. Weird order scam? Anyone ever have something like this before?

    I just got the same email! He went through my website quoting button to send it.
  6. Not sure if I'm using the correct terminology................................................................................

    People are so nosy! laminate is laminate, none of his beeswax what kind or brand it is unless he specified before he ordered. I get A LOT of walk-ins expecting me to stop what I'm doing and make them decals. And my shop is on "the truck route" so some of my customers literally drive past like 6...
  7. Rant Has windows defender ever caught a VIRUS?

    I use Defender and MalwareBytes...I haven't used anything else for many years since I dropped Norton. Every now and then I get malware and it's a b*tch to remove it.
  8. Getting Started

    I have the HP 315 with a separate cutter, I really like it. I have a Vevor 52" laminator which I also like. I would narrow your products down and focus on doing a few things really well especially if it's just you. I do signs, banners, vehicle graphics, apparel and decals. I do not venture too...
  9. Installation code of conduct agreement?

    LOL! I'm glad to hear this...my neighbor works from home since Covid. He used to dress up in button ups and khakis. Since covid I haven't seen him in anything but sloppy oversized t-shirts and joggers or pajama pants. Such a schlupus.
  10. Installation code of conduct agreement?

    I have customers that subcontract for others and they are required to wear specific colors, typically safety green. Sometimes they need vests with reflective, etc. so I'm used to doing rush jobs for these guys.
  11. How would you decorate a convex mirror?

    I'm glad this is your job and not mine LOL It sounds like a question I would be asking!
  12. Helping Competition/colleagues?

    I help out other shops and they help me. It sounds like maybe you are the first to "open the door" and I think it's great you did! Hopefully the three of you can start a working relationship going forward.
  13. Bid package nightmare

    I would find out what they actually need to see if it's worth your time. And some places send all the signage from corporate and you might only do installation.
  14. Rate my very first sign

    Well, honestly, I was wondering if you might be part of the community with the rainbow but I didn't want to offend you lol I think keeping it to 3 colors is good. I agree with Boudica maybe the paw print could be a solid color. The thing is...I changed my logo last year and nobody even noticed...
  15. Rate my very first sign

    I don't think the layout is terrible. I'm not a real fan of all the colors in your logo. Can the footprint maybe be one color? IDK. I do like how the logo is on top and the other items on the bottom. Signtline is right - ditch the bullets in front of the item lines when you center them. Others...
  16. Canva

    I'm talking about my customer LOL
  17. Threat of Closing this year...

    I like advertising on FB - I post my jobs with cheesy music, people like it. I go to other small businesses and patronize them and this drums up business. The school systems have lots of money to spend. Maybe you have too much equipment. I started with a plotter and ordering prints from...
  18. Canva

    There's a cheese factory in the area I've been working with. She asked me if I would design a new logo for them as they bought out the old owner. I refered them to my friend who is a graphic designer head of creative for a sausage company. Instead of paying him to design a new logo, she created...
  19. Making a transition

    I just ate the last of my tomatoes from last season! I'm going to plant this weekend...at least I'm going to try...I will need a stool since I can't bend my leg very well LOL
  20. Making a transition

    Yes! My mom is 75 and should have had her knees replaced at 60. She gets cortisone shots but they only work for so long. My sister and I both have had bad knees since high school. We used to do a lot of water skiiing, knee boarding, tennis and running - none are good for the knees. We both...
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