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Here's a few quick, yet difficult questions: 1) Do you have a business plan? 2) Do you have adequate training or experience to handle the "business" side of your business? 3) Do you have one or two close mentors to guide you through? (A good mentor will tell what you NEED to hear, not...

Although we're getting away from the original thread (that's okay), I totally agree. If you haven't seen it yet, here's your required viewing for the day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc&feature=share JB

To the average consumer, the word "vinyl" means nothing, and it also places your business name in a "box" for possible product offerings in the future. JB

So then, I guess it's pretty much the automotive version of face lifts, a tummy tucks, veneers on the teeth, and a toupee. JB

That was then, this is now...and our "new economic reality" has really put a serious strain on the liberality of those kinds of (factory) of wages. Looking back, I'm thankful I made the tough choices to diversify my skillset. JB

Good call.... JB

Yep...money is necessary, but twenty years ago when I was working in the shop full time, I was knockin' down the big bucks while missing my kid's birthday parties. I intentionally kept that year's stack of pay stubs (still have them) as a sober reminder that the almighty dollar doesn't...

The topic of "midlife crisis" came up on another thread, and I had to share what I found on wikipedia. Is it really THAT bad out there? From wikipedia:

Good news for you, GG. Basically, the journaling I'm talking about borders a little more on the introspective side of things...and isn't meant to be shared with anyone. Its primary purpose is to assist you in working through challenging or conflicting situations, or sorting out thoughts and...

Here's the skinny, but it looks like you'll still be in it for a minimum of 12 to 24 rolls, depending on what you need: http://www.uline.com/CustomProduct/CustomStaticCartonTape.htm JB

As my work slows down for the winter season, I typically take a job in a local factory to keep the bills paid until things pick up in the spring. My factory job is a skilled position. It pays well, and is one in which I was trained via an apprenticeship over twenty-five years ago (tool and...

Thanks. People often forget that we've been created to be social beings and need positive interaction. JB

I believe ULine has capabilities. JB

God Bless..... JB

AutoCAD 3 point arc. Basically, the distance between the two points and the height of the chord is all that is needed. JB

It's called hammertone. Here's a link that shows more examples: http://mehulelectro.com/hammertone_finish.html I don't have a clue as to how to reproduce it, but now that you know its name, perhaps you could ask around. This looks like a link that might be helpful if you already have a...

Send 'em to Mumbles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CQMK2rQLcA Believe me, if you do this, it won't raise your blood pressure by even one mm...and they WON'T call back. Also, check out Ed Bassmaster for some of his funny stuff on YouTube. By all means, check these one out for cool...

To me, it means a sign frame mounted on springs attached to a stand. They also make a stand that pivots in the vertical center of the sign for windy areas. http://www.nextlevelcustomsigns.com/Curb-Signs-s/24.htm JB

Awsome post GG...a most timely tip! Now please do one explaining the difference between raster and vector graphics. JB

I accidently typed in "Oh Crap".... JB