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I think the midsize, general sign making retail shop-- that grew in the 90's, is done or close to being done. Too much competition. You either need to be real big or real small -- high volume sales or working lean. Having a specialty is the name of the game. With good outsourcing.

I for one, want to hear more what you have to say! I am intrigued. Under-cutting markets, blowing away competition, using lost leaders to generate more business. As business people, why would you be so outraged by these concepts and treating them so negatively? And isn't that how it's done...

Ask them a question in response: Just curious, why a fax? and/or ask: should I fax over a purchase order as well? You got the other signs, you'll probably get this order as well.

Just be positive about the quantity order to your customer, and explain that price breaks start at 25, which is $200.00. Explain to them that it is a great deal! (Don't break down the unit price.) Tell them we have a new production based processed that allows us to offer at this low cost. We...

Here is a perspective you may wish to consider... What about the organization that donated $10,000 to the cause or organization (gold member) and gets an 18" x 24" sign? How will they feel when they compare that to the sign shop that donated $200.00 for a hole and put up a billboard. Also...

I have noticed the term "wrap" has become more generic in its meaning describing vehicle graphics. I frequently have customers request wrap quotes, but they were really just looking for standard vinyl lettering. Are you sure you are all on the same page as to the type of work requested? Also...

There are a lot of ways to answer that. The HP 5500 is great because you have no need for ventilation, and you're not breathing solvent fumes. There is a cast vinyl you can use with the HP to do partial wraps, although it is less cost effective than solvent. For printing banners, it would...

Border Patrol: What was your estimate of time to complete the project? What is your hourly overhead cost?

We started with an HP about 7 years ago. It is a great machine for the right application.. It uses water based inks, so no ventilation is needed. The print quality is excellent, but materials are much more expensive than solvent. Not sure about the comment about the UV. We printed UV inks...

Hopefully another Ravens fan. Welcome to the Board, from Baltimore....

What is the better deal: RolandGX-24 or Roland CJ-60 for a $1,000 (with just cutting feature)? I think that was the question raised.

I predict two things are going to happen in 2009 with regards to the digital sign printing industry. 1. Digital printing prices are going to continue to drop. This is due to the sluggish economy, more people getting into it, and the larger shops developing better capabilities to print...

There are still in use and (apparently) in demand. A friend of mine sold a 4B, online last week, for unbelievably...$500.00.

Hey Coyote: I saw you were reading the health thread, and that you were also from Charm City. Just wondering who you were and if you knew me...

If you want to do the customer a favor, and they give you good repeat business, it's a good service to send them their art at no charge. If not, it is a $75.00 (or more) "art transfer" fee which is fairly standard in the print industry. If the customers question the charge, you have labor...

This is a great idea for your son, and probably a good industry for him to start. However, the start up costs for our industry, even at the level that you are inquiring is not $750.00. I know this wasn't your intent, but to suggest that on our forum is just outright insulting! But since...

McCain's logo I like McCain, but I don't like the font --Optima. It looks like a cosmetic or a fashion label. It would be better for Romney or McCain's wife.

Regarding job board, instead -- we maintain a yellow job status page, stapled to the inside of the job jacket. It lists all the completed tasks of job and initials of person completing task with date. It has been a great tool to keep account of status of work.