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We have a really easy system for tracking inventory. First, we have a "Burn Bucket" that our ops team drops every expended disposable item into (such as tubes and inks). Second, as part of our closing duties, our ops team takes the Burn Bucket to accounting department to close out. Third, our...

If you really want to know how to master the web, join or buy past info about "Stompernet.com" I joined about 5 years ago (I'm currently no. 4 for "vinyl banners" if you search google) (and still have a ways to go to get decent conversion,) but it will help you. Good luck! Chris Lets Go...

If you really want a copy, just Google "national craigslist search" or something like that, and look for Flexi. You can find copies of Flexi all over the place (no guarantees for the legalities, we only buy legal copies, but good luck!) chris Lets Go Banners dot com

We also get an error when trying to type with arial font (in fact, it does some really funky stuff,) and we default to a different arial font. Sorry for no solution, just a fellow sign company experiencing the same error. Maybe we should look for a Flexi help desk? Chris Lets Go Banners

I know you need training asap, but our guy attended the Lowen Wrap training in Kansas and he was really happy with the training and support. In fact, we just landed a really big vinyl install job that Lowen walked us through. They are really helpful, and our tech is very happy with the...

Something that works for us... If you're going to take the time to "hand-out stuff" (which really works well!) Give something with "stick-power." I give out vinyl business cards with a small magnetic strip attached to the top. And when I get a chance, I place the vinyl "small banner" right...

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We're very happy with the purchase of our Mutoh 1204. It has cranked for us for the last year+ straight. I know you're looking to purchase a 1304 which I have no experience with. But so far, taken from someone using a VJ1204, trust me, it ROCKS. We're entering the vehicle Wrap market and are...

We came up with (what we think) is a systemized process for acquiring art information. It's a 3 page outline that tries to "get inside the head" of our client. It worked really well on the first 10 clients. Our goal is to "bundle" all the info to present to our designers. If our designer...

You have to accept credit cards. We accept online payments as well as allowing our office Customer Service Reps to accept cc's. (Make sure you destroy any paper trails.) In fact, our online merchant is a great source for storing secured cc numbers. We use 1automationwiz.com and I think...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have a great attitude which is everything. You'll make it! And your posting is so inspirational. Thank you! Chris

If I offer to do jobs for "friends or family," I insist on doing it for "free." Why? Because, they will treat you like a vendor, even if you're a friend or family. ...No Good Deed... So if I have a friend or family approach me saying something like..."Hey, I need a banner for my daughter's...

We recently did a black vinyl on top of a gold foil print that had no room for error. Our production guru pulled it off perfectly (we still have remnants of his "practice" on our windows! Since then, we realized you can really print on colored vinyls. For example, our production guru (David...

Welcome Sergio! I really appreciate your marketing advice!

thanks for the info (for when we need it!)

Hey- great idea going "in-house." We chose a Mutoh vj1204 and cutter. We operate in Hawaii (the sun, trust me, puts the eco-inks to the test.) Anyway, 18 months later, we're completely happy with our Mutoh and almost bought a second unit last week (it got snatched-up by someone else before we...

I didn't (and probably should have) read all the replies to you. I think your original question was about converting jpgs or raster images to vector images. Putting aside all the copyright stuff, if you want to learn to convert raster to vector, use Flexi 8.5. Our inside design guy can crank...

I'm back on (what my wife and I refer to as): "Fatkins Diet" meaning salads, NO BREAD, NO BEER (ouch) and NO SUGAR! Already lost about 5 pounds this week, and was never hungry, although very bored. I have to stick with wine and no-beer stuff for fun! Atkins diet is the ONLY thing that has...

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Hey Dave, thanks for your kind response. I've been in the sign biz for a whopping 18 months, but in the printing/design industry since 1873. (oops,) 1993. I've gotten a lot of flack here and in other forums for my "newbie" status. But I've really had a lot of experience in business, so my...