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  1. Need help with deciding on a logo

    You should see mine...
  2. Noob Question...how do I do this?

    I come from a background of digital printing, paper printing, business cards ect. I've always used indesign but haven't made a double shadow like this. I need help making this in corel or illustrator. I can make a regular outlined number, I can make it look like this. I want to know the proper...
  3. Getting my first real storefront. Any tips or tricks on setting it up?!

    This is as well, DO NOT DO NOT do it while they wait. They will get used to it, spread the word and people will come back wanting more and on the spot. Yea when u open it's a little extra cash but gets annoying. Again, once I get my store remodel finished I'll post pics
  4. Getting my first real storefront. Any tips or tricks on setting it up?!

    Everything Pat just said. I did all of the above. Doing a quick remodel and paint, will post pics when I'm done. He is on point, when I started I had a display of small window decals, that's junk now. Display your money making services, I have a nice leather couch and all in one touch screen for...
  5. Mr. Clip Art

    http://www.mr-clipart.us/store/ Anyone use them for templates? Seem cheap, I haven't done too many I need a template for so I would buy individually for now. Or even a company in the same range I could change vehicle colors. Thanks!
  6. Signs2Trade

    I use discount labels, start you off with a $2,000 line of credit.
  7. Too much in receivables

    Before I took any money down, I had a guy who wrote a check for a set of full color magnets. He wrote a check that didn't clear, he said he would make it in to pay cash. After 2 weeks I called and said he would be in, nothing. About 2-3 weeks after I saw him driving by with his boat on his...
  8. Heads up Memorial Day deal.

    Looks like they have some nice stuff
  9. Too much in receivables

    I've been in business for a year now, I don't do the volume you guys do. My first year I did $95,000 in total sales. I have $147.00 outstanding, why? All customers pay 100% in advance. If they are ordering a sign or vehicle lettering I expect they should have the cost to cover it before they...
  10. AutoMark vinyl .... anyone ever use it?

    I hate they they're specials come to me Friday morning, that is my delivery morning :(
  11. New Store Sign, Chrome?

    Long story short, when I started the business I rented an office space with a guy, he is no longer here. I currently have my sign and his sign above the store front, both 3x5 I am removing his and making myself a new one. Now it is a 3x5 with blue background, name, website, phone...crap I don't...
  12. Knifeless Tape

    First time using the stuff, turned out pretty good. Hand cut around the emblems and lights. Use Oracal 951 metallic dove blue
  13. Straight Vinyl + Curved glass = Arch

    This just bug me, I haven't done much glass and looks like the designed needs curved up to look straight. Does everyone do this? Is there a formula to figure out how much you need to bend the image? I know this is probably a noob question but I just want to know if there is a way to do this...
  14. Pricing Parking Lot Signs

    Having some issues with pricing a job. I had a customer ask to install 5 parking lot signs in an existing asphalt lot. I called one of my customers about making the holes for me and he gladly said he would have an employee cut the holes, install the posts and put the concrete/asphalt back...
  15. In Stock Vinyl vs. Ordering

    I have been fighting this issue for a while, finally asking opinions. A customer came in today wanting some matte black vinyl on his vehicle, which I have none in stock and haven't even ordered it. His graphics were about 6"x40" and on both sides. Just lettering. I called fellers and I was...
  16. What's Your Method For Printing Banners With A White Background?

    I use indesign and if my print isn't to edge of the roll I use printers crop marks and cut from those
  17. What's Your Method of Color Registration

    Just curious... i havent done done any large layering, just small stuff and I eyeball. Lets say I was laying the word "Registration" as indicated and was say 3ft long. Do you guys use clear vinyl to line up? Do you put reg marks on each corner? Line them all up at once and apply? Just curious...
  18. Paper Application Tape Problems, HELP

    Shouldn't need to reposition or have bubbles, work on your technique and do it dry.
  19. Vinyl Tape Holder

    Very easy to make, works perfect. Sorry I put the pics in right and they rotate for some reason. The most expensive piece was the hole saw bit
  20. Suggestion on a Transfer/Application tape

    Just curious, I have been using the brightline from Grimco. When I do final cuts the edges do not stay sealed and like to peel up a little. Is is the tape or method I use?
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