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  1. What extent do you go to when wanting to land a new good customer?

    Techman, Since you quoted me I will reply to your question. Gino hit a lot of my thoughts and I have many many more. Like I said there is much less time spent per dollar with a steady larger customer that buys larger volume. If we get down time we make some of the signs (decal runs) that we...
  2. What do you charge for 8 x 12

    I am presuming this is some form of commercial real estate company. If it is any size of a company you are just wasting your time with those figures. They will NEVER pay for computer time and they will NEVER pay to have this sign installed to last period. They will also complain if the sign is...
  3. What do you charge for 8 x 12

    I'll repeat "good luck, most likely there is a company outside of Chicago charging around $200 a sheet. So if you are trying to "win" the bid you will need to be around $600 for the sign and $200 for the install. If that's worth it to you have at it"
  4. What do you charge for 8 x 12

    good luck, most likely there is a company outside of Chicago charging around $200 a sheet. So if you are trying to "win" the bid you will need to be around $600 for the sign and $200 for the install. If that's worth it to you have at it.
  5. What extent do you go to when wanting to land a new good customer?

    Everyone's business model should include discounts for volume. I spend much less per $ with larger contracts as I do smaller ones so my business model reflects this.
  6. Tips on installing post in concrete

    This is precisely how the term "calling a spade a spade" came to be
  7. Tips on installing post in concrete

    sharp shooter is the only thing I have ever heard it called http://www.benmeadows.com/the-montana-sharpshooter-shovel-with-rubber-coated-handle_s_161700/?gclid=CPvN397Sg7QCFelFMgody0MAQw&CID=BMPL10&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=161700&ef_id=3qxNm0IsZywAAE@-:20121205160655:s
  8. pricing a small reflective job... i don't know

    I'd really like to know? I keep 64 rolls of all types in mostly 24" At least 16 more of 30+ colors and prob 2 dozen full size printable rolls of material. Not to mention my extras still in boxes of material I use more of (primary colors and more common print readies) I'm in a larger metropolitan...
  9. pricing a small reflective job... i don't know

    Either this statement is a exaggeration or you throw out a lot of expired vinyl. Vinyl is not like fine wine, it doesn't get better with age. There is NO WAY stocking every color of reflective, cast and calendered is a smart decision. There is not one of my supply companies that even do that so...
  10. Tips on installing post in concrete

    I think I misunderstood the question, In dirt I do what Mosh said but I use those cardboard tubes. I have been forced too many times with municipalities so I just bid it that way every time.
  11. Tips on installing post in concrete

    I have used a small jackhammer (2'-3') not sure the correct name, electric and I borrow it. It goes through blacktop like butter. Rock and concrete take more time. Then I clear out the hole and use quickcrete. I hate doing it though, it always takes more time than I budget with unexpected...
  12. How much time will you spend on a Proposal?

    a little late now but...... offer them a rate for your work on the proposal and tell them a % of that can be put towards the cost of the proposed signage. That way if they don't get any or some of the stuff you put work into at least you get paid for your time.
  13. Table top surface. What to use.

    you are already 33.3333% of the way there
  14. Question on profit

    its an average are you going to give back money when you do a job in half the time? It is only going to come with experience.
  15. Adwords

    Still would be a bad idea to spill the beans on what adwords you do. All it takes is a dif IP, IE 4 different people search your adwords on 4 different locations could cost you $300+ a month. I doubt it is a realistic problem, but I am sure it happens. Its as ez as a text message to friends for...
  16. random

    I can't pass etched glass without feeling it to see if its really etched.
  17. Can you lay vinyl OVER overlaminate?

    I have done it for reverse printed glass signage that needed to be on inside of glass but viewed from the outside. I was skeptical but 3 years later it looks brand new edit: come to think of it almost every wrap I have done has lettering and logos on lam after wrapped
  18. Print and cut with cheap vinyl

    I haven't ever found anything cheaper than 3164 Call NGlantz around $120 for a 54"x50 yard
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