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I recently filmed a webinar with some signage industry veterans that truly opened up my eyes to the importance of setting up your employees for success. Just as a successful football coach would prepare their players up for a big game with the proper exercises, playbooks to study, film to watch and possibly even a […]

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Sign Expo Canada 2024, which took place on September 19 and 20 at The International Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, brought the Canadian sign industry together. The event, aimed at providing a comprehensive and immersive signage experience for all attendees regardless of their background, successfully increased general signage knowledge and amplified networks.  “This year we […]

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There’s something nostalgic about a wood sign. So it really should not be surprising that people want to have signs that appear to be made out of wood but without the drawbacks—rotting, warping, or deteriorating. Brian Quinter of Quint Creative Signs in Piqua, Ohio has created hundreds of faux-wood grain textured signs from Precision Board […]

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Sign shops may think they understand the sales model in our industry—manufacturers supply their products through distributors who then provide them to sign shops. However there is a role in our industry that is gaining more and more attention—that of manufacturer’s reps.“A manufacturer’s rep is the outsourcing of a function to an independent firm so […]

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According to Independent Mail, the Anderson, South Carolina County Development Standards and Environmental Department recently removed around 500 signs from Anderson County. None removed were political signs. “We don’t mess with the political signs, and the individuals who are putting those out should pick them back up,” Matthew Stipe, senior code enforcement officer, told Independent […]

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Fast growth is of course great for business, but will you able to scale your capabilities with that growth when it arrives? Installation capabilities drive growth in the signage business and your service trucks make the action happen. FASTSIGNS of Bloomington, Indiana, purchased Hi-Rise Sign & Lighting Solutions and suddenly, Mike Richardson found himself knee-deep […]

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Mimaki USA has introduced the CJV200 Series of eco-solvent print & cut devices. The Mimaki CJV200 Series is the next generation of the company’s popular print & cut devices. This entry-level series, available in 32-, 54- and 64-inch widths, provides a universal printing device capable of easily producing indoor and outdoor display graphics. It offers […]

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The Sign Association of Canada is thrilled to announce an exciting evolution in its annual event: Sign Experience Canada. This two-day conference-style gathering is set to replace the traditional trade show format with a new experience focused on deeper engagement and real-time opportunities for both supplier members and attendees. As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of […]

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Watch our interview with EFI VP of Worldwide Marketing Ken Hanulec as he details his outlook on the printing market, new products from the company, technical support and more!  

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How many times have you wondered how your competitor could afford to sell a job at a ridiculously low price? In many cases, the other guy actually can’t afford it. While these shops may cover their direct material and labor costs, they may not have allocated a reasonable share of the overhead. Eventually many of […]

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