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Choosing the right business structure is an important first step when starting a company. It affects your taxes, your exposure to liability, and your relationship with partners. In the case of corporations, it also affects the amount of paperwork you are required to fill out. Business structures fall into four basic categories: Sole Proprietorship; Partnership; […]

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The bright red Dolle’s Saltwater Taffy sign has been an iconic local landmark of the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk in Delaware since the 1960s. But in 2021, when Dolle’s Owner Tom Ibach moved his store to another location, the sign had to come down. (Note: The sign does not feature an apostrophe.) At 15 feet high […]

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Let’s face it: There are potential budget-conscious clients that your shop simply doesn’t need—the ones focused on price point alone and that don’t value the services you provide. These clients usually do nothing except suck up all your time and resources. We have all heard the promises: “Hook me up on this one, and we’ll […]

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First Service Credit Union upgraded the boardroom of its corporate headquarters in West Houston with a direct-view LED from SNA Displays. The wall-mounted video display is set flush into wood paneling and faces a horseshoe-shaped boardroom table. Technology integration company i.e.Smart Systems oversaw the project, selecting SNA Displays’ fine-pitch 1.2 mm BRILLIANT™ Interior LED video […]

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LED display manufacturer SNA Displays recently partnered with Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and BMO Stadium to retrofit the two largest freestanding LED pylons in Southern California. The custom, multi-sided LED billboards are located along Interstate 110 in Los Angeles near BMO Stadium and serve as an extension of LAFC’s branding and messaging. Media company […]

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The city of Reno, Nevada, was exploring sign code changes that were caught in a familiar loop: the planning commission had worked on making changes to clear up some issues with its decade-old code. At the last minute—after the proposal had gone to the city council for a vote—the school system decided it wanted electronic […]

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Any shop owners are struggling to survive in the current uncertain economy. As markets shift and erode, both customers and resources are becoming scarce. The reality is that the economic landscape is unlikely to improve in the near future. It’s a tough battle, and if you don’t find better ways to compete and implement efficient […]

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Roland DG Corporation has announced its collaboration with Roland Corporation, a renowned manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, in the production of a one-of-a-kind digital grand piano wrapped in artwork by Paralym Art artist Ms. Michiru Kanki. The art-wrapped piano, along with other specially created items, will be unveiled at a special showcase event […]

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Signarama welcomed nearly 400 franchise owners and employees to Las Vegas for its 2025 international convention, SARCON. The three-day event, which coincided with the International Sign Association’s annual Sign Expo, featured educational sessions, networking opportunities and celebratory programming that enabled attendees to connect with brand representatives and peers while gaining valuable insights to grow their […]

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“The errors you make in today’s good times create tomorrow’s bad times, while the wise choices you make during today’s bad times foster tomorrow’s good times.” Take a moment to reflect on this quote from “Peaks & Valleys” by Spencer Johnson, M.D.   We’ve all heard the phrase “mistakes are costly” in the sign industry and […]

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