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Tired of digging for posts? Drive them in.
February 21st, 2018 by signcraftDigging post holes can be a hassle—especially if you’re in an area where the ground freezes in winter. Even in warmer climates, digging… Read More
Here’s what others charge for box truck graphics
January 22nd, 2018 by signcraftAbout a week ago, we asked Trade Secrets readers to tell us what they would charge to do the graphics on a 16-ft…. Read More
Swipe these ideas!
December 15th, 2017 by signcraftLet’s make that “Borrow these ideas!” So often, the spark of inspiration that you need to start a design comes from seeing the… Read More
Shop vehicles that get customers calling
November 15th, 2017 by signcraftAs sign people, we talk about image with our customers all the time. We don’t, though, always take a close look at our… Read More
Is the background going to waste?
November 6th, 2017 by signcraftMost of the time, sign designers focus on the lettering and possibly a graphic for a sign design. The letters might get outlined,… Read More
Add a layer, up the value
October 24th, 2017 by signcraftSuppose there was one production technique that you could use to add 35% or more to the value of a sign. The same… Read More
Give ’em a sticker and sell more signs
September 26th, 2017 by signcraftHere’s an easy-to-use tip that Rich Dombey of Rich Designs Inc. shared with SignCraft years ago. We’ve heard from many readers who have… Read More
Download this scaling target to place vehicle graphics perfectly
August 23rd, 2017 by signcraftThere’s something powerful about showing a customer the design you created for their vehicle on a photo of their vehicle. There’s no mystery… Read More
Put an end to cash flow hassles
August 1st, 2017 by signcraftTwo of the persistent problems of the sign business are maintaining a steady cash flow and spending time collecting balances on completed projects…. Read More
8 secrets to highly readable signs
July 13th, 2017 by signcraftWhat’s it take to produce signs that are highly legible? Sign designers like Braun Bleamer of Jet Signs know. They also know that… Read More
What to say when you’re selling a sign
June 20th, 2017 by signcraftLooking for the magic words that will let you sell a sign to every customer who walks in the door for top prices?… Read More
How much vinyl is left on that roll?
May 30th, 2017 by signcraftEver wonder how much vinyl is left on that partially used roll that’s on the rack? It’s actually quite easy to estimate how… Read More
