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Do others charge for sign design?
August 8th, 2018 by signcraftThe other day, we got an interesting email from a reader about a topic we’ve heard about many times before: Why do many… Read More
Download the plans for this terrific shop cart
June 27th, 2018 by signcraftThere’s nothing easy or fun about lugging 4×8 sheets of sign materials around the shop. The heavier the substrate (and the older you… Read More
Tired of just breaking even? Try this.
June 4th, 2018 by signcraftThere’s a real pearl of wisdom in the What’s It Cost to Produce this Freestanding Sign? article in the upcoming issue of SignCraft…. Read More
Get your files under control
May 15th, 2018 by signcraftHow do you keep track of your past projects and the files, images and details that go with each one? Some shops have… Read More
Here’s what others charge to install a 4×8 real estate sign
April 24th, 2018 by signcraftSometimes it can take more time to install a sign than it does to make it. Our previous article, Here’s what others get… Read More
Here’s what others charge for a 4×8 real estate sign
April 18th, 2018 by signcraftNot long ago, we asked Trade Secrets readers to tell us what they would charge to do a 4×8 real estate sign on… Read More
Want to boost sales? Give a sign away.
March 8th, 2018 by signcraftWhen Chuck Peterson returned to the San Diego area after living in Arizona for several years, he knew he would be starting his… Read More
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
