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  8. Posted

    I chose to start at a low temp with a few pressings at lower times, but eventually got the mix right. 

     

    If you have not tapped this market yet, it's huge for shirts, mats, workout bags and paired with... wine related everything. 

     

    ie.. drinking wine in my yoga pants etc. I also monogram - etch and vinyl wine glasses for the local wine shop's customers. Wine shop takes the order, I etch and return. Wholesale. 

  9. Posted

    1. Create your print ready file

    2. Locate user Dakotagfx on this forum to obtain his email address to request quote

    3. Send payment in advance. (I used paypal)

    4. Email print ready file to Dakotagfx

    5. Receive confirmation and proof, SAME day

    6. Sit back a day or two for shipping

    7. Open package in awe of a quality printed and cut decal order

    8. Deliver finished products with invoice to your customer and receive an instant order for more!

     

    Thanks Scott! 

     

     

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  11. Posted

    More constructive criticism: 

     

    Being "attentive and slow" as you said, is NOT besides the point. It is the point. 

     

    If you are going to make a video, you want to show the customers that you have a system and a flow that can produce their work in a timely fashion. In this industry - the early bird gets the worm - holds strong! I get 25% of my new customers from 'the guy up the road will not return my calls or is still not finished and I need it now". I get 25% of my new customers from walk ins - most that need it now and wait, the other 50% from referrals because I was able to knock their buddy's job out quickly and efficiently and to spec. 

     

    Not only are your customers going to see your drawn out process, SO WILL YOUR COMPETITORS. Yep, we all scope out our competition at one time or another. Do not give them ammunition to use against you. 

     

    Please don't get upset with us, you did post your efforts and 'the pros' gave you their professional opinions. I know ego blows suck but it is how we learn. We all go through it in some fashion. You are here because you want to learn. There is a lot to learn in this industry and there are a lot of professionals on this forum that will help guide you. Yeah some are a little hard around the edges, but if you listen to their advice, you will learn more than you ever thought even applied to this industry.  

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  13. Posted

    If you need closer spacing after you type it out.....go to the "Arrange" tab at top, select create outlines. You may or may not need to ungroup each depending on how much you type. Then you can select individual letters or more to adjust spacing. 

  17. Posted

    If in Charlotte, Sunbelt Sign Supply - truck/van delivery, flat fee for delivery - varies by location. Sunbelt has the best prices for substrates around. (or that I've found)

    Alumapanel in Greer - also delivers by van/truck to the Charlotte and surrounding.  Free delivery over a certain amount. 

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  19. Posted

    we have an ebay store for our antique business. i think it's 169/mo. us sales have dropped off significantly but not international. it has a lot to do with the time of year. people are spending on back to school shopping, supplies and last minute vacations. it usually picks up by the end of september.