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  7. Posted

    Here is the finished product I made that got us a new bed!

    Has Arena LAN Games in the background... I did those windows.

    14oz 4' x 10' Black banner with yellow lettering with 2 sets of changeable 14" x 108" banners.

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  10. Posted

    Yes Big it is all Avery and 3M vinyls..

    It took me about 30 minutes per magnetic. I had to pre-cut my magnetic strip off

    of a roll I bought. You save nearly 45% when you buy a roll vs. pre-cut. 

    It took approximately 30 minutes to cut and weed everything, hour install, 5 minute

    delivery, and about 3 to 4 hours design.

    Now..........

    For the longest time I foolishly bought only 10yd rolls at a time trying to feel like I was

    saving money.. I recommend everyone stride to make a purchase of 25ft of magnetic

    next time and 50yds of vinyl to see how much that can really save you in the long run.

    For example with magnetics.. pre-cut $12 each - roll $70 25ft roll = $5.60 per set

    Get 12 sets for the price of six. You do the math = Higher Profit.  The first magnetic

    you make will make your money back on supplies, now it is time to make some profit.

    Build Inventory one 50yd roll at a time, start with white, then black, red, blue, and so on.

  14. Posted

    RTA - for retail you will want to charge about $0.25 per square inch for singles.

    For organizations or large orders they are going to want a discount.  Let them know you will

    offer a 60% discount after an order of 100 or more, at around $0.10 per square inch.  You

    should really charge between $0.08 and $0.15 per square inch.

    i.e. - 5" x 7" decal for around $2 - $3.  Test the waters out a little and ask $5 each. 

    As for my business I have a $10 minimum in place to cover my butt and make sure

    I make a decent amount of money, plus they know what to expect and can sale even

    more product in the long run if you have the minimum in place.

    For my pricing:

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    Some things to keep in mind when quoting:

    1) Size

    2) Quantity

    3) Number of Colors

    4) Self-Install or Needs Installation

    5) Deliver or Pick-up

    6)Design or Basic Text

    7) Where, when, distance to be delivered/installed

    :D Complexity adds to price

    9) Changes add to price

    10) Short Notice adds to price

    11) New or Repeat Customer

    12) Individual Need or Other

    13) For resale or give-away

    ALWAYS UPSALE!

    Things you can offer:

    1) More colors

    2) Specialty colors

    3) Quantity discounts

    4) Other services at a discount

    5) If they get a sign, ask if they need window graphics. etc.

  15. Posted

    Finished product.. She paid $200 for design and first set of magnetics..

    she ended up hugging me three or four times saying how she loved it..

    I walked away with another check for $300 to do more! Turns out we are

    going to pick up two businesses from this, hers and her husbands construction

    business. Websites, legal docs, business cards, magnetics, window graphics

    and more I am sure..

    THANK YOU GOD!     Baby coming... some know what a relief that is in this

    situation - 7 months on monday! 2 to go......

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  17. Posted

    Ok... for retail you will want to charge about $0.25 per square inch for singles. However, this is an educational facility so they are going to want a discount.  Let them know you will offer a 60% discount at around $0.10 per square inch.  You should really charge between $0.08 and $0.15 per square inch.

    i.e. - 5" x 7" decal for around $2 - $3.  Test the waters out a little and ask $5 each. 

    I would also charge $1 to add their number since EACH will be different OR at least

    each batch will be different and in different quantities.

  20. Posted

    You are telling me........... It is hard enough to keep up

    with my own stuff let alone putting a website together

    for someone else. NIGHTMARE! Not always.. just take

    lots of meds and you will not mind people complaining

    so much... JK on the meds guys... but really.. If you can

    handle it, it can be profitable as I am sure you are aware.

    You should charge 20+ per hour if you can put together

    a basic website... I never knew what to charge,.. My rate

    now is around 35-50 an hour.

    Lots of cash can be made if you go to traders markets in

    your area and sell small informational website packages.

    We made a good income from that in the first years.

  21. Posted

    I have a Refine MH721 for SALE or TRADE.

    It is approximately 15 months old purchased

    from USCutter of eGay.

    Needs the carriage replaced which is $60 shipped,

    check the site for exact shipping to your area.

    I will sell it to the highest bidder... OR I am willing

    to trade for a Wii with goodies.. OR for something

    else of value, can include $3k worth of clipart or

    approximately 20+ CD's.

    Wife says IT HAS TO GO!     THANKS! haha...

  23. Posted

    I code everything from scratch.. no editors.. no bulls...

    I used Photoshop CS2 and EditPlus v2.12 by ES-Computing.

    I had a web design business a couple years back and did all of the

    graphic design for all of the 100+ websites, ads, and printables

    we pumped out in 3 years.

    However, I did not learn enough of the coding side of the business.

    So I struggle with what I know and keep it simple because of that..

    I guarantee you will not find any advanced coding here.. kept it pretty

    basic. That's what I know.... Easy.. as John puts it so eloquently.

    That type of graphic design is very different.. You have to learn and

    become accustomed to setting up structures.  I would say it is close

    to almost building a virtual house/business.

    I could get better at it but I don't love it quite that much, I can just

    hire someone to do some deep coding for me. 

    www.RentaCoder.com is a recommended site of mine to make some

    extra money.  Bids on jobs posted by businesses throughout the world.

    LOTS of new jobs EACH day.

    Web design can be good money for those who do not mind repetitive

    jobs that require LOTS of repeating things. Money is OK at best unless

    you have a reputation/experience. If you have time at the computer I

    would recommend looking into this.

    Ok..... Hope this helps! haha :D