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I have been doing a lot of due diligence for a long time. I have a good understanding of most things except the apparel printing and sign business, which is why I asked the question here.

I just look at the big cities as more of a challenge plus I would love to move myself and business from Atlanta, Ga to Southern California. I'm not worried about competition because it's all sale and marketing wherever you are.

It's major competition everywhere. It's a rat race wherever you are in all business categories. My common sense tells me the bigger the city the more prospects you may have as well as competition. I just wonder how's business in the big cities like LA and NY.

Anyone have knowledge about the apparel printing and sign business in Southern California, Los Angeles and surrounding areas? Is it harder to grow there or the same as anywhere else? I'm thinking the bigger the city the bigger the potential customers and profits.

I guess it's all about hustling and sales to get your piece of the pie.

Do any of you think your business is effected by online giants like Vista Print and Custom Ink? Does it makes obtaining customers harder? Is it harder to strive competing with online giants like them?

It seems they both have their pros and cons. I guess it all comes down to your vision and goals. With the home based model you have the option to expand into a large commercial shop if business is good and you wish to do so.

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of a storefront business versus a home based business? Have any of you experienced both and what's your option on the two situations?

Well, I think I will not be offering services for signs and only focus on the screen printing and embroidery services with my business venture.

Thanks for everyone's insight on this subject. It seems very possible to make it work, but only with the right strategy, marketing, and management.

This is exactly what I was thinking.

Nice work. Very inspiring.

Yep, that's the one I ordered. The 2004 revisited version. Can't wait to read it.

You guys are making good points to a newbie like me.

Awesome! Now, that's what I'm talking about. I would love to have a DTG printer. I want to offer as many services as possible in this field and contract out the jobs I'm not able to handle.