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I just got a letter from the sign company I use for extra large banners. They are now requiring either a credit application or a credit card on file.
I was thinking about the credit card idea for my shop, but not sure if there are legal ramifications. Seems like it would help get us paid faster.
I started off with a used printer and it was a disaster. I probably spent about 2 grand on repairs before I finally dumped it on to someone else.
I leased a new Mimaki and have not had a problem in 4 years. Lease payments are only about $450 per month. And you got your cash in the bank to...
Thanks everyone. Very good advice. I will set a time limit when I assign design work to him.
I also like the idea of contracting the design work.
Any recommendations of a good design resource?
He gets a salary. I'm estimating that he will spend half his time designing and the other half screen printing. I've never had a dedicated designer. Currently I do half of the designing and my sign production guy does half. I've contracted outside designers a few times.
I can still make a...
Just hired a guy who is a designer/screen printer. He designed his first t-shirt friday. The design was great, but it took him 5 hours. That seems like a long time to me.
About how long should it take to come up with a design?
I have never heard anyone say that they're glad they bought a DTG printer. I also would not buy printer less than 54". You need at least 50" material to make a 4 foot banner.
I had a guy beat me down on price for 20 minutes, then when I emailed the proof he said "This looks like crap. How long have you been designing?" I told him he could get a cheap price or be an asshole, but not both. I sent him to the shop that gave him the price I had to match.
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