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  1. Bounced Checks

    It's a civil matter that amounts to a misdemeanor if it's under $2500. If it's over $2500 then it's a felony - in Wisconsin.
  2. Bounced Checks

    I get a lot of checks, none bounced so far. I have one bar owner who always pays in cash and he always plays dumb and tries to short me. Drives me nuts. Always count your cash immediately in front of the customer no matter if they are your friend or number one customer.
  3. One man shop growing pains

    LOL! My Dad always told me not to keep the shop TOO clean or it looks like you aren't busy. I've never really had to worry about it being too clean LOL
  4. Bounced Checks

    His card probably flagged it because of security settings and a quick phone call released payment. He just had to OK the purchase.
  5. Transfer tape roller?

    I'd like to see that if you can take a pic, thanks!
  6. HELP - laminator

    I run into similar issues if my tension is too tight.
  7. One man shop growing pains

    Once you have a rough draft you should post it so everyone can pick it apart and give their ideas. If you can't build an office space then build some dividers or buy some, walls on casters would be cool, then you can move them around!
  8. One man shop growing pains

    Awesome! Congrats!!! Sounds like you have a busy weekend ahead of you, it will be fun having a new, larger space
  9. Transfer tape roller?

    I made mine for pennies and I use the Big Squeegee in conjunction with it.
  10. Voting

    We have paper ballots and we fill in the circles then stick them into a tabulator. Our names are printed in binders for anyone who is registered and we show our drivers license then sign the book by our name. Your address on your license must match the one in the binder. There's a number sticker...
  11. General bookmark, memorable, royalty free open art

    OMG - that is hilarious! I just had an Amish guy come in yesterday and sit with me. He had the neighbor take photos of his stallion and he wants it photoshopped in a field. We spent about 20 minutes together looking at IStock photos! He also ordered some business cards for his son's horse...
  12. How much do you pay your Graphics Guy?

    My friend is in a smaller town and she started doing apparel only. The sign shop guy in town died so now she's doing a lot more signs and vehicles. I cringed when I see some of her very simple designs (like the ones posted here) but - she's absolutely gotten better and more "advanced" with her...
  13. How much do you pay your Graphics Guy?

    Just helpers for me to hold vinyl up when I'm installing vinyl on a trailer, clean up after me, etc. The only helper that uses any tools is my son. I should have clarified that...
  14. How much do you pay your Graphics Guy?

    What about Fivvr? Do people on there do this kind of thing?
  15. instead of drilling corrugated warehouse for 23" Gemini formed plastic - CAN I TRUST SILICONE & PAD MOUNT ONLY?

    If you don't use a physical fastener you might not sleep well the next windy day you have. I wouldn't worry at all about going back to the customer and changing your plan of action. You are being responsible by asking others and doing your weight calculations. I like to think customers...
  16. How much do you pay your Graphics Guy?

    I think hourly, maybe a part-time person...a couple days a week or something like that? If it's just a part-time position you may need to pay a bit more to retain them so it's worth their time. I pay $15-20hr cash for help with installs plus lunch. My son makes $30hr delivering furniture a few...
  17. Giant standing letters

    I like Gnublers and ProSigns ideas...Perfect for a temp solution!
  18. General bookmark, memorable, royalty free open art

    For this kind of stuff, if the customer is looking for something specific, I tell them to go on IStock or Shutterstock and find the image they want and let me know the ID#. I remind them that if I have to look through 1000's of photos to find a specific scene, they are paying for me to do that...
  19. Discussion Slowing down or staying busy?

    2'x4', 15oz, no hem. I do one design per school, per year and they have a couple parents "with fancy camera's" take the photos and send them to me. I remove the background and zits and set them in the banner, change up the name and print. The "Raiders" do a banner for each sport and some of the...
  20. Discussion Slowing down or staying busy?

    Sounds like most people are still busy as heck, that's great! I have also had the best year I ever had, super happy about that! Nov-Jan is typically slower than the rest of the year. Second week in February I get really busy again. I'm OK with a month or two of not being in a constant state...
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