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It's your business. Charge what you want. If they don't like it; they can call around to other shops.

I have a customer looking to replace a large format tile (47" x 23.5") with a stainless steel etched panel. Thickness would be 1/4" to 3/8" thick. Gemini can do it with no warranty and their etch is only about 1/32" deep. They won't go deeper or use anything more durable to color fill the...

In 2018-19 we looked at buying up shops, primarily for their client list. The reality is, many businesses are run as jobs and sold as businesses. If you're an owner, grinding 50 hours a week making $100k/yr all told, out the door, you do not have a profitable business. You have a job. Your...

First you want to evaluate the assets. How much would it cost to replace everything in the place with similar quality products. If the shop is really well setup, good equipment, good flow, very little changes needed, be a bit generous with the evaluation. If you hate everything and want to...

UPS has to tell their workers to get ready to strike. It's supposed to scare us into calling UPS to complain so that there's more pressure to finalized the deal. Also, it's just to get them mentally ready to strike. It's impossible to say if they'll get a deal done. I think they'll get a...

On a rare occasion I run into a problem where a customer will come in to discuss their order, a past order, or a potential order and I'll have my paper work. I may leave it on the counter or in their general proximity and they will just start leafing through it. I've tried to get a lot better...

You're not describing incompetence. People make mistakes. That's life. That's why so many people have stories about typos on signs/posters/brochures. It's always been part of the industry.

JDS will not do this process. At best, they'll offer sublimated on aluminum, which will not match. Johnsons Plastic would likely be a better option for small quantity runs but even then, I'm not sure if they'll be a big help. Gemini who bought ID Plates would be the best place to go. Gemini...

Custom oak plaque. Black aluminum back plate. Gold Satin Sublimated Plate.

Generally speaking the way it works is a brand name may not associate with what the company is or does, but the logo has iconography and/or a tagline to accompany it. These icons and taglines are often dropped as brands become more and more recognized. The problem is, small companies don't...

"Without any bubbles" is something that takes time and skill to master. Otherwise, Weldon has a bunch of options in the $15-30 price point. We typically use #4.

Honestly, that's why I posted the update. It's easy to overlook things. I normally mount these types of signs between PVC or wood posts. Doing it between masonry was something new to me.

The aluminum backer solves a couple problems but adds to the problems too due to the fact gluing to it pretty much sucks with "normal" glues. After doing some tests, I had to bite the bullet and buy Lords MaxLok. I couldn't take the risk of the glue, screw, and tape failing. The adhesion with...

Well in my case, I didn't have the time to do it right the first time and now I don't have the time to fix/redo it really, but I'm doing my best. I have family and business issues going on at the same time. Setting aside time to prep and paint MDO just isn't in the cards. I ordered the...

I went on site yesterday to evaluate again before proceeding with my plan, which was to add additional structure + use the existing. The existing wooden structure was to blame for the sign failing. I knew it wasn't perfect, but in the rush of doing this extremely last minute + the original...

I appreciate the drawing. I thought about that option seriously. My problem I'm having is, I'm essentially relying on 4 screws in each corner going into 1/8" aluminum for all of the shear force and force going from the back of the panel towards the face. If the panel was 4 or 5 feet wide, I'd...

I appreciate the feedback. I don't have a finalized plan for those asking. I don't love any of my options right now. The few things I do know: 1. I'll be repairing the corner with filler and paint. It should go relatively smoothly. 2. The sign will rest on a cross beam to reduce the amount...

I spoke with the supplier today. I didn't ask what they used but they want me to re-attach to the existing structure with Liquid Nails. I told them I had to think about how I wanted to handle things. Basically they wanted to do a ledge for the sign to sit on + liquid nails to the structure...

No. They are in the south, Midwest. I'd only consider calling them out by name if they don't stand behind their work.

They haven't replied back really yet. Just that they received the email, they're sorry, and reviewing it. I'm just looking for some feedback if I get push back from them or if I missed something. Maybe I missed something and I'll take it on the chin if I did. Overall, repairing the situation...