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  1. Anyone get a email from fast signs?

    I got an email from noreply@fastsigns1.com It says this: Dear Sir/Ms: Kevin Evans has applied for Lead Graphic Designer with our company and has listed you as a reference. Would you please take a moment and comment on your familiarity with the applicant? The applicant has authorized you to...
  2. Suggestions How much should I pay an employee?

    I would say start at about $15/hr
  3. Price check on Isle #4

    Cast vinyl is more expensive, I would do $1 each. Because instead of a print and cut, you have to laminate it and send it back through again, so it takes a lot of labor.
  4. Suggestions Don't be the guy who left the "l" out of the sign for Public Affairs. Spelling Counts!

    guinea pig? Hmm sounds like it's untested and you need people to risk trying it. Could it do more to you instead of for you?
  5. Partial Wrap - HELP

    You have to use panels, but make sure you start from the back and work towards the front so that the seam edge faces the rear. That way your wrap won't peel from the seam with wind, water, etc.
  6. Getting customers to check proofs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    False. Some people like things spelled differently such as instead of Copy Cat they like Kopy Kat, seen that happen, that isn't our fault. Also like my name is Brion, but everyone says Brian or Bryan, people don't know mine is spelled differently. So when people put unique things in their signs...
  7. Where to get specialty business cards?

    I use nextdayflyers.com for all of my business cards, always a great experience.
  8. Getting customers to check proofs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    Proofs are useless to customers because they don't pay attention. They always get angry at me when it's there fault. Usually I'll make it up to them, but when they put something in another language, there is no proof reading that.
  9. Reflective Banner

    Didn't even know that was around, good to know.
  10. Trump Construction Signs...

    Not really possible to quote as we haven't seen the design, how many colors? is the logo printed? etc. What size vinyl roll do you need? 15", 24" 30" 54"?
  11. Bucket Truck sign holder

    I have a track system on mine. I can install 5' x 10' faces without needing to hold them. They slide thru the track and into the sign. Custom made from scrap at the shop.
  12. Phototex like substrate (something for inside of windows)

    Glass Adhere is an amazing product that my customers love, try that. Also they make reverse window perf so you can affix it to the inside of the window facing out.
  13. LED Sign Animation

    Many are drag and drop, meaning you can make your own within minutes. Check this out https://www.videomaker.com/article/f22/15763-animation-motion-graphics-buyer%E2%80%99s-guide-0
  14. Starting Out / Generating Business

    Many cities will not allow you to operate a commercial business in a home or residential area. Also most have laws that you cannot have customers come on your property for goods or services. So be aware of that.
  15. Bumper sticker Design Help

    Keep politics off this forum.
  16. Suggestions Roland VersaCamm

    Conventions, Ebay
  17. Customer supplied vectors not coming into Corel properly

    Don't blame Corel for the issues.
  18. Opinion 2 posts and panel sign install rates?

    Basically 12 miles in any direction from our shop is just outside of town. So it covers areas we can quickly get to, Once you hit 12 miles, it goes into the wilderness for awhile.
  19. Minimum Charge

    Mine is about $20, because I've had many new customers buy something small to try me out and then gotten bigger jobs from it. Also have had customers buy small items and then tell their friends and gotten big jobs from it. I no longer do something stupidly small, but if they want a single yard...
  20. Customer supplied vectors not coming into Corel properly

    They need to flatten the file before export.
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