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I would guess that it's Seagull Heavy that has been modified. http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/bitstream/seagull/ Checkers

It's probably Clearview Bold grom Gemini. You can download fonts from their website. Checkers

Actually, you can pick up older versions of Illustrator and Corel fairly cheap. If I was you, I would go with Corel, but it would depend on your plotter and cutting software. Also, with the right plotter and drivers, you can cut right to a plottter from either program without additional...

Ya, not unique, but I like your approach. The Gerber Edge would be the ideal tool, but it's a fairly hefty investment when your compare the machine cost to the PC 12. But, the good thing with the Edge is that the material savings is considerable. So, you think you think you could sell enough...

The truth of the matter is most clients don't know what they want until you tell them. Once you give them a choice, they'll make a decision based on the info you give them and the amount of money they want to spend. However, it's up to you to give them accurate information to make an informed...

Most regulatory signs are produced in bulk, using methods a lot different than your typical custom sign. In stead of vinyl plotters and finished blank panels, your typical regulatory sign starts off with raw materials that are cut with sheers or dies. From there, the substrate can be painted...

Hiya Gary, A vital tool to a successful sign business is your design skill. A poorly designed and executed sign or advertisement can do more harm than good to any business. So, I would suggest good design software and a few books on layout or design. Also, the comments above are a good start...

Hiya Rod, I can't comment about the printer, but I can comment about HP in a very negative way. After about 10 years of almost exclusively using their products, computers, printers, media, storage devices, etc., I will never buy anything with the HP (or Compaq) label on it ever again. The...

General Contractor looks like Clarendon. Checkers

Hiya JS, I don't know of any freebee equivelents, but you can buy it for about $20 here... http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/rimmer/amethyst/bold-italic-sc/ Just consider it as part of doing business and pass the expense along to your client. Checkers

Ya, $2,500 a year (more or less) is a tough pill to swallow when you look at the number by itself. However, when I was a production manager, printing in-house, I could easily loose that much or more in a day, if one of my printers weren't working. A cheap banner stand would retail for $500, and...

Hey Doug, Did you look into a service contract? Sometimes they will cover those unusual expenses like travel. They cost about $2500 a year though. Personally, I would budget for a service contract and 2 trips/service calls a year. If the machine is good and you didn't need it, great!. But plan...

Actually, Pantone's 185 red quite common and is 100% M & 76% Y :) If you're using corel to design, start using your PMS color pallet. You'll end up with much more accurate colors - assuming you're using the right profiles. Checkers

Welcome Jen(?) A good design program to start with is Corel. Older versions are very affordable and it can do just about anything you'll ever need. If you do some searching in the archives, you may discover that you can "print or cut right to your plotter without any bridge programs too. I'm not...

First, make sure you're using the right profiles for your image and media. From there, I do what shovelhead does. It gives a great black without oversaturating the material. Checkers

I may be wrong, but online/mailorder purchases must have a 30 day money back guarantee. If you purchased it with a credit card, write the company aboout your complaint and dispute the charge with your credit card company. Good luck, Checkers

It sounds like you need to ask your clients to stop running your business! If this guy is ordering enough of these signs on a regular basis, it's time to talk with thim and negotiate to get him to commit to a contract quantity and price. This will afford you the opportunity to either buy the...

It looks like Futura Bold Condensed - available here... http://www.linotype.com/12699/futuraboldcondensed-fontsample.html Checkers

Hiya Mike, It can be done with Windows, but it depends on how you set up and save the file and what version of software you're using. I'm using Illustrator 9 and can view illustrator EPS thumbnails. I'm not sure, but I assume it would work for AI files too. Most vector clip art is normally saved...

Man Dustin, If you call Pioneer "one of the best", I'd hate to experience the service from the other suppliers you use! That being said, Pioneer isn't bad and I've dealt with a lot worse. I would use them again if the need would arise. They maintain a large inventory and almost always have what...