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In both the US and Canada we import nearly four times as much junk from China compared to what they import from us. And it's not like we have trade surpluses from the rest of the world to offset this. So who pays for this imbalance? Well of course it's you and I, the lowly tax payer. And with...

Been using the Porter Cable 1500W heat gun. Seems to last for us. Probably another item made by one company but with enough variation that they look proprietary

I agree, we work too stinking hard (even harder these days) and 2% off the top represents much more off of the margin. Most of us also know the value of properly vetting new clients. COD and prepaid are two really safe options. But losses are inevitable. If a small company's annual revenue is...

When we first started our business a fellow that provided us with mentoring was offering insight into unpaid receivables, bad customers, scammers, etc. The discussion came about as we had been so blatantly ripped off by an established customer. Certainly never a good time, but with a new house...

Your boss seems like a fellow who has his act together.

Not sign specific but you never know who may find this of interest. At first I was excited thinking Hamilton, ON but too much on the go to get to Two Rivers, WI this year. Anyway, if interested here is the link...

There are many reasons (separation, divorce, illness, elderly parents, job commitments, financial resources) why some parents cannot attend their child's sporting events and school activities. And quite often the reasons behind the absence is not apparent as they keep the family secrets to...

Switched to the Arlon SLX+ as 3M was dealing with production and supply shortages. I have to say for a newb such as myself I found it much easier to work with and the outputs where flawless.

If you have staff this is such an important point to drive home. They will be more than happy to stare off into the sunset, run the roll and watch you money hit the floor.

I thought the question was a good one. Not delving into that side of the trade I for one would appreciate the answers and insights. Isn't that what this forum is all about?

Yikes! I originally thought your 'fun wall' was of a car coming through the wall. I guess this is why we have to look twice.

Are there any print & sign trade shows out there that are as big as they were in the 90s? Before digital took over you could fill half of the hall space with Heidelberg alone.

When the school's computer science class taught the kids how to go online and set up an account (Ebay account, Amazon account, Etsy account, FB account, Tik Tok account, Myspace account, etc..) I conceded that we were doomed.

There are a few on Kijiji under $1200 cdn, one in Sherbrooke and one in Gatineau. Search for 'vertical scie'. Basically SSC makes them for Milwaukee and a few others as well, so more or less the same saw.

I propose an Amazon, Ebay, Alibaba, Etsy, etc. free year. There is absolutely nothing sold on these platforms that we can not live without.

So the US gov puts tariffs on Canadian softwood imports but can't find a way to tackle the billions of dollars worth of junk that come into the US each year. Canada is riding the same wagon as we export only a fraction of what we import from China. We're making ourselves broke so the likes of...

Red Green would not be impressed.

Time for new! As frugal as I try to be I can't see holding onto the printer. Plus with Printing United coming up and other shows there are show deals to be had. And don't be afraid to negotiate.

He seams to have dropped off about 6 or 7 years ago. Sounds like a smart dude, maybe we should set him up with a signs101 account. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Kamen

Skinny Minnie Miller would crush it!