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Recently had to call my computer tech person to fix a problem with our in-house computer network. For some reason we couldn't share files between computers. I was told that because I was missing updates all sorts of problems occurred which was the cause of losing the network. How can that be...

Need to put 14" x 14" wide letters on a curved wall. Letter stroke about 1" at widest part. Want to use metal letters but the letters would have to be flexible enough to conform to the curve. Looking at the site plan showing the 13' wall radius there will be an issue with a gap of about 1/4" on...

A friend of a friend is running in our local election and has asked me about yard signs. I usually don't pursue political signs but I am considering it. I looked at Stouse for some pricing. I don't do digital printing in house. I am wondering - "Can I be competitive buying wholesale...

I want to be able to supply building contractors with a set of plans to quote a price on building small monument type signs. I need to be able to specify footer/rebar sizes and structural information so they can quote me a price to build. (We can supply foam monuments but some people insist on a...

I am noticing a 30% difference in cost between Grimco, Farco and Tubelite on aluminum composite 1/4" (6MM). So far I haven't noticed much difference in quality between the 3 different brands. I need to buy a sheet of 1/4" black and I don't mind paying more if the quality is better. Has anyone...

I am looking for a wholesaler for an 8'x8' step and repeat banner. Would like to purchase the printed banner with the stand. There are several cheap ones online which I am thinking are not good. I would like something that is easy to set up and take down. Thanks.

Looking for wholesale manufacturers of outdoor enclosed readerboards with locking cabinets, track, letters, whole 9 yards. 4-5 " changeable letters - not electronic.

We are working on a bid for an apartment complex that will require several signs made out of HDPE, commonly known as color core. We have very limited experience with this material. The material does not accept glue so we were wondering about installing the small signs, if VHB tape will work? The...

I have to make 5 street signs and need about 4 yards of the 3M translucent blue to cut the letters out and apply to the reflective white street blade. Grimco only sells 50 yds. I didn't see it at Fellers. Any suggestions where I can buy it by the yard? Thanks.

I'm getting jobs from building contractors to supply and install ADA interior signs in new buildings. So far these are $5 to $10k jobs with not a lot out of pocket costs. The contractors pay on a monthly basis after a request for payment is submitted through their website software. The software...

Will EstiMate software run correctly on Windows 10? I have been using this software for several years. I tried going on their website to find answers but their "support" link does not seem to be working.

I don't know what I did but for some reason this Signs 101 web page is looking like the whole page is magnified. I must have clicked something but I can't seem to get back to normal. All my other website pages are displaying correctly. Help me get normal again. Thank you.

Looking for recommendations for a handy tablet to take on sales calls or networking to show photos of signs, take notes, retrieve information from office, etc. Thanks.

I bought a new computer from Amazon with Windows 10. We had issues setting it up and I returned it. Computer guy said it had hardware quirks. So now I'm shopping for another computer and wondering if I should go with Windows 7 instead of 10. The short time that I was using Win 10, I hated it...

I recently installed SignLab 9 on a new computer. Prior to that I have been using this program for several years on my old computer. I had all my fonts nicely organized in folders in SL - script, serif, san serif, etc. I forgot about that set up. I still have the old computer. Is there any way...

I was at a local vendor's website looking at their products for purchase. I've bought from them for several years and they are a good company. I did not buy anything, just looked around. About a day later I get an email from this same company with an attachment saying "invoice". I figured this...

New client asks for a quote on one custom made street sign. So I give him the quote and he agrees to proceed with the job. I tell him I need 50% deposit. I get an email with a "Vendor Application" file to be filled out by me and submitted to his company. The application is 26 pages! They also...

Has anyone used this product? Reviews? I want to paint a faux finish on a sign background using latex paints and then clear coat over it. I'm looking for a matte or semi gloss finish.

Over the years we have experimented on various techniques to paint signs that are routed. We use a lot of PVC because it cuts well on the CNC router. We painted a 3x5' piece of PVC, let it cure, applied paint mask, routed out the letters, painted in the routed letters and then it's time to peel...

We are a small company, just 3 people. I'm looking for information on employee benefits - health insurance, 401K plan, etc. Any suggestions? I know the franchises offer benefits, do they get group rates? I've looked around before at a trade discount (USSC) program but did not see much advantage...