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I wish we had this opportunity up here in Ontario! I turn away so many jobs to quote because of my lack of ability or lack of equipment. David

???? Hi Eric, please do not think me rude, However, How would I learn the trade if I sub out the work to someone such as Crocodile Printing whom might at some point in time also be competing against me? I absolutly agree that major training is in order though and that is why I am here! Thanks...

Hey never knew Everett was part of Beantown LMAO! Originally from Southie here until I got hooked up with one of those crazy French Canadian Ladies. Now I am in the great white north! Brrrr!

shipping costs Shipping in and into Canada is insane! It makes it very hard to do business. There are fuel surcharges and tax at .13% also! :banghead: David

Sq. ft. pricing That is sq. ft. Also that is Canadian pricing. My cost per 10 yards of Oracal 651 2.5 mil 24" is $31.00 plus shipping ($17.00 approx.) from Toronto. I am also assuming this should cover business overhead, transfer tape, wear + tear on blades, machine, labor to weed, etc...

Thank you Coloradosigns, after work today I will check out the directory and continue to read the tutorials! David

Good morning all, I was reading another newbies thread where he thought he could price cut vinyl at $25. sq. ft. I charge $8.00 a sq. ft. and use the pricing guide here: http://www.thesignexpert.com/TheSignExpert.com/Sign_Business_Free_Sign_Price_Calculators.html Is there a better/affordable...

sponsors Ace hardware and 6 other companies on the sign are customers. As far as logos for the sponsors were concerned I already had approvals for use. The Briscoe Plumbing design is the same one I used to letter 2 of his trucks.

shop Thanks Joeslawn, I do know what registration marks are, but getting them on the vinyl, clueless!!! Yes the store is on the main st. in our town and we get lots of walk in traffic due to the fact that anyone wanting photo copies, business cards, custom decorated apparel or giftware...

Thanks for the feedback so far My whole shop is only 8'x20'. That holds computer etc... two photo copiers with saddle stitchers, epson 1400 printer, sales counter, heat press, brother 6 head embroidery machine, roland GX-24, and a 8'X8' display area for what we sell. So much for space...

Welcome Just saying hello from up north! Capreol here! :Canada 2: David

software I only have the Roland Cut Studio that came with the GX-24, I just ordered the book, Mastering Layout Mike Stevens on the Art of Eye Appeal, (recomended by another thread on this forum) and I am trying to decide whether to purchase and learn either Adobe or corel. For now I am...

A magnet for my company I thought since I was looking for feedback I should include a picture of a vehicle magnet that I made for my company. David

My creation Yes, weeding was time consuming, so wasn't getting up and down off the floor! LOL In retrospect I should have kept track of each step timewise. Here is the sign. I have developed tough skin over my 56 years so please speak your minds freely! Thanks again, David

Thanks everyone for the welcome! ChicagoGraphics might have a good point! LOL The sign that I made was my first attempt at anything larger that 18X24 and my shop is so small that I was literally laying on the floor do it! (workbench is only 3'X6') Now for the fun part, I did this sign...

Hello everyone, My name is David and I have been in business for 3 years now. The majority of the work we do is copy/print and apparel decorating. I do however, offer coroplast and magnetic signs. I have joined here to better the quality of my workmanship and learn some tricks that may further...