The Sign Diva
New Member
Greetings All!
I have been a working-partner in a successful screen printing business specializing in textiles, with digitizing/custom embroidery, and ASI products. My full-time gig was as an HR Director in a large, corporate organization. I had the best of both worlds until I got downsized 6 months ago. I decided to cast my fates to the winds, and to focus my energy on growing my screen printing business.
I bought my partner out, decided to outsource my tee-shirt production, and created a business plan focused on branching into the graphics end of screen printing and sign making. The tee-shirt business is very competitive in my hometown (Atlanta), and I have mouths to feed (not to mention a shopping habit to support!). Six months later, I've sent my electrician into early retirement, given my suppliers hell, and still have a little song in my heart.
I just got a Saturn press, UV dryer, jumbo exposure unit, cutter/plotters and supplies galore. Armed with my marketing/business plan, a sales background, and knowledge of the screen printing technology -- I'm mostly there.
I'm still struggling with the vinyl cutting software and technology. I bought a used Gerber Fast Track 650 from my 'mentor' (don't ask), and I cannot get it to work with my new computer with Vista. Of course the seller is not supportive, and Gerber hasn't supported this model since ... Christmas 1995?
I'll be posting questions about this situation, as I have been monitoring this site for about 9 months before joining, and feel that this is THE BEST group of experts/technicians available. I've been impressed by the depth of knowledge and mutual support shown on this site.
I hope to find help with my old Fast Track among these ranks; to find support with my 'newbie' questions; and to build some friendships. I promise to share what I KNOW, weigh-in when appropriate, and to pass along things I've learned to my fellow Newbies. All that when I have more than 4 hours of sleep... :Sleeping:Best, The Sign Diva (Atlanta)
I have been a working-partner in a successful screen printing business specializing in textiles, with digitizing/custom embroidery, and ASI products. My full-time gig was as an HR Director in a large, corporate organization. I had the best of both worlds until I got downsized 6 months ago. I decided to cast my fates to the winds, and to focus my energy on growing my screen printing business.
I bought my partner out, decided to outsource my tee-shirt production, and created a business plan focused on branching into the graphics end of screen printing and sign making. The tee-shirt business is very competitive in my hometown (Atlanta), and I have mouths to feed (not to mention a shopping habit to support!). Six months later, I've sent my electrician into early retirement, given my suppliers hell, and still have a little song in my heart.
I just got a Saturn press, UV dryer, jumbo exposure unit, cutter/plotters and supplies galore. Armed with my marketing/business plan, a sales background, and knowledge of the screen printing technology -- I'm mostly there.
I'm still struggling with the vinyl cutting software and technology. I bought a used Gerber Fast Track 650 from my 'mentor' (don't ask), and I cannot get it to work with my new computer with Vista. Of course the seller is not supportive, and Gerber hasn't supported this model since ... Christmas 1995?
I'll be posting questions about this situation, as I have been monitoring this site for about 9 months before joining, and feel that this is THE BEST group of experts/technicians available. I've been impressed by the depth of knowledge and mutual support shown on this site.
I hope to find help with my old Fast Track among these ranks; to find support with my 'newbie' questions; and to build some friendships. I promise to share what I KNOW, weigh-in when appropriate, and to pass along things I've learned to my fellow Newbies. All that when I have more than 4 hours of sleep... :Sleeping:Best, The Sign Diva (Atlanta)
