Over the past 25 years, I've had the privilege of starting a couple of successful sign shops. While I'm grateful for these experiences and proud of my work, I must admit that I did let the stress get to me. As the business grew, so did my stress levels, and I found myself drinking every night to just unwind...
So many sign shop owners (and their teams) feel overloaded by the demands of running a busy shop, and that can often lead to burnout. I experienced this running my own shop, and my business suffered as a result.
It's important to prioritize a healthy work-life balance that helps take care of yourself, your family and your business. By setting...
CIM Signs and Graphics of Norfolk, England is doubling the size of its operation after investing nearly $1.24 million over the past 18 months.
In addition to expanding the size of its facility, the signs, graphics and wide format print company has purchased new equipment to enhance the quality of its products and offer more sustainable offerings.
The larger facility houses dedicated...
Keypoint Intelligence recently released its 2022-2027 Global DTF Forecast, a comprehensive analysis devoted to the Direct-to-Film (DTF) market. This first-ever forecast is designed to reveal the projected growth and dynamics of the DTF industry, according to the global data and market intelligence expert.
In general, the DTF industry has seen tremendous growth and shows no signs of slowing down. But...
Fiery LLC has launched the latest version of its sign making and graphic production software, SignLab 11. This release combines vector and bitmap design and editing tools to simplify the production of signs, banners, decals and decor.
According to the independent provider of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, from one platform, businesses can design and produce unique digitally printed,...
Whether you wanted to grow your business or advance your career, this year’s ISA International Sign Expo gave attendees an inside look at the newest innovations and strategies in the graphics, print and visual communications industry.
The annual event—which drew 19,500 registered attendees to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida—was the largest since the pandemic, approaching 200,000 square...
Canadian large-format print company Creative Silhouettes recently produced a high-contrast set of exterior wall graphics for a local client using Drytac Polar Grip white polymeric self-adhesive vinyl.
Creative Silhouettes partnered with real estate investment and management company Barney River to visually transform the wall of its building. Because the outdoor application would be subject to the elements and extreme cold...
The International Sign Association (ISA) has taken a minority ownership interest in The Wrap Institute (TWI). As a result, the wrap community will see more events and education because of the deepened alliance. In addition, the broader sign and graphics industry will have chances to connect and partner with wrap companies.
The announcement was made in ISA International Sign Expo's...
Daktronics will manufacture and install a new 6,700-square-foot end zone video display and a custom point-source audio system at The University of Virginia’s Scott Stadium in Charlottesville.
Slated to be completed this summer in time for kickoff this fall, the new video display will feature 10-millimeter pixel spacing and light up more than six million pixels to produce crisp, clear...
Epson recently unveiled two industrial SureColor F-Series dye-sublimation printers engineered to achieve industrial reliability and round-the-clock productivity at a low ownership cost. The new models, SureColor F11070 and SureColor F11070H, offer an optional large roll media unwinder, and the SureColor F11070H features an expanded ink set to support high-volume print shops.
The SureColor F11070 features four 4.7-inch PrecisionCore TFP printheads, and the SureColor F11070H...
