Electronic cigarettes (commonly referred to as e-cigarettes) are gaining in popularity as an alternative to traditional, tobacco-based cigarettes. With a rapid increase, health agencies nationwide are calling for a crackdown on the use of e-cigarettes in public. Whether you’re a user of e-cigarettes or a public business looking to abide by the law, knowing the […]
Small Business
How To Drive Engagement With Outdoor Signs
Your customers are exposed to hundreds of ads a day between TV, Radio, browsing the web and their commutes to and from work. So what kind of ads do you need to create to really get their attention? We’ll work to answer that exact question in our latest series called “The Effectiveness of Signage,” where […]
The Best Resolution for Printing Photos, Banners, Signs and More – Signage 101
One of the most confusing aspects when it comes to printing photographs, signage, or anything else is determining the proper resolution at which to print. But what exactly is print resolution? Is there really one “best” resolution that satisfies all printing needs? And does it matter whether you are printing a photograph, business card or […]
A Quick Guide to Small Business Tax Write-Offs
There are numerous tax-related terms and rules that a small business owner needs to know, whether they’re doing their own taxes or hiring out. Knowing what a write-off or tax deduction is and knowing what items a business can and can’t write off are important things on that list to remember.
Small Business Success Story: Creative Iron Arts
“Let us help you build your ideas” is a recurring theme on the Creative Iron Arts website. The San Francisco Bay company specializes in metal fabrication – turning the images in a customer’s mind into a handwrought, steel reality. For this Small Business Success Story episode, we talk with company co-owner Francisco Rangel about his […]
Small Business Success Story: Urban Harvest Brewing Company
In this installment of our Small Business Success Story series, we chat virtually with Steven Pribek, owner of the Urban Harvest Brewing Company in Milwaukee. Steven’s passion for his craft and business is evident here, as is his admiration for his staff – which he considers to be “short-term ambassadors to the city, sharing info […]
Small Business Success Story: Persimmon Creek Campground
If you have ever worked in a customer-facing job, you know how challenging it can sometimes be to make sure you’re maintaining a customer-first mentality. We’re only human, after all, and it’s simply too easy to get caught up in our day-to-day responsibilities as well as any personal things we have going on.
Free Closed for Labor Day Signs
Let’s face it: Labor Day isn’t the most glamorous of holidays. It doesn’t have all the wiz-bang of July 4th. Nor the enthusiastic flag-waving that you’ll find on Memorial Day. You’re certainly more likely to buy a greeting card for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day. Plus, many people view Labor Day as the […]
