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 […]
Acquiring Images for Your Signs: Signage 101
Your store is making plans for its annual Halloween sale and you think using a picture of Pennywise the evil clown from the It movie would be perfect, right? Or maybe your daughter is a big fan of Marvel’s Avengers and she wants a Black Widow face mask or gaiter – why not just digitize […]
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.
Aqueous Coatings: Signage 101
In an earlier Signage 101 post, we discussed how adding a UV coating can not only boost the durability of your printed piece but also give it some great visual “pop.” But there’s another coating option to consider: aqueous coating. As its name suggests, an aqueous coating is water-based. And just as with its UV […]
The Basics of Corrugated Plastic Yard Signs – Signage 101
Election season is just around the corner – that time of year when we cast our votes to determine everything from Congressional representatives and city mayors to county treasurer, township trustee, and members of the local school board. And, of course, 2020 is a presidential-election year, too. As a result, political messaging and promotions/marketing will […]
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 […]
Small Business Success Story: Darden’s Delights
“Pies with Purpose” is the tagline for Darden’s Delights, which makes and sells some rather uniquely named and flavorful baked goods. Our latest Small Business Success Story gets you up close and personal with a company that has built a thriving business while enhancing opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
Small Business Success Story: Chatty Treasures
“A rose is a rose is a rose,” wrote poet Gertrude Stein, which is often interpreted to mean that, well, everything is what it is. That might indeed be true most of the time, but things can sometimes surprise you. Including roses.
