by Michael Best | May 15, 2024 | General
It has long been a practice to slit banners as a counter-measure to the pressure of wind on the banner surface. These are usually semi-circular cuts in the substrate. However, not everyone agrees that this is an effective practice. The chief criticisms are that they...
by Michael Best | May 13, 2024 | General
Every now and then a billboard or sign makes news because of perceived poor taste. They’re often of a political or sexual nature, and often they’re pretty bad. I realize that “bad” is a matter of interpretation, and that they’re intended to shock, but some that...
by Michael Best | May 8, 2024 | General
Roland’s DG Connect Hub application enables your printers to communicate with the cloud. When you first install and launch the DG Connect Hub, the application will search for Roland devices and register them to your account automatically. All of this is...
by Michael Best | May 6, 2024 | General
The 2024 BOCSI Awards (Best of Canada Sign Industry Awards) are now open for entries. I remind you every year that the BOCSIes is an opportunity for you to showcase your work and your shop. The process of entering is as important as the possibility of winning....
by Michael Best | Apr 29, 2024 | General
Giving back to the community can get your sign shop a lot of valuable attention. It’s not just a noble gesture to give back to the community, it also makes good business sense. Some time ago I read about a sign shop that encouraged local not-for-profit...
by Michael Best | Apr 24, 2024 | General
I sometimes wonder if some members of the sign industry do enough to advise customers. Much of what I see suggests that more can be done in this regard. Is it too much to expect a sign shop owner to have some design expertise? One of the best examples of the many that...
