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So your shop is open for business and ready to accept orders. Implementing a simple, repeatable process for building orders is how you fulfill jobs quickly — and make money! This short chapter will demonstrate how to best build and execute new orders, talk about...
Before you fire up your presses and start decorating, make sure that you have a standardized workflow. In custom decoration, workflow refers to the stages a custom print job must pass through from start to finish. In later chapters, we’ll go into detail about...
You’ve set up your equipment, trained your employees and built a storefront. Now what? Are you as legit as a new Apple store in downtown New York City, with customers waiting to bust through the doors and order apparel? While we all dream about that kind...
Now that you have your books and staff in place, managing the livelihood of your business and team is crucial. Making sure they are paid on time and in the most professional way possible is your new job. There are several payroll solutions that will integrate...
Accounting This is the portion you might already be dreading in your business: the books. It’s easy to argue that accounting and bookkeeping are the most critical parts of your business. Having accurate books will ensure that you are running a clean and...
You’re about to board a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. But this flight is unique because you get to choose your pilot. One is untrained, while the other has had six months of training. Which pilot do you choose? The one that’s been trained,...
Whether you’ve never purchased a piece of printing equipment before, or are looking to upgrade your current equipment to expand your shop, think carefully through any equipment purchase you make for your business. The “Why” The first thing to...
As you establish your printing company, you learn quickly that sales are the fuel keeping the lights on and your presses printing. Whether you exist in a market saturated with print shops or work in an area where you’re the only shop around, you exist to fill a...
As you begin to grow, you will find yourself needing more help. Hiring employees is a critical step for your business, and making the correct early hiring decisions pays off later. Great team members are worth much more than average ones. Poor hires are a drag on your...
“Your brand is what people say about you after you leave the room.” — Jeff Bezos An often overlooked element of starting a business is the image you’re conveying. Branding is a major component of winning customers without physically doing...
If you haven’t formed a legal organization for your company, you need to start. It’s essential for operating a business. Each state has different rules and regulations. If you are still small, you can operate as a sole proprietor. This is risky...
Whether you’re just getting started or are looking to expand, having a realistic business plan will simplify things and provide direction for you and your team. When it comes to setting up a business plan, there are five things we urge you to consider. ...
