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...

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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. ...
“Starting a business is like jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. In midair, the entrepreneur begins building a parachute and hopes it opens before hitting the ground.” — Robert Kiyosaki Maybe your print shop started as a hobby or as a fun...
Love him or hate him, Pete Junior has emerged as one of the most outspoken and charismatic screen printers on the internet. His gonzo-style live videos are legendary on Facebook groups – including his unhinged rants at spam callers selling him digitizing...
Zachary Traxler is a Millennial screen printer and business owner that's got custom printing in his DNA. Owner of Traxler Printing, Alma Mater Wear, and several other brands, Zachary is a leader and entrepreneur whose clout is rapidly expanding. The generational...
We sat down with screen printing legend Scott Fresener at ISS Long Beach for an insightful interview. If you don't know who Scott Fresener is, you probably know his company T-Biz Network – and you certainly know someone who's read his famous book How to...
Why should screen printers think like barbers? There's more similarity than you think. Like a barber, your print shop creates a custom experience. A really great barber creates a personal connection with their clients. They turn people into advocates that not...
In this episode of our podcast, Bruce from Printavo interviews Ian Scherber of Duluth Screen Printing Co. At just 24 years old, Ian Scherber has built a successful screen printing company that fulfills a real need in Duluth, MN. He's got 19 employees, more than $2...
I had a great podcast with Ryan Schraffenberger of Promotions Guy. Ryan has a print shop in Florida and in Michigan where he dives into how he balances this. Take a listen as we covered the following topics:- Saying "no" more leading to growth- How he found customers...
Facebook Groups have been a growing source of knowledge for many shop owners. We have ours (www.facebook.com/groups/198143447258744/) and Josh Keane started Screen Print Pros (www.facebook.com/groups/630656227066301/). Josh talks about how he started it and what the...
Growing a print shop from the start is tough. This is your HUSTLE phase. Where you're grabbing land (aka "sales") as quickly as you can. Establishing a business process and repetitive marketing/sales funnel is important when achieving $250k in annual sales. In...
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