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Shop Improvement Series: Problem Solving
Apparel Decorators Only
Quick. Name a problem that your business faces today.
I know you have one. Every business does. But what are you doing about them?
For many decorated apparel industry businesses most aren't working on them as they are constantly head…

9 Things to Change: Start the Year Off the Right Way
Apparel Decorators Only
It's a brand new year! Woohoo!
If you are like me, it's an opportunity to see the future as a new slate. A new chance. Energy level surge, 123%.
Until about the second week of February kicks in. Then, will you go back to old habits and…

Help Wanted – Finding the Right People for Your Shop
Apparel Decorators OnlyOne burning question that I keep reading continuously in industry forums is “I need to hire some staff, where do I find these people?” Shops often start off small, one person operations. The business owner has the driving passion for…

Hard Decisions – Firing Someone
Business Management, Top TipsBy nature I’m truly an optimist when it comes to people. I want to think that I have a good instinct for making good hiring decisions. Sure, I hire for skills. But what I really look for deep down is ambition, drive, intelligence, and…

Leading Your Horses to Water
Business Management, Top TipsYou know the old saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink”? Lately, I’ve been reflecting on that adage and how it relates to personnel development. People aren’t computers, either. We can’t just…