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Shop Improvement Series: Speed - Pedal to the Metal
Apparel Decorators Only
Maverick from the movie Top Gun famously said, "I feel the need for speed."
Now more than ever, this is exactly what your shop needs. Speed.
Speed is a competitive advantage. We live in a fast-food lane, Amazon ships and it arrives the…

The Way We've Always Done It
Business Management
Do you feel that your shop sometimes is trapped in a rut? Sure, you have years of cranking out orders, but somehow things just aren't the way they should be?
It's a nagging feeling really, and you can't quite put your finger on it.
Take…

Why A Waterbase Workshop?
Apparel Decorators Only
Hey you. Yes, you. Sitting there complacent and comfortable in this industry.
You've been around. Trade shows. Networking events. Supplier office demos. Hopefully, a Shirt Lab or two (It's not too late to register for Shirt Lab Atlanta!…

Print Flash Print: An Ode to the T-shirt Screenprinter
Apparel Decorators OnlyPrint Flash Print.
A mantra for the one-color hit.
Bold replacing boring
of a blank stock t-shirt.
A delicate effort of force.
Print Flash Print
Daily rituals.
More sales add both security and stress.
For the…

Top 5 Reasons Why Shops Fail
Business ManagementWhy do shops fail?
Many, just like yours always seem to go out of business. But I'm not saying there is anything wrong with your shop.
Nope.
I just want to point out that in every shop that fails, they thought they would make it. That…

For Better Results Set Clear Expectations
Apparel Decorators Only, Business Management, Top Tips“In order to maximize your group’s performance results, as a leader you need to set clear expectations.” You’ve heard this before, right? What does this really mean in a day to day, sweating like a pig, gotta get it done, orders…