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Inspiration
We have put together four tips and tricks that can inspire you to grow your business, and expand your knowledge of the industry quickly and easily to benefit your business, your customers and potential customers.
6 Tips to Help Your Business Navigate Uncertain Times
The COVID-19 outbreak has affected businesses across the globe, including those in the print, sign and graphics industries. Many businesses have closed, while others remain open but operating under very different circumstances. With business owners given very little time to prepare, and with the situation constantly evolving, we have put together some tips on how to navigate these uncertain times.
Applications to Grow Your Business from Home
With consumers becoming more comfortable with purchasing a variety of products online, many industries do not need a physical store location to remain competitive in their market. For owners of bricks and mortar stores, who are now facing a global online market, competition has never been fiercer. Rather than sitting back and watching the sales roll in, retailers must adapt to this ever-changing landscape – or risk falling behind.
Face Shields Made Easy With A Laser Engraver
With the novel coronavirus spreading rapidly around the world, many people, companies, and educational and research organisations have been uploading free ideas on the internet for making their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items to protect against infections. Here is information on how you can make your own face shield using Roland DG’s laser engraver.
Grow Your Business with Product Personalisation
Despite the impact of the online retail sector on brick and mortar retail, customers are returning to physical retailers as they seek the social immersive experiences this provides.
Making One-of-a-Kind Souvenir Cookie Boxes Using UV Printers
Shiroi Koibito is a popular brand of cookies made in Hokkaido, Japan. Manufacturer and retailer ISHIYA Co., Ltd. provides a unique service where customers can make their very own cookie boxes by printing their favourite photo on the tin box using a Roland DG UV printer.
Yamaichi and Olympian use Roland DG METAZA MPX-90 to Personalise Ice Skates
Yamaichi Special Steel is a perfect fit for the precise world of figure skating. Based in Nagoya, Japan – the home of many famous ice skaters – the steelwork company specialises in unique products such as automotive and semiconductor components, but has spent the past six years developing a completely new style of ice-skate blade. Plus, using a Roland DG METAZA MPX-90 photo impact printer from Roland DG, it is able to personalise each blade for its wearer.
Ideas for High-End Product Personalisation
We’ve put together some great new ideas for customising high-end specialty pieces. These unique and original items can become exciting additions to your suite of product customisation offerings.
Using a Cutter to Brand Doors and Windows
If you have a vinyl cutter, you’re probably looking for ways that it can help you make money. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at vinyl lettering for glass applications – windows in particular. There are hundreds of companies looking for ways to brand their buildings, add wayfinding signage, or add privacy. As a vinyl cutter owner, you can help.
Printing Posters that Pop
In today’s digital print environment, the types and quality of posters that can be created has certainly come in leaps and bounds over the past two centuries. Still used as a popular form of advertising and communication, posters are now made using a range of technologies and substrates.