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Contents1 Visibility and accessibility2 Zoning3 Cost Every business — including screen printing businesses — requires a space to get up and running. The location you choose for your business will, in part, determine the success of your business. That’s why we have chosen to devote our next two blogs to choosing the right location for your […]

Just like most other types of businesses, the field of screen printing is rife with competition. To succeed, you need to attract and retain customers. But how can you do that when other screen printing shops are offering similar services?

In the world of screen printing, a hot debate surrounds technique: Should you push or pull your squeegees on your manual screen printing machine? Some printers will argue that the best technique for manual screen printing is to pull your squeegee down the screen toward you in the traditional screen printing manner, while others will argue that pushing the squeegee away from your body is best.

Contents1 Laying down a lighter ink deposit2 Handling lightweight garments3 Curing screen prints on lightweight garments Some garments are more delicate than others and require special care when screen printing to get a quality result. Summer’s here, and for screen printers, summer usually means more orders of lightweight garments. Whether it’s requests for sports-weight shirts […]

Contents1 Discuss ink expectations with your customers2 Set up your ink mixing station for success3 Weigh your inks4 Use an automatic ink mixer A high quality screen printing run depends on ink with the right color and the right consistency. Here are some tips for achieving that! Mixing inks can be one of the most […]

Contents1 Tracking your downtime2 Dealing with equipment issues3 Making the most of downtime Despite your best efforts, a little downtime now and then is inevitable at your shop. Here are some ways you can keep it to a minimum! If your presses aren’t running, your screen printing shop isn’t making money. Whether from machine malfunctions […]

Contents1 1. Keep a clean shop.2 2. Reclaim your screens the right way.3 3. Coat your screens well.4 4. Properly register your prints.5 5. Prep your ink.6 6. Perfect your loading technique.7 7. Measure as you print. Keeping your customers happy depends on high quality prints — here are some ways to achieve them! Every […]

Contents1 Start with a goal2 Invite the right people3 Create — and circulate — the agenda4 Keep the meeting on track5 Leave your audience with a clear takeaway Meetings are an essential part of running a business, but you have to be careful they stay on track! Meetings create a bit of a catch-22 for […]

Contents1 Why a mobile-enabled website matters2 How to know if your website is mobile enabled3 What it means to have a mobile-enabled website4 How to create a mobile-enabled website for your screen printing business When you’re establishing your business’s online presence, don’t neglect your site’s mobile performance! Pull your website up on your smart phone […]

Contents1 Stencils that wash away2 Stencils that won’t wash out3 Soft or gooey emulsion4 Blurred or jagged stencil edges5 Pinholes Exposure issues can create a lot of headaches in your screen printing shop, but fortunately there are some easy steps you can take to prevent them! Are your screens giving you problems? You know how […]

Contents1 What does your screen printing business do?2 How does your screen printing business do what it does?3 Why does your business do what it does? A mission statement might seem insignificant, but it can play a big role in keeping your business on track! What drives your business? You likely know why you got […]

Contents1 Invest in the materials that meet your needs2 Create the right workflow in your screen printing department3 Control the environment A quality screen print begins with a quality screen, and a quality screen requires a smart and efficient screen department! There’s nothing quite like seeing a squeegee glide across a screen, depositing a perfect […]