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The Top 10 Keys To Succeeding In The Sign Business

Succeeding in the sign business, as in any business, is no easy task.  There are a lot of different factors that help some succeed more than others.  Over the past 26 years, we have worked hard to learn from mistakes and refine our program to help mitigate some of the potential pitfalls that new owners face in their first few years of business.

  Here are the Top 10 things you can do to increase your chances of success:

People are your greatest resource… Always treat them as you would the “King” or “Queen”. – Without them your business is nothing.  By treating your staff well you set a precedent within your company of how the customer should be treated.

Recruit and retain the best people to work for you. – Longevity of staff is very important to a small business.  Sometimes paying an extra $1 or $2 per hour for a qualified staff member can result in increased production from a smaller staff which reduces your total employment overhead.

Don’t be afraid to provide additional training opportunities for your staff. – Even if it comes at a cost to do so.  It raises an argument, “If I provide additional training, it cost me money and the staff member might then ask for a pay raise or leave for more money because of their new skill set…”.  This is a true statement, but can you afford not to continually train your staff and allow for them to get better?…  Ultimately, the only way for your company to improve is to continually educate yourself and your staff.  The returns of paying for additional training far outweigh the risks.

Don’t be afraid to take on work you haven’t done before… – How else are you going to learn?  All too often we hear that sign companies that focus on large-format printing are afraid to take on vehicle wraps (because they don’t have a qualified installer) or electrical signs (because they don’t understand them).  This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the chance to provide additional training for your staff (see this referenced above).  Taking on a new project is a great way to break into new niches of signage and expand your companies offerings.  You want to be careful not to take on too big of a project that you haven’t done before.  Do your due diligence and work with another Signworld owner who has completed a similar project before.  They will be able to help you see the potential pitfalls for your particular scenario.

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The Top 10 Keys To Succeeding In The Sign Business – Continued

Here are next five keys to succeeding in the sign business.

  Determine what you do best as a company and market the heck out of it! - If your company is really good at vehicle wraps, make sure that is the highlight of your marketing efforts.  Utilize what you are good at to draw in potential customers for other types of signs.

Have a diversified sign product portfolio – As much as you can single out a niche and master that particular product line, it is always good to have a diversified product portfolio behind your specialty to be able to offer a complete sign package for your customer.  A diversified product portfolio will also help alleviate seasonality with certain products and allow you to continually grow your revenue streams.

Have a great stable of distributors, vendors and wholesale manufacturers – You’ll find that a portion of your sales will be from projects that you don’t have the ability to produce in-house due to the lack of ability, know-how or equipment.  Outsourcing certain projects allow you the ability to control employee costs and overhead as well as minimizes space requirements.  For the majority of projects that you do have and are done in-house, having a strong cast of product distributors help you control your cost of goods and more importantly offer you a reliable source that has product on hand to deliver you what you need within 24 hours allowing you to keep your inventory levels quite low.

Go after company certifications or licenses – Having a specialty license or certification can mean great things for your company.  In the case of a license it may be a contractor’s or electrical contractor’s license.  Being licensed allows you to complete any necessary installations without needing to utilize a subcontractor.  This would allow you to build a new revenue stream within your business.  In the case of certification, you could be certified by vinyl manufacturers which can be a great opportunity to showcase your skills as they will help market your services through their company website.  Other certifications could be woman-owned or minority-owned business certifications that can bring larger projects from large companies looking for a tax break by using a woman/minority owned business, or from government entities that funnel a percentage of their projects through certified businesses.

Become a property owner – At some point, each Signworld owner should look into purchasing their own production facility.  With our focus on locations in business parks and light industrial centers, affordability of buying a building is within reach.  In most cases when buying a building, the monthly mortgage on the building is equal to or less than what you would be paying in rent for the same facility.  The extended benefit of buying your own building is the long-term equity play of being either a landlord should you decide to sell your company and retire, or sell it with the business to increase the sales price and return of the company.

There are many more items we could add to the list and I’m sure we’ll have a number of follow up articles on this topic.  If you are interested in learning more about Signworld and how you can become a successful sign company owner, please feel free to contact us for more information.

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How the sign industry has changed over the last 15 years: Signworld’s Role

The sign industry is constantly changing and growing.  Not only in the overall production and revenue generated by the purchase of signage, but also in the capabilities that sign companies are able to provide to their customers.  Signs continue to change regularly in both quality and style.

  Looking back over the past 15 years, there has been a ton of change to the sign industry.  15 years ago, when you needed more than one color on a sign it was either painted or required the application of multiple layers of adhesive-backed vinyl.  This style of signage typically looked fairly basic as the overall design of graphics was limited by the capabilities of sign companies to produce the desired product.

Roughly 10 years ago, the introduction of digital printing expanded the capabilities of sign companies and allowed for more detail to be presented within the graphics and signs.  This created a new breed of sign companies that weren’t only sign manufacturers, but also graphic designers.

As we fast forward to today, digital printing is now the primary platform in which most signage is generated.  The changes that have occurred in the most recent years is not necessarily the technology or way in which we make signage but more in where we place signage based on vinyl manufacturers ability to improve their products to allow for more capabilities. 

Today, we are able to place graphics and signs on vehicles, floors, walls, ceiling tiles, windows, curved surfaces, and on, and on, and on the list could go.

The industry is constantly changing which makes it exciting, fun and always engaging.  In order to stay in front of your competition and provide leading edge signage, you need to remain educated on the changes in both the manufacturing and marketing side of the industry.  One of the beauties of the Signworld business model is that Signworld is constantly in R&D mode in order to keep up with the changes in the industry.  More importantly, Signworld works hard to ensure that each of the independent Signworld owners is presented with these changes in the industry so that they can not only remain competitive, but also lead the way in their respective markets with any new trends or marketing opportunities that might help them increase their foothold and customer base.

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4 Areas Where The Sign Industry Continues to Change

A few members from Signworld corporate staff recently attended the SGIA show that took place in Orlando, FL.  The focus and goal for attending the show was to learn more about what is currently going on in the industry but more importantly find out what is on the horizon as far as changes in technology and signage are concerned.

 Here are a few of our observations:

 Equipment -

Flat-bed printing is becoming much more efficient, quality is much better than in years past, and, more importantly, the cost of entry with one of the many viable presses available is becoming much more feasible for the average sign company.  Press manufacturers like HP, CET Color, Roland and others are leading the way in making flat-bed printing an attainable option for more and more sign companies around the world. On the traditional wide-format digital printer front, manufacturers continue to up the ante with the introduction of additional ink sets and configurations to allow for much more efficient printing as well as the ability and option to print with white inks or metallic inks.

 Textiles –

Textiles are being produced and marketed much more for the sign industry however the manufacturers are not providing the necessary education to help would-be users choose the right material for any specific application which is resulting in a lot of confusion and thus the use of more traditional sign materials.  Textiles provide a great opportunity to provide different sign options for customers than what is being marketed by most sign companies however most sign companies don’t have the time or resources to do the necessary due diligence to research the materials available to them.  Paul Wagner, Signworld’s VP of Technology, has spent a great deal of time learning more about the textile options available as well as specific applications in order to provide Signworld owners with the necessary information to be a major player in the textile sign space.

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Dynamic digital signage is still in its infancy but continues to grow its place in the sign market.  The biggest problems with DDS, also known as EDS or Electronic Digital Signage, is the cost of entry and the education being provided.  On the cost front, as much as the cost of electronics continues to go down, it is a very low margin product which doesn’t allow for much room to make a profit on the components.  In regards to education, not many DDS providers have taken the time to provide the right educational opportunities to their resale partners to help them sell the product.  The lack of education on the ROI of the product, areas of scalability with the product and most importantly help with identifying the right opportunities to present the product really hinder the growth.  The great thing is that the providers and manufacturers are getting better at the educational side and Signworld has partnered with some great companies like N. Glantz & Son and DSA Phototech to provide the product and education on a wholesale bases.

 The reality is that DDS or EDS will never take over as the primary medium for sign displays as static signage will still continue to be the biggest signage purchase for most customers.

Sign Opportunities-

Sign opportunities continue to grow with the imagination of either the customer or the sign provider.  Windows, walls and floors have become hot marketing spaces because the materials available have allowed for better adhesion to these surfaces regardless of the finish.  Interior designers and architects have begun to utilize the services of sign companies to produce custom designed wallpapers and window graphics to help complete a theme or design of a room.  Vehicle wraps continue to be a hot item for both big and small business marketing, but has also caught the eye of those in the car modification world.  Digital printing allows for more intricate designs to be implemented where traditional painting practices fall short.

 Signworld works hard to stay ahead of the trends as they continue to unfold in order to assist each Signworld owner take advantage of new opportunities within their respective markets and be trend setters rather than trend followers.  Contact Us now to learn more about how you can become a Signworld owner and leverage the power of the Signworld Training & Support to build your very own successful sign manufacturing company.

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Team Red, White and Blue Charity Golf Tournament – Hosted by Signworld

Signworld is set to host it’s 2014 Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Team Red, White and Blue.  The tournament will be hosted on March 27th, 2014 at the Arroyo Golf Club in Las Vegas.  This is a private tournament and players in the tournament are comprised of Signworld’s corporate staff, Signworld owners and staff, as well as Signworld core of Preferred Partners.

“This is a great event that we hold each year in conjunction with our annual convention.  It’s an opportunity to get out on the golf course, have some fun, do some networking, and most importantly, raise some money and awareness for a great cause.  In this case, our beneficiary is our 2014 Special Missions Partner, Team Red, White and Blue.  We believe strongly in what they are doing with veterans in their respective communities and we hope that our efforts help make an impact.  We are extremely delighted that our tournament sponsor, HP, has taken interest in this great cause as well.  Together, we can do great things!” Dan Werner said of the event.

Team Red, White and Blue is a community-based organization with over 90 chapters throughout the U.S.  Team RWB assists veterans who are returning from active duty re-emerge as civilians through recreation and sport.

Brandon Young, director for Team RWB’s Denver chapter said, “We look forward to our partnership with Signworld and their individual operations throughout the country.  With the sort of network that Signworld has, it allows us to support future events in areas that we haven’t before.  This event in particular looks to be a great opportunity to kick off our partnership.  We’re proud of our mission and trust that as we get more people aware of volunteer opportunities, our mission will spread and more veterans will be able to take advantage of our efforts.” 

The 2014 Charity Golf Tournament will be the 4 straight year that Signworld has held this ongoing event as a charity function.  A silent and live auction will take place at other events over the weekend with the proceeds also benefiting Team RWB.

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Signworld’s Brass Ready to Kick Off The 2014 Signworld Convention

Signworld is set to kick off the 2014 Signworld Convention and Trade Show, which is set to be held at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas.

 The four day event consists of a charity golf tournament, educational and motivational sessions, a trade show with over 60 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services as well as some great networking opportunities to help grow relationships and future business partnerships.

 Ken Kindt said of the convention, “Our annual convention and trade show is an event that we look forward to every year.  In its newest format, which began in 2010, the show has continued to grow.  We have had more owners and their staff attend year over year, we have also had more of our Preferred Partners exhibit year over year.  The greatest thing about our conventions is that we hold these events at no additional cost to our owners outside of their airfare and hotel stay.  We provide the guest speakers and educational opportunities, the meeting space and all of the food and beverage throughout the weekend.  There are not many organizations or franchising companies that do that.  It’s something that we look forward to providing for many years to come as a great “value-add” to our already great program.”

 The convention will feature over 30 seminars and breakout sessions to help each individual Signworld owner improve their business and a trade show with over 60 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services.  New this year, will be a focus on more “One-on-One” time for individual owners to have with Signworld’s corporate staff, preferred partners and service providers to help hone in on specific issues and concerns rather than general information that might be shared in group sessions.

 “We continue to grow this show in great ways.  This year our owners will have more opportunities than ever before to dive into specifics of their business and receive on-the-spot answers.  With over 200 people from the organization attending the show, we know we have our work ahead of us for the weekend, but we are up to the task and we’re looking forward to not only making this the best convention yet, but create a flow of raving Signworld owners who share their experience with others that didn’t attend.  Although we understand that certain circumstances don’t allow owners to attend, we believe that every owner should be at the convention because it is one of the greatest opportunities to better your business.  Our attendance records continue to go up each and every year.  We trust as we continue to improve the show each year, that one day we will have each and every owner in attendance at the same show.”  Jack Werner added on the event.

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How the sign industry has changed over the last 15 years

Signworld stays on top of industry changes to ensure that each independent owner in the organization has the best opportunity to succeed. See more at: http:/...

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4 areas where the sign industry continues to change

Signworld's review of changes occurring in the sign industry See more at: http://signworld.org/4-areas-where-the-sign-industry-continues-to-change/

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Hanson Sign Co. Becomes Signworld’s Newest Preferred Partner

November 19, 2013 – Laguna Hills, CA —

Signworld is proud to announce the newly refined partnership with Hanson Sign Companies, a leading wholesaler for subcontracted sign projects.

  Hanson Sign Companies, based in Falconer, NY, is best known in the sign industry for their ability to produce; sandblasted and carved signs, sign cabinets, sign extrusions and many other types of signage.

  Brett Aversa, President of Hanson Sign Co, said of his company and the partnership with Signworld, “We are looking forward to increasing our opportunities within the Signworld organization.  Signworld owners are a cut above many other sign companies that we work with.  We’ve worked with a number of Signworld owners in the past and now we are excited to increase our foothold within the group and our goal is to not only work with every owner in the organization, but more importantly continue to provide great products.  As we continue to grow our capabilities, we’ll continue to work hard to make this not only fruitful for both Signworld and Hanson Sign Co., but a great value add for the Signworld organization as they continue to provide a great program for current and future Signworld operations.”

  The partnership, geared towards providing Signworld owners with better options when providing outsourced signage, will allow each owner to expand their offerings and increase their revenues with types of signage that weren’t previously available to them.

  “We work hard to present additional opportunities for our Signworld owners to increase their revenue and become a complete sign company that can offer any type of sign required to their customers.  The partnership with Hanson will allow the Signworld owners to work with a reliable company that provides a string of sign products backed by; quality, service, quick turn-around and reliability.  On top of that, our ability to negotiate group buying power for our group will allow them to offer competitive pricing themselves and create more room to improve their margins.”, said Dan Werner of the partnership.

- See more at: http://signworld.org/category/press-release/#sthash.q5q9HAxi.dpuf

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Operations Underway For New Signworld Owner In Lubbock, TX

Delta Signs & Designs, a New Signworld Operation in Lubbock, TX Is Already Claiming His Stake In The Sign Indusry.

  Signworld is proud to announce the opening of Delta Signs & Designs in Lubbock, TX.  Delta Signs & Designs is owned and operated by Dustin Hudgeons and his staff that has over 15 years of experience in the sign industry.

  Dustin, who was a successful business owner with one of the largest mobile auto detailing and windshield repair companies in Lubbock, TX, as well as with a pizza restaurant that he partially owned, was anxious to get his next venture started after selling his detailing business and his stake in the pizza restaurant.  Dustin is also a Texas Tech University Alumni where he received awards for leadership and marketing.  After college, he became very involved and remains involved to this day with the American Business Club.  The American Business Club presented Dustin with the 2012 Presidential Award and the 2013 AMBUC of the Year award.  “I very fortunate to have achieved as much success in the business world as I have even at a young age.  I look forward to building on that success and leveraging the power of the Signworld family to become not only the best sign company in Lubbock, TX, but also in the southwest.  Signworld has provided me with the tools and the business model to be successful and I look forward to following their guidance as I grow my business.”, added Dustin Hudgeons, Owner of Delta Signs & Designs.

  Shortly after being introduced to Signworld by his FRANNet Franchise Coach knew that Signworld was the right fit for his next big venture.  He began the process of incorporating his company, telling everyone he knew of his decision and more importantly building a pipeline of future business that he could produce once he was ready to go live with Delta Signs & Designs.  Dustin worked diligently to quickly ramp up his business and after completing his 2-week initial training, he opened the doors to his new business.

  “Dustin is a unique individual that came with previous business ownership experience.  He knows what needs to be done to be successful, he just needed the business model to develop his next big company.  He worked hard to get all of his ducks in a row from the get-go which has helped him to hit the ground running at a very speed.  He has been able to accrue a few large accounts early on utilizing the marketing training that we’ve provided and will be a true contender for our next Rookie of the Year award.  His confidence and drive really push to not only him to be the best but also draws the best out of his staff.  I know that Dustin will be experiencing quite a bit of success for years to come.”, added Ken Kindt, President and Founder of Signworld.

  About Signworld

Signworld is the leading provider of turn-key sign company business start-ups.  Developed as a business opportunity, Signworld provides a complete business start-up package including training, equipment, on-going support and group buying power.  Best of all, unlike a franchise, Signworld allows you the ability to have complete autonomy and truly own your business while taking advantage of a proven business model.   Contact us to learn more about Signworld and how you can own your very own Signworld sign business.

- See more at: http://signworld.org/operations-underway-for-new-signworld-owner-in-lubbock-tx/#sthash.iiBEarqj.dpuf

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New Signword Operation To Open In Dallas, TX

Signworld is proud to announce the addition a David Ware to its growing organization of sign companies.  David is set to open the doors to Imagine Signworks in the Dallas, TX metro market place.

    David, who was introduced to Signworld while working with a franchise coach associated with The Entrepreneurs Source, spent a few years entertaining the idea of becoming a business owner and recently got serious about the idea of being his own boss.  Over the course of roughly 10 weeks, he spent time with his franchise coach discussing his options, going through the discovery phase with a number of franchise and business opportunity concepts, eliminating ones that didn’t appeal to him and finally going through validation with concepts he felt he could be successful with.  After doing his due diligence and attending a Discovery Day with Signworld, he knew that Signworld was the right fit for him and his family to move forward with.

  David comes to Signworld with a background in sales in the financial services industry and brings his ability to build lasting relationships, build successful teams, and, his ability to provide vision and leadership that feed a positive, purpose driven culture.  David said of his decision, “I spent a lot of time on the phone with Signworld Owners around the country as i was doing my validation of the business model and one of the things that amazed me was the willingness of the owners in the network to not only validate that the model is what it is represented as, but more importantly their willingness to spend more time than I had anticipated to address all of my questions even when the questions had to do with their business in particular.  The overwhelming willingness to help me before I was even a part of the network gave me the impression that the help would be there after I joined the organization.  That help has not stopped and I don’t anticipate that it will.  The interactions that I have with owners and the corporate staff really strengthen Signworld’s statement that their organization is more of a “family” than it is an organization of similar companies competing against each other.  I would definitely make this decision again if I had to.”

  “We have all of the faith in the world in David’s abilities to be one of the premier sign companies in the Dallas, TX marketplace.  His skill set and positive attitude resemble some of the most successful Signworld Owners that we’ve helped in business over the past 25 years.  We look forward to working hard with David to help him and his family achieve the goals they set out to accomplish through business ownership.”, added Jack Werner, Signworld’s VP of Sales.

  About Imagine Signworks

Imagine Signworks is the newest sign company in the Dallas metro market.  Equipped with some of the best equipment, most talented sign-makers, and the passion to provide a great product backed by unmatched service and top quality materials, Imagine Signworks is set to assist you with your signage needs that may include; vehicle wraps and graphics, window graphics, floor graphics, POP signage, exterior and interior business signage as well as trade show displays and graphics.  Click here to learn more about Imagine Signworks or to inquire about your signage needs in the Dallas area.

  About Signworld

Signworld is the leading provider of turn-key sign company business start-ups.  Developed as a business opportunity, Signworld provides a complete business start-up package including training, equipment, on-going support and group buying power.  Best of all, unlike a franchise, Signworld allows you the ability to have complete autonomy and truly own your business while taking advantage of a proven business model.   Contact us to learn more about Signworld and how you can own your very own Signworld sign business.

- See more at: http://signworld.org/new-signword-operation-to-open-in-dallas-tx/#sthash.tt9f667K.dpuf

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Google Hummingbird: Ways to improve your linking | Guide for Signworld Owners

Here is what you need to know about Google’s Hummingbird release…

  Google Hummingbird is the latest algorithm that was released by Google on August 30, 2013 however it wasn’t announced until September 26, 2013.  I guess that’s Google’s way of staying one step ahead…  Hummingbird is the largest algorithm change in 12 years.  Where some of the previous updates (Panda, Penguin, etc.) were updates to existing algorithms, Hummingbird is a completely new algorithm that has incorporated some of the previous algorithm’s search priorities.

  The idea behind this algorithm was to provide a more human way of interacting with users and provide more direct answers when doing a search through Google’s search engine.  Google’s senior vice president, Amit Signhal commented that the update can make use of more complex search requests and has a better understanding of the concept of human language, rather than a few scattered words.  It was also said that the newest update is a “step forward in the Internet’s history as searches will be more “human friendly” than ever…”

  So, here are a few tips to take advantage of the newest algorithm update and not only retain your current rankings but raise them for future searches.

  First, let’s look at a few changes we have been mentioned many times that have taken place over the last two years.

  The use of mobile devices as primary sources of searches continues to grow each month.  With the use of these mobile devices, Google’s voice search and Apple’s Siri have become a staple in assisting with those searches.  The user no longer has to type in their search phrase rather they can speak to their “personal assistant” and allow the system to do the search verbally.

  Search queries are being done more and more in the form of questions rather than in the form of keywords.  Google has a desire to provide answers and searches in the form of questions rather than keywords offer the opportunity for better answers to be displayed in front of the searcher.

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Sign Solutions Wins Award From USSC

Signworld Owner Wins USSC Award For Best Multimedia Sign

  The United States Sign Council recently selected Tim Ward and his staff at Sign Solutions in Frederick, MD as the winner of the award for “Best Multimedia Sign of 2013”.  The award will be presented to Sign Solutions at the USSC Annual Convention in December.

  The project has generated a lot of buzz since its fabrication and installation will be featured in the USSC’s 2014 sign calendar, has been featured on the Coastal Enterprises website and Facebook page, has had an article written about it in the local newspapers and will also be a part of a two-page article in the November edition of the Signs of the Times magazine.

  The sign, which was completed entirely by the team at Sign Solutions, is comprised of a background and sides that were formed from precision board and hinges with an “old west” style theme.  The numbers of the sign consist of red acrylic faces with black aluminum covering the inside and outside of the letters to represent a “branded look” and are illuminated by internal MaxBrite LED’s in a UL listed cabinet.  Most of the sign was 3-D routed utilizing a MultiCamm 3000.  Tim Ward said of the project and his work with the client, “The owners of the 1861 Saloon had been to several different sign companies before us and nobody else was able to provide them with a sign or a concept that would stand out and create the 1861 Saloon brand.  We worked hard with them to bring this idea to fruition and they as well as we, couldn’t be more pleased.  And, to top it off and be selected as the winner of the Best Multimedia Sign for 2013 by the USSC was a great way to be honored for the hard work and quality of not only this project, but every other project we work on.  We look forward to be in attendance at the USSC Award’s banquet to receive this honor.”

  “Tim and his team did an exceptional job on this project and we congratulate them on their award and continued success.  This sign is a great example of the capabilities and creativity of Sign Solutions and we are proud to know that this is not the exception for them, but is the norm!”, said Ken Kindt of the sign.

  About Sign Solutions

Sign Solutions is one of 270 independent sign companies associated with Signworld, the leading sign business start-up solutions in the world.  Started in 1996, by Tim Ward, Sign Solutions has become one of the leading sign companies in the Maryland and Northern Virginia markets.  Their capabilities in design, fabrication, quality and service are second to none.  You can learn more about them by clicking here.

  About Signworld

Signworld offers a turn-key business opportunity in the full-service signs & graphics industry.  Signworld has 270 sign companies in North America and has a number of viable future territories available for new owners interested in joining Signworld.  Contact us to learn more about how you can become a Signworld Owner.

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Signworld Owner Competes in “Wrap Like a King” Contest

Skycrest Signs & Graphics, a Signworld location in Santa Clarita, CA, owned by Shelly Romero and Rob Paschall, recently entered themselves in a vehicle wrap contest hosted by Avery Dennison, one of the largest adhesive-backed vinyl manufacturers in the world.  The contest will be voted on by the public and will crown the victor as the “King of Wraps”.  The contest will open for voting beginning on Monday, September 23, 2013.

  Shelley Romero, Owner of Skycrest Signs & Graphics, said of her entry, “We were in the process of coming up with a creative design to rewrap our company car when the Wrap Like A King Challenge was announced. We decided we would do something unique and different using Avery’s Supreme Wrapping Film. Across the hood, roof, and trunk we printed a unique design along with our logo on Avery Dennison SW 900 Blaze Orange Matte Metallic. On the sides, we printed on Avery Dennison SW900 Charcoal Matte Metallic with a suttle Los Angeles City skyline design. Adding a gloss over laminate to these prints accentuates the metallic properties of the films. The door handles, interior and exterior trim pieces were wrapped with a mixture of the Matte Orange and Charcoal Metallic Films to accent the creative design of the car.”

    Voting for the contest is encouraged as Avery is not only giving away prizes and awards to the winners, but they are also randomly selecting voters for material packages and other various giveaways.  You can submit your votes at www.wraplikeaking.com

  “Our Signworld family has a long history of entering and winning contest just like these.  We are proud of Skycrest Signs & Graphics for their courage to enter just as much as we are for the design of their entry.  We encourage our other operations to enter as well and show off their capabilities.  There’s nothing better than winning a contest and using that as a way to promote your ability to provide great designs and a great finished product.”, added Jack Werner, Executive VP at Signworld.”

    About Signworld

Signworld offers a turn-key business opportunity in the full-service signs & graphics industry.  Signworld has 270 sign companies in North America and has a number of viable future territories available for new owners interested in joining Signworld.  Contact us to learn more about how you can become a Signworld Owner.

  About Skycrest Signs & Graphics

Skycrest Signs & Graphics is a full-service custom sign manufacturing company based in Santa Clarita, CA.  As one of 270 other sign companies within the Signworld organization, they have the ability to service their customer’s needs for vehicle wraps, lobby signs, exterior building signs and interior graphics nationwide.

- See more at: http://signworld.org/category/press-release/#sthash.Kub1SjGW.dpuf

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The Entrepreneur’s Source Honors Signworld With Two Awards

Signworld was recently nominated for three awards by The Entrepreneur’s Source, winning the award in the ”Excellence in Communication” category.  Signworld was also presented with the “10 Year Award” by The Entrepreneur’s Source, one of the leading franchise coaching organizations, at their annual conference.

  The “Excellence in Communication” award, which had 7 nominees, was presented to Signworld for their keen ability to effectively communicate with prospective Signworld owners as well as the franchise coaches from The Entrepreneur’s Source.

  “Communication is one of the most important things in life and business, and we are extremely proud to win the award in this category.  We work hard each and every day to make sure that our communication and interactions with coaches and prospective owners are on point.  Without communication, you cannot build trust and without trust you don’t have much.”, said Jack Werner, Signworld’s VP, of the award.

  Signworld was also presented with the 10 Year Award, for partnering with The Entrepreneur’s Source for the past for 10 years.  Signworld was one of six companies presented with this award, and the only company to have partnered with The Entrepreneur’s Source for the past 24 years.  “This award, although not given for any specific reason other than participation, is one that we will continue to grow on.  Most partnerships tend to fade over time for a number of different reasons.  The true partnerships are the ones that not only last, but also provide beneficial results for all involved.  We appreciate our partnership with The Entrepreneur’s Source and look forward to continuing it for many years.”, added Dan Werner, Signworld’s VP of Operations.

  About Signworld

Signworld offers a turn-key business opportunity in the full-service signs & graphics industry.  Signworld has 270 sign companies in North America and has a number of viable future territories available for new owners interested in joining Signworld.  Contact us to learn more about how you can become a Signworld Owner.

  About The Entrepreneur’s Source

The Entrepreneur’s Source, also known as TES, is one of the leading franchise coaching organizations in the world.  With over 250 coaches throughout the US and Canada, they represent some of the leading franchisors and business opportunities available for individuals to partner with.  Their coaching process is provided at no cost to the individual and is geared towards helping the individual find the right franchise or business opportunity to fulfill their desire to be a business owner.