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The 6 Best Printavo Alternatives for Your Print Shop
The 6 Best Printavo Alternatives for Your Print Shop

There are plenty of options to shop management software suites outside of Printavo. What are you looking for as a user? Maybe you need quick quote and invoice creation, streamlined customer communications, or an easier way to manage multiple jobs. We’re making it easier for you to make a choice by providing a comprehensive list…

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The Ultimate Guide to Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
The Ultimate Guide to Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)

Heat transfer decorative printing methods have been all the rage in recent times. Direct-to-film (DTF) printing, in particular, has gained significant traction for its relatively low startup costs, easy-to-learn process, and vibrant and durable results. But before DTF came to the forefront, heat transfer vinyl (HTV) was a popular heat transfer decorative method. In fact,…

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Should You Print Promotional Products in Addition to Apparel?
Should You Print Promotional Products in Addition to Apparel?

Promotional products are all the rage today. While custom apparel is still nice, consumers are also interested in various goodies they can customize with their designs. Whether it’s on mugs, pens, tumblers, or even first aid kits, the opportunities of making and selling custom promotional products shouldn’t be underestimated. Tempting though it may be to…

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Used Screen Printing Equipment: Should You Buy Them?
Used Screen Printing Equipment: Should You Buy Them?

Acquiring the necessary screen printing equipment can require a significant investment to allow your custom apparel printing to take off. Entry-level equipment may be affordable, but you can only go so far before further progress requires better equipment to meet growing demand reliably. Buying new is going to be costly, especially for higher-grade equipment. The…

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Choosing the Right Apparel Printing Business Model for Your Shop
Choosing the Right Apparel Printing Business Model for Your Print Shop

Starting a business always requires much thought and planning to get it off the ground. With apparel printing, not only do you have to think about your niche, but you also have to consider who you’re marketing to. It would be straightforward to say you’ll target consumers and their desire for custom-made goods, but you…

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Bank Runs and You: Does This Affect My Print Shop?
Bank Runs and You: Does This Affect My Print Shop?

Several financial institutions have found themselves in dire straits recently, and you’ve undoubtedly seen many news articles covering these events. Even though various outlets say this might not be good news, how big of a deal is it to you as a print shop owner? The answer? Not much, thankfully. What Exactly Happened? It all…

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A Guide to your Print Shop’s Inventory

Running a print shop isn’t solely about selling your goods and services to customers. With all the supplies and materials you need for your decorative printing services, you’ll need to store them and manage your stock levels consistently. How you manage your inventory can depend on many factors: how do you store your inventory, for…

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