Key Points The economy is still looking strong, though consumer spending is slowly declining Stagflation is likely as growth begins to slow and prices continue to rise Print shops need to capitalize on current trends in events and fleece, and to start saving up for the future From our previous economic watch post, the US …
Key Points The overall economy is in a good place, but uncertainties still present a challenge Overall economic outlooks are still positive, even with high layoffs in the tech sector Job market remains strong, as is consumer spending Americans continue to be smart with their expenses, which can be beneficial in the long run Where …
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Running a successful embroidery business can be a tricky thing to do. Of particular importance is how you set up your embroidery pricing for profit, especially with how costly and time-consuming embroidery can be to get from start to finish. Your embroidery machine and supplies don’t pay for themselves, after all. It’s easy to say …
Key Points The overall economy is in a good place, but uncertainties still present a challenge Increasing credit card debt and decreasing savings will slow down consumer spending Print shops should take advantage of the current economic climate to fill vacancies, bolster sales, and save up for a rainy day The economic outlook for the …
When it comes to picking out an embroidery machine for your shop, you’re pretty much spoiled for choice. There are plenty of reputable machine manufacturers to choose from, like Brother, Bernina, and Tajima. But with many factors to consider in a machine, which one is right for you and your business needs? Types of Embroidery …
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The US consumer price index rose at a rate of 6.4 percent in January this year in contrast to a year earlier, a modest decline from 6.5 percent in December 2022. While it does signal that inflation is beginning to go down, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned that it will “take quite a bit …
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If you’re getting into embroidery and want to do it on your own terms, you definitely need to learn how to use digitizing software to create the designs your customers want before you embroider them. But digitizing software isn’t the only thing you’ll need to run a successful embroidery business. You can say goodbye to …
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Embroidery allows you to create beautiful, permanent designs that are sewn onto garments and other items, adding an excellent decoration to make your products captivating to potential customers. But the process of creating an embroidered design is no easy task. Even with the advances in technology that make it easier to create embroidery designs, putting …
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You’ve undoubtedly seen how embroidered designs can make a garment look fantastic. Whether it’s a simple sewn-on patch, an intricate floral design, or a beautiful multi-colored quilt, the way so many threads can come together and seamlessly (no pun intended) creates a unique design is very impressive. Now that you’re starting a print shop or …
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The biggest hurdle new business owners face is acquiring crucial assets. In the case of a print shop, it’s investing in printing equipment to start printing custom garments tailored to your customers’ needs. Whether you’re starting from scratch or have an established company looking to expand, deciding to acquire equipment is no straightforward task. You’d …
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