Here is a solution for when your customer asks, "Can you make me a patch?" from Colman & Company, one of the NNEP preferred vendors. If you have any questions, contact the folks at Colman and Company directly. Patch Kit Upgrade! Colman and Company, a national apparel decorating supplier based in Tampa, FL announced an…
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We just sent a special offer for NNEP members from Dyenomite - Dyenomite Apparel is thrilled to be a part of the NNEP network for 2012! We look forward to working with all members of NNEP located throughout the U.S. For those members who do not know us, we are one of the largest tie…
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Believe it or not, the "graduation" market is bigger than you would think. Many schools and institutions present a "graduation ceremony" several times throughout the students' career, beginning in Kindergarten. And boy do the little tots look adorable in their little teeny tiny caps and gowns. And then the tots grow up a bit more…
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Loom Craft, Inc. just renewed their membership as a NNEP Preferred Vendor and updated their offer for NNEP members. Here is the updated offer from Loom Craft: Have you been looking for woven products that are Made in the USA and backed by an iron-clad policy of service and quality? Are you tired of suppliers…
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Which one are you - an entrepreneur or a wantrepreneur? An entrepreneur does specific things to make their business succeed. A wantrepreneur thinks about doing things to make it big. Answer YES or NO to the following questions - I know the fixed costs to operate my business. I price my work based on my…
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We just heard from some folks in Nashville that are looking for an embroidery shop and a DTG shop to do some work for them. Here is what they sent: I was wondering if you could tell me of anyone in the Nashville area that can help us create some designs for hats, shirts and…
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I popped down to Columbus on Friday to attend the ISS show. It is always fun to attend an event, rather than host one. I can talk with the exhibitors, check out what is new, see what is selling well and learn about what trends they are seeing - all of which fascinates me. The…
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Running a home-based business is fun, can be exciting, is occasionally overwhelming and is definitely an adventure much of the time. It also has inherent risks. You can identify and minimize those risks. Pat McKay, of Amer/McKay Insurance, specializes in helping embroidery and apparel decoration business owners identify and then protect themselves and their business…
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As always at events presented by the National Network of Embroidery Professionals (NNEP), the Embroidery Network Foundation hosted a DoDuds Apparel Drive at the Embroidery Trade Show held March 30-31 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. The Embroidery Network Foundation (ENF), a 501(c)(3) entity, established by the NNEP, is designed to provide a channel…
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The success of your business is influenced, some even say determined, by the effectiveness of your marketing. While many business owners have a hard time getting a clear understanding of their marketing, I find that effective marketing boils down to knowing the answer to ONE question - what is the point? When you know exactly…
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