SIGNS & MORE, INC. BLOG - Sign, Banner & Vehicle Graphics Facts & Information

Many times we get a call for a custom sign that needs to go up for a grand opening or an important event or show that is coming soon. Let’s look at a few reasons why a sign would not go up the day after we get a request. You call the sign company and ask for a quote, the sign salesman comes out and gets your information. (What type sign, size, location, installation needs, permit requirements, etc…) Now is the time for our design department to go to work. After the design is laid out, our design department will send a proof for approval. After a few tweaks and changes, the final proof is agreed upon. During this period, we are preparing the quote based on colors, size, materials, installation, etc.

Are you thinking of starting a business in or moving into the Hiram/Dallas area? This is one of the fastest growing areas in West Metro Atlanta. With the development of the new Wellstar Hospital on Highway 278 and resulting out parcel support businesses, it is estimated to bring in over 400 jobs in the next two years and another possible 1000 jobs in the next four. This Wellstar Hospital is one of only a few hospitals in the country considered a “Pebble Project Hospital.” This is a hospital designed with the most modern techniques available to insure the health and happiness of the patient. It is also a destination hospital for many physicians and hospital administrators from all over the world to study and learn from.

Going south on Interstate 75 just south of Cartersville, there is a bill board that has a beautiful lady standing off to the left side of the sign. There is some text at the top of the sign. As I zoomed past the billboard I could not read what the text says. Not because I was speeding. Not because I am nearsighted. I could not read the sign because the text is way too small for a billboard, much less one on the side of the expressway where everyone is moving at 70 mph.

As a new business, you know you need a sign to get your image in front of your customers. You will want an overhead sign to be seen at a distance, but what about the other signs. What other signs? Let us tell you.

One thing a signmaker loves to hear is “I would like a vehicle wrap.” A vehicle wrap allows a signmaker to let his imagination to run wild.  A vehicle is a varied canvas with which to create all sorts of designs. However, not all vehicles lend themselves to an easy wrap. Some vehicles have many angles and not much surface for the design to be seen. So what should a business owner who wants that rolling billboard do?

Recently Signs & More, Inc displayed our design work and signs at the Whole Hawg Happenin in Marietta, GA.  This was a large barbeque that benefitted the Metro Atlanta Area Boy’s and Girl’s Club of America. There were many food vendors on display with some incredibly delicious meals.  There were also many assorted businesses as well, from home services to handcrafted goods to jewelry to nice smelling soap.

You have decided to install a sign and need to get a few sign companies to bid for the work. You contact them to get a bid. Do you send them your information about the type and size of sign you want? When you get the bids back there is quite a bit of difference between them. Should you automatically take the cheapest?

Paulding County has recently updated their sign ordinance, which took effect May 25 this year. One of the ordinance rules says you may place a banner as a temporary sign for thirty days, twice a year. This is true in most jurisdictions. Now may be the time you need to examine your banner to see if you need to consider a permanent sign for your business.

Are you looking to wrap a vehicle to advertise your business? You considered the advantages and decided this would be the best way to get your business recognized. Then the cold reality hits you when you get the estimate for the job. Although they are less expensive than billboards to get 24/7 advertising, they can be somewhat expensive.

Paulding County has made some changes to its Sign Ordinance.  This is the first major change to the ordinance in twelve years.  The County completed a comprehensive study of signage in surrounding counties, cities and states, as well in our own back yard of Paulding County to develop the new rules.