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

When getting a new sign or print work, such as a lobby sign, have you been asked what type of file your art work/logo is in?  Do you know where to find this file?  You may have the file on your computer and not know it or you are unable to open it.

In “Days of Old,” awnings were the mainstay of window dressing. Although, back then, they were not thought of as being a form of advertising or branding since printing on them had not been available. Now with modern large format printing anything is possible.

“The time is always right to do what’s right!” This is a quote by Martin Luther King Jr. This quote can be applied not just to human and civil rights but to our everyday lives. We all can think of something we may need to correct or address in order to set what is right. How does this apply to your logo art?

Take a look at your sign.  Is it still fresh and exciting or is it faded and dated?  You may want to think of how to update your image.  You need to decide to replace or refurbish.  After checking your budget you may find it best to refurbish.

Lil Wayne,  Nas,  Jay Z, Snoop Dogg?  No, I didn’t say “Rap”.  I said “Wrap”.  Whom do you get to wrap your vehicle?  What criteria should you look for to find the best wrap job to display your logo?

Many businesses have chosen to display their name by use of a monument sign. Most times this choice is by desire for a very noticeable sign or it may have been municipal code. Whichever reason you need to install a monument sign, you want a professional look. (Sheram Enterprises - Foam Monument Sign made to match 100-year-old bricks)

You are setting up your business in Cobb County and you need an outdoor sign.  The first thing you need is a Sign Permit. Where do you go and what do you need to do to get this? A good place to start is the internet. Another good idea is to call Signs and More for advice and an estimate!

You bought/rented your building a few years ago.  You had the Fire Marshal check all your signage to be sure you were in compliance with all of the local fire and health codes.  No longer worried about being fined for noncompliance, you do not give fire exit and health warning signs another thought.

When choosing a sign, how it is lit is as important as what type and size to use.  There are many ways to light a sign.  We will explore the ways to use the lights and the benefits as well as the detriments of each way.

I asked my wife, “If you were starting your own business and needed a sign, what would you ask your sign company?”  Her first question and I suspect most people’s first was “How much is this going to cost?”  Let’s look at what is involved with the answer to the question.