Screen Printing Insights from Shirt Show with We Make Shirts  | Screenprinting.com

Screen Printing Insights from Shirt Show with We Make Shirts

Josh Valencia
Check out Episode 194 of "Shirt Show" for an in-depth conversation with Jon from "We Make Shirts." As a trailblazer in the Wisconsin screen printing landscape, Jon's knack for innovation and community connection offers a goldmine of insights.
Using Social Media To Promote Your Screen Print Business | Startup Screen Printing With Jesse Poteet  | Screenprinting.com

Using Social Media To Promote Your Screen Print Business | Startup Screen Printing With Jesse Poteet

Robb Cummings
Discover valuable insights on leveraging social media for your screen printing business with Jesse's insightful podcast. This episode dives into t...
Essential Screen Printers' Guide for Identifying Potential Markets and Customers  | Screenprinting.com

Essential Screen Printers' Guide for Identifying Potential Markets and Customers

Shawn Zimmerman
As a screen printer, exploring and tapping into a variety of industries is a strategic move that can significantly broaden your client base and exp...
Why Screen Printers Should List Their Shop in a Directory  | Screenprinting.com

Why Screen Printers Should List Their Shop in a Directory

Jacelyn Wedman

Being part of something bigger than yourself is a good feeling. It’s reassuring to know there are people to support you and have some extra exposure to the digital world as a bonus. In today’s digital climate, having your shop listed in a directory can be a huge help in getting eyes on your business without much effort from you. Let’s dive into what a directory listing can do for screen printers and how to make the most of it. 

How to Create & Screen Print QR Codes on Garments  | Screenprinting.com

How to Create & Screen Print QR Codes on Garments

Jacelyn Wedman
Quick Response codes, or QR codes, are everywhere. You sit down at a restaurant and to read the menu, you have to scan a QR code. You walk through a trade show, stop by a booth with stellar equipment, and to get that show discount, you gotta scan a QR code. You’re picking up a new couch you found on Facebook Marketplace. To Venmo the seller, they bring up the QR code for their account so you can scan it and easily reimburse them. 
How to Create Engaging Social Media Posts  | Screenprinting.com

How to Create Engaging Social Media Posts

Sage Larson
Who isn't on social media? It's a great thing, but it also creates a challenge for businesses. How do you cut through the noise? Whatever your goal...
How to Establish a Brand  | Screenprinting.com

How to Establish a Brand

Sage Larson
Side hustles are becoming more common as people decide the traditional nine-to-five doesn’t cut it any longer. Needing to diversify their sources of income, many have turned to starting up a screen printing side business. Whether you want to print for others or start your own clothing line, launching the new business will require more work than investing in the supplies and equipment. You'll need to develop a brand that stands out from the crowd, cuts through the noise, and speaks to your future customers. Learn how to establish a strong, unique, intriguing brand by delving into the depths of brand identity, brand voice, logos, and visual elements.
Establishing a Brand: Creating Visual Elements  | Screenprinting.com

Establishing a Brand: Creating Visual Elements

Sage Larson

Creating engaging photos, intriguing videos, and attention-grabbing websites is crucial these days. According to Opt In Monster, 69% of Americans have shopped online so far in 2020. They predict that 91% of Americans will be shopping online by 2023. Therefore, it's safe to say that your business needs to be online. Making a plain website will not be enough though. Currently, 1.3 million businesses use e-commerce in the US, according to Kommando Tech. 

For your brand to be successful, you'll need to cut through the noise. Digital Content Manager Robb Cummings and Creative Director Ryan Moore have shared their wisdom to create stellar photos, videos, and web designs. 

Establishing a Brand: Creating a Logo  | Screenprinting.com

Establishing a Brand: Creating a Logo

Sage Larson
Once you've researched your audience and competition and developed a brand voice, it's time to create the logo. Making a unique, eye-grabbing, and symbolic logo is arguably one of the most challenging tasks when establishing a brand. As in any screen printing process, you can go about creating a logo in many different ways. Ryonet's Creative Director Ryan Moore, a former screen printer, shared insights to his creative process of making a logo from scratch.
Establishing a Brand: What is Brand Identity?  | Screenprinting.com

Establishing a Brand: What is Brand Identity?

Sage Larson
You want your new business to be successful right out the gate. Looking professional, knowledgable, and polished will significantly help. To achieve a highly credible look, you need to create a stellar brand. Throwing a logo together and picking a random name won't cut it. Building a great brand requires lots of brainstorming, planning, and creating. This isn't a light topic, so we'll dig deeper on a specific aspect of building a brand each week. For now, let's look into brand identity, finding your niche, and what to research.
How to Do Eco-Friendly Screen Printing  | Screenprinting.com

How to Do Eco-Friendly Screen Printing

Sage Larson

Let’s face it. Screen printing is dirty, messy, and toxic at times. From the chemicals, garment manufacturers, chemical waste, to water pollution, screen printing has a long road ahead to becoming eco-friendly. Implementing greener practices seems challenging and expensive, but that’s not the case. 

Our choices matter. Let’s look at ways screen printers can implement environmentally friendly products and processes in their shops. 

States Issue Requirements for Businesses and Individuals to Wear Face Coverings  | Screenprinting.com

States Issue Requirements for Businesses & Individuals to Wear Masks

Sage Larson
Unfortunately, the number of coronavirus cases is rising. As the country grapples the situation, each state has taken the matter into their own hands. Some have delayed reopening plans while others have shut down their state again. In order to lower the amount of cases, states have issued requirements or recommendations about wearing face coverings.