Shop Hacks

Vacuum-Seal Express Shipments

Vacuum-sealing garments before shipping can drastically cut dimensional weight—especially on bulky hoodies headed for overnight or air delivery. By compressing each piece, a $2 vacuum...

Multi-Depth Boxes

Multi-depth boxes let printers simplify packaging by scoring one box for multiple depths instead of stocking several sizes. Fold to the printed lines to match...

Custom Box Printing

Print directly onto blank local boxes before committing to custom packaging runs. Run boxes through your auto press backward for registration and alignment control.  Once...

Peel-and-Stick Hat Patches

Peel-and-stick patch backings make hat sewing faster and cleaner. Instead of fighting to align floppy patches, the pressure-sensitive adhesive holds them in perfect position while...

Throw in Sample Products

Send a few freebies to spark future sales. A short sticker run or a handful of buttons slipped into the box puts your client’s branding...

Upsell With Presentations

When sending quotes to promo or bulk buyers, include a quick SAGE or “More Ideas” presentation featuring their logo on additional items like pens, mugs,...

Upsell With Low-Cost Items

Upsells work best when they feel effortless. Add small, low-friction offers directly on invoices—like “100 stickers for $30 since you’re already ordering.”  The customer’s buying...

Quick Reference "Hot Sheets"

Create “hot sheets” in Google Docs or Sheets that your sales reps can reference instantly. Include canned pricing, payment terms, and copy/paste templates to eliminate...

Floor Drains In Reclaim

Installing a floor drain in your reclaim area is one of those upgrades that pays for itself the first time you knock over a dip...

Everything On Casters

Casters turn your print shop into a modular workspace. Mount every table, rack, and station on wheels so you can reconfigure your layout in minutes. ...

Putty Knives To Scrape Ink

Putty knives or drywall scrapers make quick work of scooping ink from screens compared to flimsy plastic spatulas. Their rigid, wide blades let you move...

Round Your Ink Scrapers

Sharp metal or plastic putty knives can easily nick or tear mesh when cleaning or coating screens. A quick fix is rounding the corners with...