In the United States, there are currently over three million active small businesses with over four million just in California. These rates make standing out from your competitors more important than ever. So how do you stand alone in your niche? One unique way is to use sign marketing. The rapid spike in online marketing has caused sign marketing to …
Minimize Risk with Proper Pool Signage
Wherever there is water, there should be signs to promote policies and safety. Although laws can vary regarding the requirements of pool signs, it’s a largely universal expectation that some sort of signage must be posted. Starfish Signs wants the best for our clients, and sometimes that means minimizing the risk of harmful incidents at your place of business or …
How To Properly Clean Your Acrylic Shields
Do Not Use Alcohol or Other Solvents on Acrylic Shields The most important thing to understand before cleaning acrylic or plexiglass shields is to never use harmful solvents. Especially refrain from using alcohol such as methyl, ethyl, isopropanol, or acetone. Cleaning acrylic in this manner will lead to microfractures and cloudiness, compromising surface integrity. In short, using harsh solvents will …
What’s In a Sign? Top Business Sign Design Tips
Have you ever had this happen to you? You’re driving down a road you’ve driven a thousand times and all of a sudden, you see it. An eye-catching sign on a business you’ve never seen before. What was it about that sign that made it stand out among all the others that fade into the background? Why did that one …
Why You Need a Sign Permit (And How to Get One)
One of the first steps to success that a new businesses needs to take is posting a sign to tell the world they are open. But what may seem like a simple process takes considerable planning– and not just in the design of the sign itself, but in obtaining a permit to install the sign in the first place. Securing …
Safety Signage for Manufacturing Facilities
Safety at manufacturing facilities is among a Factory Manager’s most important concerns. For owners, managers, employees, and clients alike, knowing that that the facility is safe and compliant is of high importance for everyone. There are many ways to keep a manufacturing facility safe, starting with good leadership, policies, and incentives for safety. But one other major key to keeping …
Motivational Office Signs Support a Positive and Creative Culture
Most businesses think of signage primarily as something that draws in potential customers. And for good reason. Using your signage to attract business is a major key to your company’s success. However, there is another often forgotten use for signage and graphics that can be very helpful to a business: creating a positive and motivating environment. Displaying custom motivational and …
Tom Byron – Our New Director of Sales
Starfish Signs & Graphics is pleased to introduce our new Director of Sales, Tom Byron. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Tom has more than 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, with a focus in transportation and logistics. In prior positions, he worked extensively with project managers and owner’s representatives, planning and executing corporate office moves. He now resides …
Send a Message with Your Bronze Plaque Signage
Custom bronze plaques are a beautiful and versatile option for upgrading your business’s signage. Whether you are looking to showcase your brand with style and permanence, dedicate a building or monument, recognize an achievement or donation, or simply help people find their way around your building, bronze plaques are a great option to consider, and they’re more affordable than many …
What Makes a Quality Sign
Whether you have a new or existing business, you don’t have to shop for signage very frequently. And as you will quickly discover, there is an almost endless variety of sign types, not to mention an equally long list of sign companies marketing their services to you. So when you do need a new sign, it can be a challenge …