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sign writer Glasgow
"Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising." .... Mark Twain
If I suggest the word “flake”, what comes to your mind? Probably the famous Cadburys chocolate Flake adverts and with it the taste of crumbly chocolate, the smell of chocolate and maybe even the catchy tune “only the flakiest,crumbliest chocolaaat…..”!
Or maybe the words “Its good to talk” which in itself has become a popular phrase of the english language. BT , yes? Of course with all the ideas of cheap, reliable talking to anyone for however long. My point? Adverts that work are adverts that are created to be remembered by a sign writer.
Whether they are funny, clever, weird, cool or downright obnoxious. So the part of the sign making process which is the most important is often neglected the most….spoken to several people recently who need more business now at this time but have never advertised before. Ever.
We want people to get to know our business and our name but exactly how does that translate into appropriate signage for a company? We have all seen signs with just so much lettering on them that it all just becomes a blur! "Less is more" is true here.
A simple logo and name, a line about the business and a contact is ample. Several e-mail addresses, a complete list of services or products provided and lots of photos are only noticed by one group of people, that is sign writers!
An analogy: What do hairdressers notice when they meet you? Your hairstyle!
Your potential customers are not searching for you by means of signage but if the signage is clear and with good contrast, issuing a simple yet powerful message, they will notice you and most of all remember you because a sign writer did a good job.
Which takes us on to another point?
We are accustomed to seeing many a white van in our lives in fact there is of course the cliché “the white van man”. Is there a "service or supply" of some sort behind that white van or quiet little unit or shop? Who knows except the people running that business.
Of course business might be brisk and someone might feel that advertising is not necessary. I have spoken to several people recently who need more business now at this time but have never advertised before. Ever.
Another cliché…”Strike while the irons hot”. When business is good, do not hesitate! Increase your business awareness and advertising while you have the money and time . You have no idea when things might turn. Also, every time your vehicle is parked in a street, the sign will inevitably create attention and someone will call your business.
Is it someone of high importance in an organisation who wants to order a vast amount of material?You just do not know. They will just not know unless your van or premises is appropriately lettered by the appropriate sign writer or sign maker.
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