Author: Tracy Fehrenbacher

Vinyl Cutters: Graphtec vs. Roland

As you may know, Coastal is a company that offers a wide variety of brands. This allows you to make your purchasing decision based on our experience with the equipment and our expert advice…which sometimes will be given, even if you don’t want it. 

My last blog was about heat press equipment, Swinger vs. Clamshell. It was aimed at helping you decide what questions to ask yourself when wanting to add a heat press to your business. For this blog, I thought I would stay along the same lines… but switch it up a little and go with… da da daaaa… vinyl cutters. Continue reading “Vinyl Cutters: Graphtec vs. Roland”

Choosing the Right Heat Press

During my 15 years of working at Coastal, this question seems to get asked quite often. Which heat press is right for me?

Taking customer’s opinions and what I’ve learned over the years into consideration, I’ve compiled some important information that you should think about when buying your first heat press.

There are three basic needs you should look for in a heat presses, and they happen to be the same for both the Swinger and the Clamshell styles. Continue reading “Choosing the Right Heat Press”

Incorporating Everyday Ideas into your New Business

     More and more unemployed people will start home-based businesses in the next few years. With the help of tools like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and many other networking sites, it has become easier to take on what used to be such a daunting and risky task.
     As an employee of Coastal Business Supplies for 15 years, I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go. I’ve seen items and strategies fizzle out over time and have also seen the silliest little items become our biggest sellers. So, I’ve put together a little list of ideas that I think can get your name out there, get new customers to help you grow, and get you some money in your newly founded business. And, if you’re anything like me, you think money is a “good thing”!! 

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