Doing more services with fewer vendors seems to be the mantra today. Although the recent trend of consolidating can reduce administrative costs, caution should be taken before going too far. Eliminating specialty vendors may end up costing you more in the long run than the initial savings gained by consolidating. A few...
The Neon Museum in Las Vegas is reopening on Oct 27th, with the historic La Concha Motel Lobby serving as the new visitors' center. Federal Heath's Gaming office has worked on restoring many of the old, neglected and often very large signs that have found their final resting place in the Neon Boneyard, a 2- acre outdoor...
Here are some facts you might not know about on-premise signage: Signage is the least expensive but most effective form of advertising Signage can be responsible for half of your customers - that’s right, 50%! Signage is so important that without it you may not get a loan for your business. Signage is an investment that...
Using Electronic Message Centers can make the difference between profitability and loss for many businesses. Read the article in the October issue of Signs of the Times, p. 93 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/STMG/sott_201210/#/106
The City of Jacksonville, Texas is home to one of Federal Heath's four manufacturing facilities and at least 175, 665 lb. concrete tomatoes. A look at Jacksonville's history reveals that the City was once known as the Tomato Capital of the World in the 1930's, and still celebrates with a Tomato Fest each June. The...
This Christmas season, Australian residents will be able to visit and shop at over 100 retail locations, while in the in the comfort of their own home. The 360 Degree Mall will allow users to shop inside virtual stores, as well as to interact and shop with other users. The 16-year-old creator of the Mall "promises an...
Whether you’re starting a new business or own an established business, you could benefit greatly by investing in energy efficient LED signs. Every bit as customizable as neon but with many other advantages, lots of stores are choosing LEDs for their sign and lighting needs. There has never been a better time to become...
When you're working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information available whenever and wherever you need it — right on your mobile phone. The App allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their worksite, and, based on the heat index, displays a...
Visitors from all over the United States came to the American Sign Museum's Grand Opening sneak preview June 2-3rd, 2012. Located in Cincinnati, OH, the museum opened its doors to a large and appreciative crowd this past weekend. Founder Tod Swormstedt's vision, a museum featuring signs and artifacts of the past and the...
Ketchum Global Research & Statistics and ORC Internationals recently completed a What's Your Sign survey for FedEx. The survey found that over 75% of Americans have visited a store for the first time based on its signage. Further results showed that nearly 70% of customers made purchases solely because the sign caught...