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Plain-English guides for Melbourne businesses.
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Choosing signage for a new Melbourne cafe: what to order first
A practical order of priorities for a venue that is about to open, from the fascia sign and window hours through to menus, the footpath sign and takeaway stickers.
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Real estate board sizes explained
The common board sizes agents use for sales, auctions and leasing, when to choose each one, and how to lay out photos and text so they can be read from a passing car.
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Corflute or aluminium composite: which sign material suits your job?
A side-by-side look at cost, lifespan, weight and fixing methods to help you choose the right board for temporary and permanent signs.
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How to set up artwork for print: bleed, resolution and colour in plain English
What printers mean by bleed, safe area, CMYK and resolution, with a simple checklist to run through before you upload a file.
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Vinyl, mesh or fabric: picking the right banner for Melbourne weather
How wind, sun and rain affect different banner materials, and which finish to choose for fences, walls, stages and indoor events.
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Election signs in Victoria: a printing checklist for campaign teams
Planning quantities, sizes, stakes and delivery for a campaign, plus a reminder of what to confirm with the electoral commission and council before printing.
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Market stall and expo checklist: what to print before your first event
A starter kit for first-time stallholders and exhibitors, covering table covers, banners, flags, price signs and handouts, with packing tips.
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Do you need a council permit for your shop sign or A-frame?
The questions to ask your council and landlord before ordering a shopfront or footpath sign, and the drawings and measurements they usually want to see.
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Business card sizes, stocks and finishes: a plain-English guide
Standard dimensions, how card thickness is described, the difference between matt, gloss and uncoated, and what to put on the back.
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Sticker and label materials: what survives fridges, freezers and the outdoors
How to match vinyl, clear and paper labels to the surface and conditions they will face, with advice for food producers and outdoor use.
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