We often are asked about "auto digitizing," and just how much an embroiderer (particularly a new embroiderer) can count on their digitizing software to create their designs. We reply by saying that auto digitizing is a great starting point, a tool for basic designs - but that it simply cannot replace digitizing expertise and experience in…
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When I see excellent embroidery work - it tends to catch my attention. While at the NNEP's Embroidery Mart-COLUMBUS, I was quite impressed with the split front appliques worn by some NNEP Ambassadors, David Benz and Rob Benz of I.C.E. LLC. The shirts were really well done, with a complicated split front applique design. I…
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Each year in December, the Pantone Color Institute announces the "color of the year" for the coming year. In some industries, there is much fanfare as this color will have a significant impact on their products and even their merchandising and packaging over the coming 12 months. Radiant Orchid is THE color of 2014. It…
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Stop by the NNEP booth #727 at the Imprinted Sportswear Show in Nashville this week (Thursday-Friday-Saturday) and check out the NNEP's newest cool thing - the Embroidery Directory! "John Q. Public" contacts NNEP constantly, looking for referrals of great embroidery and apparel decoration professionals. NNEP now offers a way for John to find a local…
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Here is a great infographic from NNEP Preferred Vendor SnapRetail about the anatomy of the most effective posts in social media! With effective and engaging posts, social media can quickly become your top source for sales referrals. Understanding the strategy behind social marketing is easy when you download SnapRetail's free guide to The Anatomy of the Most Effective Posts Tweets and…
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We have the nicest UPS guy - his name is Jamie and he brings us fun stuff all the time. Do you like your UPS guy? I hope so - they bring toys! What's not to like?!?! TODAY he dropped of these new NNEP mouse pads - they are so fun and happy looking! They…
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What's in it for me? Yep, that is always the underlying question - for most of the decisions we make - all day, every day! It does not matter if you're pondering something for your business, your family or simply even what to have for lunch today! What do I want? What will I get?…
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Customers want to know that they are connecting with a qualified business for their embroidery and decorated apparel needs. Big News here at NNEP - We are about the launch the new and improved Professional Directory! When they find YOU on the NNEP's new Professional Directory, they know they will be in good hands -…
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NNEP is pleased to bring SnapRetail into the NNEP Preferred Vendor Program. It does not matter if you are starting an embroidery business or if you already have an embroidery business, social media is here to stay. And your customers are using these websites. Facebook, twitter, pinterest - can you really use them to help…
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S&S Activewear acquired Eva Tees recently, adding an east coast component to their organization. Read more about this on Printwear Magazine's page here: http://printwearmag.com/news/ss-acquires-eva-tees. Eva Tees is rebranding at Eva Sportswear and NNEP members are already receiving the catalogs.
