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    Posted by Geraint Rhys Williams on May 15, 2003 at 9:59 pm

    Just a quick ‘Hello’ to everyone.
    Im not in the sign business as yet (Though you wouldnt have thought it if you could see all the catalogues and paperwork I have at home).

    – But yes, youve guessed it, Im thinking of dumping my dead end job (not in signs), and jumping feet first into signs.

    I have a few specific things in mind and look forward to nagging you all for hints and tips.

    I cant offer much in return, though I did read a topic the other day about Risk Assessments etc (-That sort of boring stuff I can help with, and provide templates etc)

    Look forward to talking to you all

    😀

    Carrie Brown replied 21 years ago 7 Members · 7 Replies
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  • signworks.se

    Member
    May 15, 2003 at 10:06 pm

    welcome Rhys,
    I am sure you will find us all only too willing to help with any advice you may need, I would guess many of us have been in your current situation.
    It is indeed a big step, but one I have not regreted making and hope should you decide to do so you will feel you have made the right choice.

    Good Luck
    Danny 🙂

  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    May 15, 2003 at 10:11 pm

    Hi there and thank you for taking the plunge…
    Getting into signs… hhmmm have you had your head examined lately?
    Just kidding.. Go for it!…. its fun and very rewarding…

    There are pitfalls like any business venture you may take. But hopefully you registering here and asking before hand will limit those..

    Feel free to start the questions rolling… 😛

    You will probably know by now, im your man to send your picture to..
    It’s something i/we prefer to have on the boards 😉 but not a necessity.

    Look forward to hearing more from you…
    Oh yeh. Can I ask how you found the site (?)

  • Martin Pearson

    Member
    May 15, 2003 at 10:12 pm

    Hi Rhys and welcome to the boards. Can I ask what has interested you in the sign industry? Just being nosey, you will soon ind we are all a nosey bunch on here. You say you cant offer much as you have no experience, you would be surprised how quickly you will learn if you want to, especially with a resource like this at your finger tips. We will soon have you answering questions instead of asking them all !!
    Hope the boards are useful to you they certainly are for me. Look forward to reading more of your posts in the future.

  • Geraint Rhys Williams

    Member
    May 15, 2003 at 10:23 pm

    Quick replies (theres obviously nothin on the telly tonight)

    Rob: I stumbled accross the web site via one of the search engines, and what a relief. Id been looking for something like this for months (virtually every web site in the world will show up in the results if you put the word ‘sign’ into your search.

    Martin: I do come across signs in my current job (Street Lighting), but to be honest, I just fancy the business!!!!

    MAD??? Probably 😮

  • Brian Hays

    Member
    May 15, 2003 at 10:29 pm

    Hi Rhys, I say go for it. All these signmaker types are loaded! 😉

    Starting any business for the 1st time is usually a huge step, you will have a head start on a lot of folks though as you have visited here. There are dozens of people here that will be only to pleased to help you along the way if you decide to take the plunge 🙂

  • Mike Brown

    Member
    May 15, 2003 at 10:52 pm

    Hi Geraint,

    I would second everything the others have said…

    It’s a great profession to be in and is full of folk who stumbled into by chance…like me! 😉

    Go for it and enjoy it – even the mistakes you’re bound to make 😀

    more soon

    mikethesign

  • Carrie Brown

    Member
    May 16, 2003 at 8:40 am

    Welcome, I am sure you will find this site very helpful as we have.

    Nice to meet you

    Stephen and Carrie

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