UKSB member launches their own sign making book

[Paul S Martin]

quote Richard Urquhart:

Must be a Croydon thing
Paul the vans probably been nicked mate knowing Croydon and someone has 2 books and now were have even more competition.

😮 "DOH" 😮

😥

[Andrew Bennett]

I got my shipping confirmation last night 😀

[Mike Rawlings]

Just placed an order. Looking forward to learning something I dont know I dont know 🙂

Grats on the book – must have been a lot of work for sure!

[Andrew Bennett]

cor blimey.
12 o clock on the dot today and the book arrived. Didn’t expect it for a couple of days so that was a pleasant surprise.

Book itself is very nice and I look forward to a jolly good read.
Congrats Phil.

[Richard Urquhart]

Ah I have THE book !!!!

[Richard Urquhart]

meant to say in the above but cant edit, away on holiday in 6 weeks and want to save it for a holiday book to read, not sure I can wait, looks good….

[Adrian Yeo]

got mine this morning, looking good! 😀

[Paul S Martin]

quote Richard Urquhart:

Ah I have THE book !!!!

Richard You Must Have Mine 👿 😥 Still No Book 😥

That is some Express Service From Lu Loo 😕

And I was thinking E-Bay sellers ship slow.

Paul 🙂

[Derek Heron]

Hi Paul
ordered mine last night and the Mrs has just rang
they tried to deliver this afternoon and they have just re delivered
as he was on his way home 😉

Dex

[Paul S Martin]

quote Derek Heron:

Hi Paul
ordered mine last night and the Mrs has just rang
they tried to deliver this afternoon and they have just re delivered
as he was on his way home 😉

Dex

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[Kenny Ramsey]

Just about to order this Phil. I learned from a guy, who learned from a guy etc etc and I think that shows in my basic techniques sometimes. 😳

Congratulations by the way 😀

[Derek Heron]

😳
oops sorry paul it was the tesco shopping i ordered and was delivered
i ordered the book last week and am also still waiting so chin up

Derek

[Craig Brown]

Hi Phill…book arrived this morning… 😀

[Robert Lambie]

This thread was loaded 10 days ago…
Posted: 31 May 2009 15:12

it is just approaching 5000 views in that time, thats something like nearly "500 vies per day!"

has to be one of the top 5 most viewed signextra posts yet…
i know there are others with many more, but they have been loaded for months now… 😀

.

[John Harding]

thats a lot of people waiting for Phil to post somthing stupidly funny 😀 😀

[Paul S Martin]

quote Robert Lambie:

This thread was loaded 10 days ago…
Posted: 31 May 2009 15:12

it is just approaching 5000 views in that time, thats something like nearly “500 vies per day!”

has to be one of the top 5 most viewed signextra posts yet…
i know there are others with many more, but they have been loaded for months now… 😀

.

4990 Was me looking to see who got the book 1st 😀 😀 😀

[Paul Hughes]

hi Phill

well done, i for one know how much effort must have gone into putting it together 😉

looking forward to reading it.

Paul

[Phill Fenton]

Your pricing guide does get a mention Paul. 😀

[Paul S Martin]

:funky: :pink: :dance1: IT’S HERE :dance1: :pink: :funky:

Thanks Phill for all your help.

Paul 😀

[R.Lamerton]

Hi looking forward to getting your book, ordered it on the 1/6/09 haven’t received it yet. 🙄

[Phill Fenton]

Check the books status with Lulu (you should have received an email when you ordered with a link allowing you to check it’s progress). It should say either fulfilling or shipped. If it’s been shipped you will have been sent an email. If it’s still fullfilling then it should be sent out any time now. Paul ordered his on the 30th and received it today – so hopefully you should get yours tomorrow.

Thank you for ordering it. 😀

[R.Lamerton]

Thankyou, just recieved email confirming despatch. Looking forward to reading it. Well done. 😛

[Martin Pearson]

I suppose I had better start saving for a copy of Phills book so I will know what everyone is talking about when they start quoting from it !!

[Paul Hughes]

:thanks2: for mentioning the guide, feel like i have arrived now it is mentioned in a reference book (!) 😀

looking forward to reading it

Paul

[Gary Birch]

Mine has just arrived so it has taken just a week.

Now all I need to do is find the time to read it.

Cheers

Gary

[Adele Brennan]

My copy arrived the other day and I have to say it’s clear, easy to read and very well put together.

Some interesting points mentioned too, which have been issues I have been pondering over lately – like working from home and the disadvantages.

It’s a definite must have book for anyone starting out from scratch.

Well done Phil

[Phill Fenton]

Hi Adele

I just wanted to say thank you for buying the book and for the positive comments you made about it.

Kind regards

Phill

[R.Lamerton]

Just arrived today, nicely presented looking forward to reading later. :lol1:

[Gordon Forbes]

Got mine today Ewe must be makin a fooorrttuuuunne

Look forward to reading it Phill

[Harry Cleary]

Is it true that it’s been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and Linda Nolan is on the judging panel……….or was that a dream? 😮 😀

[John Callaghan]

Book arrived yesterday, had a quick flick through – its a great read and your advice is second to none! Like learning to drive with your father I seemed to have picked up a lot of bad habits through the self taught trial and error method – thanks for the clear cut advice & tips on the basics, Phil! Your encouragement to newbies in the trade is most refreshing. New talent is the lifeblood to any industry. As someone who is still learning 2 years after buying my first cutter I would say to all the lurkers here (at the moment there are 10 registered users and 15 guests) – sign up to UKsignboardsand get a copy of Phil’s book – could be a real jump start to your career!

Harry C – as a fellow Irishman I have had many dreams featuring the Nolan sisters – but never involving cut vinyl!

[Harry Cleary]

quote John Callaghan:

Harry C – as a fellow Irishman I have had many dreams featuring the Nolan sisters – but never involving cut vinyl!

you haven’t lived John!!! 😀 😀

[Steve Goddard]

I’ve just ordered the book, it looks pretty awesome so I can’t wait for it to come 😀

[Joseph Helm]

Lulu doesn’t seem very fast considering they say 3-5 days for delivery (11 days later)

I’m sure the wait will be worth it in the end 🙂

[Kenny Ramsey]

Been going through mine. Great job Phil. A few different pointers and techniques I haven’t thought of before. Seems so simple yet they make all the difference.

Definitely happy with the purchase 😎

[Lorraine Clinch]

Just now ordered a copy Phil, looking forward to discovering what I’ve been doing wrong all these years! 🙄

Lorraine

[Graeme Harrold]

Just ordered mine on "mega super fast" delivery, so will see you this afternoon Phill with my signed copy…………….. :lol1: :lol1: The personal touch is worth the little extra.

Its the only way I think they could justify £98 for delivery :lol1:

Sorry Im a Tight Ar$e and went for standard postage…………just got to wait for a postie…..

[Lorraine Clinch]

Well, I have no complaints on delivery Phil-ordered Monday, delivered 10 minutes ago! (£7.50 Fed-Ex).
So far looks good, I look forward to a good read. Very tempted to forget the customers and do it anyway!

[Graeme Harrold]

Happy camper too…………..ordered Monday and delivered at 10 this morning…….

[Scott.Evans]

congratulations Phil

I have just placed my order and iam sure i will lean some things from it.

just looking 😮

Lulu Sales Rank: 6,545
6,545 x £23.02 = Millionaire
well not quite yet, you wont need to work now phil, have a early retirement
:lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

[Scott.Evans]

quote Scott Evans_21:

congratulations Phil

I have just placed my order and iam sure i will lean some things from it.

just looking 😮

Lulu Sales Rank: 6,545
6,545 x £23.02 = Millionaire
well not quite yet, you wont need to work now phil, have a early retirement
:lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

lean wont back to bed i think

[John Childs]

quote Scott Evans_21:

Lulu Sales Rank: 6,545
6,545 x £23.02 = Millionaire

I’m sure Phill will correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think he gets all of the takings, and a bit goes on production and distribution.

Keep working Phill. Won’t be long though. 😀

[Graeme Harrold]

Also I dont think ranking equates to actual sales, the more he sells the lower his ranking will be………………untill it hits bestseller No 1 :lol1:

[Roger Clements]

Just recently joined the site but before that I had ordered your book Phill…looking forward to the postie dropping it through the letter box….I am in serious need of edification….so :thanks2:

[Tim Cockings]

Have just received my copy and read it already!!

Phill’s book is full of useful information. We have been in business for nearly two years now and a lot of useful information has been gleaned. A lot of the book confirms that most of the time we are doing it right.

But a lot of it just shows how green we actually are at this stage of growing our business. The article on pricing is particularly interesting as is marketing.

Well done to Phill for an honest and representative profile of what it is actually like to start a new business.

Thanks

Tim

[Roger Clements]

Well Phills’ book arrived, very promptly I must say. What a little gem it is too. I have read, re-read and re-read it.

Many thanks Phill for the effort and time put in producing this little gem.

[Graeme Harrold]

TYPO on page 70 :lol1: what is gluel ??

See I have read it………thanks Phill :lol1:

[Phill Fenton]

phew – if that’s the only typo error you’ve spotted I’m quite releived :lol1: :lol1:

I’ll be updating the text shortly to deal with these errors 😕 😳

[Graeme Harrold]

quote Phill:

phew – if that’s the only typo error you’ve spotted I’m quite releived :lol1: :lol1:

I’ll be updating the text shortly to deal with these errors 😕 😳

Too busy taking in the raw data to spot the rest :lol1:

[Roger Clements]

quote Graeme Harrold:

TYPO on page 70 :lol1: what is gluel ??

See I have read it………thanks Phill :lol1:

I was too much of a gentleman to mention it….. :wave:

[Chris Walker]

Bought book a few weeks ago, still using it all the time, great buy!
Has real insight and is of great relevance to my company in its infancy! Cheers Phil!

[Andrew McCreadie]

10% Discount back

JULYCONTEST10

Sorry Phil if this affects your profits 🙂

Andy

[Phill Fenton]

Thanks for discovering that Andrew. (it doesn’t affect my royalties)

I think I’m beginning to detect a pattern here and would suggest in future entering the code ""currentmonth"contest10" in future for anyone buying a copy in future months. 😀

[Arslan mostefa kara]

I like the book Phil! when I started my company in 2007 I was looking for a book like this or a course to have some knowledge about the industry
That really came very handy

thanks

Arslan

[Steve Pugsley]

Just ordered this looking forward to reading it.

[Lee O'keefe]

Hi phil

Looks like a great book. "Well done to you both". I will have to get hold of one soon.

Just out of interest how many copies have you sold

Regards

Lee

[Phill Fenton]

quote Lee O’keefe:

Just out of interest how many copies have you sold

Given that the subject matter has quite a narrow field of interest, in the general scheme of things, not that many 😀

[Karl Williams]

quote Phill:

quote Lee O’keefe:

Just out of interest how many copies have you sold

Given that the subject matter has quite a narrow field of interest, in the general scheme of things, not that many 😀

I’ll wait till I can get one from the car boot sale for 20p 😉 :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

[Neil Speirs]

quote Phill:

quote Lee O’keefe:

Just out of interest how many copies have you sold

Given that the subject matter has quite a narrow field of interest, in the general scheme of things, not that many 😀

Just wait till Amazon list it on there top 10 chrimbo presents 😉

[Shaun Cleary]

Just placed my order.

[Paul Humble]

Finally got round to ordering the book, does it need translating from Scottish to Mackem English?

[Andrew Bennett]

quote Paul Humble:

Finally got round to ordering the book, does it need translating from Scottish to Mackem English?

Unfortunately yes!
Send me £200 and I’ll do it for free 🙄

[Clive Martinez]

Just ordered a copy – Well done!

Clive

[Paul S Martin]

Hi Phil

How many copy’s sold now M8 must be in the hundreds, Good on ya.

Paul 😉

[Doug Pulver]

Just ordered a copy, thanks

[Clive Martinez]

Today has been a month since I ordered the book… and still no sign of it.
Has it taken anyone else this long?

[Phill Fenton]

Orders placed at this time of year do take a bit longer.

Here is Lulu’s FAQ page for orders placed in the run up to Christmas
http://www.lulu.com/en/help/shipping_faq

Have you checked to progress of your order with LULU? – They will email you once it has been sent out.

[Clive Martinez]

Phil,

The truth is I didn’t think it had been a month already so I haven’t done anything about it until today.
I have emailed them, so I’ll just wait for their reply….

Regards

CLive

[Harry Cleary]

You know Lulu, Phill? Coooool!

[John McCrorie]

quote Clive Martinez:

Phil,

The truth is I didn’t think it had been a month already so I haven’t done anything about it until today.
I have emailed them, so I’ll just wait for their reply….

Regards

CLive

I ordered my book last Sunday and it arrived on the Friday

[Clive Martinez]

Got my copy today, after 33 days since placing the order…
Better late than never!

Regards

Clive

[Peter McGarry]

Finally back on the forum after 5 months thanks to Sky broadband messing my account up after moving home and have ordered Phil’s book. Looking forward to getting some expert advice.

Incidentally, entered the discount code hohoho and received 20% discount, so those without a copy have no excuse now

Peter

[David Rowland]

quote Harry Cleary:

You know Lulu, Phill? Coooool!

Born at Lennox Castle! just up the road from some of you and where my gran met my grandfather!

[Robert Lambie]

Dave, that being the case, she might have run around with your gran mate, similar ages? :lol1:

mind you, wish my gran looked like that! 😕 :lol1:

[Peter McGarry]

Just a quick update…….

Placed my order 27.12.09 and received it 10.30 am today !!

Considering Xmas period delays, selecting standard delivery option and the lousy weather we are currently experiencing, that’s pretty good going.

[Richard Martin]

I ordered my copy today, but I hope I don’t have to wait a month for it. Looking forward to reading it.

[Richard Martin]

WOW that was quick, ordered monday delivered wednesday. Looking forward to reading it now.

[Graham . Shand]

Great Read, very handy, fast delivery too !

[Stu Gardiner]

Just downloaded this book on Kindle, and as someone who is just starting out in the Industry have found some very valuable advice, the first thing realising that I have by far been undercharging for the services I offer due to not having any real pricing strategy.

Thanks Phil…….please keep writing

[Martin Pearson]

Stu, when it comes to pricing a lot of people have problems because a lot of what we do is based on time rather than material costs, there are aids to help like the price it guide but I find the best way to check my prices is by what the other local sign companies in my area charge. I get on well with a few local companies so it’s quite easy to just ask but if you don’t know anyone local then you can either just phone and ask for a price or get someone else to. Also if you see a new sign going up don’t be afraid to ask the owner how much they paid for it.
If you win every job you quote for you are either very lucky or your prices are far to low.

[Stu Gardiner]

Thanks Martin……some good advice there, i just need to get the bottle to call some local signmakers but feel bad as i will be wasting their time.

[Richard Martin]

quote Stu Gardiner:

Thanks Martin……some good advice there, i just need to get the bottle to call some local signmakers but feel bad as i will be wasting their time.

If your nervous about calling local signmakers (i.e covering the same area) then call some that are close by but don’t cover your area. Be upfront and genuine about why you are calling them, it’ll go one of two ways, they will either tell you to F off or they maybe inclined to offer some advice. Worse thing they can say is NO.

[ThomasYaxley]

Having just read this whole thread it seems it would be silly for someone in my situation not to buy this. Ordered through amazon this morning – cant wait to have a good read of this 😀

[Lorraine Clinch]

I bought my copy when Phill first released it-I still haven’t had the time to read it…..same as my copy of Mike Stevens ‘Mastering Layout’! 😥 Maybe I should take them on holiday 🙄

Lorraine

[Martin Pearson]

I would definitely take Mike Stevens book and try and have a read if you get the chance Lorraine, in fact Phill has done a couple of tutorials based on it for the forum so you may already have read a bit of it.

You could also take Phills book with you to read if your having trouble sleeping :lol1: :lol1:

[ThomasYaxley]

2 days to arrive – thanks Phill for getting it out so quick 🙂

[Robert Lambie]

quote Lorraine Clinch:

Maybe I should take them on holiday 🙄

Better ask Alison first Lorraine, if Phill goes on holiday shes going to be well p*ssed off without an invite! 😉 :lol1:

[Iain Sinton]

Hi Phil. Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your book and how good your book was in inspiring myself to get my finger out and get working for myself.
I have been in the sign industry since 1992 and have contemplated going self employed on many occasions but have always had an excuse not to, Family. Security. Bills to pay etc etc. but after finishing the book I feel inspired to get the business plan finished and handed in.
Although I would be mostly concentrating on vehicle graphics I still found all the book relevant.
I’m a local lad too ( Bathgate ) so may try and get in touch to pick your brains.
Thanks again
Iain

[Phill Fenton]

Thank you for the kind comments Iain,I’m glad I have helped to motivate you.

Feel free to drop by sometime if you’re in the area – but probably best to phone first as I’m often out and about leaving Alison in charge :nag2:

[James Parry]

Hi Phil,

Here’s another message from someone who found your book useful. Wanted to say thanks for all of the advice written in the book, and I’m impressed with the service Lulu offer! Speedy delivery!

I too am also in the industry and as the chap above said in his post, there has always been a reason not to start my own business. I believe the time is around the corner as your book has answered a couple of questions I had and also gave me a few bits of knowledge I hadn’t considered before which is great. I’m sorting out possible premises at the moment, and will be following your guide on building a workbench as it is simple but effective. I’m young and have a bright future ahead of me in the industry, many thanks for taking the time out of your schedule and putting some of your advice into writing!

[Lorraine Clinch]

quote Robert Lambie:

quote Lorraine Clinch:

Maybe I should take them on holiday 🙄

Better ask Alison first Lorraine, if Phill goes on holiday shes going to be well p*ssed off without an invite! 😉 :lol1:

Lol Rob, never saw this (or Martin’s) comment before!

Still haven’t read either book – does that make me a bad signmaker? 😳

[Phill Fenton]

quote James Parry:

Hi Phil,

Here’s another message from someone who found your book useful. Wanted to say thanks for all of the advice written in the book,

Thank you James – and good luck with your new business. 😀

quote Lorraine Clinch:

Still haven’t read either book – does that make me a bad signmaker? 😳

Of course not – But may I suggest that if you haven’t read it, it can still serve a useful purpose, perhaps propping up an uneven table leg in the pub? 😕

[Robert Lambie]

Just spotted this thread has well over 54 thousand views and nearly 200 replies. Great stuff Phill… so when does your next best seller "50 Shades of Vinyl" come out? 😉