Attention!

Our site is being moved! Current files and other goodies will now be found at:

www.laserengravings.info

Oct 25, 2010

Marketing: YouTube Videos and Good Ol' Fashion Humor

Oct 4, 2010

E-Blast: Mass Email

Check out this e-blast one of our laser stores sent out to it's customer base, it's interactive! These are a great way to get very afforable promotions out just by getting emails from your customers.

http://www.cooleremail.net/users/blessingscm/BC01Langley_201010$LaserEngraving02.html

Aug 18, 2010

Are you priced right?

When was the last time you spent time assessing prices throughout your store?  Many times you will find that product that once was thought to be a dud, turns out to be anything but when the price is right.  This is especially so with your personalization business.  Identify products that are not getting the turns you would like and adjust the price and/or place where it is merchandised.  Additionally drive quantity sales by bundling some of the lower priced product.  Soy candles could be 3 for $9.99 or bundle up bookmarks, yo-yo's, whistles, etc.  A strong example would be children's toys.  If you are getting a whistle for one grandchild, you almost have to for the rest.  And don't forget to promote these bundles through signage and advertising!

~Joe Knutson

July 06, 2010

New Product Laser Files Available for Download

The finalized laser files for the new products in the Spring 2010 Laser Catalog are uploaded as of today, and ready to be downloaded. This update also includes fixes for several items. Please update to this current version as soon as possible. If you have any trouble or need some help downloading the new files, don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-828-5260.

May 25, 2010

Design Help Available

Check out KH Design on the Helpful Links page if you are looking for help with designing layouts for special customers, need help setting up a vector file (ex. custom name tags, ornaments, display signs), don't have the time to set-up a logo, or want to run multiples of a product in one file. These affordable services will help you come up with great layouts you can use time and again as well as help other stores getting new ideas, we all benefit!

May 18, 2010

ZBLK and ZVHW (2" blocks and candle holders)

The laser files are part of the current update, but the catalog has not yet shipped so you may need a scan page to locate these files.

Please download and print this single page PDF if you have received this product.

May 7, 2010

Important reminder:

DO NOT put your laser machine, smoke machine, and computer on a "power strip" with a circuit breaker unless absolutely necessary! You run the risk of tripping the surge protector's breaker, which can stop your laser in the middle of running a file. This data cannot be recovered, and can ruin expensive product stock. Try to run the laser machine on it's own circuit (at least 15 amps.)

April 28, 2010

New Store Locator!

A new store locator is up on our main website! Please check to ensure that your store is listed properly on the website by visiting www.pgrahamdunn.com. If your store is not listed or the address is incorrect, please email alex.troyer@pgrahamdunn.com

April 16, 2010

Laser College

Would you like a refresher course on laser engraving?  Do you have some new hires that could use a little training?  Would you like to learn some tips and tricks to improve your engraving business?  We have begun to put together an extensive collection of information and resources for engraving.  Each subject is broken out so you don't have to thumb through a big manual to get the information you need.  Videos are embedded in the material for visual demonstrations.  And the whole curriculum is Wiki, which means we all can collaborate on the material.  Check back from time to time as we add more classes and information.  Click here or Laser University on the sidebar.

April 9, 2010

Auto-Focus Actuator Screw Repair

If the actuator screw comes out of your auto-focus sensor, you could find yourself in big trouble fast. Click here to find out how to screw it back in and save the day! Auto-Focus Actuator Screw Repair.pdf

April 2, 2010

2010 Dealer Conference Audio Files

If you missed the Dealer Conference this year, or just want to listen to the speakers again, you can listen to our recordings of the events at the following link:  http://www.pgrahamdunn.com/dealer

April 2, 2010

Custom laser job

Here is a nice job that one of our accounts shared with us recently.

(click for larger view)

April 1, 2010

Online Catalog available

Here is our current catalog in an easily viewable online format. 

It is still available for download in PDF format in the Download Center if you prefer.

Mar 8, 2010

Looking for Ideas?

A great place to look for ideas to include on your layouts is Quote Garden.  This is a website that has all sorts of suggestions for topics such as retirement, graduations, birthdays, love, friendship, and even taxes!  Make samples for special occasions like wedding season, and graduation time.  If inclined, use the quotation tool in Gravostyle (looks like a dollar sign) to count and charge per letter on layout changes.  Select the text, click the dollar sign, and enter the per letter charge to calculate.  Don't forget that you can use copy and paste to change your text quickly and with less chance of mistakes.  Quote Garden makes it even easier to design a gift for any occasion!  ~Joe Knutson