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The right sign for your business can make a favorable first impression not only on potential customers, it can potentially inspire a future sale.

Often referred to as the fourth dimension, time is the weighty subject of religion, philosophy, science and even life itself. Certainly, the notion of time is incorporated into the business world, industry, sports and the performing arts.

Whether your child is competing in a soccer tournament or you are beating the competition in the sales challenge at work, America loves a winner. One of the ways to show appreciation for winners is to give them a trophy. Here’s why trophies matter.

QR codes are those square pixelated boxes seen on products, advertising and other places that are only readable by digital scanners. The “QR” stands for Quick Response, and QR codes can hold about 100 times more information than a standard barcode. They enable businesses to connect offline customers with online content in an interactive way that’s easier to use than entering a URL, keying in a number or sending a text. Here are 6 lifehacks for using QR codes:

Drink coasters are those (usually) square items placed under beverages. Also called a coaster, beverage coaster or beermat, they protect the furniture’s surface from moisture that could ruin the finish.

Whatever you’re doing, capture the memories for all time with custom Picture Plaques & Frames from PlaqueMaker.

To create an effective navigation route for any place people visit, designers follower these five principles:

Perhaps it is the soft green color or the delicate round shape; the way the disc feels in your hand or slips smoothly from your grasp. Or maybe you love the simple-yet-elegant glass crystal it is made from. There’s the impressive laser that strikes the glass, frosting it white with a personalized engraving or the vibrant color of the custom UV-ink printing catches the eye. Whatever it is, it immediately becomes a favorite.

The 7.5” tall acrylic award trophy is screened in red on the back, with elegant gold accents, and is mounted to a glossy black base, to stand proudly on any desk, shelf or table. You can also choose blue or green screening. These royal award trophies will strike a pose at your next corporate event (we offer quantity discounts on custom merchandise).

A personal, elegant acknowledgement goes a long way in supporting our troops. PlaqueMaker makes it so easy to design any number of award plaques, customized trophies and personalized gifts that feature patriotic themes military personnel relate to in a big way. Design it yourself with PlaqueMaker’s easy-to-use online design tools. Browse our clip art gallery for seals and other artwork for every branch of the military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines as well as the Coast Guard and the National Guard.

Printing on metal is simple with our online design tools. Design metal art print using your own family pictures, landscapes and digital photos. Includes one photo. Unlike most other PlaqueMaker products, text is not included with metal photo prints.

The earliest plaques are found in the 12th century throughout the Benin Empire in present-day Nigeria. Bronze and brass placards herald warriors and key battles fought on behalf of the kingdom. These are not unlike plaques we see today, paying homage to soldiers who died in the service of their country. Plaques are not just memorials but informational signs. For over 150 years, the blue plaques of London point out historical locations and the people who lived there. In the U.S., the National Trust for Historical Preservation bestows markers to buildings and places that gain National Registry status.

Does your charity want to show appreciation for the community’s first responders? Is there a volunteer organization or civic group that has gone unnoticed for far too long? Do you know someone who selflessly gives their time and energy to others?

What’s the best way to make any day a celebration? Mark it with a personalized custom engraved plaque you design yourself at PlaqueMaker.com.

Mobile Inventory Management is the process of scanning QR codes or barcodes with a mobile device to track inventory, shipments and retail transactions. It gives you the data your company needs on your phone or tablet, simplifying asset management. Staff workers can take inventory quicker, know what stock is ready to ship immediately and determine which items need re-ordering.

Since ancient times, the great artisans of Egypt, Assyria and Italy have been inspired by the special properties of glass to create attractive works of art. Glass can allow light to pass through it, giving it the ability to transform color and sparkle, bringing joy and happiness with just a gaze into its brightness.

Tracing your family tree is not only fun, it can turn up some exciting surprises. What if you have a Duke, Duchess or even a Queen in your lineage – how cool would that be? All your research efforts could also reveal a family crest or coat of arms. Displaying your family crest is a unique way to pay tribute to your heritage or, dare we say, to show off your ancestral roots. Giving the gift of a family crest or coats of arms custom engraved or full-folor printed on ornaments, picture frames or paperweights to relatives at your next reunion would probably be a much appreciated memento, too.

Natural stone is quarried all over the Earth. No two pieces are identical due to the unique forces of nature. One of the most attractive qualities of natural stone like granite and marble, variances include differences in color, shading, irregular markings, voids, pitting, veins and fissures.