Signshops Sound Off on Importance of Fabrication Work to Their Businesses
What portion of your fabrication work comes from wholesale sign sources?
None. We make everything ourselves
5%
1-24%. Less than a quarter
68%
25-49%. A quarter or more, but less than half
16%
50-74%. Half to nearly three quarters
3%
75-100%. Three quarters to everything
8%
What portion of your fabrication work is wholesale for other sign companies?
None. All of our work is for ourselves
21%
1-24%. Less than a quarter
63%
25-49%. A quarter or more, but less than half
8%
50-74%. Half to nearly three quarters
0%
75-100%. Three quarters to everything
8%
How important is wholesale signwork, either bought or sold, to your company?
Not at all important
3%
Barely important
24%
Somewhat important
29%
Very important
31%
Vitally important
13%
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