| Deciding on Permanent or Temporary Signs | | | | frequently, an aluminum sign would be a good |
| When you are preparing for a conference, | | | | investment. While these signs are harder to |
| whether it is an annual event attended only by | | | | transport, they will be more economical over the |
| your employees, or if you are attending a | | | | long term if you plan to use them frequently. |
| conference full of other businesses, you will need | | | | However, if space is a factor a custom vinyl |
| to decide what type of sign you will need. | | | | banner to transport to an event may be a lot |
| Signs are usually classified as either permanent or | | | | easier. |
| temporary. Permanent signs are made out of | | | | Decide on what information you need to display. |
| aluminum and are usually large. These signs are | | | | If your sign needs are general in nature, such as |
| normally permanently displayed outside of a | | | | your company name, or the name of a product |
| location, but due to the light weight of aluminum, | | | | that you intend to keep selling frequently, a |
| many people display these custom signs at | | | | permanent sign will work well. The added cost of |
| conferences, conventions or other events. | | | | purchasing the more durable material can be |
| Temporary signs are typically made of banner | | | | offset by the years of use you will get out of |
| vinyl. While the material of these signs is durable, | | | | the sign. |
| they are classified as temporary because they | | | | On the other hand, if you plan on using a sign for |
| are easy to move and reuse in other locations. | | | | one year or one event only, a temporary solution |
| The custom vinyl banners typically have a life | | | | would be a better fit. This will allow you to display |
| span of at least five years and allow you greater | | | | more information about a specific product or a |
| options for display. | | | | sale, without worrying about having to re-use the |
| When deciding on the type of material that is | | | | sign in the future. |
| best suited for your signage needs, there are a | | | | What kind of event will you be attending? If your |
| few important points that you will need to | | | | conference is just for your company, chances are |
| consider. | | | | you will be able to get away with a more |
| How often do you plan to use this custom | | | | temporary solution. If you plan on displaying your |
| banner? If you need a sign for a one-time event, | | | | custom vinyl banner inside, it will last for several |
| a permanent sign will not be the best choice for | | | | years and be more cost effective. |
| your needs. In this case, a vinyl banner will be | | | | If you need to attend an event where other |
| more cost effective and easier to remove at a | | | | companies are using professional signs, or |
| later time. | | | | aluminum signs, then it is a good idea to follow suit |
| If you plan to use a vinyl banner many times, and | | | | so that your company does not stick out. |
| you don't need to change the information | | | | |