The cost of regular unleaded gasoline scaled to a national average of $4.33 a gallon on March 11, 2022, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA) Gas Prices website. It’s the highest number on record, and the price is even more frightening for drivers opting for alternative fuel types. The national average cost of diesel […]
The latest Consumer Price Index reading, the highest in four decades, isn’t the only sign that inflation is extending rather than giving up its hold over the U.S. economy in 2022. An increasing number of American small businesses say they are now passing on higher costs to customers, or soon will be forced to make […]
I am excited to be a contributor and share insights I have garnered over my many years in our industry. Seeing as we’re kicking off 2022 with New Year’s Resolutions, I thought a good start would be talking about road maps. When visiting and consulting with shops across the country, I liked to sit down […]
A new year is upon us, and many have big goals for 2022. A great marketing plan can help you reach these goals, but what are the essential things to consider when creating a plan? This article provides a guide for taking your marketing to new heights this year. 1. Audit 2021 Marketing Efforts—The first […]
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. The 43rd annual list ranks Tint World as 317th. Factors such as costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength and financial strength and stability play into the publication’s […]
2022 is only three days away, prompting reflection on a year in its final lap. WindowFilmMag.com’s greatest hits from 2021 reverberate with variety. Legislative developments, female empowerment, company transactions and philanthropy comprise the industry’s hottest topics. Top Five Stories of 2021 1. New Window Tint Legislation for this Year’s Session—Published on 1/27/21 This year’s most-read […]
The New Year is nearly here and so are new opportunities. Last week, film shop owners shared their 2022 goals. From training apprentices, leaning on others, emphasizing new business segments and building brands, the resolutions were varied. Today, I’ll share three things I aim to accomplish in the next 12 months. 1. Amplify Industry Voices […]
With the U.S. past the peak of consumer demand and the winter holidays nearly over, experts say the next couple of months will be critical to determine whether the supply chain crisis brought on by the pandemic will extend into 2023. Aaron Terrazas, director of economic research at Convoy Inc., a digital freight networking company, […]
The New Year dawns in 10 days, delivering a fresh calendar full of potential. With 2021 winding down, industry members are reminiscing on past accomplishments and reciting resolutions for the future. 23-year veteran Nipsy Mitch Goldman, owner of Tegridy Tint in Marrero, La., is focused on family for 2022. “I’ve been bringing my son to […]
As we come to the end of 2021, this has been an abnormal year to say the least. With many beginning to think about 2022, I wanted to share three critical marketing components to have in order as we head into the New Year. A Properly Sorted and Optimized Website: Our company views a website […]
After building several businesses in both the B2B and B2C environments utilizing digital marketing and social media platforms, Patric launched his own digital marketing agency, Eye Magnet Management, in 2015. This business has rapidly grown to represent the digital marketing efforts of some of the largest names in the window film industry as well as numerous other clients in industries as varied as golf, clothing, art, international freight and restaurants.
