LED signs are growing in popularity but, like all things, sometimes these high-quality signs can malfunction.  While the team at Forerunner Signs & Graphics are experienced in designing and installing LED signs of all types, we can actually be called in to repair or provide maintenance to an existing sign.  When a sign is broken, it hurts your business and we are here to help your business succeed.

Although the quality and design approaches are different between manufacturers, there are some general concepts that most outdoor LED sign systems will follow.

It may seem difficult to imagine winter right now.  As temperatures soar in the upper ‘90s in the Kansas City area, the thought of snow, Thanksgiving and the holiday season could actually be a welcome relief.  However, if you are a retailer in a crowded mall, those thoughts should have you thinking not about cooler weather, but whether or not you are prepared for craziness that is holiday shopping.

If you are a retailer in the aforementioned mall, imagine the last part of November or first of December.  Individuals and families

If you’re not using an outdoor LED sign for your retail business, you’re not just behind the times, you’re behind your competitors.  In fact, outdoor LED signs have been proven to increase sales and community awareness.

Though retailers are obvious benefactors of outdoor, LED signage, any business with little to no budget for advertising can benefit.  Full-color, outdoor LED signs help promote a business effectively and compared to traditional advertising mediums like newspapers, radio and billboards, outdoor LED signage is much cheaper.

Benefits of exterior LED signs:

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Many business owners are using outdoor LED

Monument signs are free-standing, outdoor structures used to designate the entrances of retail centers, corporate campuses, hospitals and medical facilities, housing developments, churches, apartment buildings, schools, community centers, corporate businesses, and any type of organization with a physical space. They should be eye catching, visually impressive and capture the building or campus architecture.  They are an essential part of a business’ identity.

These signs are typically positioned near all the streets that pass directly by the building and identify the tenant or tenants of the building.  As a prospective customer approaches

It’s something you may not think about when you think about your faith.  But where you worship is a choice. And just like the for-profit world, churches, synagogues, temples and mosques face fierce competition.  Having the right signage can help attract individuals and families to your parish while your congregation, community, family keeps them coming back.

At Forerunner Signs & Graphics, we are often asked how often a monument or entrance sign should be updated.  What type of sign is best?  What should be budgeted and should an investment be made

It’s no secret that great signage positively impacts a business.  But, if you are a property manager or owner, signs tell tenants, staff and the public what kind of business you run. Apartment complexes, malls and large commercial buildings all are in the same industry, but their needs for business signage are different. In fact, most of these companies have unique requirements.  Choosing an expert team who is experienced in property management signage is vital to your success.

Why is signage, monument signs in particular, so important to property managers and

Nobody likes going to the doctor. Not only is it scary, the sterile environment and drab, bare walls can be uninviting. But, if you’re running a medical practice or large medical facility, you can make your facility welcoming and calming with bright graphics and signage.

Sure, running a large medical organization is a big enough challenge without having to worry about how your office looks. Yet, if you want to earn the business and respect of current and potential clients, you need to create a professional, inviting, and comfortable lobby and

First impressions count when it comes to your business. When a customer or potential customer comes through your doors, you want them to be impressed, to believe you care about your business and their experience. Perhaps the most important investment for a positive first impression is a high-quality, eye-catching lobby sign.

But, before you decide to just throw something up on the wall, you should understand that there are many options to choose from. Remember, you want your lobby sign to reflect the personality and mission (the brand) of your business.

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It’s no secret that companies of all types benefit from exterior and interior, professionally-designed business signs. But, in an area where philanthropy thrives and local charities are just as, if not more, competitive as for-profit companies, the right signs can make a huge difference in their standing and their bottom line. We love the fact that the Kansas City area is home to many charitable organizations and we work hard to help these customers shine.

The mission of Forerunner Signs & Graphics is to not only create and install high-quality signs,

With the onslaught of menu choices from a variety of restaurants, what makes you and other hungry customers choose one over the other?  If a restaurant owner is smart, they are utilizing digital signage to entice you through their doors, to their menu and to the special(s) of the day.  Digital signage is a great way to show information, sell products and make the overall eat-out experience more engaging. In a digital era, customers are looking for digital screens and creativity.

Use digital signage in and outside your restaurant to make