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 3/21/2011Kara Klein,

TheSignChef.com Sign Company Celebrates 25 Year Silver Anniversary

Directly on the heels of international expansion, TheSignChef.com has announced that they have reached 25 years in the business.

What began as a strictly local "mom and pop sign shop" in historic Charleston, SC has transformed into an online sign company serving over 25,000 organizations around the globe.

"All those fancy gadgets and gizmos on our website make us look like a giant in the sign industry!" chuckled, Tim Harrelson, the Chef Executive Officer. "With 21 employees, we still have that small company feel and appeal that both small and large businesses seem to prefer."

New advancements in the sign industry will serve small and large companies alike

With one quarter century down, TheSignChef.com is looking towards the future. "The internet is ingrained in our culture so we'll continue to develop even more advanced, online customer support tools," says Harrelson.

These online sign tools include:

  • Pre-designed layouts which can be instantly edited online
  • Mobile text alerts with real-time order status and tracking
  • And even more "How to" sign videos to help clients make better informed sign decisions.

For more information about custom signs and banners, TheSignChef.com website and blog is updated weekly.

About TheSignChef.com and Tabasco Tim

"Tabasco Tim" started as a SignChef back in 1986 and has taken his business from a small, homegrown organization into an international, online retailer providing custom signs and banners for all types of organizations, large and small. He has authored numerous articles and is well-versed in the sign industry's best practices.

To schedule an interview or get more information, call 1-800-899-6272 or email .

For Immediate ReleaseFor further information contact:
 3/10/2011Kara Klein,

Real Estate Signs: QR Codes Boost Consumer Interest

The real estate market is beginning to bounce back and new marketing technology is one of the reasons for this boost in consumer interest.

The latest trend to hit the real estate industry is the use of QR codes on real estate signs. QR (quality response) codes are small, barcode-like graphics that can be photographed with any smartphone and will automatically take users to a predetermined website. Agents often use the code to point to websites that include interior photos and virtual tours of the home for sale.

TheSignChef is a national sign company that specializes in real estate signs and has seen this trend take off.

"We've seen the more forward-thinking agents include QR codes on their real estate signage. Anyone interested in the house can snap a picture of the code and are instantly pointed to a virtual tour or photos of the house,” said head SignChef, Tim Harrelson. "Plus, some agents have found that being ahead of the curve with marketing and technology trends helps build client trust in their abilities to do the best job possible when assisting them with such important decisions as investing in a home."

QR codes accomplish five things:

  1. They show buyers that you, as an agent, are on the cutting-edge and have in-depth knowledge about your industry
  2. They give buyers an immediate way to maintain interest. By seeing a virtual tour immediately, they get excited.
  3. They set you apart. Although QR codes on real estate signs are rapidly becoming popular, they still set you apart as unique.
  4. They give you an extra platform from which to sell your house
  5. They enable you to put as much information as you want on your real estate sign — without actually having to print it all.

TheSignChef.com has a free QR code generator and ships all real estate signs free. They also offer a free online consultation with an expert graphic designer.

What makes TheSignChef and owner Tim Harrelson credible?

Tim started TheSignChef 25 years ago and has taken it from a small, homegrown business into a national retailer that has made signs for well-known organizations such as the NFL and Starbucks. He has written articles about the sign industry and is well-versed in small business practices.

To schedule an interview or get more information, call 1-800-899-6272 or email Tim at .