DOES YOUR SHOP ACCEPT NEEDLE ART?

[Mike Labbe]

NEEDLE ART FRAMING SURVEY - April '06 GRUMBLE POLL & DISCUSSION
RESULTS from previous surveys: LINK TO RESULTS

Is needle art framing up or down in your shop?
What percentage of your orders are for needle art?
How do you price needle art?
Do you clean needle art prior to framing?
How do you market this specialty??
Do you have any comments, tips, funny stories to share about needle art?

Discussion is welcomed!

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[Mike Labbe]

Is this type of framing up or down? (declining)
46% About the same
37% DOWN
13% UP
02% We don't frame needle art
02% NONE/Does Not Apply
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What percentage of total framing is represented by needle art? (~79% of us said less than 10%)
53% 0-5%
26% 6-10%
04% 11-15%
05% 16-20%
02% 21-25%
03% 26-30%
02% 36-40%
01% 71-75%
04% NONE/Does Not Apply
Do you offer a service to clean needle art, prior to framing?
84% NO
09% YES
06% NONE/Does Not Apply
01% Other (see forum)

How do you price needle art?
65% United Inches
13% Flat/Fixed extra Fee
09% Square Inches
08% Other (see forum)
04% NONE/Does Not Apply

Do you market this specialty? How? (check any that apply)
39% We do NOT market this specialty service
32% Phone Book(s)
23% Web Site
19% Newspaper
19% Signage - in business
15% Newsletter
14% Direct Mail
14% Club/Organization
10% Signage - exterior of business
10% Flyers
10% Business Cards
09% Guest speaking engagements
04% Trade Show
04% NONE/Does Not Apply
03% Radio Ads
03% TV Ads
03% Other (see forum)