Exit Signs of the Times Brain Squad Survey – May 2023 (weblink) BASIC QUESTIONSPlease tell us a bit about yourself. Question Title * 1. Let us know who you are and where you work. (All fields required.) Your first and last name The name of your business The state/province your business is located in Your position (owner, manager, etc.) Your email address AND WE'RE OFF ...A couple of quick questions to get you started Question Title * 2. How do your May 2023 sales compare with May 2022? Way up (20% or more) Up About the same Down Way down (20% or more) Question Title * 3. How do you expect your July 2023 sales to compare with July 2022? Way up (20% or more) Up About the same Down Way down (20% or more) EDITORIAL REACH-OUTYour answers to these questions support Buzz Session and other departments in Signs of the Times. Question Title * 4. ONE QUICK QUESTIONWhat is your favorite summer daytime leisure activity? Walking, running or hiking Riding a bicycle or motorcycle Gardening or outdoor home improvement Swimming or tanning at the beach or pool Going to kids’ or professional events, sports, etc. Grilling or picnicking with family or friends Other (please describe) Question Title * 5. DO YOU OR DON'T YOU?Does your company hire part-time help for the summer? Yes No (If “yes,” briefly explain why; if “no,” please explain briefly why not.) Question Title * 6. How much of your company’s total annual revenue is earned/invoiced during May, June, July and August? Less than 25% 25% to 33% 33%+ to 40% 40%+ to 50% 50%+ to 60% More than 60% Question Title * 7. MANAGER'S TO-DO LISTPlease let us know of any week-long tasks, marketing efforts or must-do’s for August 2023. Question Title * 8. BENCHMARKSAlso for August, we’re “collecting” your best wraps and decals for classic cars. If we select your wrap and/or decal(s) project to be featured, our editors will follow up with you for additional information and photos if needed.Please upload your image below. PDF, PNG, JPG, JPEG file types only. Choose File Choose File No file chosen Remove File BENCHMARKSAlso for August, we’re “collecting” your best wraps and decals for classic cars. If we select your wrap and/or decal(s) project to be featured, our editors will follow up with you for additional information and photos if needed.Please upload your image below. Question Title * 9. SIGN PRO’S BUCKET LISTFinally for August, we’re searching for your top “bucket list” items — things you must see or do as a sign person before displaying your final “closed” sign — to share in a feature article. Let us know your top 1, 2 or 3 bucket list items here and (briefly) why. Question Title * 10. LINE TIMEWe’re looking for your best “go-to phrase” that assures, helps or otherwise takes care of customer concerns, especially when they are unconvinced or hesitant about something during the sales process. Please share your phrase and the circumstances in which it applies below. Question Title * 11. TIP SHEETGot a specific, actionable tip or hack to improve sales, design, fabrication, installation or any other aspect of the sign business? Maybe a change you’ve recently made that had an outsized impact on your company? Please share it here! ... AND WRAPPING UPFinally, your chance to sound off Question Title * 12. ASK SIGNS OF THE TIMESAsk us a sign business-related question and we will try to answer it. Or ask a question for any of our expert columnists, and we’ll see if they can help. Question Title * 13. LETTERS TO THE EDITORWe want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on any of the recent articles from our magazine or website, or tell us what kind of stories and topics you'd like to see in the future. Our May issue features epic sign fails, lavish hospitality signage, creative uses of EMCs/digital displays and more. Our June issue will feature tips for managing anxiety, event signs and trends, products for vehicle wraps and more. Submit