{"id":21522,"date":"2025-08-28T03:53:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T03:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/?p=21522"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:41:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:41:58","slug":"presidents-post-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/presidents-post-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"President&#8217;s Post &#8211; September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21522\" class=\"elementor elementor-21522\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a34144a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a34144a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2b92a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2b92a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">President's Post - September 2025<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33b8c1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33b8c1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>And just like that\u2026 it\u2019s spring.<\/p><p>The birds are chirping a little louder, lambs are wobbling across paddocks, and you can feel that spark in the air. New life. New energy. New jobs landing on the desk with a little more urgency than they had a week ago.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re anything like most of the sign shops I know, spring marks the beginning of that time of year &#8211; the lead-up to Christmas. There&#8217;s something about the longer days and warmer weather that kicks people into gear. Jobs that have been \u201cjust waiting on sign-off\u201d suddenly become urgent. Diaries go from full to overfull overnight. And the countdown to the holidays begins.<\/p><p>For many of us, that\u2019s a good thing especially if winter\u2019s been a bit quieter. But that sudden surge can catch us off guard too, especially if we\u2019re running lean or still feeling the pinch from earlier in the year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c90dd5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c90dd5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a900caf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a900caf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Which is why I\u2019m super stoked about our new game-changing partnership with N3.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re already an NZSDA member, you\u2019re going to love this. And if you\u2019re not\u2026 well, you&#8217;re officially fresh out of excuses.<\/p><p>As of 1 September, NZSDA members get access to N3\u2019s exclusive discounts &#8211; and I\u2019m not talking about shaving a few cents off here and there. I mean real, meaningful savings on everyday business costs (and a few good personal ones as well!).<\/p><p>I was lucky enough to get early access to the N3 app and take it for a spin. Scott and I even had a bit of fun putting together a short video to show what kind of value\u2019s on offer. If you haven\u2019t seen it yet, check it out here &#8212;&gt;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><b>Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of the video:<\/b><\/span><\/p><ol><li>Drum of 2-core cable from JA Russell \u2013 saved $90.50<\/li><li>Forklift battery from Century Yuasa \u2013 saved $253<\/li><li>10 posts, 40m framing timber, and 30 bags of Quickcrete from Carters \u2013 saved $475<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In the video, Scott says you can make back your membership in three months\u2026 but I\u2019ll be honest &#8211; my Category C membership ($815) was completely covered by these three purchases alone, all within two weeks. How good is that?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-886f33b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"886f33b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1113775510?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Logan&#039;s n3 Savings!\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc5cd8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc5cd8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>&nbsp;And it doesn\u2019t stop there. Since filming, I\u2019ve also saved:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$120 on tyres<\/li>\n<li>$83 on new first aid kits<\/li>\n<li>And, if I can get the green light from my wife, I\u2019m eyeing up a Sony Bravia 85\u201d TV from JB Hi-Fi this weekend. It\u2019s already on sale, but N3 is offering another $239 off. Yes please!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br><\/p><p>The crazy part? Your NZSDA membership literally pays for itself. After that, every dollar saved is money straight back in your pocket. It\u2019s almost like N3 is paying you to be a member.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I\u2019ve heard it a hundred times: \u201cI\u2019m not sure I get enough value out of being a member.\u201d Fair enough &#8211; we\u2019re all watching the bottom line. But I truly believe this partnership removes that excuse for good.<\/p>\n<p>Still, I\u2019d argue the real value of NZSDA membership isn\u2019t just in the dollars. It\u2019s in the connections, the support, the shared knowledge, and the feeling that you\u2019re part of something bigger. A bigger industry. A community of people who get it. The support. The friendships. The opportunities to grow and give back.<\/p>\n<p>But if saving money gets you through the door? Brilliant. Jump in. Sign up. And while you\u2019re at it, tell your mates who own sign shops as well.<\/p>\n<p>This is about building something that lasts, and making it more accessible for every sign business in New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p>And if the N3 savings weren\u2019t enough already, here\u2019s a reminder of everything else you unlock as a member:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to the Master Sign Maker Accreditation<\/li>\n<li>Promotion through Find a Signmaker Directory<\/li>\n<li>Access to the Signee Course<\/li>\n<li>Pricing Guide<\/li>\n<li>Wage &amp; Salary Guide<\/li>\n<li>Webinars<\/li>\n<li>Industry awards, conferences, and regional events &#8211; This is the good stuff, all focused on connection, excellence, and growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br><\/p><p>So, here\u2019s your spring challenge: don\u2019t wait. Whether it\u2019s saving money, stepping up your professional game, or reconnecting with this awesome community \u2014 now\u2019s the time.<\/p>\n<p>And hey, if you\u2019re already a member, help us spread the word. Let\u2019s help more sign shops tap into the support they need to thrive.<\/p>\n<p>So, here\u2019s to smart savings, strong connections, and a thriving industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d93022 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d93022\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a1447e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2a1447e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21192\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ec1508 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ec1508\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>See you out there,<\/p><p><strong>Logan Sutton <\/strong><br \/><em>Creative Director \u2013 Future Grafix <\/em><br \/><em>President \u2013 NZ Sign &amp; Display Association<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>And just like that\u2026 it\u2019s spring.<\/p>\n<p>The birds are chirping a little louder, lambs are wobbling across paddocks, and you can feel that spark in the air. 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