— Contributed by Jefferey Harris

I own a small antique shop in a not-so-busy street in a small town.  Our area is near some tourist spots, but only a handful of tourists get to wander to the store. I do have some regular customers, and business was good. But it would have been better if I get to offer my products to these tourists too.

My brother-in-law, who co-owns the store, recommended that we get an outdoor LED sign. I hesitated at first because a LED sign looked so modern, but then after some thinking, I came to a decision to get one as it might just be worth the risk. Anything for our business.

So I looked online for a trusted seller, and I came across Affordable LED. They sell all types of programmable LED signs, storefront signs, and even writable LED boards, the ones they use in alfresco dining restaurants. Since our store is just small, we only needed a small unit. We picked the tricolor 15 mm outdoor scrolling sign with one row. 

When it arrived, I immediately programmed a message and installed it. I turned it on, and it looked so awesome! It did not clash with the store’s antique theme, which was my worry. Within the first two hours of the installation, my brother-in-law and I noticed more people coming in. No kidding!

This really proves that lit-up signs, especially ones in LED, really help with the exposure of a business. This is regardless of the size of the establishment. And I’m thankful for Affordable LED for offering LED signs that fit a small business’s needs, just like ours.