The Complete Handbook of Business Hour Signs

Finally, a book that treats something as boring as hour signs with the technical respect it deserves. I've installed a few of these for clients and got several details wrong in the past - this would have saved me a lot of time and materials. I'm now recommending it to all my retail customers. The chapter on installation alone is worth the price. Very solid, practical work.

It's a solid reference, but I was hoping for more detailed electrical wiring diagrams for the digital signs. The text explains concepts clearly, but for a professional, I wanted more schematics and less prose about why a good sign matters. The sections on choosing and maintaining signs are useful, but it felt a bit basic in the technical execution parts. Good for a beginner, but I wasn't fully satisfied.

This is the definitive handbook for something I never thought I'd need a handbook on. As a property manager, I've had to deal with everything from faded static signs to glitchy LED units, and this book finally explains the 'why' behind the problems I've seen. The maintenance chapter is gold — I was able to diagnose a flickering sign at one of my properties following its guide. It's a no-nonsense, practical purchase.

The information is accurate and thorough, but the book feels a little too much like a textbook. I was hoping for a bit more real-world insight or photos, but it's all text. I learned a lot about digital versus mechanical signs that I hadn't considered, but I'm not sure I have a better handle on the actual physical installation process than before. It's worth reading, but not the end-all guide I expected.

I manage several small restaurants and was going to just buy generic magnetic signs to change my hours seasonally. This book convinced me to spend a bit more on an electronic model that adjusts for holidays automatically, and the savings in staff time have been worthwhile. I appreciated the clear breakdown of the different technologies; it made the decision process straightforward. A very practical, useful guide for small business owners. A rare find.

A no-fluff, detailed look at a piece of equipment I sell. For me, the sections on installer opportunities and how to grade different product tiers were the most useful. It gave me a better framework for talking to my customers about specs. It's not a thrilling read, obviously, but it delivers exactly what it promises – solid, practical knowledge. I dock one star because it missed some specifics on newer solar options, but it will be a great resource for my new hires.