Regardless of the product or service you sell, being a business owner can pose many challenges.  One major challenge is setting your business apart from the competition and continuing to do so.  What makes you different?  Why should customers come to your shop for a Tattoo and not the shop down the road?

Here is a list of some tips to keep in mind for your customer, the end user: Read the rest of this entry »

NeedleBoy.com would like to share that South Carolina lawmakers have  lowered the legal age to get a tattoo from 21 to 18 years old.  On March 30th, 2010, Governor Mark Sanford made the final decision by signing the bill which made South Carolina conform to every other state in the country. State Senator Glenn McConnell supported the measure because he says the law does not treat all adults equally. Read the rest of this entry »

As an artist, it’s important to be a savvy business person as well.

Once you feel confident with your tattooing skills, it’s time to focus on the business aspect of tattooing. You may even decide to open your own tattoo shop. Read more…

Needleboy.com announces decreased prices.  Yes!  You read correctly.  Read more…

A tattoo artist is no stranger to competition.  With several tattoo shops in each city, setting your business apart from the rest can attract more clients or a different clientele, creating a niche.

Today, people are focusing more on environment, healthy living and also what they put into their bodies. For instance, a vegan would prefer organic ink over traditional metallic based inks that can reduce potential risks of health hazards and is simply a lifestyle choice/belief .   Read more…

Having read a great deal of other articles on social networking sites, I decided a do a quick summary of all the ways you can use Twitter, Facebook & Google BUZZ for both your professional or personal life. Some of these methods go beyond the using them as a lifestreaming device: Read more…