Marketing and Sales
March 17, 2020 at 1:48 pm
To make up for some lost business as cities and states increase efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus, bars and restaurants have had to get creative with ways to make money while their doors are locked. One of those ways? Selling branded merchandise...
March 16, 2020 at 1:39 pm
I want to start by thanking all of the leaders that have contributed their advice so far in my newest approach to Million Dollar Mindset. It has been a pleasure featuring your insights on how to be financially successful within our industry. The most recent respected leader I asked to share his thoughts is President…
March 16, 2020 at 12:26 pm
Promo professionals have experienced their share of obstacles lately when it comes to goods and materials produced overseas. First there was dealing with unpredictable pricing due to tariff changes, and now COVID-19 has caused disruptions to the supply chain. This uncertainty has led distributors to search for impactful and affordable promos that are made right…
March 16, 2020 at 11:57 am
Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, Ill., has awarded QCA’s Distributor Certificate to Woodinville, Washington-based Bensussen Deutsch & Associates LLC (BDA). Built upon the existing Advocacy Council, the Distributor Certification Program is designed specifically for the needs of distributors and decorators, allowing them to further their commitment to brand safety and responsible sourcing. Like QCA’s Supplier…
March 13, 2020 at 1:37 pm
Ask the Accountant… Question: Is there a dashboard in QB Premier where I can look at open orders? Answer: QuickBooks Premier has such a dashboard called Income Tracker. You can find the icon on the left side of the home page where other shortcuts are listed. The Income Tracker has tabs at the top of…
March 12, 2020 at 2:00 pm
There are plenty of companies that are looking to appeal to consumers with not only their goods, but also their logos. Tech.co devoted an examination to logo design trends for 2020, and we found ourselves drawn to the resulting takeaways, but especially the throwback logos and so-called "logo-less" logo designs...
March 11, 2020 at 11:35 am
Is anyone else's circadian rhythm completely thrown off by the time change? We love the extra hour of evening sunlight, but the dark mornings are rough. Thankfully, we have promotional products of all kinds to put some pep in our steps. Here are five that caught our eyes this last week. You might even say they were our Fave 5!...
March 11, 2020 at 11:25 am
Atlantic Coast Cotton, Gainesville, Va., announced a mobile app designed to make connecting with the company fast and easy. Users can check stock in real time, connect with customer service reps, place orders and more with their smart phones. The app is available for Android or iPhone systems on their online stores. With the app,…
March 9, 2020 at 2:07 pm
Do you love "The Office?" Have you always wanted your own "World's Best Boss" mug and Dundie award? Do you think you could watch 15 hours of "The Office" in nine days? If so, you might be able to get these coveted television artifacts while you get to watch your favorite show...
March 9, 2020 at 11:20 am
HH Global, Chicago, announced a three-year partnership with GNC Holdings Inc., providing production management for GNC's print and direct mail execution in support of retail operations and loyalty programs. "We are thrilled with GNC's decision to partner with us," said Mike Perez, CEO of the Americas for HH Global. "We have invested in solutions for…
