Smartpress, a 100% employee-owned online printer, is scaling up operations with a new production facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. This expansion boosts the company’s printing capabilities and aims to streamline shipping for customers across the East Coast. By strategically positioning its facility in this high-growth region, Smartpress can now deliver nearly 75% of its products via ground shipping within two days. The area’s dynamic population growth and skilled workforce drove the decision to establish roots in South Carolina. “Spartanburg County is an ideal location for adding production capacity to…
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Falk&Ross is one of the continent’s largest apparel suppliers. The Cotton Group is a collection of companies that sell apparel into markets that include promo and workwear.
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Peter Schaefer, a partner at New Direction Partners, discussed ways that the converging printing, promo and packaging industries can thrive.
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The truth is that true business development tasks are very distasteful. In fact, they are so distasteful, most business owners and sales reps in our industry drive below average results and earn below average income.
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Everyone has a story, and top sales performers are master storytellers. They don’t pitch — they have conversations. They listen, uncovering hidden opportunities through thoughtful, strategic questions. And when they speak, it’s not a sales pitch — it’s a conversation.
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Years ago I got mad at my P&C Insurance guy. Our auto rates took, what I considered to be, an unfair jump. I shopped around, found a less expensive option and made the switch. I showed the dude who was boss and saved money in the process. What does this have to do with selling? More than you think. Behavior drives outcomes.
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The new year is right around the corner. Hit the ground running and start securing orders now by presenting clients branded bandannas. The health and wellness industry is the perfect place to start for sales. With plenty of awareness events, charity runs and health program kickoffs taking place in Q1, now’s the perfect time to engage these customers and explain how branded bandannas will make the perfect addition to their 2025 advertising initiatives. Power Up Profits With Health & Fitness Sales Opportunities You know what they say: “New year, new…
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The over-the-top marketing campaign for the Broadway hit’s film adaptation helped boost it to a box office record for opening weekend.
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As we sit on the cusp of the Thanksgiving holiday, most of us have read and heard about being grateful. Not only does gratitude make us better people, but studies have shown that giving thanks and counting our blessings can help us sleep better, lower our stress, and improve our interpersonal relationships.
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The baseball team sold limited-edition T-shirts in honor of the duct-tape banana art that recently sold for $6.2 million at auction.
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