The Pros and Cons of Specializing in the Distributor Business

Do you specialize in a particular market? This is one question I always ask distributors at educational presentations as well as one-to-one consultations. Nine out of 10 times, the answer is no. Most feel it’s best to serve as many industries as possible and not limit themselves. Is that the right approach?…

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Why Is Internet Marketing Important for Distributors?

In the promotional products business in particular, the online component of marketing is hugely important for growing your client base and sales. There are three reasons why internet marketing is critical to the success of your promo business. Let’s look at those reasons and how you can use them to your advantage…

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5 Reasons to Rebrand Your Distributor Business

Your online brand needs to effectively communicate what you do, who you help and the value of doing business with you. If your website and social media profiles are not up to the task, you may be missing out on new ideal clients, repeat sales and other important opportunities. Here are five reasons you might want to consider a rebrand…

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10 Marketing Misconceptions That Keep You From Growing Your Promo Business

It’s a provable fact that companies that invest in developing their brand’s online presence in a structured, consistent way, experience sustained growth. However, smaller distributors have big misconceptions regarding digital marketing for their business, as shown in frequent discussions about online marketing…

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Hiring a Blog Writer for Your Promo Business? 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Few distributor business owners have both the writing skills and the time needed to write their company blog on a consistent basis. Business blogs need to be relevant, look polished and represent the brand well. Considering all these personal limitations and high expectations, it makes sense to outsource blog writing. But there is a right way and a wrong way to hire a writer…

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3 Drivers of Change in the Promotional Products Business

Right now, your clients are undergoing major changes that are affecting their needs for promotional products. With events out of the equation, employees working from home and staff reductions, companies are using promotional products very differently. Understanding these changes will help you provide the right solutions for your clients…

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