The reality of product failure for a supplier is not “if,” but “when,” so the ability to demonstrate the protocol for the process of a recall is just one of many components of the QCA accreditation process. But now, companies considering a product recall may be facing a legal minefield.
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Need-Fulfillment? Or Need-Creation?
What business are you in? When products are a part of your offerings, there are two ways to go to market. You can source the request from your customer and be in the need-fulfillment business; or you can create solutions, generate ideas, develop visions and plans and create the need.
Read MoreShock Therapy for Social Media
One area that we can always improve on is the circus known as social media. I suggest you take a hard look at who you are on Facebook and LinkedIn and give your profiles some shock therapy.
Read More3 Game-Changing Strategies to Propel Your Sales in 2014
Are you optimistic about sales in 2014? I know I am. To succeed in our technology driven economy you need to be savvy. Here are three game-changing strategies to propel your promotional products sales now and in the future.
Read MoreLooking Forward to 2014
The end of the year always brings exciting and important announcements, and that’s no different for us at Promo Marketing.
Read More3 Free Power Words You Should Use Now
Powerful words create powerful results. Choose your words carefully whether spoken or written. Here are three that you should use and use to their full effect.
Read MoreWhat Wealth Phase Are You In?
There are just three phases on the path to getting wealthy, and understanding where you are on this path can help you figure out what you need to do to get to the next level.
Read MorePlease Like Me! :)
I have never, to my knowledge, walked up to anyone and said, “Will you please like me?” And never, ever, did I walk up to a complete stranger and try to bribe them to like me.
Read MoreWhose Fault Is It?
Even as a commodity, what we sell is a branding and awareness-building staple. It’s fascinating to me that those who degrade our industry with fervor STILL use these products.
Read MoreThe Best Client is the One That Just Bought From You
They don’t call it a sales CYCLE for nothing.
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