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?…

Read More

Time Is Money. Really.

I have said many times that there is no excuse for not making $500,000 per year in this industry, whether you are a business owner or a sales rep. Time is money. You heard it before. But do you really believe it? Do you really treat time like money? Think about it this way. Let’s say…

Read More

What’s the Easiest Way to Place a Reorder in QuickBooks?

Ask the Accountant… Question: A customer is placing a reorder. Is there an easy way to do that in QB Premier? Answer: Yes. Open the original sales order and click “Create a Copy” at the top of the screen. Make any adjustments to prices in the new sales order, then create the supplier purchase order…

Read More

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…

Read More

The Power of Persistency With MobilityWorks Founder Bill Koeblitz

To have a dream is one thing, but to pursue that dream with passion and conviction is the difference between settling and success. Bill Koeblitz, founder of MobilityWorks, discusses his aspirations of getting into Formula 1 Grand Prix racing and, ultimately, how he started a business that has become the largest national provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles…

Read More

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…

Read More