What do fire extinguishers, phone holders and beach umbrellas all have in common? They’re all promotional products that we (probably) need this week. See for yourself: For information about our video services, contact Brittany at [email protected].
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Thoughts on PPAI L.E.A.D. in Washington, D.C.
Last month I had the privilege of joining a select group of promotional products professionals in Washington, D.C., for Promotional Product Association International’s (PPAI) Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.). Influential industry members from across the country volunteered their time to head to our nation’s capitol, to raise awareness about our industry and the legislation…
Read MoreShould I Upgrade to QuickBooks Enterprise?
Question: I have sales of $1.2 million annually and am using QuickBooks Premier. I see that QuickBooks recommends its Enterprise software for companies with sales in excess of $1 million. Should I upgrade to Enterprise? Answer: Whether you should upgrade to Enterprise or not at this point will depend on your particular company needs. Enterprise…
Read MoreKnowing Your Financial Statements
Question: What financial statements do I need to have for my accountant? Answer: The two standard financial statements you need to produce are your balance sheet and your profit and loss statement (also known as an income statement). A balance sheet is a financial snapshot on a given day. It is dated “as of” a…
Read More3 Promotional Products We Need This Week: Episode 2
What do toilet mugs, six packs and flowers all have in common? They’re all promotional products that we (probably) need this week. Here’s why: For any questions about Promo Marketing’s video services, contact Brittany at [email protected]. Don’t be shy!
Read MoreHow Technology Settled the ‘Jocks vs. Geeks’ Debate Forever
Growing up, there were two types of kids in my school. First, you had the active kids—the students on the school teams, sure, but also boys and girls in the scouts, skateboarders and bikers, the kids who climbed trees, and the kids who just ran in circles until their mothers called them to come home…
Read MoreVideo: 3 Promotional Products We Need This Week
What do slippers, jar openers and purple cats all have in common? They’re all promotional products that we (probably) need this week. Here’s why: For any questions about Promo Marketing’s video services, contact Brittany at [email protected].
Read MoreCreating Default Templates in QuickBooks
Question: How do I make a particular template my default template in QuickBooks? Answer: QuickBooks does not let you specify a particular template as your default template for a specific form, such as an invoice or purchase order. After using that specific template for a number of times, it will start coming up. But it’s…
Read MoreCan I Eat That?
We ask ourselves this question every day. For example: Oh look, someone brought in donuts! Can I eat that? Hmm, this has been in the fridge for three weeks. Can I eat that? Mmmmm this lip balm smells like pineapples. Can I eat that? Don’t get me wrong, I’ve never gnawed on lip balm before, but…
Read MoreThe Story of American Apparel
American Apparel is arguably the most well-known promotional products company in the world. Strip away the stores, the ads, the headlines: At its core, it is a wholesaler that built its business manufacturing and selling T-shirts to decorators. That’s American Apparel. Of course, American Apparel also is an internationally known retail brand. It’s impossible to…
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