We talk frequently in this space about safety issues involving promotional products. A heart-wrenching story out of Pennsylvania this week has me diverting a little, moving over to consumer products in general
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The Best Laid Plans
Why it’s always smart to keep a planner with your schedule and important documents, and why it’s never smart to take photos with your cell phone on a boat.
Read MoreI Confess: I Lied
Many of you may know that my faith and values are important to me. Reluctantly, I must share that I’ve done something I normally don’t do. I lied.
Read MoreAre You Suffering from Calculator-itis?
Are you suffering from calculator-itis? Calculator-itis is a common symptom among salespeople. Most of us suffer from this more than we know.
Read MoreWho? Who? Who? (Ask ‘Who?’ Three Times) Part 2 of ‘Get Curious About Your Business’
Your business will be built by people, and you need to get very clear about who those people will be. Like a noisy owl, I want you to ask — “Who? Who? Who?”.
Read MoreAlphabet Soup of Promo Products Industry: CPSC, WBENC, ETS and QCA Webinar
Commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, old and new, are in print this week. While style and subject are in stark contrast, both are worth a read.
Read MoreThe Riskiest Product in Our Industry…
Flash drives are a practical item and offer a great branding opportunity. They can, however, be risky from a supplier, distributor and consumer standpoint.
Read MoreA MUST-READ for Sales Professionals
Every once in a while a book for sales professionals comes along which is destined to be a classic. Sales guru and best-selling author Jill Konrath’s latest book Agile Selling, Get Up to Speed Quickly in Today’s Every Changing Business World is just that.
Read MoreGet Curious About Your Business (Ask ‘Why?’ Three Times)
One of the most valuable practices you can have to build the business you want is to spend some serious thinking time. I don’t mean daydreaming. I don’t mean just being reflective. I mean getting out a pen and paper or your word processor, maybe Google too, and get serious about creating the business that provides both a living and a life.
Read More4 Security Tips, Including How to Avoid The Cryptolocker Virus
Do you want to keep all your photos? Do you want to keep all your documents? Do you want to keep all your client logos? If so, you do NOT want the cyrpto virus or any variant of it.
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