So much has happened in the last two weeks in technology, it makes sense to do a quick recap of some of the new devices and software. Here are my positions on 11 technology items that you might (or should) be considering.
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Prescription Without Diagnosis is Malpractice
How often do you sell something just to make the sale? How often do you approach a supplier at a show and ask “Whatʼs new?” Do you ever show your clients something because you get a special bonus or extra profit for selling it?
If so, you are lucky that no one ever gets sued for malpractice in our business. If so, you are a part of the problem that causes our industry to be perceived as the “t” and “t” words (or worse).
Read MoreTonight’s Debate: What Talking Points Affect Your Business?
Though the focus is on foreign policy, the debate could cover trade issues that have a direct and critical effect on the promotional industry
Read MoreIs the iPhone the New BlackBerry?
At the risk of offending a few people, I’m going to touch on a very personal topic, but it’s a topic that many are interested in: Which brand of mobile device platform is better, Apple iOS or Google’s Android?
Read MoreGetting Your Clients to “Hire” You
4 easy ways to manage the crucial first thing clients see about you online.
Read MoreHow to Pull Sales Out of Thin Air…
How to set yourself up for easy sales—ahead of your competitors.
Read More4 Ways to Market this Autumn
Social media, awareness, and selling trends for fall 2012. Plus, a new trick to help you remember everything from your sales calls.
Read MoreFacebook: “Broken on Purpose?”
Has Facebook intentionally reduced fan page reach in order to drive the value of paid ads?
Read MoreWhat Do I Want My Life to Look Like?
What makes a good life? Is it lots of money to buy “stuff” you want? Or, is a good life made up of faith, family and friends?
Read MoreUseful, Human and Touching: 3 Things You Need To Be To Improve Your Twitter Account
Dale Denham wrote a great post for us last week, “Promotional Products Suppliers Stink at Twitter,” that I wanted to follow up on. I thought it might be helpful to build off some of Dale’s ideas and show some examples of excellent Twitter feeds and talk about what we can learn from them.
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