News of the serious economic challenges of many states across the country is not just hearsay any longer. From the East to the West Coast, the nightly news is dominated by reports chronicling state and local governments struggles in dealing with significant budget shortfalls.
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Have Just the Rules Changed? Is it a Whole New Game?
Over the past couple of decades, several industries have been rocked to their core. Some are nearly extinct. Others are permanently changed. What is happening now to the promotional products industry? Have the rules changed, or is this a whole new and different game?
Read MoreReinventing the Apple
Recently, Apple unveiled the new iPad 2. It was exciting to see the upgrades on the device, but more than the new bells and whistles, what was really exciting to see was Steve Jobs at the helm.
Read MoreIt’s Fri … I mean Monday, Monday, Gotta Get Down on Monday
How to market yourself like an accidental pop star.
Read MoreBikers, Babies and the Fight Against CPSIA
CPSIA regulation is affecting the motorcycle industry, and the motorcycle industry is fighting back. Will promotional products professionals do the same?
Read MoreDecisions, Decisions
I love to shop-for my business and, of course, for me! But I find that these days there are so many choices—brands, colors and styles, to name just a few—that it’s hard to make buying decisions.
Read MoreHow Resilient Is Your Promotional Products Business?
What do you do on a regular basis to keep your business resilient? How do you keep the lines of communication open when responding to a critical situation?
Read MoreWhat’s Wine is Yours
Reviewing a hand-etched wine bottle from A+ Wine Design.
Read MoreSeeing Green
Shamrocks aren’t the only green on St. Patrick’s Day.
Read MoreWhat New Skills Will You Need to Succeed in the New Economy?
“This changes everything.” That is one way of looking at the perfect storm of the faltering economy, the technological revolution, full-scale globalization, values shift and generational changes that have come together all at once.
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