Leo Resig is co-founder of the well-known lifestyle and comedy website The Chive and creates popular apparel such as “Keep Calm and CHIVE on.” Tune in to hear Resig’s story about starting a business with Bill Murray, and advice on how pursuing your passion and being aware of your surroundings can lead to great success…
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5 Common Marketing Mistakes Most Distributors Make That Hurt Business Growth
In working with hundreds of small and medium-sized business owners over the years, the last six with distributors, I have noticed five common mistakes most of them make that are hindering business growth. Let’s take a look and those mistakes and what to do to correct them. If you stop making them, you will see a big difference in your business…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: University of Flavortown Merch, UNO Sneakers and More
It’s cold in Philly, but we aren’t letting that stop us from our sworn duty to provide you with a quality list of five promotional products that made us laugh, think and say, “That’s neat.” This week, the lineup includes Guy Fieri’s University of Flavortown merch, UNO sneakers, Dua Lipa Christmas ornaments and more…
Read MoreThe Scarecrow Effect
Over the years, I have met many people, many of whom are very successful, who lack self-confidence and self-esteem because they do not have a college degree. I call this the Scarecrow Effect. You remember the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz.” He felt he was not smart. He even sang a song called “If I Only Had a Brain.”…
Read MoreSecure Technology Platform a Growing Concern for Promo Customers
Supply chain and labor challenges are getting a lot of press right now, and for good reason. But one not-so-publicized challenge facing the industry is technology security that protects companies and customers. Security threats are real, and not going away. Those in the industry that make the necessary investments will pick up market share and ultimately enjoy the financial benefits…
Read MoreWhat Does QuickBooks Desktop Going Subscription Mean?
Intuit will be offering QB Desktop products via subscription-only, beginning with the 2022 releases. They (except for QB Accountant) will no longer be available by way of a one-time payment as they have in the past. QB Desktop products include QB Pro, Premier and Enterprise. Enterprise was converted to a subscription product two years ago…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: (Almost) All-Halloween Edition
This week’s edition of the Fave 5 is (almost) entirely devoted to Halloween-themed promotional products and branded merchandise, including a trio of fun costumes and a spooky shoe/apparel collection. So grab a handful of fun-size candy bars, sit back and enjoy … if you dare…
Read MoreRedefining Wellness: Startup Transforms the Fitness Industry
“Passion is key—be obsessed with the solution you’re offering,” shares Ed Buckley, who transformed the fitness industry through creating a flexible corporate wellness program. Tune in to Million Dollar Monday to hear the story of Peerfit and key advice to growing a company through networking and fundraising…
Read MoreADA Compliance and Your Distributor Website
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires certain businesses to make accommodations for people with disabilities. That applies to physical spaces, but also to online spaces. And failure to create an ADA-compliant website could open a business to lawsuits, financial liabilities and damage to your brand reputation…
Read MoreConcierge Sales: 3 Ways to Take Your Service to the Next Level
Much like a skilled hotel concierge, the No. 1 job of a salesperson is to help their clients get what they want with as little friction as possible. As such, the same traits that make a good concierge exceptional are the same ones that separate the extraordinary salespeople from the mediocre ones…
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