After yesterday’s story about Forward Madison FC’s QR code jerseys, we’ve been thinking a lot about sports jerseys. This week, our fave five roundup includes a new promo product from Uni Watch (the internet’s preeminent sports jersey website), some very punk rock blankets and more…
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There’s More Than One Way to Skin a Cat
Many years ago, I was in an appointment with a new prospective customer. I gave my spiel. She told me some of the challenges the company was having, and asked what solutions we could offer. My response: “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” She politely told me that the sales call was over and I needed to leave…
Read MoreThe Easiest (and Most Accurate) Way to Calculate Sales Tax on QuickBooks
QuickBooks Online (QBO) is one of several options from QuickBooks. It is very different from QB Premier or Enterprise, which are more robust and better suit our industry. For instance, QBO does not have customer sales orders, which are pivotal in QB Premier and Enterprise. That being said…
Read More5 Reasons to Start Your Own Promo Business Podcast (Plus Tips and Advice)
Starting a podcast is easier than you think—and it can have big benefits for your distributor business. It takes commitment and dedication, and if you feel you don’t have the time, consider being a guest on other people’s podcasts. But if you’re ready to do your own show, here’s how you can get started…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Dealing With Burnout
It has been a tough year. No matter what kind of success we have had (or not had) as salespeople, work has been harder and the stress level has been off the charts. We need to make sure we are taking some time to take care of ourselves and respond to what comes next…
Read MoreHow to Accelerate Your Success With EJ Carrion
EJ Carrion is a transformational social entrepreneur, speaker and thought leader who builds technology and innovations to create equitable people-powered solutions. Tune in to this episode of Million Dollar Monday to hear how Carrion empowers others to accelerate their success…
Read MorePromo Customers Are Demanding More From Technology
For years, the primary promo industry client technology solution was a simple website where buyers could search for product and request a sample or quote. But now, due to technology advances in other industries, companies are demanding more from their promotional vendors…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your SEO Rankings: The Basics
Search Engine Optimization is a common concern among promo distributors, for good reason. Google search has become a major part of the buying process, and it’s critical that potential clients are able to find you. But SEO remains somewhat of a mystery for most business owners…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Wawa Sneakers, Netflix Pillows and More
Nothing can stop our constant quest to find the most fun promotional products each week. This time, our five favorite promotional products includes Nike sneakers modeled after our favorite convenience store, Netflix home decor, Drake’s designer college apparel and more…
Read MoreStarting, Scaling and Funding Your Business: Part 2 With Julia Pimsleur
Are you looking to grow your business to $1 million and beyond? In part 2 of this interview with Julia Pimsleur, she dives deeper into the secrets of starting, scaling and funding your business venture. Tune in as Pimsleur discusses three critical questions you should be asking and how to prepare for your pitch…
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