The word “relationship” is an article whose definition is both simple and beguiling at the same time. Unfortunately, when it comes to building business relationships, there seem to be two schools of thought with very little room for compromise. Is there a hybrid approach that works better?…
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One Way to Handle Supply Chain Issues With Clients? Brutal Honesty
“Your third option is you don’t get your beach towels in time for your event.” That’s a phrase none of our clients want to hear. Nor a phrase any of us wants to say. But supply shortages are everywhere. And it’s not just promo. What’s the best way to manage clients successfully through this season?…
Read MoreThe Perfect Excuse
It is my experience that most people postpone success because they are waiting for perfect. Waiting for the perfect moment. Waiting to perfect their industry or sales knowledge. Waiting to perfect their finances. Waiting for things to be perfect is a perfectly terrible excuse. The truth is that once you get started doing anything, no…
Read MoreNeed to Remember When You Invoiced a Client?
Ask the Accountant… Question: How can I find out if and when I emailed an invoice to a client out of QB Premier? Answer: QuickBooks has a nice feature on its invoices called “See History.” It is a button on the top left of the invoice template just to the right of the word “Invoice.”…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Strong Distributor Brand (and Why You Need One)
As a promotional products distributor, you are in the business of branding. In an overly commoditized marketplace, if you want to grow your business, you must lead by example with a strong brand that differentiates you from the rest by establishing your expertise and authority in the marketplace…
Read MoreWhy Every Promo Salesperson Should Take Extreme Ownership
The burden of ensuring that your company hits its goals is yours to bear as the sales leader no matter what you’re selling, whether it’s balloons or jumbo jets. With that burden, it just makes sense to take ownership of every business function that can influence your ability to succeed…
Read MoreThe 7 Best Sales Techniques We’ve Learned From 3,000+ Businesses
After working with more than 3,000 print shops of all types at Printavo—from screen printers to embroiderers to no-touch brokers—we’ve seen some common and effective techniques that stand out. Some are simple, some are more in-depth, but all are achievable…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Mario Smartwatches, Bread Bowl Pools Floats and More
The best part of the Euros final wasn’t the actual game (which was entertaining), but the Italian fans dressed as Mario. Did the spirit of Italy’s favorite plumber push the Azurri to victory? Seems likely, so we’re celebrating with something Mario-themed in today’s edition of the Faves. Let’s-a go!…
Read MoreSunscope Group’s Brad Doan on Importance of Inclusion and Diversity in the Working World
Brad Doan of Sunscope Group is a long-time diversity advocate for the promo industry. He has been a proven voice of change throughout his associated companies and with the industry at large. Doan’s unique insight helps to demonstrate the importance of diversity and inclusion throughout our working world…
Read MoreThe Most Important Question: Business Advice From Terry Fergus
Terry Fergus discusses the importance of building relationships and always having your eyes open to the opportunities around you. As a successful entrepreneur and trusted financial advisor, Fergus shares the most important question that every client is dying to answer: “Tell me about yourself”…
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