Hope everybody is staying cool. This weather is no joke. Now’s the time to dunk your feet in a promotional cooler. Those of us who remain pool-less have to get creative, you know? Speaking of creativity, we have some fun promos in this week’s edition of the Fave 5. Let’s check them out!…
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6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Trade Show Experience as Live Events Return
It’s time for us to hit the show floor once again. Setting all “re-entry” and social stresses aside, will we remember how to do this? What did we learn from not attending in-person trade shows? Can we apply our new knowledge and practices to make trade shows really work better for us now?…
Read MoreAre You on Clubhouse? Here’s How Promo Professionals Are Using the Mega-Popular Audio App
It’s the hottest question when it comes to social media today: Are you using Clubhouse? The audio app, originally only for iOS but now available on Android, has 10 million weekly active users, up from 600,000 in December 2020. There are hundreds of rooms available to suit everyone’s passions…
Read MoreBreaking the Cycle of Feeling Sick and Tired With Dr. Anya Szigeti
A life-changing diagnosis encouraged Dr. Anya Szigeti to embark on a lifestyle change that would reverse her symptoms. She shares her story and discusses practical steps for entrepreneurs and business people to have more energy and achieve optimal success…
Read More5 Fundamental Steps for a Successful First Sales Meeting
I’ve spent countless hours attending sales seminars, reading books and viewing instructional videos to improve my sales presentation skills. Over time, I felt that many of these training programs were saying the same thing, just in a different way. Here are five fundamental steps that I found lead to a successful first sales meeting…
Read MoreOur Five Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Tupac ‘Pride’ T-shirts, Magic 8-Balls and More
It’s pretty unfair that June, being one of the best months of the year, only has 30 days. Why can’t we shave a day or two off of January? Speaking of limitations, it was hard to select only five promotional products this week, but we are nothing without our integrity. So, please enjoy this week’s batch…
Read MorePrepare and Conquer: Advice From Olympic Gold Medalist Geoff Gaberino
Olympic gold medalist and entrepreneur Geoff Gaberino discusses the importance of determination and preparation. There will be unknown factors, there will be roadblocks—however, when you know that failure is not an option, you will find a path and push through to achieve success. Gaberino shares his story…
Read MoreWhy You Need Business-Only Bank and Credit Card Accounts
Ask the Accountant… Question: I have been using my personal checking account and credit card for my business transactions. Are there any problems with doing that? Answer: Yes! You are creating myriad problems by using personal accounts for both personal and business use. The term for this is “commingling of funds.” The first problem is…
Read MoreLinkedIn Company Pages: Why You Need One
Considering the promo distributor business is a B2B, account-based type of business, as a distributor, your time is best spent on LinkedIn. While there are many people teaching how to use LinkedIn to get more business, few are talking about the great benefits of LinkedIn Company Pages…
Read MoreMaximize Margin Dollars: Sell, Don’t Shop
Clients can shop on their own on price (and, yes, that is one of our biggest challenges), but the opportunity for you to add value and earn your piece of the pie rests in providing creative and better solutions without busting their budget, while maintaining your target margins and sales budgets…
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