Guy Fieri is flying dangerously close to the trademark infringement sun with his “Munch Madness” T-shirt, which parodies the highly proprietary “March Madness” logo. Fieri has plenty of parody apparel, so he clearly knows how to toe the line. Distributors can do that, too, but they need to be careful.
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Next Level Apparel Partners With Data Science Company to Trace Cotton Origin
Next Level Apparel, Los Angeles, announced that it will partner with data science company Oritain to trace its cotton origin after committing to only using U.S.-grown cotton. Cotton sourcing has been a hot topic in the apparel sector, as companies try to move away from cotton grown in China’s Xinjiang region, a major cotton manufacturing…
Read MoreHow To Source A Supplier That Meets Every Business Need
When you’re looking for an apparel blanks supplier, what are the qualities you look for? Partnering with a supplier that offers a variety of vendors as well as its own brand, has several locations, and offers multiple customer service methods should be high priority. Not only does it streamline ordering processes, but it opens up product selection, removes communication headaches, and helps build a better experience for your customers.
Read More6 Ways to Increase Organic Traffic in Your E-Commerce Website
Implementing SEO best practices is the easiest way to grow your promo business. With that said, SEO is a long-term game. It primarily requires effort up front, but once you rank, you start making sales on a regular basis organically. And it doesn’t go away. Here are six adjustments you can easily make that will gradually improve your SEO rankings…
Read MoreCan I Start a Second Business Without Buying QuickBooks Again?
Ask the Accountant… Question: I am using QB Premier and am starting a second business. Can I do that without buying the program again? Answer: QB Premier allows you to create multiple companies within your program at no additional cost. On the other hand, QuickBooks Online charges you an additional subscription charge for each company…
Read MoreThe Willy Wonka Riddle: Clients Don’t Care How, They Just Want ‘Now’
You first must accept that you’re not Amazon, and you’re never going to be Amazon. You don’t have the resources, infrastructure or financial means to compete with their e-commerce efficiencies. What you can do, however, is leverage the best practices of Amazon, which will help you take a unique approach to how you run your business…
Read MoreBest Foot Forward: 3 Ways to Use Custom Socks and Footwear in Your Clients’ Branded Campaigns
Not only are custom socks an easy-to-sell item, they’ve also exploded in popularity for everything from employee and corporate gifts to sports uniform wear, festival attire and more. Read on for three ways to use custom socks and footwear in your clients’ branded campaigns…
Read More5 Ways to Increase Leads From Your Blog
Done right, blog posts help you to get found, generate leads and convert potential clients to the next stage of your sales funnel. But, for many distributors, blog posts seem to get little results. Here are five things you can do to improve the results of your blogging efforts…
Read MoreHow to Provide Promotional Writing Instruments End-Users Will Love
Yes, sometimes the classics are what people want. But new features that go along with technological advancements keep popping up on items like ballpoint pens. Think stylus tips for smartphone devices, or smoother-gliding ink. Heck, think mechanical pencils! Can you imagine someone from the 1920s seeing that?…
Read MorePlatforms, Product Mix and More: Answering Common Online Store Questions
Want in on the e-commerce opportunity? Then you’d better be able to provide your clients with an online store. And if you’ve never done it before (or you want to get more out of the stores you’re already operating), you’ve come to the right place. Join us as we answer some common questions about online stores…
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