In recent years the eco-friendly trend has seen significant growth, and should in fact no longer be called a trend, as the need and desire for eco-friendly products and manufacturing becomes entrenched in our consumer psyche. As more and more people become aware of the impact of their purchasing habits on the environment, they are…
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Read MoreHow to Provide Product Samples Without Going Broke
Clients like samples, but if you’re not careful, they can nickel and dime money out of your business. Here are some ways to provide samples wisely, so you can give your clients the peace of mind that their order is exactly what they wanted while saving money yourself (or even making more)…
Read MoreCuration: The Most Underrated (and Teachable) Skill for the Promo Professional Today
You’re a professional curator. That’s a surprise to some of you, but that’s what you are. Every day, you sort, sift and select specific products from thousands of options in our industry and then assemble them into collections to present to a client. This is why it’s somewhat baffling that as an industry of professional curators, we’ve never tried to codify the craft of curation…
Read MoreDon’t Be a Used Idea Salesperson: 5 Things to Know About the Automotive Market
While the last year has been a challenge for everyone, it has also brought many opportunities. Jumping into or expanding your business in the automotive vertical market is one of them. Dealerships have rebounded better than expected and business is projected to build back rapidly over the next two years. Don’t miss out on this market…
Read MoreLinkedIn Tips for Promo Pros: Generating Leads, Building Relationships and More
There’s plenty to know about LinkedIn, including how to best utilize it to connect with new customers. Here, we’ll look at different approaches for using LinkedIn and learn from three promo distributor experts how to get the most out of your business efforts on the platform—whether you’re a new user or a pro…
Read More4 Things to Know About Selling Promo to Different Age Demographics
With so many channels for prospecting and reaching customers—like cold calling, emailing, texting and now even social media—sales strategies change depending on who’s selling and who they’re trying to reach. But, one thing is for sure: Knowing your prospects’ age demographic can certainly help in figuring out what method works best…
Read More6 Tips for Developing Your Screen Print Business (or Any Promo Business, Really)
Whether you’re considering adding in-house screen printing or already have a plan in the works, Marshall Atkinson of Atkinson Consulting had tips on how to get started that really translated as key advice for any promo business. Here are six takeaways from his session at the PRINTING United Digital Experience…
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