Ask the Accountant… Question: I needed help with my QuickBooks. I googled and found a number, but they didn’t help and tried to sell me a different QuickBooks program. Why? Answer: You should never google to find a way to contact QuickBooks. You will likely not find QB/Intuit, but the person on the other end…
Read MoreThe dawn of the music video changed the way musicians marketed themselves. “Video Killed the Radio Star” references aside, it was a revolution in culture. In the years that followed, the internet provided even more opportunities for people to market themselves, their brands, and their products through video. Soon enough, we all had high-definition cameras…
Read MoreIf the two can incorporate an additional message or mission statement into the promotion, then the campaign becomes much more than just the sum of two parts. That’s exactly what beachy apparel brand Quiksilver just did with Pacifico beer by releasing an apparel capsule that centers around sustainability.
Read MoreEven though SEO is nothing new, it remains somewhat of a mystery for most distributors and business owners in general. Some try to figure it out on their own, others hire an expert, but the vast majority just ignore it. Why SEO Is Important For Promo Distributors In today’s connected world, we have been trained…
Read MoreIn 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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At commonsku, we know that evaluating software to run your business can be a daunting task. You want to make the right choice for your team, and your clients, that combines functionality with style, organization with flexibility, and creativity with commerce…easier said than done, right? We’ve helped hundreds of distributors just like you evaluate their software needs, and determine their best fit. It’s all here in our free eBook. Get your copy today.
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Your guide to the industry’s best supplier companies–including our 2021 Supplier Excellence Awards
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Read MoreClients 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)…
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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…
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