January 31, 2022 was the last day that Intuit permitted one-time purchase of QuickBooks Desktop products. All future sales of QB Premier will be by subscription only. But be careful if you find something you think is a one-time purchase. I had a client who bought what he thought was one-time purchase of…
Read MoreAs we celebrate National Ballpoint Pen Day on June 10, it’s a good time to reflect on one of the promotional industry’s best sellers. Here’s why I recommend ballpoint pens for cost-effective, memorable branding and why you should suggest them for your corporate clients…
Read MoreHow often do we say our decisions or policies are made for the benefit of the customer when the reality is they are self-serving? In business, one of the keys to fostering long-lasting relationships is transparency. People may not like specific policies or decisions, but they will accept them when they are carried out openly and honestly…
Read MoreEven though Koozie Group no longer uses the BIC name, it remains the exclusive promotional products supplier of BIC-branded writing instruments in the U.S. and Canada. The supplier’s long history of bringing standout writing instruments to the promo space is just one of the many reasons to Write On! with Koozie Group. Let’s explore some others…
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Sarah Hawley is a serial entrepreneur who has founded eight companies since 2009. Hawley’s most recent endeavor is Growmotely, the world’s first platform to connect conscious companies with skilled professionals into long-term remote roles. Here, she talks navigating entrepreneurship, knowing when to cut your losses and trusting yourself…
Read MoreWhen you think of headwear, you might conjure up images of baseball or trucker caps, but it’s likely bandannas also come to mind. Blank bandannas are ripe for customizing with fun artwork, logos, colors and more. It’s a guaranteed way to secure business and knock any branded campaign out of the park, and there are four great imprinting options…
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Question: I have QuickBooks Premier 2019. I keep getting pop-ups telling me to upgrade to Premier 2022. I know I need to upgrade to 2022, and that it’s a subscription. Should I just go ahead and do it? Answer: Your QB Premier 2019 will be upgraded at no additional charge through May 2022. The subscription that you will be purchasing is an annual one…
Read MoreYou’ve decided to step up your marketing and start a blog to publish content. Before you start, since this is a long-term strategy, it is wise to make an informed decision about where to house your content to get the most benefit from this effort. First off, you want to think about your long-term business goals…
Read MoreOnline stores have become so commonplace, you do not need to be a tech whiz to get started. But you do need to understand your client’s goals and how a store can meet them. Just like the store itself, the most critical work happens on the back end—the parts the customer does not see but which are essential to success…
Read MoreIt can be hard to tell clients that product they had their hearts set on is out of stock, but things happen—especially right now when inventory and lead times can be real bears. That doesn’t mean the order is beyond repair. There are so many options to choose from as long as you have the know-how and initiative to call upon other suppliers…
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