Cleveland-based Proforma has reported that owners participating in the ProVantage Selling System have experienced an average 19.1 percent year-to-date sales growth as of April 2012, comparable to their year-to-date sales in April 2011.
Read MoreSanMar Opens New Minneapolis Warehouse
SanMar Corporation, a leading industry supplier of apparel and accessories headquartered in Issaquah, Wash., announced the opening of its Minneapolis warehouse. Taking a new two-step approach, SanMar is opening a temporary facility now to more quickly serve its customer needs while waiting for construction to be completed on a full-scale warehouse, opening summer 2013.
Read MoreGill Studios Hires New Company Field Sales Managers
Gill Studios has established an outside sales force to enhance the distributor’s one-on-one contact with the company. The company announced the next extension of its sales team with the addition of field sales managers Joe Gavern, Jamie Becker, Gene Guire and Jennifer Sedran.
Read MoreVIDEO: A Fundraising-friendly Tumbler
See how a charity turned this tumbler into a fundraising powerhouse.
Read MoreThe Rise and Fall of My Favorite Mug and the Spiders from Mars
This is the story of my favorite coffee mug. What’s yours?
Read MoreHow to Lead Today, Part 1
To flourish and remain relevant in this highly competitive and rapidly changing industry environment, you must be very clear about who you are, what you are and what you deliver in terms of value, meaning, leadership and professionalism.
Read MoreThe Sure Shot Guide to Beastie Boys Fashion
If you are familiar with my blog, then you know I live for sarcasm—especially when celebrities are involved. However, this week, I’d like to get serious. Last Friday, Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch (aka MCA) passed away after a three-year battle with cancer of the parotid salivary gland. He was only 47.
Read MorePromotional Balloons Explode During Armenian Campaign Rally (Video)
A political rally in the capital of Armenia took a frightening turn when a cluster of balloons ignited in the middle of the ceremony. More than 100 people were injured when promotional balloons bearing the imprint “Let’s Believe in Change” burst into flames in the center of Yerevan.
Read MoreFirst Class Of Industry Veterans Earn MAS+ Certification
PPAI, the not-for-profit association for more than 10,500 member companies of the $16.5 billion promotional products industry, has announced the first five Master Advertising Specialist Plus (MAS+) designees.
Read MoreSign Up For Next Week’s Free Webinar, “When It Comes To Your Skin…”
Now’s the time to sign up for “When It Comes To Your Skin…,” the latest free webinar in the Norwood & BIC Graphic Selling Series, scheduled for May 16. Kevin Wicks, sales training and development manager for Norwood & BIC Graphic North America will guide you through everything you need to know to sell skincare products.
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