Ask the Accountant… Question: What is equity that shows on my Balance Sheet? Answer: In the basic accounting formula, equity equals assets minus liabilities. Assets are what you own, such as your bank account and accounts receivables. Liabilities are what you owe, such as accounts payables and credit card debt. Equity is the difference, or…
Read MoreThe Brooklyn Museum’s Off-White Capsule Is a Different Kind of Promotional Merch Campaign
Museum exhibits typically come with a special batch of merchandise in the gift shop. Those product lines tend to touch on the exhibit itself, reflecting the themes on display or the life of the featured artist. In the case of the Brooklyn Museum’s exhibit on the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh, the merchandise comes from…
Read More5 Proactive Ideas When Working with Clients During Delays
It’s no surprise that promotional distributors are facing many challenges due to delays. From staffing shortages to shipping setbacks and supply chain disruptions, the need to adapt to change has become a daily norm. If managing a business wasn’t hard enough, distributors must now think creatively and provide additional solutions to their customers’ ongoing needs. …
Read MorePatagonia Owner Is Giving the Company Away, With All Profits Fighting Climate Change
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard announced that he is putting the company in the control of a trust, with all future profits benefitting the fight against climate change.
Read MoreRailroad Workers Strike Tentative Deal, Avoiding Nationwide Strike
The Biden Administration announced this morning that rail workers’ unions and railroads have struck a tentative deal after 20 hours of negotiations, thus avoiding a potential national rail strike that would have further hamstrung the supply chain.
Read MoreWhat a National Rail Strike Would Mean for the Supply Chain, and How the Government Is Reacting to the Possibility
Two major rail workers’ unions are at the negotiating table for better contracts, with the possibility of a rail strike looming on Friday, Sept. 16. If the parties can’t agree by then, it’s possible that the government steps in. But, what can they do, and what does it mean for the workers?
Read MoreThe iPhone 14 Is Just Different Enough to Necessitate New Cases
The new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models look similar to the iPhone 13, but some minuscule changes to its size and button layout make it necessary to buy cases specifically designed for the newest phones.
Read MoreState Of the Industry Update, Q2 2022: The Economic Impact of Supply Chain Disruption with Inflation and What Can be Done to Prepare for a Downturn
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, printers have been fighting an uphill battle when it comes to their supply chain and rising costs. As the first quarter 2022 State of the Industry Update showed, the unknown week to week and future availability for materials, substrates and consumables coupled with increasing costs has made a significant impact on…
Read MoreUse Promo Products to Demonstrate Your Commitment to Sustainable Decisions and Practices
Sustainability is more than just another trend–it’s our future. And for many consumers, it’s become an active part of their lifestyle that directly influences their spending decisions. In fact, sustainability is so important to the average consumer that companies like yours are expected to play a role in these eco-friendly efforts. According to a survey…
Read MoreOh Look, More Commanders Merchandise With Washington State On It
There’s an ongoing joke that the Washington Commanders don’t even play in Washington, D.C. They practice in Virginia and play in Maryland. But, those locations are at least a little closer to D.C. than the state of Washington. This weekend, as the NFL season kicked off, one reporter on the ground at FedEx field noticed…
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