If you are like most people, I imagine you think you are coachable. But are you really? Here are 3 questions to help you find out for yourself: There are only a few reasons that the average distributor in our industry has sales well under $500,000 per year. In my opinion, having spoken with hundreds of thousands of distributor owners and sales reps, most people are underperformers because they are not coachable. When people start out telling me that they’ve been in the business XX number of years, I know…
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Evaluating liability insurance coverage requires a detailed, systematic approach to ensure that all potential risks are adequately addressed. Printing companies, suppliers, and distributors need to assess their specific exposures, identify appropriate insurance products, and review policy terms carefully to avoid gaps in coverage.
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Aside from Congressional oversight, the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) advisory commission, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, may very well put the Postal Service in its crosshairs.
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Digital marketing expert Janet E. Johnson delivered an insightful primer on how to leverage artificial intelligence to build a stronger online presence and grow a business.
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Sameena Safdar, CEO of Amplify Your Voice, provided attendees of this Education Day session with valuable tips for building their personal brands online.
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Exiting a business requires meticulous planning, considering both financial and emotional aspects, to ensure a smooth and successful transition.
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Though these tips are tailored toward direct-to-garment printing, they’re salient considerations before purchasing any type of decorating equipment.
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Gift practical promo from one of the industry’s top categories.
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The former president and CEO of Counselor Top 40 distributor iPROMOTEu is now the CEO of the Association of Promotional Products Salespeople that offers support for industry professionals.
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Ask the Accountant… Question: I have never used QuickBooks before. Which one should I buy: Desktop or Online? Answer: I have been a fan of QuickBooks Desktop (the regular one) for distributors, but over the last several years, Intuit (owner of QB) has been strongly pushing QuickBooks Online (QBO). It has become apparent that QBO is the future of QuickBooks. For this reason, I recommend that any distributor who is new to QuickBooks go with QBO. I don’t want to see anyone go into Desktop and then have to switch…
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