Ask the Accountant… Question: Do I have to order specific checks to print in QB Premier? Answer: Yes, QB Premier has a particular format when printing checks. You don’t have to order directly from Intuit. However, if you are ordering from another source, make sure they know which QB program you are using and the…
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The Power of One Group, a buying group launched by The Ampersand Group this year, is growing rapidly despite the global pandemic. The buying group has already partnered with over 100 distributors and 150 vendors. “We’re excited to achieve such rapid growth, especially while navigating a global pandemic,” said Todd Mellon, president and CEO of…
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The PRINTING United Digital Experience has something for everyone, but for anyone already decorating apparel (or looking to start), there’s an entire day dedicated to screen printing and other apparel decoration topics. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the event will roll out a full day of programming that includes education sessions, a panel discussion and product demos on…
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Burger King is trying out reusable packaging at a few locations next year through a partnership with the Loop platform. Loop is a collective effort from companies like Procter & Gamble, Nestle, Unilever, PepsiCo and more to limit waste by offering products in reusable packaging. Customers in Tokyo, Portland and New York will get to…
Read MorePopSockets confirmed that it is developing products that will work with the iPhone 12’s MagSafe capabilities, meaning the grips will no longer need an adhesive backing. Interestingly, the company clarified to TechCrunch that it “did not confirm it’s Making PopGrips, specifically”…
Read MoreThere are usually shipping delays around the end of the year as consumers, retailers and corporate buyers ramp up holiday purchases. This year, though, might be unlike anything we’ve ever seen—both in overall volume and in timing. FedEx and UPS have told some shippers that they’re already at or near shipping capacity for the remainder of the year…
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Natural Trends, Springville, Utah, has announced a “Season of Gratitude” initiative, in which the company will donate up to $5,000 of sanitizer per distributor order. “We realize that while so many business have been struggling and hurting this year, we’ve been blessed to stay very busy,” said Paul Christensen, president of Natural Trends. “Since March,…
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commonsku, a promotional products business and sales software, is kicking off the year with a bang by hosting skucon, a virtual conference, on Jan. 7. Registration is now open at skucon.com for the virtual event, which features keynotes led by marketing luminaries and best-selling authors Seth Godin and Ann Handley. “We sense a renewed energy…
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Allbirds, the company known for its minimalist, sustainably made footwear, introduced its first line of apparel. In doing so, the retailer is making a huge statement about eco-friendly capabilities and the future of fits. The company’s initial launch features non-gendered items, including a T-shirt made from the shells of marine life…
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Does everyone have their Halloween costume figured out? I’m thinking this year I’ll hand out candy to the kids in my neighborhood dressed as “The Sweatpants Monster” or “Basketball Shorts Zombie.” Can you tell I’m not exactly feeling motivated to go all out this year? The kids won’t care, as long as I give them…
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