Back to Business Digital Catalog: Essential Products for Reopening

As business either have reopened or prepare to reopen their doors following closures, finding the right products for their needs is key. Whether that’s masks, signage and sanitizer to keep employees and customers safe, or items for any other promotional use, this catalog will guide your search through the top promotional products that businesses will need for safely reopening.

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Disney to Sell Some ‘Star Wars’ Theme Parks Merch at Target

There’s no easy way to take away the sting of postponing a vacation to somewhere like Disney World or Universal Studios. Disney, however, is trying to at least soften the blow a little by offering otherwise exclusive merchandise from its Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge park in retail stores like Target. We’ve covered the park in…

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QCA Members Vote to Wind Down the Organization

In April, accredited supplier members of Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, voted to wind down the organization. No new applications are being accepted, and current members will continue to be supported through Aug. 1, 2020. Several factors contributed to the decision to wind down. “First, QCA has done an excellent job in educating accredited suppliers…

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The 7 Most Innovative PPE Items We’ve Seen

PPE has been at the forefront of most distributors’ minds since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the standard masks and face shields have been big, we’ve also seen plenty of innovative new items. The following seven products are among the most inventive ones we’ve come across…

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The Future of QuickBooks Desktop

Ask the Accountant… Question: I’ve heard rumors that QuickBooks Desktop is going away. Is that true? Answer: I’ve heard those rumors for years, but QB Desktop (Pro, Premier and Enterprise) is improved upon year-over-year, and appears to be here to stay. I recently attended a webinar by Joe Woodard about this very subject. He quoted…

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Researchers Develop a Reusable Face Mask that Kills Viruses with a USB Charger

Researchers in Haifa, Israel, have created what they believe is a reusable face mask that kills harmful particles by heating itself up with a smartphone charger. It’s been pretty incredible how quickly the scientific community has acted during the COVID-19 pandemic. New developments that sometimes take years have happened in weeks. This has included much…

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PPAI Launches Industry’s First Live Event Health and Safety Initiative

Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced the launch of PPAI’s Healthpitality, the hallmark for the industry’s first health and safety initiative, and an even higher standard for all PPAI live events. The initiative is designed to enhance the safety and security practices that are already in place by working with event partners…

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