On vacation a few years ago, I stopped at an amazing gluten-free bakery. I have an allergy, so I had to go inside and try something. Once home and still dreaming of the delicious baked goods I’d eaten, I left a review on the bakery’s Facebook page and immediately got a response. The owner thanked…
Read MoreEPA Head Scott Pruitt Under Fire for Spending $3,230 on 12 Custom Pens, Other Office Items
The controversy that has followed the release of these emails is heightened due in no small part to the fact that Pruitt and his staff at the EPA have been under intense scrutiny over the last several months for their spending of taxpayer money on office upgrades, including the installation of a $43,000 phone booth…
Read MoreCanadian Senate Votes to Not Allow Marijuana Promotional Products
The legalization of recreational marijuana has spread through multiple U.S. states, and is right around the corner for our neighbors up north. In Canada, however, the Senate has made a firm decision on an issue that’s still being debated in states that have legal weed, like California: Can cannabis companies give out promotional products?…
Read MoreU.S. Will Impose 25% Tariffs on $50B of Chinese Goods After All
The U.S. appears poised to announce on June 15 the list of imports subject to 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods, with that looming date’s likely repercussions leading to immense backlash from China over the weekend. That move follows and cancels out a May 21 announcement that the tariffs would be put on hold, which itself followed months of speculation as the White House played a game of high-stakes economic chicken with China…
Read MoreFran Ford: A Lesson in Leaving a Wealthy Legacy
Most of my articles for “Million Dollar Mindset” are about creating financial wealth. But having just attended the funeral and celebration of life for a good friend of mine, and a good friend to the entire industry, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on the wealth that really matters. It seems to me that…
Read MoreWebb Company Announces New Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Webb Company, Eagan, Minn., announced the hiring of Jake Peterson as vice president of sales and marketing. With 10 years of experience in the promotional product industry, Peterson comes to Webb from LarLu Manufacturing, where he most recently held the position of national sales manager. Peterson has an outstanding…
Read MorePPAI Launches Industry Intern Education Program
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), announced its new Intern Education Program for member companies seeking to cultivate the next generation of promotional professionals and showcase the exciting careers the promotional products industry has to offer. “The PPAI Intern Education Program is a key part of PPAI’s strategic plan to engage its membership in transforming the…
Read MoreIt’s a Beautiful Day for a Mr. Rogers Merchandise and Apparel Collection
Luckily for those of us who were fortunate enough to learn from Mr. Rogers in our youth, a Pittsburgh-based company has come up with a line of Mr. Rogers-themed merchandise and apparel, and the results are awesome. Steel City, with approval from the Mr. Rogers Foundation, has come up with the collection…
Read MoreDo I Need Business Insurance?
Question: My accountant wants me to buy some business insurance. Is that something I should have? Answer: I, too, advise my clients to purchase business liability insurance. It can protect you and your assets in the event of a lawsuit. If you are a sole proprietor, your personal assets are at risk with a lawsuit.…
Read MoreHBO Sues Online Custom Products Seller for Bogus ‘Game of Thrones’ Apparel
Since “Game of Thrones” is such a cash cow for HBO, the company has taken strong steps to protect its property. According to Fansided, HBO is suing an online custom products retailer for selling “Game of Thrones”-themed merchandise without its consent…
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