Which Version of QuickBooks Is Best for Ad Specialty Distributors?

There are five versions of QuickBooks, each designed for specific applications, and the ad specialty business was not one of their selected specifics.

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Why QuickBooks for an Ad Specialty Distributor?

The ad specialty distributor business, regardless of its size, is unique. It does not fit a “business mold.”

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3 Reasons Promotional Products Work Better Than Most Online Advertising

Promotional products cannot be blocked but online advertising can and is. In fact, the blocking of ads on websites is growing and, according to The Guardian, more than 150 million people now block online ads. I am one of them. I use AdBlock in Google Chrome and block ads on most websites I visit.

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Ads on NBA Jerseys: An Inevitability?

The NBA may be stating that they’re no closer to on-uniform ads than they were in 2011, but that doesn’t mean they won’t show up eventually.

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How Does Your Yellow Page Ad Look?

Recently, I’ve had some Yellow Page directories drop onto my driveway in a plastic bag. Years ago, I used to look forward to seeing these and checking out what my competitors were doing. Now, the book goes immediately into the recycle container.

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A glimpse into Mike’s Favorites Folder

It’s been a while since I’ve done this, so I thought I would take some time to share some of the sites that have been dominating my favorites bar lately. This week we’re going to stick with blogs because, um, November has a “B” in it? Seems like rock-solid reasoning to me. Ready? Here we go!

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