What are these weeds that are choking our business growth and how can we fertilize where we need to?
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Itʼs Not Your Clientsʼ Job to Remember You. Itʼs Your Job to Make Yourself Unforgettable.
So youʼre resourceful and you can find nearly any product. Congratulations. So can Google. So you can deliver on time and within budget. Congratulations. So can about 25,000 other distributors out there. So you really care about your customers and you seriously want to help them. Good. Most of us do, too. What are you doing that is going to make you stand out?
Read MoreCPSC General Counsel Clarifies Distributor Responsibilities for Children’s Apparel
There aren’t many distributors who would describe themselves as manufacturers. But under CPSIA, the majority of promotional products distributors—at least those who buy blank apparel from a wholesaler and then send it out to have it decorated—are just that.
Read MoreLife is Good … Isn’t It?
As I strolled through Los Angeles International Airport on my way to Miami, I took notice of the “Life is Good” store that is in many airports. At 6:00 a.m. it was closed, but my branding brain is always going.
Read MoreThe #1 Key to a Successful Business
Recently, while watching a morning talk show, I heard multi-billionaire businessman Warren Buffett, considered to be one of the wealthiest men in the world, say, “The key to a successful business is to have happy customers”—a simple statement with big implications for all of us.
Read MoreSix Things to Not Do On LinkedIn and in Social Media Forums…Think Before You Post!
My last two rants have covered the irritating hijacking of productive online networking discussions. In this Rant, I’m going to offer some basic DON’T suggestions for posting on LinkedIn and in other social media forums.
Read MoreCollaboration Always Delivers The Best Solution
The message is clear: Fortune 1000 companies are fully aware of the need to protect their brands, and as such, they expect their distributor partners to deliver safe and compliant products.
Read MoreThe Genie Is Out Of The Bottle
Is product safety and compliance a trend? Or is it here to stay? The answer depends on whom you ask.
Read MoreDoes Anyone Actually Order From These People???
In this rant, I’m going to address an old topic that has been covered in depth before, but now appears with the twist of greater visibility via social media—suppliers/manufacturers selling direct and distributors buying direct.
Read MoreCPSIA Exemptions: Excerpts with Brent Stone
More information from QCA’s Brent Stone about the Small Batch Manufacturer’s Registry and what distributors should know when looking for a compliant supplier.
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