Interesting parallels between The Five Stages of Grief and the path our industry has taken when approaching the topic of product safety and compliance.
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Six 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 MoreA Note On Paper
Even in our tech world, I find I need paper products every day. Do you?
Read More7 Powerful FREE Online Resources for Promotional Products Sales Professionals
This week, rather than write my usual blog post, I’m going to share with you 7 powerful free online resources guaranteed to save you time and help you make more money in your promotional products business.
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 MoreProspecting
Prospecting is the lifeblood of your business and it needs to be tackled with enthusiasm, both when it’s working and when it is not working.
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Qualifying Your Suppliers
When selecting a supplier for an order, there are many factors that should go into your decision. If you stop at who gives the biggest rebate or has the shiniest new products, you are taking on more risk than you might imagine.
Read MoreCore Competency: Why It Matters
The risk of blind trust and suppliers spreading themselves too thin.
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