Seven questions are critical for holding onto prospects and figuring out whether they’ll be high-risk—or high-reward.
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What’s the #1 Problem with Promotional Products Sales?
Selling promotional products can be a great way to make a very good income and provide a valuable service to help our economy grow. The problem is … If everyone is selling the same or similar products, how can you stand out, make more money and not be viewed as just another commodity vendor?
Read MoreWhy The Why Is So Important
Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why, found that there was a unique pattern between inspired brands like Apple, Google, and Nike. While most brands focused on WHAT they did, and HOW they did it, inspired brands focused on WHY they did it.
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 MoreThe Real Game Changers
These days, just doing what is expected isn’t good enough, you need to go above and beyond to stand out and increase sales.
Read MoreI Don’t Want My MTV: When celebrity fashion takes a very wrong turn
The award show red carpet is a playground for celebrities to experiment and push fashion boundaries. Proceed with caution when designing your own wardrobe to avoid being on somebody’s “worst dressed list.” Promotional apparel can allow for fun and flexibility without crossing the line.
Read MoreTop 3 Things That Can Turn Your Promo Products Business Around
Finding customers, securing sales, building relationships, keeping track of new companies and products—it can be difficult to stay on top of everything in the promotional products world. If you’re struggling, here are three tips that can turn your business around.
Read MoreWasted Opportunity?
Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson’s eclectic looks lead to the question: Is there room for fun in promotional apparel campaigns?
Read MoreDoes Persistence Always Work?
I have a plaque in my office that my brother gave me many years ago when I first started in the promotional products business. It’s a poem, authored by a previous president, titled Persistence.
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.
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