I know that our industry is about selling. Whether it is higher price pointRead More
electronics or more reasonably priced value based products, the key to success is
moving imprinted inventory from the warehouse into homes and offices.
That's it, really there is nothing more to it. Or is there?
The clock keeps ticking, and amazingly enough, we are in the dog days of the summer of 2010. This means the third quarter is winding down and the ever-important fourth quarter is about to begin, your last and best shot at hitting your numbers for the year. So maybe this is the time to bone up on your most important sales skill: daring to be yourself.
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Do you remember a few months back when I wrote about the Starbucks Index? The basic gist was this: “In his February 19, 2009 editorial entitled ‘Starbucks becomes a harbinger of the economy.”
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I promised myself that this month I would not mention the “E” word. I would not subject you, my dear readers, to any more pep rallies or sales mantras dedicated to getting us all through the “R” word, which I also promised myself I would not mention.
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I haven’t checked out Mike’s blog yet to see what fact he has chosen to publicize about me. I’m thinking it’s either about sparkling water or teddy bears (and if not, don’t ask).In any case, here are a couple of more late-breaking headlines. In a world of downsizing and layoffs, at least someone is finding…
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Don’t be shy folks. We want to hear all about! Whose new? Whose hot (as in selling well, etc…)? And who just landed the well-deserved promotion. It’s a small industry after all, so drop me a line and get the word out there.
Jones Joins Fame Fabrics
Woodstock, Georgia-based Fame Fabrics, a manufacturer of uniform apparel, announced the addition of Dean Jones as regional sales manager for the Southeast covering Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Jones brings 22 years of apparel and textile sales and service experience with him to Fame Fabrics. Jones is an experienced industry veteran with vast
Slidell, Louisiana-based Fastbadge announced it has reopened its doors after Hurricane Gustav forced mandatory closures and evacuations. While the company is still experiencing limited pick-up services from FedEx and the United Parcel Service, the company stressed the limitations would be short-lived and further that it is currently shipping some orders. Fastbadge thanks customers for showing further patience as the final few employees return to town and the company returns to a full workforce.
For more information on Fastbadge, visit www.fastbadge.com
Greater China Holds Steady
Greater China Industries, based in Bellvue, Wash., announced it will honor 2008 prices for distributors on the next price quote
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Selco announced it has launched a new Web site as a direct link to its Abelle Promotional Time collection. This watch collection has a $15 to $50 sell price range. The site now includes a new, lower 25 piece minimum allowing mixing and matching of styles to reach the minimum.
Go to www.AbellePromotionalTime.com to visit Selco’s new Web site.
About The Selco Companies
The Selco Companies was established in 1935. A manufacturer and supplier of custom imprinted and die-struck medallion watches, clocks, compasses and high-tech products, The Selco Companies’ products are available internationally through promotional products distributors.
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After seeing some news from Neely Manufacturing, I was wondering if a larger trend was going to start to emerge. Neely announced sales have tripled (see below) since making the switch to all domestic-made products. With gas and transportation prices skyrocketing, will it become more affordable to make products locally—which would cut shipping costs, development costs (and probably a hundred different costs that I don’t even know exist), while supporting local economies that in and of themselves are being weakened by the same high energy costs? I guess what I’m wondering is if it’s time to start thinking about becoming a homegrown society (again),
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RiverMills Made in USA Fleece endorsed by U.S. Track & Field Champion
RiverMills Outfitters, manufacturer of Made in USA fleece apparel, is proud to announce the endorsement of Dr. Thomas Fahey, 10-time U.s. Track & Field Senior Discus Throw Champion. Dr. Fahey will be wearing RiverMills R100 microfleece jacket at this year’s National Senior Games where he is going for an unprecedented 11th straight National Seniors Champion title.
For more information on RiverMills Outfitters, visit www.rivermillsoutfitters.com
Vantage Adds Veteran Garran to Sales Team
Avenel, New Jersey-based Vantage Apparel hired Brett Garran as the sales representative for Northern N.J. and Western N.Y. Garran