Most of us never plan. We don’t plan to fail. We don’t plan to succeed either. The purpose of this series of articles is to get you to consciously create the business of your dreams. Most of us just go out and try to make some sales and don’t consider what it is we’re trying to build. Do you know the answer to this question? What are you building? Here are three “What?” questions that may help you develop a clearer vision of the future you want to create.
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While You Were Typing
I cannot believe you are still using your fingers to type on your phone!
Read MoreSafety Begins at Home
We talk frequently in this space about safety issues involving promotional products. A heart-wrenching story out of Pennsylvania this week has me diverting a little, moving over to consumer products in general
Read MoreThe Best Laid Plans
Why it’s always smart to keep a planner with your schedule and important documents, and why it’s never smart to take photos with your cell phone on a boat.
Read MoreAre You Suffering from Calculator-itis?
Are you suffering from calculator-itis? Calculator-itis is a common symptom among salespeople. Most of us suffer from this more than we know.
Read MoreWho? Who? Who? (Ask ‘Who?’ Three Times) Part 2 of ‘Get Curious About Your Business’
Your business will be built by people, and you need to get very clear about who those people will be. Like a noisy owl, I want you to ask — “Who? Who? Who?”.
Read MoreAlphabet Soup of Promo Products Industry: CPSC, WBENC, ETS and QCA Webinar
Commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, old and new, are in print this week. While style and subject are in stark contrast, both are worth a read.
Read MoreThe Riskiest Product in Our Industry…
Flash drives are a practical item and offer a great branding opportunity. They can, however, be risky from a supplier, distributor and consumer standpoint.
Read MoreA MUST-READ for Sales Professionals
Every once in a while a book for sales professionals comes along which is destined to be a classic. Sales guru and best-selling author Jill Konrath’s latest book Agile Selling, Get Up to Speed Quickly in Today’s Every Changing Business World is just that.
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