Ask the Accountant… Question: When I try to designate a vendor as a 1099 vendor, it is greyed out. How do I change that? Answer: There has been a recent change to Preferences in QB Premier regarding 1099 status of vendors. Now, you must turn on the 1099 option in “Preferences” > “Tax: 1099” (toward…
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Netflix is taking the famous Lacoste crocodile and putting it through the filter of various Netflix shows, like turning it into the Demogorgon monster from “Stranger Things,” dressing it up in period-appropriate garb from “Bridgerton,” or putting it on “Sex Education” protagonist Otis’ bike.
Read MoreSandwich chain Jimmy John’s is celebrating the biggest day on the cannabis calendar, 4/20, with a new sandwich item called the “Munchie Crusher,” and is pairing the menu item with for some special branded items like rolling papers, matches, and other promotional products available at its Long Beach, CA, location.
Read MoreIce cream and cake brand Carvel is opening more stores throughout the U.S., and using co-branded restaurant concepts to introduce itself to new markets. It’s a good lesson for promotional products distributors about how brands can work together to create a complementary experience.
Read MoreThe American Red Cross is using a Snoopy T-shirt to drive blood donation appointments. It’s working, too. Since releasing the design, the organization has seen exponential web traffic, and people are posting all over social media about it.
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14 West, a branded merchandise and apparel firm that recently expanded into the trade show exhibit and retail displays manufacturing business headquartered in Waukesha, WI, announced the appointment of Michael Snyder as its new vice president of sales. Snyder brings extensive knowledge and experience in custom apparel design and sourcing to the 14 West team.…
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Proforma is spreading the magic of the new Disney+ original series “Rennervations: Jeremy Renner” through branded merchandise offered on ProStores, its proprietary e-commerce platform, for The Base, a recipient organization.
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Whoever printed a shirt that sold at Walmart should have taken a closer look at the design, as a T-shirt touting environmentalism accidentally showcased one of the most disliked words in English.
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In recent years, the emergence of various technological advancements has signaled a shift towards automated systems in the business world. With the increasing need for efficiency and accuracy, suppliers’ automation software has become a key tool in streamlining operations and optimizing productivity. In the promotional products industry, the application of automation software in various areas including ordering, quotes, and tracking has brought about significant improvements to the entire supply chain process. Click to read more.
Read MoreSummertime is right around the corner, and that means a plethora of fun, with exciting opportunities to create brand campaigns for event attendees. With summertime comes — festivals, concerts, race events, bike events, outdoor gatherings, and so much more, all providing many opportunities for promotional products distributors (PPDs) to create products that match the summer…
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