Now that the election is (thankfully) over, the question could be asked, how much business did you lose (or gain) during this political season based on your viewpoint?
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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 MoreQuick and Easy 2012 Election Information
Where to find fact checks, quick rundowns of candidate stances on business issues, and background info on those running for House and Senate seats.
Read MoreWhat Does This Mean for Your Business?
LinkedIn has added a new “click” feature that enables you to very easily “endorse” people for their expertise in the skill areas listed on their LinkedIn profile. A recent article from Social Media Examiner talks about this new feature and offers 6 Tips for Using the LinkedIn New Endorsements. Endorsements has been met with mixed reviews. But it does set the stage for additional dialogue on how social media connections turn into actual business relationships?
Read MorePrescription Without Diagnosis is Malpractice
How often do you sell something just to make the sale? How often do you approach a supplier at a show and ask “Whatʼs new?” Do you ever show your clients something because you get a special bonus or extra profit for selling it?
If so, you are lucky that no one ever gets sued for malpractice in our business. If so, you are a part of the problem that causes our industry to be perceived as the “t” and “t” words (or worse).
Read MoreProduct Recall: A Nightmare On Your Street
Jason Vorhees. Freddy Krueger. Michael Myers. Three classic horror movie villains that can send shivers down the spine with the mere mention of their names. But nothing strikes fear in the heart of product managers everywhere more than one thing: Recall.
Read MoreTonight’s Debate: What Talking Points Affect Your Business?
Though the focus is on foreign policy, the debate could cover trade issues that have a direct and critical effect on the promotional industry
Read MoreIs the iPhone the New BlackBerry?
At the risk of offending a few people, I’m going to touch on a very personal topic, but it’s a topic that many are interested in: Which brand of mobile device platform is better, Apple iOS or Google’s Android?
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 MoreWhat Do I Want My Life to Look Like?
What makes a good life? Is it lots of money to buy “stuff” you want? Or, is a good life made up of faith, family and friends?
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