Management

To many, it is just a bathroom mirror. However, for poker legend and 15-time World Series of Poker Bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth, the bathroom mirror was his key to success. I recently interviewed Phil for my video series, Million Dollar Monday (M$M) and he told me his bathroom mirror success story. When Phil was younger,…

PRINTING United Alliance and Idealliance today announced that the two organizations have officially merged. Under the guidance and direction of the board of directors at each organization, which are comprised of representative printer and supplier members across the industry; and with the overwhelming support and approval from Idealliance members, PRINTING United Alliance and Idealliance can…

From a management perspective, we are oddly more optimistic than our sales professionals this year. We are optimistic because there are some real winning industries that have continued to grow despite the pandemic and show no sign of slowing down. We are optimistic because investments in prospecting are now showing results...

Premier Group Network has announced that Dana Geiger will serve as the organization’s new executive director. Geiger brings a broad range of experience to the position and has 17 years of experience in the nonprofit arena. She served as PPAI’s regional relations manager from 2018-2020, and as executive director for three industry regional...

You might have the most effective, innovative marketing plan, but unless you work with your sales team, you will be disappointed.

Koozie Group (previously BIC Graphic), Clearwater, Fla., a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has announced the completion of the acquisition of HotLine Products. HotLine Products is well-known in the promotional products industry for its wide selection of calendars, including appointment, desk, executive and commercial styles; planners and journals; and custom capabilities, as well as offerings…

There is only one way to attain power to tread on chaos. You must take dominion by harnessing the root cause of chaos.

Zing Manufacturing announced the hire of Rich Corvalan as its new senior vice president of sales. Corvalan has more than 13 years of experience in the promotional products industry. He will now lead the effort to introduce and educate distributors on the products and services Zing Manufacturing offers...

The Biden administration announced temporary changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to make it easier for small businesses to access loans. For two weeks beginning Feb. 24, the Small Business Administration will only accept PPP applications from businesses with fewer than 20 employees...

Amy Williams is an innovative industry leader. In her role as CEO of AB Unlimited Worldwide, she focuses on highlighting the best in those around her and creating pathways of success for those in the industry. Amy encourages leaders to “confront the uncomfortable” as part of their regular leadership approach...