Management
February 19, 2021 at 12:02 pm
Ask the Accountant… Question: QuickBooks can send payment reminders to clients. What do you know about it? Answer: That is a new feature in QuickBooks that might be helpful, but . . . I have reservations about it for our industry, because the automated nature of the payment reminders takes away the personal nature of…
February 19, 2021 at 11:08 am
iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Mass., one of the largest and fastest-growing distributor organizations in the promotional products industry, has announced the addition of two new business development team members: Erik Salo, TAS; and Annie Costello, TAS...
February 18, 2021 at 2:54 pm
Josh Storey has been hired as the digital marketing assistant for ZOOMcatalog. Storey will work closely with director of marketing Rob Alley, and leverage his experience as a copywriter and marketer in the promotional products industry to assist with branding, messaging, product and digital marketing, and other growth initiatives.…
February 18, 2021 at 10:51 am
As I do each year, I first reflect on my experiences of the previous year. Then, using the benefit of having had those experiences, I make plans for the new year. Last year confirmed several important business philosophies for me. Here are four of them and how you can apply them to your own promo business...
February 17, 2021 at 10:44 am
The pandemic is wreaking havoc on the global supply chain, with real consequences for print and promo businesses. Shipping delays and price increases are happening now, but other impacts will take time to play out—and last long after the pandemic ends. Here's what distributors should know and what actions they can take...
February 16, 2021 at 9:53 am
ADG Promo Products announced the launch of its new brand identity, redesigned logo and website. This comes as the supplier builds on its momentum with growth in its new product lines. The new logo and brand identity are now live, while the website is planned for relaunch at the beginning of April...
February 16, 2021 at 9:44 am
Toddy Gear, Chicago, announced the promotion of Kristian Pawlikowski to regional sales manager. In his new role, Pawlikowski will continue to develop existing relationships within the Midwest, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan and Indiana, while prospecting and identifying new customers to further increase Toddy Gears footprint in its…
February 16, 2021 at 8:35 am
The embrace of diversity is to support those diminished by stigmas, and mental health in the workplace is certainly one of the more prominent stigmas. There continues to be a great deal of unconscious bias on mental health issues in the workplace that impact quality of performance. This loss of productivity is debilitating not only to the individual, but to the organization as a whole...
February 15, 2021 at 1:45 pm
One key mindset ingredient of million dollar success is the mindset of knowing. Successful people have this common mindset. When they set out to achieve something, they don’t wonder if they will be successful. They don’t doubt that they will be successful. They surely don’t actively worry that they will fail...
February 10, 2021 at 2:15 pm
It’s not hyperbole to say that Amazon dominates e-commerce. But Harley Davidson CEO Jochan Zeitz said his company will no longer sell branded merchandise on Amazon, instead choosing to prioritize its own dealers’ e-commerce efforts. Previously, Nike said it would stop selling on Amazon...
