Management
November 4, 2019 at 3:04 pm
Do you see your career as just a job? Just a way of making money? Something that keeps you from doing what you really want to be doing with your life? If you can see your career as a calling, it can become a positive expression of you, an integral part of who you are…
November 4, 2019 at 9:16 am
Stouse LLC, New Century, Kan., announced today that it has acquired Magna-Plus Inc., a provider of custom labels, magnets and other promotional products. The acquisition was effective on Oct. 25. Kansas City, Kansas-based Magna-Plus Inc. was founded in 1993 by Marianne D'Amato and Tom Eaton. It now has a nationwide distributor customer base. "We are…
November 1, 2019 at 11:41 am
Ask the Accountant… Question: Is it hard to update from my QuickBooks Premier from an earlier year to the current year? Answer: That depends on how old your current QB is. If it’s from the last three or four years, it should be a matter of installing your new QB Premier, and merely opening the…
October 31, 2019 at 10:40 am
Now any apparel decorator can create online stores to sell more custom shirts to groups, schools, causes, teams and businesses. The garment decorating experts at STAHLS have launched STAHLS’ Spirit Sale. STAHLS’ Spirit Sale is an online e-commerce platform that allows apparel decorators (known…
October 30, 2019 at 2:24 pm
Under Armour isn't the only apparel giant making changes at the top. While Under Armour has been in the news after CEO and founder Kevin Plank stepped down from his position (while remaining involved in a new capacity), you might have missed that Nike's top executive Mark Parker is leaving at the same time. Due…
October 28, 2019 at 1:17 pm
Last week, Under Armour announced that its founder and CEO Kevin Plank is stepping down from the position. Plank's position will be filled by current chief operating…
October 28, 2019 at 11:34 am
Stran & Company Inc., a privately-held leading provider of comprehensive branding and incentive solutions doing business under the name Stran Promotional Solutions, and Long Blockchain Corp., today announced they have entered into a non-binding letter of intent to merge their businesses. Founded in 1994, Stran has grown to become a premiere distributor of branded merchandise…
October 24, 2019 at 3:02 pm
We talked to Jeff Bourland, owner of Proforma Southwest, to find out what works when it comes to managing sometimes demanding customers, turning challenges into successful sales, and customer service do’s and don’ts. Bourland has been in the industry for more than 20 years, so it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about good customer service...
October 21, 2019 at 9:48 am
In his list of things to do to maximize success, Lou Holtz, the legendary coach and analyst, once said, “Stop watching CNN.” He wasn’t talking about the news station. He was talking about all news sources that only broadcast "CNN"—Constantly Negative News...
October 21, 2019 at 5:00 am
When we look back, it feels as if our baby is “all growed up.” But we realize there is so much ahead for Brand Fuel and this amazing industry—despite the threats in our SWOT analysis. Alibaba, Amazon, Wal-Mart, Costco, Pete The Promo Peddler—we exist because we realize we are what they aren’t. Differentiation is a part of our DNA...
