Management

The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., announced the promotion of Tessa Mescher to key account inside sales manager. For the past two years, Mescher has worked as a key account specialist, getting to know many of the customers that she will continue to work with in her new role. “Tessa…

Gill Line, Lenexa, Kan., announced that former vice president of marketing Carl Gerlach will be inducted into the PPAI Hall of Fame at The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at the…

When we got an invite to head north to Canada and visit Debco’s brand new facility in the greater Toronto area, we jumped at the chance. The Debco Housewarming Party took place June 19, and we got the scoop on the supplier’s future plans and how it graduated from a 37,000 sq. ft. office and print shop to an enormous new 245,000 sq. ft. facility...

Ask the Accountant… Question: I have a credit from a supplier for a mistake in an order. How do I enter that in QuickBooks? Answer: To enter a credit from a supplier in QuickBooks Premier to be used at a later time, follow these instructions. Go to "Enter Bills" Click "Credit" at the top of…

It’s rare to have everything go according to plan. One mark of a professional is the ability to handle issues as they come and reach an end result as close to the original vision as possible. Here's how Mike Button, senior account executive for Tricor Brand Communications, worked through some hiccups in the art process to achieve what he thought was a successful and long-lasting promotion...

More than 200 attendees, including AIA owners, suppliers and employees, headed to the mountains this month for AIA’s annual National Sales Meeting. Held in Park City, Utah, at the Grand Summit Hotel, the AIA community convened for four days of learning and networking focused on personal and professional growth. Owners participated in curated experiences and events,…

Companies grow and evolve. Culture and values have to evolve with them. Our first Core Values were about who we are at work. Our new ones are more about how we work together. The biggest learn for the management team through the Core Values project was that people want to be part of something that inspires them. If employees are inspired and happy, it shows—and it leads to happy customers...

Raining Rose, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced the recent hiring of Alyssa Inkrott, who has joined the promotional sales team as a national sales executive, calling on national and large accounts all over the country. Inkrott brings experience and knowledge from…

If you are a parent (or are on social media), you know that it’s back to school time. Children and young adults are busy getting their class schedules, books and school supplies to prepare for another year of learning and growth. What a great time for us industry professionals to think about “going back to…

Ask the Accountant… Question: If I do my taxes based on when I get paid for orders, does that mean I pay my sales taxes the same way? Answer: Not necessarily. The basis with which you calculate your income taxes does not have to be the same as your sales tax basis. There are two…