Management
November 8, 2017 at 2:26 pm
The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa; and Brandinc, Los Angeles, have formed a strategic partnership to serve Fortune 500 clients with domestic and international requirements for promotional marketing programs. This partnership is dedicated to helping international corporations with their global branding initiatives. It provides integrated technology solutions and core groups of custom-designed products that are both…
November 7, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Despite reports circulating today that Lanco, Ronkonkoma, N.Y., was shutting its headquarters and laying off more than 100 employees, the company is remaining in business, albeit with a purchase plan in place with nearby Nassau Candy, which also has a partnership with Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant. "The bottom line is that there will be no…
November 6, 2017 at 1:46 pm
Halls & Company, Brooklyn Park, Minn., manufacturer of ID Line, announced that it has acquired ActNow Media, an Atlanta-based promotional products supplier. ActNow Media was founded almost 20 years ago by Fred Leamer, who started the company with the Write 'n Roll paper mousepad, and expanded to more products, such as counter mats, wrist rests…
November 6, 2017 at 11:14 am
Over the years I have developed what I call the “Muzzillo 10 Percent Rule.” Simply stated, the rule is that, at any point in time, only about 10 percent of folks are dissatisfied enough with their current situation that they are wide open for change. This is true for end-user customers. Only about 10 percent…
November 3, 2017 at 1:27 pm
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced that it has acquired American Pacific Promotions, Livermore, Calif. “We are excited for the growth opportunities our HALO relationship will provide to our clients and prospects,” Terry Woodhams, founder and president of American Pacific Promotions, said in a press release. “We have a hard-working team who will be able…
October 26, 2017 at 11:27 am
Facilisgroup, St. Louis, welcomed Knock-Out Specialties to its community of promotional products distributor partners. A family-owned business, Knock-Out Specialties has been providing promotional products and marketing services in Plano, Texas, since 1994. "We're looking forward to receiving growth and efficiency improvements from Facilisgroup's software and best practices," John Bottone, owner of Knock-Out Specialties. "The more…
October 20, 2017 at 2:10 pm
Gemini Industries, Roxana, Ill., announced the acquisition of F&H Ribbon Co., a provider of award ribbons and rosettes for the awards and recognition industry. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Founded in Dallas in 1962, F&H Ribbon designs and manufactures highly customized award ribbons, neck ribbons, rosettes, sashes, banners, celluloid buttons, certificates and folders,…
October 13, 2017 at 11:44 am
Facilisgroup, St. Louis, announced that Brown & Saenger, Sioux Falls, S.D., has joined its community of promotional products distributor partners. Brown & Saenger was founded in 1889, and has grown to multiple locations across North and South Dakota, serving its customers with promotional products, decorated apparel, office products, office furniture and professional printing. "We're working…
October 9, 2017 at 1:42 pm
Question: Can I print checks in QuickBooks? If so, do you have any tips for buying the checks? Answer: Yes, you can print checks in QuickBooks. When doing so, the transaction is recorded directly into your general ledger (into the account you designate). Also, when writing a check to pay a supplier purchase order, the…
October 4, 2017 at 2:18 pm
Proforma’s Owner Advisory Council (OAC), member owners elected each year to represent their geographical regions, recently held its annual planning meeting at the Polyconcept North America (PCNA) headquarters in New Kensington, Pa. Every year, Proforma’s OAC comes together with executive…
