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The CPPA, NEPPA, PAPPA, and SAAGNY announced the success of their second annual Power of District “1” Shows collaboration, which was held Jan. 30 - Feb. 2 with 620 distributor attendees.

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Kent Displays Inc., the makers of the bestselling Boogie Board writing tablets, announced a partnership that makes Compass Industries the exclusive promotional supplier for Boogie Board and their popular line of reusable writing products. Compass Industries has been in business for 86 years, offering a diverse line of best-selling merchandise with personalized branding to the…

For anyone searching for a job, it’s recommended that they ask questions during the interview. After all, it’s not an interrogation, but more of a two-way conversation. Candidates need to learn what’s in it for them if they were to be hired. For novice interviewees, like new college graduates, one of the boilerplate questions a…

SanMar Corporation, Issaquah, Washington, announced John Janson as vice president of global logistics. The move marks a notable investment in the company's leadership of its global and domestic supply network. Janson, a longtime sanMar leader who elevated the company's logistics and deepened partnerships with key strategic suppliers, assumed the role effective Feb. 5. Janson is…

A lot of being a good salesperson comes down to asking the right questions. It can open up opportunities with new clients you might not have been aware of, and, more importantly, it ensures you’re on the right track with existing clients. Neal Verga, CEO of NPS, Brea, California, says that through curiosity and clear…

As you prepare to take your business from your current state to your desired future state, begin with a thoughtful examination of your internal resources. Your staff, equipment, technology, and how well you integrate those three areas to solve client problems. This review should add clarity and help define your...

As 2023 is getting into full swing, your customers are evaluating how they are going to spend their marketing dollars. Whether it’s for display ads, direct mail, signage, apparel, vehicle wraps, or more, now is the time they are making those determinations for the year. Knowing what trends they’re paying close attention...

We’ve all heard about FOMO, “Fear of Missing Out.” But FONO is a different fear. FONO is “Fear of No.” FONO is the No. 1 reason most people never get wealthy in this business. It’s the No. 1 reason why some people fail in this business. The “fear of no” creates call reluctance...

Ask the Accountant… Question: Can I save changes to field widths that I have made to screens in QuickBooks Premier? Answer: Yes! Make the changes to the field widths on your screen. Leave the screen open, and go to: Edit > Preferences > Desktop View > click “Save Current Desktop" That should save your field…