Management

Tapping Into an Untapped Market
April 4, 2022 at 9:41 am

Josh Goodman is the founder and CEO of PourMyBeer, a next-generation self-pour beverage system. Goodman discusses the many stages his business went through in order to solve a huge issue in the nightlife industry—crowded bars. He also provides valuable advice on how, with the right mindset, a simple frustration can lead to fortune...

Jack Nadel International Rebrands as 'Nadel'
April 1, 2022 at 10:08 am

Jack Nadel International, Los Angeles, announced this week that it has rebranded as Nadel, hoping to reflect the company's evolution from a promotional products company to a full in-house agency, as well as the changing nature of the promotional products industry and the services customers are looking for...

5 Big Issues Impacting the Print and Promo Industry in 2022
March 28, 2022 at 4:42 pm

Most virus restrictions have been lifted and business has returned, but the print and promo industry continues to grapple with the ongoing ripple effects of the pandemic: inflation, materials shortages, staffing challenges and more. We break down five big issues to watch for the rest of 2022...

AAkron Line Acquires The Allen Company
March 28, 2022 at 12:00 pm

AAkron Line, Akron, New York, announced today that it has acquired The Allen Company. AllenColorcraft will stop accepting orders on Tuesday, March 29, and will ship all open orders the following week. AAkron will begin accepting orders for AllenColorcraft products on Monday, April 4...

Fundamentals of Effective Leadership Teams
March 25, 2022 at 9:33 am

Enduringly successful leaders begin with an essential first step: gaining a deeper understanding of themselves. This awareness brings a level of clarity and provides an effective pathway for laying out their individual responsibilities and for those of their team members...

A Crash Course in Color Management
March 22, 2022 at 11:37 am

For anyone putting ink on, well, anything, managing color is of the utmost importance. Brands choose their color schemes very carefully. It’s their entire aesthetic identity. And if their branding isn’t consistent across different media, that painstakingly curated identity goes out the window...

5-Point Checklist to Evaluate Promotional Products Software
March 22, 2022 at 10:53 am

If you’re reading this, you’ve made the decision to invest in the growth of your business by exploring promotional products software. You might think this is a daunting decision, one that could have a significant positive or negative effect on your operation, so we came up with a five-point checklist to guide you toward a successful outcome...

Is This Driving You Crazy?
March 21, 2022 at 11:01 am

We are all busy. Busy with lot of activities every day. Busy with a long to-do list. Busy trying to catch up on emails. Busy with lots of activities. But are those activities driving you closer to the goals for your life? Or are they driving you crazy? The key is to look at your to-do list and your calendar and ask yourself three questions...

The White House's Plan to Combat Rising Shipping Costs
March 21, 2022 at 10:58 am

The Biden Administration is taking steps to combat supply chain issues, specifically ocean shipping. In a White House statement, the administration announced a plan designed to ensure that ocean freight companies "cannot take advantage of U.S. businesses and consumers." The White House said a large part of the problem is that three...

How to Avoid Too Many Entries in QuickBooks
March 18, 2022 at 10:05 am

Question: I just entered a whole bunch of entries for last year. Is there a way to avoid that? Answer: Yes, it’s easy to avoid too many entries in QuickBooks. In QB Premier and Enterprise. Go to Company > Set Closing Date > Set Date/Password. You can designate a specific date as a closing date—typically at year end...