Management

Some Chinese manufacturers have started canceling orders as COVID-related shipping delays have caused inventory to stack up. The South China Morning Post reported that smaller manufacturers have started rejecting orders to avoid cash flow problems, since payments are tied up in orders that can’t be shipped.

PPAI has designated October 20, 2021, as Promotional Products Work! Day. The celebration will reflect the original program’s concept of celebrating the power of promotional products, but on a single day instead of over a full week. Throughout the day, PPAI, together with its members and other industry professionals, will...

Koozie Group, Clearwater, Fla., announced last week a new exclusive supplier partnership in the U.S. and Canada with SCX Design. Founded in 2017, SCX Design is a young French company that specializes in the design and creation of innovative products as a medium of communication...

“Don't be afraid to take risks. Be innovative and differentiate yourself,” says John Sheppard, former executive leader of Coca-Cola’s international divisions. Sheppard discusses his experience working with both private and public companies and offers advice about effective communication, building confidence and knowing when you need to adjust your leadership style...

At a time when there’s competition for talent, employers need to move beyond just providing a living wage and understand how they can offer greater value, including modern tools, for today’s workers. When it comes to attracting and retaining hourly employees, businesses that provide what they truly value will thrive...

Getting people to your distributor website is a challenge in and of itself. Getting them to take action and convert to a prospect is a whole other story. But there are ways to increase the number of enquiries coming from your website from the traffic you are currently getting...

Associated Premium Corporation, Cincinnati, announced the launch of its new corporate brand identity, redesigned logo and updated website. Now known by the initials APC, these changes come at a time when the company is celebrating 40 years in business by evolving its service offerings and expanding its reach...

Print+Promo Marketing is looking for this year’s TOP SUPPLIERS, and your company could be included.…

Many years ago, I was in an appointment with a new prospective customer. I gave my spiel. She told me some of the challenges the company was having, and asked what solutions we could offer. My response: “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” She politely told me that the sales call was over and I needed to leave...

QuickBooks Online (QBO) is one of several options from QuickBooks. It is very different from QB Premier or Enterprise, which are more robust and better suit our industry. For instance, QBO does not have customer sales orders, which are pivotal in QB Premier and Enterprise. That being said...