Management

2021 State of the Industry Report: The Latest on Promotional Apparel
May 11, 2021 at 12:10 pm

As part of our 2021 State of the Industry report, we reached out to experts in five major product categories. Below is an excerpt from our conversation with Pat Noonan, chief product officer for SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., who gave us an inside look at the state of promotional apparel...

HALO Launches Brand Redesign
May 10, 2021 at 10:09 am

HALO, Sterling, Ill., revealed a relaunch of the company’s corporate brand. The rebrand will impact all touchpoints, including the company’s marketing and sales tools, digital platforms, social media, and direct mail. The brand messaging has also been incorporated into the company’s vision and values...

Where Can I Find Record of Vendors and Their Yearly Costs?
May 7, 2021 at 11:50 am

Ask the Accountant… Question: I have to produce 1099’s for some of my vendors. How do I get a record of these vendors and their costs for the year? Answer: When you set up a vendor in QB Premier, go to: Vendor > Vendor Center > New Vendor > Enter contact information. Under “Tax Settings,”…

The Google Analytics Metrics You Need to Track
May 6, 2021 at 1:17 pm

With buyers turning to the internet to look for promotional products providers, your website can be your main source of new business. That’s why tracking its performance is essential if you want to realize its potential in driving traffic, leads and sales...

How to Win a Bid at Your Price
May 5, 2021 at 3:24 pm

Whether you are giving a price for an existing job or quoting a new solution, landing the order comes down to one critical question.

Cap America Promotes Christen Siebert to Senior Financial Analyst
May 4, 2021 at 12:21 pm

Cap America Inc., Fredericktown, Mo., announced today that Christen Siebert has been promoted to senior financial analyst. Siebert began her career at Cap America in May 2018 as an accounting intern, and was promoted to assistant accounting manager later that year. Siebert will now report directly to CFO Curt…

BAMKO Posts Q1 Sales of $58.9 Million, Net Sales Growth of 125%
April 29, 2021 at 2:17 pm

BAMKO reported another quarter of growth, with the Los Angeles distributor posting net sales growth of 124.9% and total sales of $58.9 million for the first quarter of 2021. PPE represented $26.8 million of that total. The numbers are a continuation of BAMKO's strong 2020, which saw the distributor increase full-year sales by 88% over 2019...