Do You Practice What You Preach?

While some believe that you should cut back on marketing during slow economic times, savvy business people see this an opportunity. Your job as a promotional products professional is to show your clients the benefits and cost-effectiveness of promoting their businesses, no matter what the economy. And what better way then through the use of […]

Follow While some believe that you should cut back on marketing during slow economic times, savvy business people see this an opportunity. Your job as a promotional products professional is to show your clients the benefits and cost-effectiveness of promoting their...

Here’s How to Boost 4th Quarter Sales

Earlier this week, I hosted a simulcast on How to Boost Fourth Quarter Sales! Six top promotional products suppliers shared new product ideas. Greg Muzillo, co-president of top distributor firm Proforma, and I shared selling tips. In a slowing economy you need fresh, creative ideas and strategies for working with smaller budgets. Plus, if you’re […]

Follow Earlier this week, I hosted a simulcast on How to Boost Fourth Quarter Sales! Six top promotional products suppliers shared new product ideas. Greg Muzillo, co-president of top distributor firm Proforma, and I shared selling tips. In a slowing economy you need...

How To Keep The Cash Flowing

A recent conversation with a member of my Working Smarter Success Circle prompted this question: “I’m a confident promotional products sales professional with great ideas and big name clients, but my cash flow is terrible. It’s causing me much anxiety and sleepless nights. What can I do?” My advice: Why not ask for a deposit on all your […]

Follow A recent conversation with a member of my Working Smarter Success Circle prompted this question: “I’m a confident promotional products sales professional with great ideas and big name clients, but my cash flow is terrible. It’s causing me much...

What Would You Do?

What’s your opinion? This week a promotional products distributor sent me this question:  “I have a quick question and would love to get your opinion. The commercial printer I use for my business cards and stationery here in town has approached me with the offer to market my products from their store. They would like […]

Follow What’s your opinion? This week a promotional products distributor sent me this question:  “I have a quick question and would love to get your opinion. The commercial printer I use for my business cards and stationery here in town has approached me...