by Rosalie Marcus | Feb 13, 2007 | Uncategorized
I know a great deal when I see it, which is why I am so excited to share the following resource with you. In the best of all worlds, promotional products samples would be free, including free shipping. Self-promotions and websites would also be free and suppliers...
by Rosalie Marcus | Dec 20, 2006 | Uncategorized
The end of the year is a great time to evaluate what has worked well in your promotional products business and what hasn’t – and what you need to do to move forward and prosper in 2007. One of the keys to a successful promotional products business is...
by Rosalie Marcus | Oct 16, 2006 | Uncategorized
As a small business coach, I specialize in helping people in the promotional products industry shorten the learning curve and boost their sales quickly. One of the frequent challenges I hear from my coaching clients is, “I need some new ideas, I’m stuck...
by Rosalie Marcus | Sep 6, 2006 | Uncategorized
I don’t know about you, but I’m a lifelong learner. That’s why my trip this summer to Alaska and Vancouver was such a joy. Not only did I get to see amazing sites, eat incredible food, bike, hike, raft and see wildlife – I also learned some...
by Rosalie Marcus | Jun 12, 2006 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever taken a class with me or participated in my Business-Boosting program, you know I’m a big believer in the power of handwritten thank you notes. I know this may sound like your mother talking, but they really do work! And you can do them in...
by Rosalie Marcus | Apr 25, 2006 | Uncategorized
A reader asked, “I have an immediate question and something that has given me sleepless nights. I’m into keeping all my customers happy, just like you suggest. But I’m contemplating firing this customer. Problem is, in the past they’ve sent in...
by Rosalie Marcus | Apr 5, 2006 | Uncategorized
Those of you that have taken classes with me know that I believe cold calls are one of the least effective ways to get new business, but regardless of whether you make cold calls or not, you’ll still need to use the phone to return messages, call suppliers and...
by Rosalie Marcus | Mar 21, 2006 | Uncategorized
Have you read Michael Gerber’s classic business book, The E-Myth Revisited? If you haven’t, I highly recommend it. It’s one of the best business books you’ll ever read. I regularly re-read it to get ideas and inspiration. Gerber talks about...
by Rosalie Marcus | Feb 22, 2006 | Uncategorized
You’ve probably heard the terms trinkets and trash, tchotchkes, novelties, and worse. You name it, our industry has been called it! And to paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield, “we don’t get no respect”. That is, up until now! The promotional products...
by Rosalie Marcus | Feb 16, 2006 | Uncategorized
I don’t have to tell you how hard it is to get an appointment at a big company these days. Voicemail is constantly on and your phone message is never returned. If you’re lucky enough to get a live person on the line, it’s usually the gatekeeper and...
