As business owners and sales reps, we love to hear “yes.” Yes to scheduling new appointments. Yes to earning opportunities for quotes and proposals. Yes to winning new business. We love hearing “yes.” However, business owners and sales reps are going to hear “no” many more times than they hear “yes.” So, it’s time to... Read More
Although marketers get the reputation for being creative minds, doodling on papers and spacing off in meetings, what many fail to realize is the importance of data, statistics and numbers to do our job effectively. Although we may be creative minds at heart, we also know that in order to be successful, we need data... Read More
Promotional food products offer something for every taste, season and occasion, making them a nearly perfect marketing tool. In the realm of edibles, there is something for everyone – from salty to savory to sweet. So, next time you’re considering a promotional item strategy, consider offering sustenance to boost sales. Top Performing Promotional Food Products... Read More
Special projects are inescapable. There’s no doubt that throughout your career, at some point, you’ll be assigned to work on something that you weren’t prepared for or necessarily expected. In many cases you may be chugging along, progressing and growing in your career and out of the blue get a call that you’re needed for... Read More
No matter the size of your company, employee recognition is an important part to keeping your team happy, morale high and turnover low. By providing your employees with a small token of appreciation, they will feel valued and continue to work hard. Focus of providing your recipients with a product that has a high-perceived value... Read More
In my last blog, I listed several conditions identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which may cause stress at the workplace. Low morale, health and job complaints and employee turnover often provide the first signs of job stress. But sometimes there are no clues, especially if employees are fearful of losing... Read More
With the New Year off and running, I thought it might be nice to take some time to talk about the importance of making time. I know, it’s something we’ve all heard before countless times in countless ways, but I wanted to put a bit of a different spin on things this time around. When... Read More
Have you ever been in a meeting where everyone was told to silence their phone, yet there were a few who decided that giving full attention to the meeting wasn’t a priority and they continuously glance at their phones? Or is there a co-worker who adheres to a different standard of rules than those communicated... Read More
With tax season here there are a number of 1099’s being issued. However, some people may be surprised to receive a 1099 due to a credit card write-off. People have many reasons why they are unable to pay their credit card bill including loss of job, income that is less than expected or unexpected expenses... Read More
Gone are the days where providing random trinkets to customers is considered a strategic promotional marketing tactic. In today’s world, your customers are bombarded with useless products that make their way into the junk drawer or the kid’s toy chest. In order to truly stand out to your customers, it’s time to rethink promotional products... Read More
