How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Sep 3, 2024

Do you ever find that no matter how hard you're working, you're not getting the results you want? You put in the long hours at the office, you answer every email, you skip lunch, and yet you're sti...

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Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

Apr 4, 2024

You encounter promo products every single day. You hold them, wear them, and maybe even smell them. But, did you know every one of these products goes through an extensive design process, whether t...

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Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Jan 7, 2024

Customer experience can make or break your company. How you and your employees treat customers directly reflects your brand's values. But the truth is, positive customer experiences can be difficul...

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5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Dec 16, 2023

When it comes to building a successful company culture, maintaining positive employee attitude is key. Not only are happy employees more productive, but your company is also more likely to attract ...

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Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

May 8, 2023

In the past, the words “work” and “fun” were two very different concepts that could never be caught in the same sentence. The old school rationale taught us that if you are ...

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The History of Promotional Products

Dec 23, 2022

If you've ever been to a music festival or convention and walked away with a bag full of freebies, then you know that promotional products work! But did you know that those quirky logoed products h...

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Product Safety: What You Need to Know

Oct 2, 2022

No matter what they're purchasing, no one wants their products to be unsafe – it's a no-brainer! In the United States, there are several different product safety regulations that promotional ...

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How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Sep 2, 2022

Whether you just found out you need products for an event soon, or someone forgot to place an order, sometimes rush orders just happen. And that's okay! Getting your order in last minute doesn't me...

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How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

Jun 27, 2022

If you've been in the workforce for a couple of years, you've probably had to wear a company uniform at one point or another! Across all industries, trades, and professions, uniforms are common &nd...

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6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Jun 20, 2022

As more and more companies turn towards e-commerce, shopping online has never been easier or more enjoyable. Ordering branded products is no exception! Company stores give you a convenient and comp...

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The Power of Perceived Value

Apr 22, 2022

In marketing terminology, perceived value is what consumers think a product is worth to them. Outside factors like personal memories or associations, celebrity endorsements, resemblance to a higher...

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How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Feb 22, 2022

Employee engagement starts the second a new employee walks in the door, so it's important for companies to make a good impression on their first day! The onboarding process shouldn't just be about ...

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6 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs

Feb 14, 2022

Everybody loves getting new business – it's exciting! Because new customers are so crucial to growing a business, many companies pour the majority of their marketing time and energy into gene...

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The Power of Promo: Why People Love Freebies

Feb 7, 2022

Getting free items can feel like winning the lottery. Whether it's a free sample at the grocery store or a free trial of your favorite streaming service, it is always exciting to get something for ...

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Imprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods

Jan 31, 2022

Once you've found the perfect promotional product for your business or organization, the next step is to emblazon it with your logo or message. Depending on the item, there may be multiple decorati...

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Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Jan 9, 2022

As the reality of our planet's changing climate is becoming more and more apparent, being committed to sustainability has become a business imperative in the eyes of consumers. According to a 2018 ...

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The Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers

Jan 2, 2022

You put together the business plan, signed the lease, designed an informative website and…*crickets*. It can be pretty discouraging when you put in the effort, but you're not attracting yo...

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6 Books That Every Business Owner Should Read

Dec 25, 2021

As business owners, it's crucial to understand the trends that affect your industry and your company. Each day, you consume an incredible amount of data, statistics, and research. However, it's als...

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Giving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Dec 11, 2021

Whether you're putting together a fundraiser, donating food to a local shelter, or volunteering at a soup kitchen, supporting causes you care about makes you feel good and makes the world a better ...

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7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

Dec 3, 2021

With more and more people preferring to conduct business exclusively online, a user-friendly website isn't just desirable, it's required if you want to be successful. These seven tips will help you...

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The Best Apps For Organization

Nov 5, 2021

For many of us, keeping organized and productive seems to be the goal that haunts us throughout the year – especially in an increasingly digital age where social media, a million calendar rem...

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Leading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Sep 23, 2021

Do you want to lead? Or, are you already in a management or supervisory role and want to be the best leader you can be? Then we've got good news for you. No matter what your current position is lik...

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Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Sep 8, 2021

Traveling for business can be a hectic experience if you approach your upcoming trip without any preparation. As with everything else in the world, there is an art to getting the most out of busine...

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How Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

Aug 25, 2021

How would you describe your company in 30 seconds? This common sales technique is known as an elevator pitch, and the goal is to captivate the attention of your potential clients and explain how ...

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Your Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet

Jun 12, 2021

The world of graphic and web design is complicated and there is a lot of terminology out there to learn. To help you out, we've put together a cheat sheet with answers to some of the top graphic de...

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What’s Up With Unboxing Videos? The Trend You Must Try

Jun 5, 2021

We all enjoy that element of surprise (well, most of us!). User-generated unboxing videos have popped up more and more on YouTube and other social media platforms, adding a surprising value to prod...

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5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

May 21, 2021

Social media is used for different purposes. News outlets tweet out breaking news, fashion trends are posted on Instagram, and political ads are promoted through Facebook. Social media platforms ar...

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Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Feb 9, 2021

When business owners are asked about the customers they serve, many times, their response is: “Well, we serve everyone…” If a company served everyone, it would be impossible to ...

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6 Things You're Missing Out on by Not Using Promotional Products

Jan 26, 2021

Promotional products aren't just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a produc...

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Generation Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?

Jan 5, 2021

We're all familiar with the stereotypes that characterize the millennial generation- avocado toast, “killing” chain restaurants, and being social media obsessed. But what actually defin...

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8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Dec 7, 2020

From social media graphics and website layouts to creating a cohesive grouping of promotional products, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and grow your business at the...

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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Sep 26, 2020

Organizing a fundraising event. Donating food to a local animal shelter. Serving at a soup kitchen. No matter what you do to give back, volunteering feels pretty good, doesn't it? But it doesn't h...

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How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Sep 11, 2020

After working a long, tiring day, all you want to do is plop down on the sofa and watch TV. The thought of laying on the couch spending hours of mindless activity is tempting to most. In fact, the ...

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How to be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done

Aug 20, 2020

Empathy is the ability to feel the same emotions felt by someone else. This trait allows you to feel pain for a friend whose going through a divorce, or excitement for a sister who was recently pro...

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How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Jul 30, 2020

Sometimes life gets hard. You don't have to work a night shift from Monday to Sunday to agree with that statement. Even the most effortless of jobs, those we believe to have truly mastered, can ge...

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Business Travel: How COVID-19 Changes Everything

Jul 8, 2020

“Business as usual.” The common phrase people use when everything resets and goes back to a normal routine. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety of employees as the numb...

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Why You Should Buy USA-Made

Jun 16, 2020

During times of growing uncertainty in the global markets, customers are becoming more and more interested in purchasing American-made items. Buying American-made is about more than just patriotism...

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How to Manage the Workload of a Leader

May 19, 2020

We all have a superstar in the office. They're the ones who get all their work done before the deadline, befriend everyone in the office, manage an entire team, and still make it to the gym every d...

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Your Guide to Promotional Shirts

Dec 19, 2019

If you've ever run a 5k or attended a basketball game, chances are you've got a promotional shirt in your drawers somewhere. According to PPAI's 2019 Consumer Study, wearables are the #1 most popul...

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6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers

Dec 4, 2019

It's the moment you dread. The phone call you don't want to pick up. The review you're scared to address. Responding to unhappy customers seems like a chore. It can be overwhelming and humiliatin...

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Lanyards: Everything You Need to Know

Nov 20, 2019

When it's time to choose the perfect lanyard for your company or organization, you may not be aware of all the things to consider when purchasing your new supplies. Lanyards come in many different ...

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How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Nov 13, 2019

Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storyte...

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5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Aug 11, 2019

What generates over 95 million photos and videos each day, 4.2 billion likes daily and has 700 million active users? You guessed it – Instagram. This photo and video sharing social platform h...

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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

May 18, 2019

It can be hard to communicate with a design team on a project when the designers speak their very own language. That's why we have a rundown of words you may come across frequently that can save y...

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9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

Apr 4, 2019

Your phone's ringing off the hook. You've got three meetings back to back. Emails are piling up in your inbox. And when you have a moment to book your next business trip, you wonder how you're ever...

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Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Nov 5, 2018

As a marketing professional, you understand better than anyone the importance of establishing a distinct brand presence for your company. People gravitate to those they identify with and can trust ...

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Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Oct 7, 2018

A logo is often a company's first impression and it can impact a customer's perception, purchase decisions and overall attitude toward your company. A logo is a symbol or graphic element that repre...

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5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Sep 30, 2018

In the world of business, marketing trends are always evolving and it's easy to be overwhelmed. Sometimes you take one step forward only to be knocked two steps back. Luckily, there are endless res...

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How to Protect Your Business From Hackers

Aug 4, 2018

Business owners have a lot to lose in the event of an unfortunate data breach. From intellectual property to customer lists to bank account numbers, hackers have their eyes set on the most invaluab...

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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Jul 27, 2018

It can be hard to communicate with a design team on a project when the designers speak their very own language. That's why we have a rundown of words you may come across frequently that can save yo...

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What Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)

Jul 20, 2018

Many people agree that there is a high demand to diversify the workforce with young specialists bearing fresh ideas and new perspectives. Furthermore, we need to prepare this growing generation for...

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4 Steps to #Winning Social Media

Jun 22, 2018

Social media is one of the fastest growing and ever-changing media platforms in existence. What began as an online community for the younger generations, now encompasses billions of people across t...

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Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Jun 7, 2018

A powerful brand is more than just a great logo and a mission statement (although those certainly lay the groundwork for any brand.) We live in a time where competition rises up on every corner, an...

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Why You Need Promotional Products

Mar 31, 2018

In a world of ever-changing advertisement trends, there is one marketing solution that never grows old – promotional products. Studies show promotional products were ranked as the highest adv...

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6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products

Mar 16, 2018

Promotional products aren't just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a produc...

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3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

Feb 13, 2018

If there's one thing we never have enough of, it's time. We haven't quite figured out a way to freeze time yet, but we have found ways to save it. If you're a busy professional, these three FREE pl...

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