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Why More Businesses Are Creating Online Branded Merch Stores

Jul 9

"Can you send me the logo again?" "Who ordered these shirts?" "Why are different locations using different branded materials?" If managing branded merch in your business feels more chaotic than ...

Team Uniform Guide

Jul 1

If you've worked for a few years, chances are you've worn a company uniform at some point. Uniforms are common in many industries, trades, and professions. They help create a consistent brand image...

How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Apr 11

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...

The Power of Perceived Value

Apr 4

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...

6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Feb 18

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...

Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Nov 29, 2025

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...

The Best Apps For Organization

Sep 30, 2025

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 reminders...

Decoration Methods, Simplified: Part II

Sep 1, 2025

In our recent post Decoration Methods, Simplified: Part I, we introduced you to several different types of decoration methods for promotional products. Because there are SO many options, now we're ...

Why You Should Consider A New Hire Welcoming Kit

Aug 2, 2025

Did you know that according to Gallup, only 12% of employees feel they have experienced a good onboarding experience? Onboarding is more than just filling out the mandatory HR paperwork and some tr...

9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

Mar 20, 2025

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...

How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Feb 26, 2025

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...

Your Guide to Decoration Methods: Part 1

Jan 29, 2025

How do you decide which type of decorating method to use when so many possibilities are available for customized apparel and products? Each decorating choice has various advantages. In this blog, w...

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Jul 18, 2024

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 ...

The History of Promotional Products

Apr 15, 2024

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...

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

Feb 25, 2024

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...

Leading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Feb 2, 2024

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...

What Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)

Jun 4, 2023

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...

6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers

Mar 2, 2023

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...

6 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs

Nov 10, 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 generating...

5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

Oct 11, 2022

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...

How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Sep 20, 2022

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 ...

Lanyards: Everything You Need to Know

Aug 29, 2022

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 ...

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Aug 14, 2022

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 build a successfu...

5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings

Jul 30, 2022

If you work from 9 to 5, chances are you've sat in a meeting before. Whether it be a brainstorm session or roundtable discussion, it doesn't matter the industry you are in, meetings are inevitable....

Why You Need Promotional Products

Jun 16, 2022

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 advertisi...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

May 25, 2022

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...

Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

Feb 25, 2022

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 enjoying yourself at wor...

The Power of Promo: Why People Love Freebies

Jan 5, 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 ...

Your Guide to Promotional Shirts

Nov 1, 2021

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...

7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

Jun 16, 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...

Business Travel: How COVID-19 Changes Everything

Nov 18, 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 number one prior...

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

Oct 13, 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...

Your Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet

Sep 28, 2020

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...

Giving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Sep 7, 2020

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 ...

5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Aug 31, 2020

So, you're traveling for work again. There are only 365 days in the year, can you recall how many days you've been on the road? It doesn't matter if you are traveling internationally to Hong Kong,...

4 Ways to Improve Communication

Aug 23, 2020

Have you ever had this conversation before? Them: "How are you?" You: "Yes." Or have you ever been in a meeting and realized you zoned out halfway through? Or how about when you're at the movie...

Imprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods

May 21, 2020

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...

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Apr 16, 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...

How to Manage the Workload of a Leader

Mar 4, 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...