In episode 3, we go deeper into the concept of convergence, with John using examples from real-life Club Colors clients to demonstrate the success of this business practice. John explains how convergence between apparel decorators and promotional products distributors, when done right, will only serve to grow the community as a whole…
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You need validation for your parking receipt if you want free parking. That’s all you need validation for. You don’t need validation from others that you are successful. You don’t need validation from others that you are right. You don’t need validation from others that you are worthy. If you know you are successful, right…
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Question: I filed my sales tax last week with the numbers in the QuickBooks sales tax liability report. When I ran the report again this week, the numbers had changed. What’s going on? Answer: Likely, you had not reconciled your checking account(s) before running the first sales tax report…
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Zagwear, a branded merchandise agency headquartered in White Plains, New York, has acquired Arrow Promotional, a New York City and UK-based promotional merchandise company with a long list of top-tier clients. Arrow Promotional’s operations, including offices in New York, Denver and the UK, will be consolidated into Zagwear…
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Who was the biggest duo of the ’80s? It was Doritos and “Stranger Things,” obviously. OK, only one of those was actually around in the ’80s, but no matter. The two are teaming up to promote the upcoming fourth season of the hit Netflix series with a virtual concert featuring ’80s pop royalty, special Doritos packaging and some killer concert merch…
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Phase 3 Marketing and Communications, an integrated marketing services company that provides promotional products, wide-format printing and more, is continuing its growth in the print industry with the acquisition of Graphic Visions Unlimited. For more than 30 years, Graphic Visions has been a resource to clients for visual graphics and advertising production…
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QUINN announced that it has added Angie Kaltreider and Sandra Belk, two talented artists who will help Quinn meet domestic custom orders without having to outsource art needs. Kaltreider joins QUINN with a background in art and operations, and a degree from Lycoming University. Belk comes to QUINN with extensive art and marketing experience, and a degree from…
Read MoreWe often move throughout our day with neither thought nor purpose. Sadly, this same whirlybird approach is applied to the work presented to clients on a far-too-regular basis—especially as it relates to promotional products. If you want to stand out from the product pushers and grow your business, it’s time to not just work with thought and purpose, but to share that with your clients…
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Cap America Inc. announced the acquisition of Minnesota-based custom knitwear company Wear-A-Knit. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Wear-A-Knit produces USA-made knitwear for the promotional products and sporting goods industries. Founded in 1977, the company has had two major expansions, the most recent being the company’s purchase of Stitch-It Designs…
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Proforma founder Greg Muzzillo recently spoke at the NextGen Speaker Series and donated his $5,000 speaker honorarium to Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. The NextGen Speaker Series is a gathering of America’s most distinguished business leaders. Keynote speakers included world-renowned entrepreneurs and CEOs who shared…
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