Ask the Accountant… Question: My CPA always asks for a balance sheet, but I don’t know what that is exactly. Answer: A balance sheet is one of the two standard financial statements that describes the condition of your business. (The other is an income statement.) Your balance sheet is a snapshot of a particular day…
Read MoreGiven Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s polarizing political status, there are plenty of people waiting to criticize her. After AOC posted a new line of merchandise that outlines some aspects of her platform, internet commentators noticed something resembling hypocrisy. The “Tax the Rich” sweatshirt is listed for $58…
Read MoreWe have all met those people who we felt were constantly selling to us, and most of us don’t like it. So why would we want to be like that? My guess is most of us don’t, but it may take some reflection to really make sure we are being our best, most authentic selves and not just selling…
Read MoreThis year, SXSW didn’t happen, as the festival was called off due to the pandemic. But, going forward, SXSW won’t be abandoning its creative and commercial partners and the ecosystem of brand-building it cultivates in Austin. It’s just doing it a little differently by creating a “Digital Swag Bag”…
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Inquirer reported that, since that fateful day, Four Seasons Total Landscaping has fulfilled more than 35,000 orders for T-shirts, sweaters and face masks totaling more than $1 million in sales. Staff have had to take turns packing up the orders in the company’s conference room to keep up with the demand…
Read MoreSharing pens isn’t like it used to be. There are sanitary measures that we haven’t really had to take until recently, at least outside of medical facilities. But a doctor in Ohio thinks he’s found a way to keep his current batch of pens without having to risk the spread of any disease or viruses…
Read MoreWearable tech has been around for a while. Watch any training footage of your favorite athletes, and they’re probably wearing at least one garment over their torsos that keeps track of vitals and other measurables. And hardware like smart watches have been known to identify possible ailments. But, what about something as minimal as socks…
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Earlier this year, IKEA released its first apparel line called EFTERTRÄDA exclusively in Japan. Originally, it was supposed to end up in stores in Tokyo, but the IKEA Singapore website advertised that it could receive products from the EFTERTRÄDA line, too…
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We hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and a relaxing weekend. More than that, though, we hope everyone has been enjoying the precious leftovers that come after Thanksgiving dinner. With the holiday break, we had plenty of time to cruise around the internet to check out some interesting promotional products…
Read MoreApparel orders can be messy—but they don’t have to be. From decorating to customizing to kitting, promo suppliers are offering one-stop-shop apparel solutions for distributors that can simplify orders, add value and save on costs. Here’s how…
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