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Your Guide to Promotional Shirts

Oct 3, 2025

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...

6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Jun 16, 2025

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...

The Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers

Apr 27, 2025

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 your id...

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Mar 30, 2025

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 ...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Dec 6, 2024

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...

Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Aug 20, 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...

5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

Jun 23, 2024

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...

Your Guide to Decoration Methods: Part 1

Jun 8, 2024

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...

Imprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods

May 25, 2024

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...

Leading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

May 3, 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...

How to Protect Your Business From Hackers

Feb 21, 2024

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...

The Power of Promo: Why People Love Freebies

Feb 13, 2024

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 ...

5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Jan 21, 2024

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 have re...

5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Jan 14, 2024

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,...

Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

Nov 8, 2023

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...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Jun 13, 2023

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...

5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Jan 27, 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 ...

9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

Dec 22, 2022

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 Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

Oct 31, 2022

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 ...

How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Sep 24, 2022

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...

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

Apr 8, 2022

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 defines a millenn...

How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

Dec 26, 2021

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 - t...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Dec 18, 2021

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...

How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Nov 12, 2021

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...

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

Nov 5, 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...

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Oct 29, 2021

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...

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Oct 22, 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 build a successfu...

How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Sep 24, 2021

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...

8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Aug 11, 2021

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...

7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

Jul 27, 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...