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Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Oct 20

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 Niels...

How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Sep 9, 2025

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 ...

5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Jul 13, 2025

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 ...

8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Jun 14, 2025

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...

Your Guide to Promotional Shirts

Jun 7, 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...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

May 31, 2025

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...

7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

Apr 17, 2025

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...

How to Protect Your Business From Hackers

Jan 22, 2025

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...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Nov 25, 2024

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...

Your Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet

Sep 29, 2024

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...

Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Aug 31, 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 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Jun 19, 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,...

How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Jun 12, 2024

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 Reasons You Need a Company Store

May 14, 2024

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...

Your Guide to Decoration Methods: Part 1

Dec 21, 2023

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...

How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Oct 30, 2023

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...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Aug 2, 2023

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...

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

Jul 4, 2023

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...

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

Feb 9, 2023

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...

5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

Dec 20, 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...

Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

Oct 6, 2022

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...

Leading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Sep 29, 2022

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 Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

Jun 11, 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 ...

Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Mar 29, 2022

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...

Why You Need Promotional Products

Mar 21, 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...

9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

Mar 6, 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...

Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

Jan 29, 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...

Lanyards: Everything You Need to Know

Sep 6, 2021

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 ...

Imprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods

Jul 24, 2021

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...

How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Jul 17, 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...

The Power of Perceived Value

May 27, 2021

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...

How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

May 20, 2021

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...

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

May 6, 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...