Feeling Optimistic?

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Feeling optimistic? A great award choice for forward thinking financial services companies.

How to design an effective award or recognition piece

Ordering effective awards is more than just engraving a name on a plaque. Choosing a style that embodies the goals of the organization, reflects the culture, and impresses the recipient are all components of making the right impression with a recognition piece.

Here are some of my favorite styles to get your creative juices flowing:

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What’s Hot Now? January 2012

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Top Product: Santa Fe Aluminum Bottle

26 oz. BPA-free aluminum bottle with screw-on lid, food grade internal liner and matching carabiner.
Port & Company® Essential T-Shirt

A year-round essential, our best-selling t-shirt has been voted “most popular” by groups, teams, clubs and schools across America. Made from heavyweight 100% cotton.

Also available in organic
Sherpa Home ThrowFleece throw blanket featuring velour/micro fur material for a luxurious feel. Includes zippered vinyl bag with handle.
Coffee BreakThis coffee lover’s gift set includes English butter toffee, milk chocolate covered almonds and Starbucks® coffee packed in a forest green box with foil-stamped logo and burgundy ribbon.

Champion 12 oz., 82/18 Reverse Weave Pullover Hood

Comfortable hooded sweatshirt with matching drawcord, athletic cut and colorfast fabric that keeps colors true.  82% cotton, 18% polyester
* extra-heavy, low-shrink fleece
* full athletic cut; side gussets
* drawstring hood with metal grommets; pouch pocket
* 3 3/4″ wide 1×1 ribbed knit cuffs and waistband
* “C” logo above left cuff
25 oz Folding PE Water Bag25 oz. collapsible water bottle with a twist-off, push/pull lid, plastic cap and silver carabiner. BPA-Free PE plastic waterbottle with drinking spout, flattens for easy transport and includes a carabiner clip.
4″ by 4″ Adhesive Notepads25 sheet pad with free vibrant 4-color process imprint. Always in stock.
Wisconsin Favorites Shelf-StableGift set includes 7 oz. of mild pepper cheese, 5 oz. of beef summer sausage, an attractive bamboo cutting board and a knife.
PolyPro BackpackNon-woven poly backpack featuring a zippered main compartment, front zippered pocket, two side pockets, adjustible shoulder straps and carry handle.
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What’s hot now? December 2011

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The stats are in, now you can check out the latest list of most presented products! This list is made up of products that are the most popular products being shown to clients nationwide among Promotional Products Distributor users based on the number of times they’ve been saved for presentations. Click on the product to view the products page.

Top Product: Port & Company® Essential T-ShirtA year-round essential, our best-selling t-shirt has been voted “most popular” by groups, teams, clubs and schools across America. Made from heavyweight 100% cotton.

Also available in organic
Metropolitan Zippered PadfolioZippered leather padfolio featuring exterior pocket, interior organizer and pocket with closure, 8.5″ by 11″ writing pad and 1-piece gift box.
Blazer PenComfortable, brushed silver barrel plunger-action pen with colorful grip.
4″ by 4″ Adhesive Notepads25 sheet pad with free vibrant 4-color process imprint. Always in stock.
High Sierra® 26″ Drop Bottom DuffelFeatures easy-clean PVC interior coating, two zippered, PVC-lined compartments that roll up when not in use, zippered accessory pocket, mesh side pocket, water bottle pocket, media pocket with headphone port, and more.
The Daily Spiral JotterSpiral jotter with matching mini ballpoint pen. Features flip cover with elastic pen loop and 50 ruled pages.
The Big Chill CoolerInsulated six-can cooler with front slip pocket, striped shoulder strap, zippered main compartment and heat-sealed PEVA liner.
Executive Wine Collector SetNine-piece wine set featuring a polished wood case, ergonomic bottle opener, foil seal cutter, drip ring, pourer, two wine stoppers, two replacement corkscrew bits and 1-piece gift box.
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Something New…

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Keyzee

Now that was Keyzee

It is seldom that you see something totally UNIQUE in this industry – but this is truly an original. The KEYZEE makes it simple to get keys on and off keyrings. No broken nails. No wrestling with rings. And it can boast a full color imprint on two sides. Talk about a brilliant tradeshow giveaway for just about any market. CALL ME FOR A SAMPLE TODAY!

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TIME TRAPS a book review in five quotes

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I attended a presentation on time management by Roni White, President and CEO of The Book Company in April of 2011. At that presentation she recommended we purchase and read TIME TRAPS: PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR SWAMPED SALESPEOPLE by Todd Duncan, and it has been on my “to read” list ever since. I finally picked up and read that book last week, and have regretted the time I have wasted by not reading it sooner! So, do yourself a favor, and get the book today. But don’t just purchase it and put it on the shelf to read when you get around to it, crack the cover and start reading now. This is the type of book that can change your life if you let it.

So without further ado – a book review in five quotes:

“Success in any endeavor is a result of focused time.”

“Multiple deposits of time on the same tasks can have a big effect. You experience this truth when you invest an hour at the gym each day for a few months. … Invest regular deposts of time in a customer and you’ll reap the full value of the relationship through repeat business and referrals you might not have otherwise received.”

“To begin trading your time for the highest return, you must understand who the best customers are- because, trust me, not everyone is worth your time.”

“…the most successful sales relationships have a common ‘essence.’ Both you and the customer understand the purpose of the relationship, agree on the direction of the relationship, and share the same personal and professional values in order to grow the relationship. Relationships of this nature rarely fall into your lap. Most often these customers must be groomed and courted in order to receive their maximum value. But once they have given you business, the idea is to hold onto them for life.”

“Never call on a prospect unexpectedly.”

There were dozens of more quotes that made their way into my journal as I read this book, but at the time that I read it, and with the lens through which I studied the text and applied what I was learning to the plan I have for my business in 2012 – these are the quotes that had the most impact on me. I encourage you to pick up this gem, and see what pearls of wisdom you can glean and incorporate into your 2012 strategic planning.

Happy reading!

 

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What’s in a a name?

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Swag, tchotchkes, gewgaws, knickknacks, baubles, lagniappes, trinkets, kitsch, promos, brand wear, branded items, ad specialities, logoed stuff, crap, perk, giveaway, gift, imprintable, present, throw-in, tradeshow toy, or promotional product.

Lots of different names for an item you put your logo on to make an impression and build your brand. An effective marketing tool. A promotional powerhouse that can deliver more bang for your buck than any other promotional medium.

So, what do you call them?

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