7 Reasons Your Clients Want Custom Online Stores
For all the negatives associated with a global pandemic, COVID made consumers more willing to shop online. In 2017 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated online retail sales of $143.1 billion for the fourth quarter. The same quarter in 2024 was estimated to be $352.9...
7 Reasons Your Clients Want Custom Online Stores
For all the negatives associated with a global pandemic, COVID made consumers more willing to shop online. In 2017 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated online retail sales of $143.1 billion for the fourth quarter. The same quarter in 2024 was estimated to be $352.9...
2023 Apparel Trends Forecast
These apparel trends are soon to make their mark in 2023! When I look to see what will be trending in the promotional apparel world, I always start my research by looking at the fashion industry first. The runway won’t be as telling as the year’s latest and greatest...
8 Promotional Product Ideas for Students of All Ages
Did you know that one of the top industries that make purchases in the promotional products industry is education? Think about it! There are so many opportunities in this industry, from colleges all the way down to private and public schools - plus so much more! With...
Adaptability for Social Media in 2023
In the past year, we saw a lot of new creators and creative ways to innovate your business through a strong social media presence. The biggest takeaway from 2022 that we can bring in the new year is the word adaptability. As I’ve noted before, becoming a social media...
Top 20 Most Popular Products in SAGE Total Access: January 2023
Happy birthday to SAGE! That’s right, it’s February, which means that on the 18th of this month, SAGE is turning 31 and we have you to thank! Without you, we wouldn’t have had 31 amazing years, and without you, we wouldn’t have the top products in SAGE Total Access to...
Hats Off: Direct Caps – Supplier Spotlight
January seems like one of the busiest months for the promotional products industry as a whole. As soon as the holiday rush ends, tradeshows all over the country begin! When I sat down to speak with Michael Steed, General Manager at Direct Caps, he was just coming back...
5 Things Small Businesses Struggle With in the First Year of Opening
Starting a small business is an exciting venture filled with promise and potential! However, the first year of operation often presents challenges that can test even the most prepared entrepreneurs. From financial constraints to operational hurdles, small...
What is Small Business Financing?
When I hear the words finance or accounting, a little cold shiver runs down my spine. I am not a finance person, and I applaud anyone who loves to crunch numbers. I do, however, love learning, so take this article as an educational resource. Learning is fun! One of...
Industry Deep Dive: Pets!
It’s a basic, universal fact of life: we LOVE our pets! Whether they’re as small as a mouse or as large as a Newfoundland, no one can deny that having a pet brightens our lives! Our pets are such an integral part of our lives, that we oftentimes take better care of...