Top 25 Most Popular Products in SAGE Workplace – May 2025
With summer right around the corner, May saw distributors and end-buyers gearing up for everything from outdoor events and trade shows to company picnics and seasonal campaigns. Searches in SAGE Workplace reflected that momentum, with a strong focus on practical,...
Top 25 Most Popular Products in SAGE Workplace – May 2025
With summer right around the corner, May saw distributors and end-buyers gearing up for everything from outdoor events and trade shows to company picnics and seasonal campaigns. Searches in SAGE Workplace reflected that momentum, with a strong focus on practical,...
Industry Deep Dive: Promo for Tattoo Artists and Piercers
A far cry from the days where tattoos were reserved for sailors heading out to battle – tattoos and piercings are now so mainstream that these mostly small businesses comprise a $3 billion-per-year industry. And it’s still growing! So you're probably thinking... but...
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...
What’s Hot, What’s Not: 3 Ways to Find Industry Trends
Selfie sticks came and went (sort of), and so did fidget spinners and poppers. Now, the hype has landed on Stanley Cups. But before we know it, these viral items will fizzle out and earn their rightful spot in the promo Hall of Fame, giving way for something else...
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...