Have You Lost Control of the Family Business?
A small business is often a family affair. It makes sense at the start: free help, collective excitement, moral support… Whether or not you set out to own a family business, sometimes it happens. Think about the reasons you wanted to own a business in the first place....
Have You Lost Control of the Family Business?
A small business is often a family affair. It makes sense at the start: free help, collective excitement, moral support… Whether or not you set out to own a family business, sometimes it happens. Think about the reasons you wanted to own a business in the first place....
Promotional Products at Disney: The Story of the Orange Bird
By the time Disneyland opened in 1955, Disney was a household name. Following the success of the studio's movies and television shows like Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Walt Disney's Disneyland, and Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney wanted a theme park where both kids...
The Top 25 Most Popular Products in SAGE Total Access: September 2022
September has passed, which means one thing: it's officially spooky season! It's time for caramel apples, pumpkin carving, hay rides, and mischief! Looking at September's most popular products categories, we see that bottles dropped back down to number seven from...
The 411 on QR Codes
The no-contact business card of the century. The magic, the mystifying, the incredible... The QR Code! QR (quick response) codes were developed in 1994 by a Japanese engineer for the purpose of tracking parts in car factories. Source: Forbes They gained more...
SAGE Product Update: Q3 2022 Development Recap
Whew! It's finally over - Q3, that is! Though I won't lie, I'm thrilled that fall has finally started, and we may get some cooler weather on the horizon. Hopefully, fingers crossed. At least the 100-degree days are over - always looking at the bright side! But...
Your Brand is Your Business: Part 2
A branding guide is a necessity when it comes to marketing your business effectively. It helps users connect with the brand by giving a consistent image, logo, color scheme, and font. On their own, each of these elements can be identified separately; however together...
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...
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...
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....