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Tuesday
May 28, 2013 6 Tips For Hiring The Right First EmployeeFiled under: Tip of the Day
In the June issue of Counselor magazine, Shane Dale interviews Lori Davila, author of How to Choose the Right Person for the Right Job Every Time, on the right approach to hiring the right first employee. Read the article here, and in the meantime here are 6 tips:
Monday
May 20, 2013 4 Ways to Connect with Customers Through New MediaFiled under: Tip of the Day
Yes, it’s a brave new world, folks, and unless you’re out there working the interwebs you’re missing out big time. This month’s Counselor story titled “Rules of Engagement” focuses on how distrubutors can boost their sales by utilizing 4 innovative means to better market to clients. Click here to read the story … and in the meantime, here are the 4 basic tips: (Click the link for more explanation)
Friday
March 22, 2013 6 Tips for Negotiating with SuppliersFiled under: Tip of the Day
In an April management article, Counselor magazine offers some great tips and advice on how get your haggle on. Want to improve your negotiation skills? Then this article is a must-read. In the meantime, here are 6 tips for negotiating with suppliers:
Wednesday
March 6, 2013 5 Steps to Survive a Business DisasterFiled under: Tip of the Day
These storms, though rare in their severity, beg the question: Just how prepared are you in case of a major business disruption? That’s the topic Counselor magazine researched for this month’s “Before Disaster Strikes” feature. With examples of companies affected by disaster as well as expert advice on what to do, this is a must-read for any company. Read it now, and in the meantime, here are 5 steps that will help you survive a business disaster:
Tuesday
February 26, 2013 Top 10 Fastest-Growing and Slowest-Growing Job SectorsFiled under: Tip of the Day
That’s the question Counselor magazine asked in its March issue for the article “Hot New Markets“. Read on to find out about five new markets that offer big sales opportunities in 2013. And in the meantime, here are the 10 fastest-growing and slowest-growing sectors in the U.S. between 2010-2020. HOT!
NOT!
Wednesday
February 6, 2013 Fastest-Growing Distributors and Suppliers from the Past 6 YearsFiled under: Awards
To be eligible for this category, your company must meet all of the following criteria:
Both suppliers and distributors are eligible. So … does your company have what it takes? Then click here to nominate it now! And in the meantime, here are the fastest-growing distributors and suppliers of the past 6 years: 2012
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Wednesday
January 30, 2013 5 Tips to Get Started with PinterestFiled under: Tip of the Day
According to Jason Miles, co-author of Pinterest Power: “In the last few months, they [Pinterest] rolled out a set of business-oriented changes. The most important one is that their terms-of-service policy has been updated. There is now clearly a terms-of-service policy for businesses, and one for personal use.” So what does this mean for you? Well, now you can join with a business objective in mind and start using this social network to your advantage. Counselor’s February issue has an excellent case study called “The Marketing Power of Pinterest” with more info. Check it out now, and in the meantime here are 5 tips on how to get started with Pinterest:
Monday
November 26, 2012 Oops, My Bad! 5 Ways to Fix MistakesFiled under: Tip of the Day
This month’s Counselor feature story titled “Pain Points” includes a nice inset of advice that helps to turn mistakes into an opportunity to strengthen a client relationship. For the full story, click here. And in the meantime, here are the 5 tips:
Thursday
October 25, 2012 Poll Results: What’s Your Outlook for Children’s Products?Filed under: Poll Results With heightened legal and regulatory awareness from the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), there is obviously an intense focus on children’s products. In fact, Counselor magazine’s November 2012 cover story “Suitable for Children?” investigates this industry category that’s at a critical juncture. On September 6, we posted a poll question regarding this topic on ASI: Considering the increase of recalls and scrutiny, what’s your outlook on promos for children? Here’s the complete breakdown, including chart, to that question: (TOTAL VOTES: 121)
Wednesday
October 24, 2012 Promotional Hats and Who’s Wearing ThemFiled under: Tip of the Day
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You would think that with plenty of unemployed people looking for jobs there would be a huge pool of qualified people to choose from. That might be true, but according to a recent survey (read the Counselor PromoGram article 
Did you know: Customers who engage with companies over social media spend 20% to 40% more money with those businesses than other clients?
Negotiating … yeah, it can be daunting, especially if you’re a small distributor just starting out. But when dealing with suppliers, remember: You have the right to negotiate.
The past two years have seen significant hurricanes — Irene in 2011, and Sandy in 2012 — barrel up the Eastern seaboard, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake and causing major issues and headaches for industry companies.
If you’re a distributor in this industry, you probably already know that education, financial and health-care are some of the top markets. But what are some of the up-and-coming markets gaining steam that you should be targeting?
If your company has been experiencing incredible growth over the past few years, then ASI wants to hear from you! Why? Well, you could be recognized by 
Still think there’s no strategic business reason to be on 
We all make them, but it’s how we deal with mistakes that can really make or break a customer relationship. Pass the buck, blame others, or deflect responsibility and you could permanently harm a relationship, even one that’s endured for years.
Hats are not an article of clothing I wear much, but according to the 2010 Global Advertising Specialties Impressions Study, hats/caps were the fifth most popular promotional product in the U.S. In November’s Number Crunch, 