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Raise Your Prices

Raise Your Prices

If you haven't already, the time is now to raise your prices. If you raised your prices at the beginning of the year, maybe it's time to do it again. Yeah, I know. Customers won't like it. I get that. However, let's take a closer look…
A Guide for Finding Employees

A Guide for Finding Employees

Do you need more employees right now? Chances are that you do. I'm constantly speaking with business owners, and almost all are lamenting that they can't find enough qualified help these days. Many businesses are in a pickle. During the…
Looking Ahead So You Don't Fall Behind

Looking Ahead So You Don't Fall Behind

How far are you looking ahead? Summer is ending. School is ramping up and fall sports are starting. COVID is getting scarier again. Maybe. A few weeks ago I wrote about two trends. One was the supply chain disruption, and the other was the…
Two T-shirt Business Trends That Matter

Two T-shirt Business Trends That Matter

When you think of business trends what immediately comes to mind? Movement? Tendencies? Fads? I think trying to predict business trends is akin to almost being a weatherperson on tv. "45% chance of rain tomorrow." Will they be…
21 Things to be Excited About in 2021

21 Things To Be Excited About In 2021

I don't know about you, but I'm very optimistic for 2021. There is a lot to be excited about, and to prove it I've compiled an unranked list of twenty-one things that I think are going to make this year fantastic for the decorated apparel industry. Check…
What Happens Now? What to do when an Employee Gets COVID

What Happens Now? What To Do When An Employee Gets COVID

Late last week a shop owner sent me a text, "You available for a quick chat? An employee tested positive for COVID." Queue the dramatic freak out music. It is very easy to see multiple challenges ahead for this business in the near future.…