"Branding Your Image"!

Rewatching the "How the Grinch Stole Christmas,"  I noted that for most of the movie the Grinch plotted and worked to steal all of the Christmas presents, decorations to make Whoville sad. Seems an appropriate type for 2020, as many only focus on how bad the year was. But like the movie, the best came in the end, that its not the stuff that defines Christmas or even a Year. It's family, memories, a gift of love and life by our Creator which makes Christmas the special event for all, that gives a year meaning. Many don't realize that in spite of the storm small businesses are still being opened, are growing and being dreamt about. Rather than boohooing what behind, let us embrace this week and celebrate, show "Cindy Lou Who" resolve that nothing or anything can steal our joy, our purpose. Together or virtually let us enjoy the blessings of the now, send a note, a card- send an email, call friends, business connections and family- say thanks, offer love and in...

Limited offerings, stock outs, short staffing and product delays are part of a providers "new normal"- chasing some items have become on par with seeking "BIG FOOT"- just yesterday it was outdoor space heaters in demand (FYI, we have access)- medical gloves are still and will remain a long term supply challenge, and extended sizes in may garments (in the promo industry) have been tougher to find. As a provider, it is taking more creativity to find suppliers, often from multiple sources, to fulfill orders than actually making the sale. Now is the time to ensure your product providers are well versed in their industry, have all the tools needed, not to mention financial backing in order to help you face your clients with all that's needed to succeed. Know we are available to offer any insight or direction, at anytime. Maybe if we knew Big Foot personally as Darryl, we wouldn't have such a hard time finding him :)