It is that time of year again - the countdown until Christmas! This is often THE busiest time of year for many NNEP members and apparel decoration professionals. If you have not started to touch base with your customers about what they need to order as the end of the year approaches, now would be…
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If you are anything like us here at NNEP, it is HIGHLY likely that you have more than one laptop computer in your world. Here at NNEP, in fact, we have about 10 of them, as we use them at the Embroidery Mart trade shows, etc. I get frustrated trying to keep track of which…
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When working with members of NNEP (the National Network of Embroidery Professionals), we often hear something along the lines of, "I never know what to say..." And what is so surprising is that this statement comes up in nearly 50% of the conversations we have with NNEP members, each and every day! It does not matter if we…
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Another "ah-ha!" moment here at NNEP... as I was rebuilding the NNEP website. It was such a significant "ah-ha," that I wanted to touch base with you about it, as I think this one minor tweak could have an impact on your business as well! Here's what happened... I was creating the description for the…
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Before, at and after NNEP events like Embroidery Mart, we often hear, "Just exactly what IS DoDuds?" So here is the answer to that often asked question. How DoDuds came to be: At risk women and their families seek safety and security in times of crisis. These families arrive at shelters often with only what is on…
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Please bear with us as we update the NNEP website. After an automatic update by the software, things went sideways! We are working on getting things back on track as quickly as we can. Some of the pages with complex functionality may take a few days to correct, as we have to get on the schedules of…
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"Multitasking" has become the norm for many of us as business owners. It turns out, however, that mindfulness - being focused and fully present in the task at hand - is an essential skill for you as a business owner. In fact, mastering this trait is a proven method for success. Yet it today's culture,…
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It is always so much fun as we hit the final week before a NNEP trade show like Embroidery Mart-NASHVILLE. This morning was spent finishing up the packing and then double checking everything we need to bring to Nashville to bring Embroidery Mart to life. We then load it all on a pallet and the fun…
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Check out this article 5 Strategies to Beat the Odds by NNEP's president Jennifer Cox in the August 2014 issue of Printwear Magazine. What are you doing to thrive as an embroidery or apparel decoration business owner? Share your suggestions below!
I talked with a member of NNEP today about a nasty challenge they are facing at the moment - their website password was hacked, and everything in their business (and possibly their lives on a personal level) has been potentially compromised. What a nightmare!!! In my research on their behalf today, I came across some…
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