$6 Billion+ Later

I heard the pundits say on the news this morning (about the 2012 elections)  that "$6 Billlion dollars later and things are exactly the same."  I disagree!  Things are NOT the same - A great deal of that $6 Billion+ was spent with independent business owners in OUR industry, for shirts, headwear, buttons, lapel pins,…
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Do You Run Your Business Like You Voted?

Finally, Election Day 2012 is HERE!  I voted first thing this morning, before my dentist appointment.  Busy morning already here at NNEP, I know!  I wear my "I voted" sticker all day with pride every year - nerdy perhaps, but it means something important to me. Are You Going to Vote Today? I truly hope…
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What is the Purpose of Your Marketing?

The success of your business is influenced, some even say determined, by the effectiveness of your marketing. While many business owners have a hard time getting a clear understanding of their marketing, I find that effective marketing boils down to knowing the answer to ONE question - what is the point? When you know exactly…
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