Don't make the mistake of adding more cost and work to your sales efforts. Sending out BLIND mail (brochure or sales letter) and expecting people to call back is unrealistic in today's business environment. When you do send out sales information, you usually have to call people anyway to follow up. Why not reverse the…
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In 2008, the BIG news was that by 2014, mobile users would outpace desktop users when accessing the Internet. Indeed, this has come to pass. With that in mind, Google is changing the game (again). If you do not pay attention to this new world of the mobile-friendly internet, you will become overlooked, or WORSE, completely…
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Joe Logo to the Rescue If you’re turned off by the prospect of high-pressure sales, NNEP's President Jennifer Cox would like to introduce you to someone that can help. Meet “Joe Logo” “Joe Logo is the hardest-working employee that any business owner can have,” says Jennifer Cox of the National Network of Embroidery Professionals in Kent,…
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We get asked the following question every day - Why should we become a member of NNEP? It is a fair question! You work hard, and you want to know what you will get for your money when you join. Today, I received this question from someone that is considering starting an embroidery business... We…
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We have been hearing from lots of businesses lately and they are looking for embroidery professionals! When we get these calls or emails, we immediately forward these HOT leads on to members of NNEP. We include the person's contact information and the details they provided about their pending order. Sending HOT customers your way in…
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A member of NNEP just MADE my day!!! She called for some sourcing help and then let us know she TOPPED "six figures" in 2014!!!!!!! We are SO excited for her - $100,000 is quite an accomplishment for a business that "started with nothing," according to Pati. They've been in business 9 years. They even moved…
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It is time for a QUICK 4 question survey - about social media and the Internet and what is working for apparel decoration business owners! Participate and you will receive a copy of the results of the survey, which may help you determine what might work (or work better) for your business!
How NNEP Members Can Manage the Impact of the 2015 Small Package Rate Increases Both FedEx and UPS announced their annual small package rate increases. The UPS rate increases will take effect on December 29, 2014, while the FedEx rate increases will take effect on January 5, 2015. As always, how much more expensive your particular…
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The NNEP offices will be open for our normal business hours of M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM through Noon Eastern Time on December 23, 2014. We will remain closed from that time until January 2, 2015 at 9 AM. We will begin returning calls and emails at that time. We wish you and yours a…
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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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