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Oct 2017

What Millennials Want – Trending Swag

Who are millennial customers? And what do they really want? Businesses everywhere have posed this question and brainstormed about it at nauseam, as the millennial customer continues to dictate trends and spending habits. According to Accenture, the roughly 80 million millennials in the U.S. spend approximately $600 billion on shopping. Doesn’t that seem like a number your… Read More

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Sep 2017

Branded Fall Fashion to Talk About

The fall season is here and, with it, comes crisp mornings and chillier evenings—maybe even a rain drop or two. Yet, there are days where amid the cooler temperatures the sun is shining brightly. This distinctive climate calls for special apparel, and branded clothing ideas for the coming season. Branded fall fashion will appeal to… Read More

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Jul 2017

Understanding Bad Debt Expense

Bad debt expense occurs when a company experiences a loss due to products sold or services provided that they ultimately do not receive payment for. The bad debt expense only relates to transactions that involve a company’s accounts receivable account. There are two methods that a company may use to account for bad debt expense:… Read More

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Jun 2017

Find your Balance with Basic Accounting

Life is all about balance. Whether you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle or juggling work with leisure, the decisions you make on a day-to-day basis are all about maximizing your routine. Just like finding balance is an important part of your daily routine, accounting is all about “balance” as well; balance sheets to… Read More

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Jun 2017

Fashion-Forward Summer Style Staples

The sweltering heat of the summer months calls for a more air conditioned form of apparel, which can be proffered from your pool of promotional products. Hot summer styles that’ll keep your customers, clients, partners and employees feeling cool while highlighting your brand are the order of the season. Fashion-forward promotional products abound. Here are… Read More

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May 2017

Cash Basis vs. Accrual Basis Accounting

There are typically two methods companies use to account for transactions, known as the cash basis and the accrual basis methods of accounting. The main difference between these methods of accounting is when revenue and expenses are recognized by a company. Cash Basis: A company that uses the cash basis of accounting recognizes revenue as… Read More

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Mar 2017

3 Things You May Not Know About Filing Taxes

Well it’s that time of year again, the sun is rising earlier, the days are getting longer, and spring is finally here. That also means the deadline for filing your taxes is quickly approaching. For some people, filing taxes can seem like a burden. Whether you owe money or not, here are three interesting facts… Read More

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Feb 2017

Tax Season and Credit Card Debt Cancelations

With tax season here there are a number of 1099’s being issued. However, some people may be surprised to receive a 1099 due to a credit card write-off. People have many reasons why they are unable to pay their credit card bill including loss of job, income that is less than expected or unexpected expenses… Read More

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Feb 2017

Align Your Brand with the Best-of-the-Best

Yeti, Apple, Nike, Under Armour. Brand names carry weight. In the promotional products industry, there is a strong trend toward businesses of all sizes aligning with powerful brands such as these. The days of low quality, generic giveaways are waning. Now, marketers and business owners are opting for products that represent quality, reliability, value and… Read More

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Feb 2017

Benefits of a Casual Workplace

Casual dress in the workplace is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s corporate workforce. Companies are ditching the suit and tie, dresses and skirts and replacing them with the jeans and button-up or blouse combination. If you’re wondering why this change is happening in the corporate world, here are three reasons why business casual is… Read More