chris-orleans asked:


Does anyone know of promotional product/logo product industry magazines/publications? I’m thinking off taking over a relative’s successful promotional product business and I’m looking for good industry resources.

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Stacey L asked:


A couple months ago I got a job selling promtional products, I have never had a sales position before but I am really liking this and doing fairly ok. I already have a couple good customers but I want to do better. I know this could be a very profitable career for me. I just dont know who I should target my sales calls toward, how I should approach new potential new clients once I land a meeting with them, how agressive I should be when trying to make a sale. Anyone in promotional products sales have any advice for a newbie? Or actually anyone in marketing/advertising?

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M T asked:


I have an idea for a promotional product (not looking to promote online though i had to choose search engine optimization). I am currently researching how the industry works and what are the steps to bring this idea into the promotional product market. It is currently simply an idea and I have yet to develop a prototype. I have no indutry background in promotional items but am dedicating myself full-time to this endeavour. Is there a high risk of a supplier or distributor of copying my idea while I’m researching the industry? I’ve been fairly secretive up till now not too release any major details since I don’t have a patent and am not too sure if a patent is viable. I am visiting a local b-to-b trade show this week. Is there any key questions that I should be asking promotioal suppliers or distributors in regards to my idea? Is it possible to manufacture and distribute your own product considering I have no background in this industry?

I thank you for all your suggestions.

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