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Archive | Issue #7
National Balloon Time “Put A Face On Fun” Contest Now Open
Search for new “Face of Fun” to run through Nov. 14, 2010 It’s time again for parents to break out their cameras and capture the essence of “fun” on their children’s faces. The fourth annual “Put A Face On Fun” contest is now open, and the reward is even greater this year. In addition to […]
Retail Container Traffic to be Up 16 Percent in September
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 16 percent in September over the same month last year, but 2010 has already hit its peak and numbers will decline through the remainder of the year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National […]
Start a New Holiday Tradition with Bow Stickers
Bow Stickers are eco-friendly gift bows that can be recycled along with your gift-wrapping paper McNaughton Incorporated wants everyone to remember Mother Nature this holiday gift-giving season by using new Bow Stickers instead of standard ribbon bows. Unfortunately, common gift wrapping fundamentals carry a high eco-price in the form of plastics and harmful chemicals in […]
Donald D. Barrucci – A loss to our Industry
It is with a heavy Heart that I write to you all in regards to the very sudden death of Don Barrucci. Don died Thursday December 17th. Don and his loving Wife Bernie, have been involved in our great industry for many many years. Veterans to many IBAC conventions and participants of many Industry events […]
12 Biggest Mistakes Salespeople Make in Their Presentations
Salespeople are incredible. Like Hollywood actors, whenever they open their mouths, they are putting themselves and their company on the line, taking a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome. Just like actors, even the best, most experienced salesperson can use some coaching and polishing now and then. Here are the 12 most common […]
Decoding the Workplace Communication Differences Between the Sexes
If you're a woman, you may sometimes wonder how your male colleagues can get into a heated discussion during a business meeting, end the meeting with issue unresolved, yet walk out of the room as the best of friends. And if you're a man, you may get frustrated when talking with your female co-workers about […]