Ain't Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Tips for Working Efficiently
Jul 25, 2025
No one ever got anywhere by doing the bare minimum. Your growth depends on you getting as much done in as little time as possible. The five tips below will help you accomplish as much as possible e...
Continue Reading5 Apps to Take the Grunt Work out of Spring Cleaning
Mar 24, 2024
Spring is here and that means it's time for spring cleaning. Now is when you should be purging all the junk that has accumulated over the winter, and organize your life so you can have a relaxing s...
Continue ReadingHow to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss
Jan 10, 2024
Sometimes life gets hard. You don't have to work a night shift from Monday to Sunday to agree with that statement. Even the most effortless of jobs, those we believe to have truly mastered, can ge...
Continue ReadingHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Sep 28, 2023
Do you ever find that no matter how hard you're working, you're not getting the results you want? You put in the long hours at the office, you answer every email, you skip lunch, and yet you're sti...
Continue Reading4 Awesome Mindfulness Apps to Help You Be Your Best Self
Jun 24, 2023
Mindfulness. That's been a big buzzword recently. It means being mindful to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally - especially mentally. Recently, and especially with the recen...
Continue ReadingHow to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes
Jan 1, 2023
People demand a lot of creativity from professionals these days. We live in an era of media overload, where viral video marketing and colorful infographics have become accepted means to engage an a...
Continue Reading5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals
Nov 17, 2022
If you've ever watched a TED talk or listened to any of your teachers in school, you'll know that setting goals are the stepping stones to getting where you want to be in life. You watch one video ...
Continue Reading6 Ways to Get More Done Every Day
Jun 1, 2022
From the moment you get to work in the morning, you're probably planning all the things you intend to get done. By the time you head home, you may wonder how the day got away from you! We're all lo...
Continue ReadingYour Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet
Apr 25, 2022
The world of graphic and web design is complicated and there is a lot of terminology out there to learn. To help you out, we've put together a cheat sheet with answers to some of the top graphic de...
Continue ReadingHow One Hour Can Determine Your Success
Mar 19, 2022
After working a long, tiring day, all you want to do is plop down on the sofa and watch TV. The thought of laying on the couch spending hours of mindless activity is tempting to most. In fact, the ...
Continue ReadingProducts and Tips to Boost Your Work From Home Productivity
Jan 27, 2022
With all the shelter in place and social distancing rules to help flatten the curve of COVID-19, more people are working remotely than ever before. It's important to make sure your at-home workplac...
Continue Reading3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs
Dec 14, 2021
If there's one thing we never have enough of, it's time. We haven't quite figured out a way to freeze time yet, but we have found ways to save it. If you're a busy professional, these three FREE pl...
Continue ReadingGildan’s Collaboration With The Foundation For Athletic Excellence Awards $10,000 To Student Athletes
Jul 9, 2021
Montréal, Quebec-headquartered supplier Gildan, in partnership with the Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ), awarded $2,000 leadership grants to five student-athletes who, in addition ...
Continue ReadingJeep Tops Ranking Of Most Patriotic Brands
Jun 23, 2021
Jeep leads the pack in a survey of the most "patriotic" brands in the U.S. The survey, conducted by brand loyalty consultancy Brand Keys, ranked Jeep in the No.1 spot for the 19th consecutive year....
Continue ReadingThree Simple Ways To Embrace Wellness-Driven Leadership
Jun 10, 2021
Sales jobs have usually carried a fair amount of stress. Between demanding clients, tough quotas and a perpetual expectation to deliver, the pressure comes from many different sources. Throw in the...
Continue ReadingDr. Tommy Welch recognizes a deserving student.
Jun 1, 2021
Chief Equity Compliance Officer Dr. Tommy Welch creates a meaningful moment recognizing a Gwinnett County Public School Student at a recent Board of Education meeting. Our team is so appreciative ...
Continue ReadingBuilding the Perfect Swag Bag
May 7, 2021
Everyone loves a party favor, and Oscar's weekend is the perfect time to consider what makes a swag bag truly memorable. The Oscar swag bag is the ultimate party favor with Forbes estimating the 20...
Continue ReadingPPB Presents: A Look At Race And Diversity In The Promo Industry
Dec 30, 2020
PPAI's PromoTalks podcast features insightful, engaging conversations relevant to promotional products professionals and their businesses. The podcast series, which debuted in March, has already dr...
Continue ReadingHOW EMPLOYERS CAN SUPPORT SELF-CARE
Nov 25, 2020
As this crazy year comes to an end, stress unfortunately does not seem to be going anywhere. COVID cases are again surging, and on top of that are the usual holiday planning stresses, shorter days ...
Continue ReadingBoosting Employee Happiness | 5 Things Employees Value Above Salary
Nov 20, 2020
What's important to employees? A lot more than just their paychecks. As it turns out, salary has less to do with employee happiness than you may think. "Money isn't the driver of job satisfaction,...
Continue ReadingPromotional Products People Want… But Won’t Buy Themselves
Nov 13, 2020
Everyone has stuff lying around the house that they use regularly without even realizing it. Honestly, when was the last time you bought a jar opener? That's what we thought! There are tons of prom...
Continue ReadingSupport For Rewards And Recognition Programs On The Rise
Jul 17, 2020
Most manufacturers-about 80 percent, according to a National Association of Manufacturers survey-expect the coronavirus pandemic to have a financial impact on their business, yet data from the Ince...
Continue ReadingThe Human Connection Remains An Important Part Of Marketing, Despite Technology And Automation
Jun 24, 2020
Customers' expectations are proving a challenge for marketers seeking a balance between technology's efficiencies and personal connections through human interaction. The Conference Board surveyed s...
Continue ReadingInfuse More Empathy Into Your Communication
Jun 8, 2020
1. Learn to listen well. When you are speaking with a customer or prospect, are you really listening to them-or are you thinking of what you want to say next? It's important to listen to the oth...
Continue ReadingWorking From Home: How Technology Has Kept Us Connected
Jun 5, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of people to quickly adapt to a slew of lifestyle changes. From no longer going out for leisure activities or shopping to putting a hold on conferences ...
Continue ReadingPyramid Award Winner’s Campaign Draws Record Numbers To Open House
Jun 3, 2020
PPAI's Pyramid Award program celebrates the talents and accomplishments of the companies and professionals in the promotional products industry. First introduced in 1958, for more than 60 years the...
Continue ReadingGwinnett school raises money to help feed hungry
May 27, 2020
In continuing their efforts as responsible community members, Brookwood High School students, staff and area residents raised more than $5,200 for the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia to ...
Continue ReadingDistrict names 2020 GCPS CTE Student of the Year, winner of Inspirational Journey Award
May 20, 2020
Congratulations to Shreya Kuturu, a North Gwinnett HS senior, for her selection as GCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student of the Year! The district also honors Mario Nieto of Nor...
Continue ReadingBrookwood High Seniors receive Karsh STEM Scholarships to Howard University
May 19, 2020
Two Brookwood seniors are among only 34 students across the nation to receive of a Karsh STEM Scholarship to Howard University--a 100%, four-year scholarship for students interested in pursuing a P...
Continue ReadingYour Company's Product Safety Aware Status
May 14, 2020
Congratulations on your organization becoming Product Safety Aware! Your organization is taking the lead in promoting PPAI's larger initiative which focuses on creating awareness and promoting the ...
Continue ReadingPPEF On Track To Award 161 Scholarships In May
May 6, 2020
The Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) is moving forward with awarding $276,750 in scholarships this year as originally budgeted. On an April conference call, the PPEF Executive Commi...
Continue ReadingBIC Graphic NA Donates $10,000 In Promo Products To Local Teachers
Apr 22, 2020
Our supplier partner BIC Graphic NA has donated $10,000 worth of promotional products to Marjorie's Hope Back to School program in support of Pasco County, Florida, teachers. This is the second yea...
Continue Reading9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals
Apr 15, 2020
Your phone's ringing off the hook. You've got three meetings back to back. Emails are piling up in your inbox. And when you have a moment to book your next business trip, you wonder how you're ever...
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