Underemployed at 17% Reflects Small Business Rebound With More Part-Timers

On January 5, OnSalePromos.com Founder Josh Frey was quoted in a Bloomberg article on the underemployment trend.

Bloomberg interviewed Frey based on his experience, and success, with extreme outsourcing techniques perfected over the last 20 years.  The techniques came in handy during the recession when Frey spun his salesforce off into business owners using his One Desk Millionaire program.

The program teaches people to build a successful business from one desk, for maximum success. Frey told Bloomberg:

“I’ve never been more profitable…We’re sitting on more than double the amount of cash than we’ve ever had.”

Click here for more information on OneDeskMillionaire.com

Coming soon, sign up now for beta alert list:

With the help of award-winning curriculum developers, Frey will be launching a beta program to give people the tools of the trade and coaching to extreme-outsource, and run a million dollar business from one desk. Subscribe to this blog, or the OneDeskMillionaire.com blog via email to join alert list.

See you at your desk!

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Click here to learn more about how Josh:

•Doubled company profits.
•Outsourced everything.
•Created great opportunities for people who want start their own business.

Click here for more information on OneDeskMillionaire.com

Coming soon, sign up now for beta alert list:

With the help of award-winning curriculum developers, Frey will be launching a beta program to give people the tools of the trade and coaching to extreme-outsource, and run a million dollar business from one desk. Subscribe to this blog, or the OneDeskMillionaire.com blog via email to join alert list.

See you at your desk!

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According to a study done by researchers at Louisiana State University and Glenrich Business Studies for the Promotional Products Association International 1000 participants preferred advertising via promotional products to print, television, and internet advertising. Promotional products were ranked highest in memorability and likelihood to generate repeat business, among other things.

There are a few simple steps which you should keep in mind when making the decision to purchase promotional products.

1. Define your goals
It’s important to think about what you want to accomplish ahead of time. Do you want to attract new customers? Increase brand recognition? Give a gift to loyal customers? Deciding this ahead of time will make it easier to create a strategy that will actually accomplish your goals.

2. Plan out a strategy
Who do you want to end up with your branded product in order to accomplish your goals? What is the best way to find these people and distribute your product? Asking questions like these will help maximize the return on the money you invest in promotional products.

3. Choose a product
In most cases you want to try and choose a product that is relevant to your brand, but more importantly you want a product that provides value to your customers. Remember the study from earlier? People are more likely to hold on to products if they are provided actual value. If you are giving a gift to only certain clients or customers, consider something more expensive and not branded, such as a holiday gift basket.

4. Place the order
Well, duh. But there are still some things to keep in mind when placing your order. First, since the holiday shopping season is coming to an end, it’s important to note there are companies who can still provide a 24-48 hour turn around. Second, although there are tons of promotional product companies out there, only a handful work with multiple distributors to find the best deals for you. Finally, choose a company that has a fully e-commerce capable website for around the clock order processing, and a real team of staff that you can talk to.

5. Execute your plan
Dig up that plan we talked about and set it into action. As time goes on you may find that your strategy needs to be adjusted. Maybe you’re giving away products to too many people and wasting money. Maybe you’re missing out on new customers by limiting your giveaways. Either way, in most promotions, especially the first time running one, its going to be necessary to take a step back, evaluate, and make changes.

Using promotional products doesn’t have to be difficult, in fact it can be a fun experience. If you’re new to it get your feet wet by starting off with a small budget, and getting a feel for how your brand can use promotional products. If you’ve used them before, think about how you can refine your strategy to better accomplish your goals.

That’s it for now, but please let us know any tips you have for using promotional products in the comments.

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Don’t fear! Us pond scum, low man on the totem pole swag and tchochke peddlers can help!

Did you know there are a ton, and I mean literally, thousands, of factories that offer 24 to 48 hour turnaround on a wide array of products – from gift baskets to gift mugs, eco friendly totes to trees – yes, trees, apparel to iPods, all printed with your logo!

And here is the best part – many of these products are on sale or clearance as factories are desperately trying to unload overstocked inventory before the end of the year. Even name brand products like Nike, Swiss Army, Calloway, Victorinox, Samsonite and others.

So ask your favorite go to tchochke guy to hook you up with some great ideas and deals for your Holiday gift needs this season.

And if he can’t hook you up, call us and we will!
Visit us online at www.OnSalePromos.com

Happy holidays.

Josh

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• Welcome Back!

We look normal, like any promotional products company – right? But, then, you get to know us.

Industry leader. You learn that we are one of the longest-standing, leading players in the industry. See our brag sheet here.

Great pricing. Then, you learn about our great deals. Partially because of our long-standing relationships in the industry, and also because we have foreign language capabilities and trade relationships that allow us – literally – to find the best deals in the world.

Great, responsive, do-gooder team. We’re good guys and gals. Our existing clients know this. We work with unversities helping students explore their entrepreneurial potential. We support women in business. We support local charities, like DC Kitchen. Work with us and we might support a charity of yours.

Want more information?  Contact us here, or via email. Find us on Twitter, too, www.Twitter.com/OnSalePromos. You can also subscribe to our “Top 20 Deals” email newsletter (right column of home page).

Why stay in touch?

Aside from great deals, 0ur top clients and referral sources get a free end-of-year shopping spree in our “OSP Favorite Things” online store.

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We’re FLIPping for Summer! Here’s how to celebrate this hot season with a hot product: The FLIP camera.

OnSalePromos wants your ideas.

To get them, we’re offering you a chance to win a FLIP camera.

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CONTEST RULES:

1. Contest entrants must comment here – on this blog post –  and include a link to your favorite product on www.OnSalePromos.com. (EXAMPLE BELOW)

2. You can enter as many times as you want. All posts made before must be made by 11.59 EST, July 31., will be enterd in the contest.

P.s. TWITTERATI: Tweets  with #logome can also be submitted,  but  MUST BE PASTE D HERE  as a COMMENT.  The tweet must have a link to your favorite product on www.OnSalePromos.com.

The contest winner will be announced on this blog post and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/OnSalePromos) on Monday, August 3 at 5 pm EST.

Every entry gets you closer to winning a FLIP camera.

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FAQs

Q: Can I just submit my same favorite product from www.OnSalePromos.com over and over again?

A: No. Each entry must be a different product.

Q: Can I just submit the link and no text or explanation?

A: No, not if you want to win. We are going to select the most creative promotional gift from the entries.

Q: What if I already have a FLIP?

A: You can choose an equivalent value of your own promotional merchandise.  There may be some minimum orders that apply, but, we’ll work with you on finding great stuff. Or you can re-gift the FLIP.

Q: Who are you guys?

A: You know when you see a logo on a pen or a bag or an award or a shirt? We do that. My name is Josh Frey, I own On Sale Promos. We are one of the nation’s leading promotional products dealers (we put logos on merchandise for companies).  We typically work with big corporations, but recently launched  a “support small business” campaign wherein small businesses can “piggy back” on our buying trips overseas and get the same pricing as large companies ordering massive quantities. We are piloting this now. Click here if you’re interested in this campaign to get on our alert list. Click here to see our homepage and check out products.

EXAMPLE IDEAS

If you love coffee, you may want to submit this:

Sample  contest entry: This custom coffee set is my favorite, because #1 I would be thrilled if Honda (company featured on this product) gave this to me when I bought my car and #2, I love the contemporary wave design on the cup. Oh, and #3, I LOVE COFFEE! Here is the link  http://www.onsalepromos.com/products/952578240/Portable-Coffee-&-Tea-Set.html

Here are links to other custom coffee sets I found on www.OnSalePromos.com http://www.onsalepromos.com/search/basic?Keywords=coffee+maker&PriceLow=0&PriceHigh=&Colors=

BE CREATIVE!

Check www.OnSalePromos.com now and submit your favorite product TODAY, TOMORROW, and the NEXT DAY – there is no limit on the number of entries

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How do you look professional and attentive to your clients, staff, and guy who fixes the copier without breaking the bank?  This is the first of a four part series dedicated to gifts under $5 dollars.  Plan now for your gifts to come in on time. If you are running behind, or want to plan for a new budget year (2009), order as a “Happy New Year” gift.  Contact us with any questions.

#1. Not your typical music download card.

This is an Eco-Friendly seeded recycled music download card. Yes, we said “seeded.” How cool is THAT? go green with recycled gift card like prepaid song music downloads card. We like this because:

1. It’s incredibly cool.This is a download card that can be PLANTED!

2. It’s small, so could be inserted in a Holiday Card or given out at conferences and events.

3. You can choose from over 3 million songs, including major labels.

4. You can track user data through custom web pages available to survey or build lead databases

#2. Fold Up Canvas Tote Bag

We like this because:

(1) Canvas tote bags are already popular item (see previous post on going green)

(2) It rolls up small enough to put in a bag, purse, etc and button closes so you don’t have to worry about it unraveling.

#3 Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Adapter (okay – this is a little over $5.00)

We like this because:

1) We like any product representing the convergence of technology/trends and practicality. People driving cars without built-in GPS systems and iPod ports often complain they have to pick one or the other when driving.

2) It’s a popular product that someone would actually use, and see your logo on it. Popular products promise residual use.

Stay tuned for our next post, and remember to follow us on Twitter @OnSalePromos and sign up for our Top 20 Deals email (see right column at this link). These are the lists from which we draw our monthly giveaways and a year-end shopping spree to our “OSP’s Favorite Things” store (coming soon!)

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After two weeks of blood, sweat and tears, we have reached the end of the competition.  Here is where we stand:

So go on to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=rn9VKIjPtCIYKesQtD8MtQ_3d_3d and vote for your favorite!  Polls close at 6 pm today!

-The OSP Team

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