I am always listening to something - music, podcasts, webinars, something... But having earbuds in prevents me from easily interacting with the people around me, is certainly not recommended while driving (may even be illegal in your state), and is not comfortable after a while, at least not for me because I have a funky…
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More brain food for you - books to help you expand how you think about your business, your customers, and how to get where you want to go! Here is a list of some of the books that I plan to read, or re-read, in the 2nd quarter of 2019. Pick up one of them…
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Four facilities that support women and children in crisis or in need are about to receive 203 POUNDS of new clothing through the Embroidery Network Foundation's DoDuds Apparel Drive program. The boxes are going to facilities in Ohio, Mississippi, Arkansas and New York this time. The majority of the donations in this shipment came from members…
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A recent post from Sarah Zink is one of the best explanations about why joining an organization such as the National Network of Embroidery Professionals (NNEP) sets you apart from your competition. "Given the same tools, some people will innately 'get' how to make them work - better, faster, smarter, stronger. But what happens to…
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You may be thinking about attending one of the embroidery trade shows in 2019, but don’t quite know if it’s worth the effort. Attending a decorated apparel industry trade show can provide opportunities for your business to grow and flourish, but attending can also cost a pretty penny and put the brakes on job production while you are…
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I am an addict - to business books! I read anywhere from 25-40 of these kinds of books a year, on top of the 2-3 fiction books per week that I read or listen to. Yep, I am a bookaholic, no doubt about it. Here is a list of some of the books that I…
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We are pleased to welcome another company to the NNEP's Preferred Vendor Program, Apex Transfers. If you have any questions, their contact information is listed below. We will send you the link to the updated Section 2 for your NNEP manual soon! Have a great day, and Happy Friday! Jennifer, NNEP Apex Transfers Brian Hill,…
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How does your business compare with the national averages? Find out! Participate in this brief, 8-minute survey now. On behalf of Printwear and NNEP, I am inviting you to share your thoughts and opinions on the commercial embroidery market and your business. Your time is valuable, and we think the information gained here will be…
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Whether you’re shipping one package a day or hundreds, finding the right fit for your packaging can reduce costs and offer more protection for your products. Companies ― maybe even your own ― often use boxes that aren’t the right fit for the items being shipped. And to keep the item in place, they use…
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Sneakerhead (noun): a person who collects, trades, or admires sneakers as a hobby. A sneakerhead may also be highly experienced in distinguishing between real and replica sneakers. Sneaker collecting is a hobby often manifested by the use and collection of shoes made for particular sports, particularly basketball and skateboarding. Wikipedia Sneakerheads, meet ONEDAY! This "make your own shoe" concept may be the equivalent to…
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