Wholesale Trade Shows are the backbone of the gift industry and an excellent tool for sales reps. Often times, it is just too spendy for a single producer to exhibit in a wholesale trade show, but an excellent opportunity for them to exhibit via a rep or rep group. Wholesale Gift Shows (or frequently referred…
Thinking like an Entrepreneur! Once you make your decision to start an independent sales rep firm, even if it does not involve employees, you are taking on the role of an independent entrepreneur. You will be the one who is responsible with every facet and venue of your business. Since you will have no boss…
I know that you have not heard from me for awhile. Malcolm and I had a very busy July and August. Historically, the wholesale business is busiest in April and May. But this year, buyers were very reluctant to purchase many new products for their stores until June and July. Order tend to taper off…
Had some warm beautiful days in north central Idaho this past week! Spent some quality time outside enjoying the sun, the view and my two cats, Jazz (shorted from Jasmine when we found out it was a HIM and not a HER!) and Rodger. Some of the joys of being self-employed is picking your own…
This is my first post to my new blog: GiftRepSandy. So named because I am an independent sales representative for the gift industry and because my name is Sandy! Stay tuned for more information about sales reps, the gift industry, and the ins and outs of my day!! 8kcr4nincs
