In Pursuit Of Prospects: How To Turn Leads Into Sales
“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” This hunting aphorism also rings true in the uniform market, where a sales prospect is a very different thing than an actual sale. You may know twelve different companies in your area that need…
The Secret To Success: Why Laundry & Linen Services Must Address Direct Sales
What does it take to run a profitable laundry or linen service? If you ask most laundry owners, it’s low costs and good service. Laundries are constantly looking for ways to lower the price of doing business without sacrificing quality. From using water more efficiently…
Broadening Your Business: How Laundries Can Benefit From Selling & Renting Uniforms
Success in any line of business is all about taking advantage of opportunities as soon as they arise. Laundry and linen services are a powerful example of this fact. While one may think businesses that clean and iron clothes would have little potential for expansion,…
Optimal Outsourcing: Why Promotional Product Distributors Contract Out Employee Apparel Programs
When it comes to selling employee apparel, promotional product distributors can’t be beat. No one has a better track record of selling large loads of uniforms and gear to a wide variety of companies for years on end. For many, it comes as a surprise…
Small Order Optimization: Addressing The Greatest Challenge Of Employee Apparel Programs
Ask any uniform company what their biggest headache is when managing an employee apparel program, and you’re bound to get one answer: small orders. When you take it upon yourself to provide an entire company with a consistent set of uniforms, you’ll inevitably start getting…
Order Organization: Streamlining The Process For Uniform Purchases
Starting a uniform business is a marathon, not a sprint. Even if you feel like you’ve put enormous thought and effort into setting up your business, you still may not be ready to make consistent sales over the long haul. Order organization is a common…
In Pursuit Of Prospects: How To Turn Leads Into Sales
“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” This hunting aphorism also rings true in the uniform market, where a sales prospect is a very different thing than an actual sale. You may know twelve different companies in your area that need…
Supplier Selection: Finding Your Source Of Uniforms & Gear
Client prospects everywhere, but nothing you can sell? This is a common dilemma for new uniform companies. Such startups wisely focus on assessing the market and identifying customer prospects at the very beginning. But once they’re done with that, they often realize that they don’t…
Building A Brand: Giving Your Uniform Clients Something They Can Recognize
When starting a new uniform company, never underestimate the importance of branding. Establishing a strong brand isn’t just about making yourself look good. It also plays a critical role in creating a convenient shopping experience for your clients. Customers have a difficult time remembering all…
