This will be a quickie on a topic that is becoming more relevant as we become more well known—charitable giving.
Face it. When you are small and cash flow is a frequent struggle and bills are mounting, it is difficult to shell out cold, hard cash every time a charity rings, and it often does not feel right, which is what this blog is really about.
The other morning I received an intriguing email from someone wanting price lists, if I shipped overseas, and if I took credit cards. We startup manufacturers love to get emails like these, but this one just did not seem right. Here is the text:
Hello Sales,
I am interested in purchasing some [...]
First off, look for reps who work with products you sell. If you sell a toy product, don’t sign on with a rep who sells housewares. Second, look for reps who sell to those outlets and regions in which you are interested, i.e. brick-mortar retailers, catalogs, online retailers, large chain stores, independent specialty stores, nationwide, [...]
