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Tip Etiquette at Hair Salons

By William McCoy ; Updated September 29, 2017<br>A customer gets their hair washed at a salon<br>Although it's polite to thank a salon employee for pampering you, your gratitude shouldn't stop with words. It's appropriate to tip salon employees and, occasionally, owners themselves, for helping you look your best. The amount you tip can depend on the quality of the care, but it's proper etiquette to tip 15 to 20 percent after your appointment and also tip around the holidays.<br>Tip 15…

Weekly Sales from Quality Foods Inc

September 26th - October 2nd<br>Check out our sales for this week. Lots of specials and great deals. Save money and receive great service.<br>Congratulations to this weeks winner:<br>Congratulations to J. Judd of Greer, SC the winner of last weeks $25 Gift Certificate drawing. Make sure you register each week for your chance to win.

School’s (Almost!) Out: The Graduation Gift Guide

As the end of college — and graduation season — approaches, find 10 perfect gifts for any grad.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Show Off Your Promotional Products!

The following is part of Proforma’s guest blog series and is written by Emily Potter, Content Marketing Manager for Outdoor Cap Company<br>No matter how you display headwear and other promotional products, allow me to first emphasize the importance of a meaningful, memorable, and positive experience for not only your direct customers, but anyone that may pay a visit to your facility, or pass by your…

What makes a good promotional product?

We all get promotional products – go to a conference, or a concert, or sign up for a credit card, and you’ll likely receive a promotional item. These items can vary widely – from t-shirts to water bottles to tote bags. There aren’t many companies that don’t have a promotional product (or twelve) to give...

Why Use Kitchen Promotional Products?

Look around your kitchen or office break room and you’re bound to find some promotional products (82% of homes do!). There is a good reason for that — they work!

What are the Advantages of using Promotional Products?

Did you know one of the most effective ways to advertise your business is to offer promotional products to your customer base? It’s true. It only takes small acts of gratitude and appreciation to make your business marketing a power... Read More

What Are Promotional Products?

Company Picnic Ideas: Include These Hot Promotional Products

Need some fun company picnic ideas? Be sure to pack some hot promotional products that are sure to delight!

25 Insane (But True) Facts About Promotional Products

If you’re in the business of promotional products, you know the impact they can have on an organization’s marketing efforts. But do you know these fun facts about promotional products? Eight in 10 consumers own between one and 10 promotional products. Fifty-three percent of these people use a promotional product at least once a week. […]

2 Things To Expect From Promotional Products

So you run a business and are considering investing in promotional products for the first time? Great! There are countless benefits associated with incorporating promotional products into your business operations, including a stronger brand identity, more engaged relationships with your employees and clients, and the opportunity to have free, "walking" advertisements working for you 24/7. To reap all those benefits, make sure your product choices are…

Promotional Products Industry Facts & Insights

Promotional merchandise has proven to be the most powerful &amp; effective marketing tool. In spite of being a traditional marketing medium, promotional products has always been in trend and is the…

Becoming Well-Schooled in Promotional Products

With the promotional products market on the rise, savvy shops can bring in big business across a variety of vertical markets.

4 Ideas for Your Retail Store Success

Retail is not an easy job. How do you get employees to do what they are supposed to do? Here are 4 tips to make your retail store run smoothly.

You Should Invest In Promotional Products

Anyone can buy a t-shirt or hat, but there are benefits to thinking outside of the box. Instead of buying tees for your team, try promotional products instead!

What's the real value of promotional products?

Promotional products are an increasingly popular advertising channel that many businesses are beginn...

The Long-Term Benefits of Investing in Promotional Products in NH

Create top-of-mind brand awareness among your existing customers and strengthen your relationship by giving away functional promotional products in NH.

How Promotional Products Can Generate Customer Acquisition 

Learn how to gain customers through promotional products