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Tuesday
January 13, 2009 Enhancing LogoMall with More CustomizationFiled under: ASI Shows, Industry Initiatives, Members, News About ASI, Using Ad Specialties One resolution I haven’t had any trouble keeping is helping industry companies become stronger and more streamlined throughout 2009 and ASI is delivering.
The new ASIsecure design manager now provides distributors and suppliers with a time-saving way to update their site’s design and content, including featured products, and to pick up client order requests and traffic reports in one place. Users can also export orders, leads and catalog inquiries in batches to an electronic file to eliminate double entry and streamline order processes. Also, LogoMall customers who use ProfitMaker will have the ability to export shopping cart orders directly into ProfitMaker, allowing for a more seamless ordering system. ProfitMaker, from ASI Computer Systems Inc., is advanced business software that provides electronic links between distributors and suppliers. If you’re not a web designer you’ll also be happy to learn that ASIsecure doesn’t require you to know HTML coding, and comes with all the support, video tutorials and tips you need to create a more visually exciting online presence – one that clients are sure to notice. All of these features will provide distributors and suppliers with more time to hone in on selling.
Also, check out the earlier posts for four videos of unique products from ASI Orlando, and visit my YouTube channel for more product videos and ideas for your clients from our shows. If only sticking to the rest of my resolutions was this easy!
Tuesday
November 25, 2008 Happy HolidaysFiled under: Members
I value your relationship with ASI, and look forward to many conversations ahead through email, at ASI Shows and on this blog about the direction of our industry and how we can work together. While celebrating the many reasons to be thankful, let’s also keep in mind people and families that could use our help. At ASI, we’ve volunteered to work with the American Red Cross and its Adopt-A-Family program again this year to buy and deliver gifts to families who would otherwise not have them. So far, 17 teams – representing a large percentage of our staff – volunteered to help. We’re also collecting food and supplies for the Boy Scouts’ annual effort to provide necessities to those living at homeless shelters. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a joyous holiday season. Feel free to email me anytime, about most anything, at tim.andrews@asicentral.com.
Wednesday
October 8, 2008 Learning From Startups, Wearables Trends and Rising PricesFiled under: Education, Members, News About ASI, Using Ad Specialties ASI was the winner of four national awards for editorial and design from FOLIO: magazine recently, recognizing coverage in our magazines of wearables trends, rising prices, and challenges running successful startups – among other topics important to your business right now. In addition, the June issue of Wearables (Nicole Rollender, editor), received a Gold Award for ‘Best B-to-B Full Issue’ and was selected for covering the latest apparel trends, including underwear and five different categories of novelty T-shirts. And, the article “Damage Control,” by Michele Bell in Supplier Global Resource, won a Silver Award for ‘Best Feature Writing’ and was chosen for providing information about handling potentially toxic products and what the ethical responsibilities for testing are. I urge you to read each of the magazine issues – because they are packed with information that is likely affecting how you’re selling products to customers right now or running your business at the moment. To read the winning articles, click here. In the FOLIO: competition, more than 100 judges reviewed 2,800 entries and magazines from ASI were recognized among several legacy publications throughout North America, including Fast Company, National Geographic, Newsweek and TIME. Tell me what you think – post a comment now on the blog or email me at tim.andrews@asicentral.com. You can also watch my videos of new products, at youtube.com/timasitv.
Tuesday
September 9, 2008 Tony Robbins Booked for ASI OrlandoFiled under: Education, Industry Initiatives, Members, News About ASI I’m excited to announce today that Tony Robbins, world-renowned authority on the psychology of leadership, negotiations, organizational turnaround and peak performance, will be the keynote speaker at ASI Orlando on Monday, January 5. Seating to this event will be limited and ASI members should register for ASI Orlando at asishow.com to be guaranteed a seat. Robbins has also been honored as one of the “Top 50 Business Intellectuals in the World” by Accenture; as one of the “Top 200 Business Gurus” by Harvard Business Press; and as one of the world’s “Outstanding Humanitarians” by Justice Byron White. I’m sure our members will leave Tony’s presentation with new ideas for achieving business success in our industry and growing personally. Robbins told ASI Show today: “I am honored to be speaking as part of The ASI Show 2009. ASI is a leader because its members know how to thrive, not just survive, in any economic environment. It will be a privilege to address a group that consistently delivers superior results and raises the bar in the industry.” Tony was selected based on surveys taken by ASI members and he consistently ranked among the top individuals that people most wanted to see. To see Tony Robbins, register now for ASI Orlando, at Tell me what you think. Post a comment now on the blog or email me at tim.andrews@asicentral.com. Enter your email in the “Enter your email for updates” window in the gray shaded area at the top right of the screen, and you’ll get an email when there’s a new blog post.
Tuesday
September 2, 2008 AlphaGraphics Recognizes Service and SupportFiled under: Community, Industry Initiatives, Members, News About ASI The “Supplier of the Year” award from AlphaGraphics recognizes a supplier that provides outstanding service, responsiveness and support to their 230 U.S. business centers. This year, AlphaGraphics presented the award to ASI. Our people and products truly help distributors and suppliers excel professionally and personally, but of course no one is perfect and we’re striving to improve in all areas across-the-board for our members all the time. The award was presented during the recent AlphaGraphics Annual International Conference in Montréal, Canada and ASI was one of only three suppliers recognized by the AlphaGraphics system this year. Tell me what you think anytime – post now on the blog or email me at tim.andrews@asicentral.com. For new products from our shows, watch my videos on YouTube, at youtube.com/timasitv.
Wednesday
August 13, 2008 ESP Upgrade Rolling Out Today – New Confirmed Supplier DataFiled under: Members, News About ASI We’re starting to rollout the new ESP Online upgrade today. If you’re a current ESP Online user, expect to get your upgrade automatically during the next several weeks at no additional charge. With a number of new features, I wanted to note several personally that are important to your business. In addition to our own work here at ASI, for some time suppliers have been logging into ESP Online regularly to update their information and product data so distributors can have late-breaking information for their sales efforts. With this upgrade we’re providing an additional measure of assurance and suppliers who have confirmed their information now have a distinguishing logo next to their product in ESP Online. So far, over 2,600 suppliers have already confirmed their data with ASI, ensuring that you have the best data in the business. ASI employs a team of 70 data specialists and invests over $2.5 million in updating information every year. Numbers that matter. And, as of today, we have over 3,800 supplier catalogs from 2008 current in ESP Online. That’s the most available anywhere. The new upgrade also features sharper product images and improved virtual samples. If you’re not using ESP Online, call 1-800-546-1423 for a free demo, or visit asicentral.com/esp. If you’re one of our 40,000 registered users of ESP, you can learn more at asicentral.com/elearning. Happy selling. Tell me what you think anytime – post now on the blog or email me at tim.andrews@asicentral.com. For new products from our trade shows, watch all my videos, at youtube.com/timasitv.
Tuesday
August 5, 2008 ProfitMaker Upgrade: Make Money with Better Reporting, Top Suppliers and Credit Card BillingFiled under: Industry Initiatives, Members, News About ASI ASI Computer provides ProfitMaker – the leading business management and accounting software for our industry – and today we’re upgrading it so you can make more money. The new features of the upgrade are powerful and include enhanced reports, integration with top apparel suppliers, supplier ratings and credit card billing – all of which will increase sales, improve your service and streamline workflow:
In addition, the upgrade provides a credit card processing system that allows ProfitMaker’s distributors to send invoices through email, along with a link inviting customers to pay by credit card online immediately. Using this feature makes payment processes quicker and improves cash flow and collections. To learn more about the ProfitMaker upgrade, contact Mike Place, director of sales and marketing for ASI Computer, at 1-800-544-1274, or at mikep@asicomp.com. For an online demo, visit asicomp.com/products/profitmaker.asp. Tell me what you think anytime – post now on the blog or email me at tim.andrews@asicentral.com. For new products from our trade shows, watch my videos, at youtube.com/timasitv. |
As we prepare for our annual Thanksgiving traditions with family, friends and business associates, I’d like to take a moment to wish you the best this holiday season. 
