Decoration Methods, Simplified: Part II

Nov 17, 2023

In our recent post Decoration Methods, Simplified: Part I, we introduced you to several different types of decoration methods for promotional products. Because there are SO many options, now we're ...

Your Guide to Decoration Methods: Part 1

Oct 13, 2023

How do you decide which type of decorating method to use when so many possibilities are available for customized apparel and products? Each decorating choice has various advantages. In this blog, w...

Why You Need Promotional Products

Jul 8, 2022

In a world of ever-changing advertisement trends, there is one marketing solution that never grows old – promotional products. Studies show promotional products were ranked as the highest adv...

Imprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods

Jun 15, 2022

Once you've found the perfect promotional product for your business or organization, the next step is to emblazon it with your logo or message. Depending on the item, there may be multiple decorati...

How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

May 2, 2022

Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storyte...

The History of Promotional Products

Apr 24, 2022

If you've ever been to a music festival or convention and walked away with a bag full of freebies, then you know that promotional products work! But did you know that those quirky logoed products h...

How Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

Mar 26, 2022

How would you describe your company in 30 seconds? This common sales technique is known as an elevator pitch, and the goal is to captivate the attention of your potential clients and explain how ...

Choosing The Right Lanyard

Jan 25, 2022

Did you know-there are many different options to consider when ordering lanyards for employees? Lanyards come in many different styles with different attachments, and it can be hard to know which k...

2021 Corporate Gift Giving Supply Chain & Labor Issues: ORDER EARLY !

Oct 13, 2021

ORDER EARLY! The struggle is real. Like most industries, the decorated apparel and promotional product industries are struggling with deliveries. Whether it's out of stock items, delayed shippi...

Promotional Product Ideas Beyond PPE for the Medical Industry

Sep 27, 2021

PPE has been an important staple the last couple years in medical environments. There are many other promotional product options beyond PPE for hospitals, and other medical professionals to pass ou...

Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

Aug 24, 2021

You encounter promotional products every day. You hold them, wear them, and see them everywhere you go. Are you aware that every one of these products goes through an extensive design process, from...

How JQ Designs Makes Your Logo Look Good

Aug 24, 2020

Being in the promotional product industry is a super fun, creative way to help businesses look their best, build brand awareness, and delight customers. Promotional products are not just for busine...

The Power of Promotional Products

May 28, 2020

Hands down-proven over and over-is the power of promotional products over other any form of advertising. In fact, this humble blog writer would guess that you are surrounded by at least 1-3 promoti...

Online Promotional Merchandise Stores or Webstores

Feb 21, 2020

Looking to simplify your Merch sales for your school group or team? Just about every industry has been affected by changes in technology and the benefits that technology offers. The promotional pro...

Important Tips on Trade Show Materials

Jan 20, 2020

There are so many details involved with participating at a trade show-it's easy to miss something! So make a list, start early to prepare, and order what you need for marketing or display well ...

Tis' the Time of Year for Corporate Gifting!

Oct 30, 2019

Tis' the time of year to consider Corporate Gift Giving! Everyone loves to get gifts-and purchasing a gift for your customer or employee is just a nice way to say 'Thank you and I appreciate your...

Corporate Gift Giving

Sep 20, 2019

Corporate gift giving allows your company to motivate talent, build teamwork, and show appreciation to your employees. It is also a perfect way to recognize outstanding achievements! Be sure to bud...

JQ Designs featured in the Courier News

Aug 21, 2019

Down to Business: Designing shirts for companies, sports teams and events more than ink or thread, South Elgin biz owner says By Erin Sauder Elgin Courier-News | Aug 09, 2019 | 12:57 PM image c...

Secrets of Working Smarter, not Harder

May 28, 2019

How many of you have heard the phrase “Work Smarter-Not Harder?” Now, how many of us come so close to working smarter-yet do not achieve our goals as efficiently as we would like? The ...

What does it mean to be a Professional?

Feb 11, 2019

Many of us are familiar with someone making the claim that they “are a professional.” What does this mean, exactly? Does it mean they are proficient at what they do? Does it mean they h...