Imprint Canada November/December 2021

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How to Increase Your Business with Upselling and Cross-Selling Adriano Aldini, Imprint Canada

Upselling and cross-selling are two highly effective techniques for boosting sales.

Many businesses have successfully implemented these tactics into their standard business model.

Before we dive into how to successfully upsell and cross-sell for your business, let’s go over these terms briefly and differentiate the two.

Upselling vs. Cross-selling: What’s the Difference?

Upselling is a sales technique Both of these tried and true techniques can help boost your sales and pad your bottom line. that encourages customers to spend more by purchasing an upgraded, premium version of the original product he or she was looking for.

Businesses will try to create an up-sale by influencing a customer to spend more on a product that is essentially the same as the original.

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When It’s Time to Divorce Your Clients It’s Me, Not You (Actually, Maybe It Is You!)

By Kate Zabriskie

Do any of the anecdotes below ring familiar to you?

Certainly they must.

Over a hundred of her clients only use her services once a year.

They expect champagne service on a beer budget, and they pull her attention away from the people she works with regularly.

This group is weighing her down, and after some soul searching, she’s decided they’ve got to go. Her business is running her, and it’s not working.

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Plain and simple, he doesn’t like working with them. They pay late, they always look for extras, and they’re generally unpleasant. Life’s too short, he doesn’t need the work, and today is the day he’s pulling the plug.

They pay their bills on time, they’re as regular as clockwork, and Divorcing clients is never easy, but sometimes it’s absolutely they’re no longer profitable. They’ve been great clients, and she neccessary for the best interest of your business. dreads having to tell them they’re no longer a fit. Nevertheless, due to resource constraints, it’s got to be done.

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• Inflationary Impacts • Changes to Consumer Buying Patterns • Labour Shortage Concerns • Interest Rate Increases

Come January, our industry is finally about to get back together under one roof after a two year covid-19-driven hiatus.

Where else - in one day - can you walk away with a clear picture of how the aforementioned factors will impact your business in the coming year and beyond?

In addition to catching up with industry peers and seeing all of the newest products, this event provides what I believe to be the most important resource any business can have: an opportunity to develop a business plan by absorbing, deciphering and formulating first-hand what to expect for 2022.

Now that in-person trade events are permissible and returning, gatherings of all kinds must proceed under whatever safety protocols exist (and then some)...but they must go on!

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It’s become far too easy for complacency to take hold. I think I speak for many in our industry when I say that online meetings, seminars and conferences were a necessary placeholder, but are nowhere near a substitute for the real in-person thing.

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The importance of businesses getting back out there and sharpening their skill sets is paramount; attending trade events and conferring with industry peers has never been more important and anticipated as it is right now!

I hope to see you all in January at the Toronto Congress Centre!

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Gildan Activewear Included Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Ninth time

Gildan Activewear announced it has again been included on the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the world’s leading ESG performance rankings for publicly traded companies. This marks Gildan’s ninth consecutive year of inclusion since the company first made the index in 2013.

The results highlight that Gildan continues to be a leader ranking in the 95th percentile of all companies in the textiles, apparel and luxury goods industry, and the only apparel manufacturer on the North American index. The DJSI North America index comprises North American sustainability leaders representing the top 20 per cent of the largest 600 North American companies in the S&P Global BMI based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria, the company said in a media release.

“We are pleased to be included on the DJSI for North America once more, with scores that continue to reflect Gildan’s distinct commitment to strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices,” said Glenn Chamandy, president and CEO

of Gildan. “Our ninth consecutive inclusion in the index is the result of more than 20 years dedicated to developing, integrating, and standardising ethical and sustainable practices throughout our supply chain. This, in combination with our unique vertically-integrated business model, which provides us with complete control over our operations, has allowed Gildan to be a leader in responsible apparel manufacturing,” “As we look to the future, we are eager to continue our ESG journey and deepen our sustainability practices with our Next Generation ESG strategy and targets which will be announced early in the new year,” added Chamandy.

Created jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices and SAM, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index family is a best-in-class benchmark for evaluating sustainable business practices. The DJSI Index applies a transparent, rules-based component selection process based on the companies’ Total Sustainability Scores resulting from the annual S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

Augusta Sportswear Brands Launches New CuttingEdge Freestyle Headwear Design Platform

Augusta Sportswear Brands proudly announces its launch of FreeStyle Headwear, a proprietary new custom headwear design platform. FreeStyle Headwear provides Pacific Headwear customers the ultimate design experience delivering the freedom to create their style in just four quick and easy steps.

From flat or 3D embroidery to leather patches in popular shapes and sizes, FreeStyle Headwear provides an unparalleled , immersive 3D user experience topped off with a mobile interface that enables detailed designs to come to life quickly and easily on any phone or tablet.

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News {Business Development} Divorcing Clients, continued from Page 1

From time to time and for myriad reasons, service providers need to let a client or class of clients go. As with any other difficult conversation, there’s a right way and a wrong way to make the decision and break the news.

Below are six key steps to help you through the difficult conversation.

Step 1: Be Methodical When Making the Decision

Snap judgments can feel good in real time. Later, however, many people come to regret actions they’ve taken in the heat of the moment. So, when the thought of leaving a client enters your mind, take a step back and ask yourself why. Does the client not fit with your business model any-

more? Does the person bring you down in some way? Does helping the client take away from more important work? If you answer “yes” to any of those questions, it’s time to think about what you will accept, what you won’t, and what types of clients make sense for where you are now and where you want to be in the next few years. Once you have clear criteria, you have something against which you can evaluate.

Step 2: Ask Yourself if the Relationship Is Truly Finished

After you’re clear about what you want and the kind of client that fits the bill, you must decide if the relationship is finished or if it has rehab potential.

For example, if a client is always late and that is what’s

From time to time and for a myriad of reasons, service providers need to let a client or class of clients go. As with any difficult conversation, there’s a right way and a wrong way to make the decision and break the news. making the relationship unpleasant, a frank conversation may solve the problem. On the other hand, if the client doesn’t value you or his or her business is no longer part of your core service, you may want to say goodbye.

Alternatively, if you can be had for a price, consider revising your fees. Some people may be perfectly happy to pay to stay.

Step 3: Determine Whether You Will Make a Clean Break or Recommend an Alternative

When a client’s behavior is perfectly fine but the client no longer a fit, sending them in another direction may make a lot of sense. When you do, however, you need to be clear that you are out of the picture and not a go between for managing the new relationship. In other words, if something goes wrong, you’re not involved.

At the other end of the spectrum, if the person or people you need to break up with are abusive, it hardly makes sense to recommend a colleague. After all, would you want people sending toxic clients your way? Probably not.

Step 4: Choose the Right Time

When you make a split can be as important as how.

For instance, if you’re an accountant and just before tax time you make a break with clients who only use you at tax time, you’re going to make a lot of people angrier than they need to be. When possible, provide ample warning.

Step 5: Keep Your Message Short and Direct

When you break the news, keep your explanation brief.

“Karen, I have some updates about my business and where my focus is for the coming year. We’ve been shifting our attention to full-service clients for quite some time. Full-service clients are people who need us every month and not just once a year. You should know this is the last year I’m going to be handling clients who do not need our full services. Based on what I understand from working with you, I don’t think full service is something you need. Am I correct?”

If the breakup is a result of a client’s behavior, the message may be a little different.

“Roger, for our services to work, we need clients who respond when we ask for their feedback. We don’t have the resources to manage the follow up required when we don’t hear anything. Because feedback isn’t happening and it’s been an ongoing issue, we’re going to step away from the relationship.”

Step 6: Stand Firm and Always Stay Calm

Some people take a split well, and others don’t; it’s simply human nature.

No matter the reaction from your customer, you should stay calm and stick by your carefully reasoned decision.

It’s easy to get defensive or irate if the conversation starts heading in an unpleasant direction, but don’t waiver. Stay cool, calm and collected.

No matter the reason, splits are rarely fun when they’re happening. Once they’re over, however, they can free you to tackle new challenges and do the work that makes you happy.

Good luck!

About the Author: Kate Zabriskie is the president of Business Training Works, Inc., a Maryland-based talent development firm. She and her team help businesses establish customer service strategies and train their people to live up to what’s promised. For more information, visit www.businesstrainingworks.com.

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News {Business Development} Boost Your Sales, continued from Page 1

A good example of upselling is when you place an order at a fast food restaurant, you’re always asked if you want to make it a combo.

Cross-selling on the other hand provides the option for customers to add more items to their initial purchase. These add-on items usually complement the original product of purchase, which convinces the customer that the product will work better with other suggested products.

what they want and it’s your job to show them, but aggressive sales tactics will more likely push them to your competitors rather than pushing up the order value.

The reality is that no one likes to feel pressured into any purchase - regardless of the dollar amount. By making your client feel uncomfortable in any way will likely destroy any chance of repeat business. Always offer an upsell, but don’t over-do it; accept “No, thank you” as a response if a customer declines.

industry such as construction, show them which techniques provide the durability to withstand everyday use.

needs by recommending products that they could benefit from.

If you’re printing apparel for a sports event, why not include a bundle that includes drinkware and banners?

8. Make it exclusive

Give an in-the-moment discount or a one-time offer for the customer to make them feel exclusive.

A gesture like this grabs their attention and encourages them to make an immediate decision, making it more unlikely for them to say no to the offer.

9. Bundle Up Not only does upselling and cross- 4. Keep your suggestions relevant We all buy in to the bundle mentality if there are real savOnce you have a true understanding of your customers’ selling increase revenue, but it also ings to be had. needs, only then can you have an idea on what their values are.

Packaging products/services together into bundles can builds strong client relationships, When offering an upsell, keep these values front of mind. actually encourage more sales, as it gives the customer the shortens sales cycles, and improves There’s no point in recommending a product that has no mean- impression that they’re getting a better deal by purchasing ing to the customer, and only reduces the chances of making overall management of the business. a purchase. Understand the customer’s values and meet those a bundle rather than separate purchases for each product.

So how do you successfully master these techniques?

Below is a list of suggestions to keep in mind when implementing these techniques for your business.

Best Practices to Upsell and Cross-Sell 1. KISS

The popular acronym applies here: Keep it Simple Stupid.

Providing too many options doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll make a bigger sale.

In fact, if you overwhelm your client with too many options and suggestions, it might end up pushing them away instead.

Maximize your target sale by sticking with just a few recommendations, instead of suggesting every possible option.

By keeping suggestions targeted to your client’s needs, you greatly improve your chances of increasing your sale.

2. Know your customer

Make sure you understand your customer’s needs and preferences in order to successfully upsell.

In order to do this, you need to effectively listen to your customer and understand what their respective needs are.

Recommending products that they don’t want or need will only decrease your chance of making a successful sale, and ultimately not being in tune with your customer will drive them elsewhere.

3. Don’t Be Aggressive

Being too pushy or aggressive is a huge no-no. Many “hard core” salespeople will tell you that your clients don’t really know

5. Keep products in the same range

Avoid recommending something that is significantly more expensive in price.

If you client is looking for a few hundred T-shirts, don’t start recommending they also look at outerwear jackets. Instead, understand what the initiative is and what your clients’ goals are and use your imagination to offer products that would further help drive their objectives home.

By suggesting unrelated and/or more expensive options, you swill likely lead your customer to think that there is a better deal elsewhere.

6. Always Have Comparisons Ready

This stems once again from knowing and understanding your customers.

Presenting side-by-side comparisons of products they are interested in lets the customer see for themselves on the difference in products and the benefits in the premium version.

Always be prepared and ready to have comparable suggestions ready; this shows you are professional and know your stuff.

7. Educate, Don’t Lecture

One of the most important jobs salespeople have is to educate customers and inform them on the value of the product that you’re offering. Effectively informing your clients on the pros and cons of any particular item(s) makes them more aware of the benefits and advantages as it pertains directly to their needs.

For example, if you’re offering decorating services for an

10. Follow Up & Follow Through

Following through and following up are two simple techniques that will ensure your customers stay loyal to you.

Following through is simply doing what you promised you were going to do. If you can’t follow through, then your business has no chance of succeeding.

When you follow up with your customers, you are showing you care about them and their business. It is a great opportunity to know if the purchase was successful, as it gives you an insight on whether the customer liked the purchased product or not.

If you receive a negative reaction, this provides a learning opportunity and can be used as an example as to what worked and what didn’t work. It also gives you a chance to go above and beyond to make it right.

The concepts of upselling and cross-selling are similar in the sense where both aim to increase sales through promotion of products based on the values of the customers.

With the business objective being to boost sales, upselling and cross-selling are effective only when the seller understands the customer’s values in order to provide the corresponding benefits of the products that meet the needs of the customer.

Not only does upselling and cross-selling increase revenue, but it also builds strong client relationships, shortens sales cycles, and improve overall management of the business.

Start selling smart and make your business more profitable through upselling and cross-selling!

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STYLE # 870 315 GSM / 15.75 OZ/LY

ADULT UNISEX HEAVY WEIGHT MARLED PULLOVER HOODY

ADULT UNISEX HEAVY WEIGHT MARLED VARSITY JACKET

STYLE # 780 315 GSM / 15.75 OZ/LY

ADULT UNISEX HEAVY WEIGHT MARLED ZIPPER JACKET

STYLE # 724 260 GSM / 13 OZ/LY ADULT UNISEX MID WEIGHT PREMIUM JOGGER SWEATPANTS

3535 Laird Road, Unit 13 Mississauga, Ontario L5L5Y7 TO ORDER : Email : orders@milltex.ca | Call : 905-820-1100 | Website : www.milltex.ca ADDRESS :

New Outback Desk Mug

New Custom Shaped Pillows

DezineCorp. is introducing the New 16oz Outback mugs (style M049).

These stylish matte finish, double wall, vacuum insulated mugs are perfect for keeping your drinks hot or cold for hours. The push on lid with sliding closure allows for splash resistant travel. Available in 3 colours, Black, White or Olive Green and packed in individual gift boxes, the Outback makes a great gift idea for your next promotional event.

Martini Vispak is showcasing its brand new custom printed pillows. Item 10x10CP can feature almost anything you can dream of! From corporate logos, to everyday objects, all in high resolution and high definition print. These pillows look great on couches, on beds, in offices and waiting rooms, boutiques, shops and so much more. Get even more exposure from photos on social media!

Visit www.martinivispak.com for more details

Please contact DezineCorp at (866) 625-7820 or visit www.dezinecorp.com

Recycled PET Two-Tone Drawstring Backpack

Buffalo Plaid Utility Tote

This eco-conscious drawstring backpack is made of 84% post-consumer recycled PET fabric, with eye-catching colour accents. Item #16167 features a large main compartment, front zippered pocket, drawstring closure.

The Buffalo Plaid Utility Tote is perfect for all seasons.

It features an on-trend buffalo plaid print and an open main compartment.

For details please visit www.pcna.com/en-ca

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Recycled Computer Pack The NBN Recycled Outdoor 15” Computer Pack features a U-shaped zippered main compartment with a padded laptop sleeve and two large zippered mesh pockets. Great for your environmentally focused clients.

For details, please visit www.pcna.com/en-ca

Please visit www.ggcorporate.ca for details

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The Boulder, made from signature TriMax® Triple Insulatiom, keeps drinks cold up to 74 hours and hot up to 14 hours. Keep the Boulder in your car cup holder or toss it into a tote and bring it to the gym, on the trails, or to work to stay healthily hydrated through the day.

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Packable Pillow Blanket In the woods, your backyard or your back seat, the Packable pillow blanket is the cozy and versatile blanket that adapts to almost any situation. Item B5650 conveniently folds into its pocket making it a perfect pillow when not in use and easy to store – it’s the perfect blanket for any season.

Contact Ecorite at 416-636-2328 for more details or visit www.ecorite.com

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The EZ Solution For Difficult To Hoop Items

Highly Textured, Dimensional, Flexible & Rugged PVC Emblems Emblemtek's Flexible PVC Emblems can be used on a variety of sportswear, workwear or other textile items, as an interior label or external emblem patch. These emblems can be created in various thicknesses, with fine details and small text that cannot be achieved with standard embroidery as well as flat, 2D or 3D design textures.

Find out more at https://emblemtek.com/products/pvc-emblems/

Durkee EZ Frames • Amazing Stability • Can Embroider at 1,000 Stitches per Minute • No Hoop Pop Off & No Hoop Burn • Constructed with 3/16” Anodized Aluminum • Maximizes Your Embroidery Machines Sewing Field • Available in 7 Piece Sets

For Use With All EZ Frames, Filmoplast™ Adheres To Your Frames & Holds Your Items In Place

Super Safe Fire-Retardant Embroidery Thread American & Efird Canada Inc. and Robison-Anton Brand are offering Super Safe Fire-Retardant Embroidery thread. For the sewing of protective apparel, try using A&E’s industrial sewing thread, Anesafe®.

For further information, please contact American & Efird Canada, Tel: 1-( 800)-361-0787

Having Difficulty Weeding Your Intricate Designs?

Sthals' Canada's VLS 4.75 is an easy-to-use freestanding laser platform that is designed to laser cut, engrave, and mark almost limitless variety of materials without the need for weeding.

Pre-programmed with cut profiles of an assortment of Stahls' media, this laser cutter is great for cutting heat transfer vinyl for small signs, name tags, trophies, rubber stamps and much more.

For details visit stahls.ca or call 1-800-521-5255

The Ideal Heat Press For Both Hats And Small Items

Filmoplast™ • Filmoplast™ is a Self-Adhesive, Non-Woven Backing & Stabilizer • Allows You to Eliminate Hooping for Difficult to Hoop Items • Can be Used in Hoops, Continuous Border Frames, or for Small Items on Embroidery Machine • Does Not Need Clamping Devices or Spray Adhesives • Available in Rolls & Die Cuts

The Kronus convertible cap press comes with multiple sizes of curved platens, and heating plate to allow for evenly distributed heat across curved surfaces like hats. The magnetic auto-release ensures that the press will open on its own when the desired press time has elapsed. This press can also be quickly converted into a 5"x5" flat heat press, ideal for small jobs, or placements that benefit from a smaller platen.

Call 1-888-805-8631, or visit www.embroiderysystems.com for more information

Stahls’ Tag Along Heat Press Platen Build your brand and increase the value of your product with Stahls’ Tag Along™ Heat Press Platen. This platen gives you the ability to perform two heat applications at the same time. Simply thread your garment onto the platen and apply a full front and tagless label in one simple step, saving your business time and improving efficiency.

For details visit stahls.ca or call 1-800-521-5255

Specialty Threads Premium Backing Education + Training Embroidery Experts on Staff Buy Online Or Call Us

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Secure Patches & Crests With Crest Pro Adhesive Patches and crests are a staple product in embroidery shops, and if you're an embroiderer looking to make heat press or iron-on crests, Transparent Crest Pro Adhesive is ideal. Simply heat press one side of the Adhesive to the back of your crest, peel off the backing paper, and your crest is ready to apply to the garment. Each roll of Crest Pro is 30cm wide, and comes in 10 yard and 100 yard rolls.

Learn more at www.embroiderysystemscanada.com/designshop or call 1-888-805-8631

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Hi Vis Bomber Jacket with Sherpa Lining

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150 GSM / 7.5 OZ

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ADDRESS : 3535 Laird Road, Unit 13 Mississauga, Ontario L5L5Y7 TO ORDER : Email : orders@milltex.ca | Call : 905-820-1100 | Website : www.milltex.ca

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