Growing a business often requires more than a strong product or effective marketing campaign. In competitive markets, companies can accelerate progress by…
Julian Mercer
As one of the few custom bag manufacturers in the US, Rickshaw Bagworks is always building new and interesting products. One of…
Julian Mercer
Baronfig started making stationery products 7 years ago after launching a very successful Kickstarter campaign and they haven’t stopped designing some of…
Julian Mercer
Digital innovation is no longer reserved for large corporations with extensive technology budgets. Small businesses are increasingly using digital tools to improve…
Julian Mercer
Designed by Army veteran, Chris Elfering, the LOCHBY brand brings together tough cases with fine pens and paper. These waxed canvas tools…
Julian Mercer
If you have ever wanted to take one of your ideas from dream to reality but didn’t know how, there is a…
Julian Mercer
I have been following Appointed since they started with their successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2015 and love the tools they make.…
Julian Mercer
This notebook is crazy! It has 8 different grid patterns to visually think through ideas. It took me some time to decide…
Julian Mercer
I love learning about new and interesting pens and notebooks, and I use the following sites to find some amazing materials. I…
Julian Mercer
Markets rarely remain predictable for long. Customer preferences evolve, technology advances, competitors introduce new strategies, and economic conditions can shift unexpectedly. For…
Julian Mercer
If you are looking for a manufacturer to help build your products it is nearly impossible to find practical advice on where…
Julian Mercer
The perfectly balanced pen has arrived The team over at Shanpo have created an amazing pen set, and sent me a prototype…
Julian Mercer
Growing a business often requires more than a strong product or effective marketing campaign. In competitive markets, companies can accelerate progress by working with the right organizations, professionals, and complementary brands. Strategic partnerships allow businesses to combine resources, expertise, audiences, and capabilities to create opportunities that may be difficult to achieve independently. From expanding into … Read more
As one of the few custom bag manufacturers in the US, Rickshaw Bagworks is always building new and interesting products. One of their latest projects, the Bento Bag, is a highly useful shoulder bag. I used their custom bag designing tool and really like the bag ‘I’ designed. After using this bag for a couple … Read more
Baronfig started making stationery products 7 years ago after launching a very successful Kickstarter campaign and they haven’t stopped designing some of the best notebooks, pens, pencils and case/packs. While they did have a short slowdown this year, as is to be expected, they have ramped up the production on some new, and unique products. … Read more
Digital innovation is no longer reserved for large corporations with extensive technology budgets. Small businesses are increasingly using digital tools to improve efficiency, reach new customers, strengthen relationships, and compete in crowded markets. From cloud-based software and artificial intelligence to digital marketing and e-commerce, technology is changing how entrepreneurs operate and grow their businesses. For … Read more
Designed by Army veteran, Chris Elfering, the LOCHBY brand brings together tough cases with fine pens and paper. These waxed canvas tools are well made and after using them for a few weeks, I am a true fan of the cases and of Chris! LOCHBY, per the company website, loosely translates to “Lake Town,” which … Read more
If you have ever wanted to take one of your ideas from dream to reality but didn’t know how, there is a new notebook called Hatch that may be able to help. Designed by the talented ladies at Two Tumbleweeds, this notebook is made to help entrepreneurs and designers decide which idea will have the best chance … Read more
I have been following Appointed since they started with their successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2015 and love the tools they make. Elegant is the best word I can think of when I see their notebooks, pencils and other desk items. They embrace their local community and have a great new notebook that is perfect … Read more
This notebook is crazy! It has 8 different grid patterns to visually think through ideas. It took me some time to decide how to use this book and finally figured out what it would be perfect for while out on a hike. It is a great companion for the outdoors. It is rugged enough to … Read more
I love learning about new and interesting pens and notebooks, and I use the following sites to find some amazing materials. I personally believe the top blog is a medium designed perfectly for stationery reviews. The blending of analog and digital tools these writers use to tell stories is a great way to see and … Read more
Markets rarely remain predictable for long. Customer preferences evolve, technology advances, competitors introduce new strategies, and economic conditions can shift unexpectedly. For businesses of every size, the ability to respond effectively to these changes is no longer optional. Business adaptability has become a core requirement for maintaining competitiveness, protecting revenue, and achieving sustainable growth. Companies … Read more
If you are looking for a manufacturer to help build your products it is nearly impossible to find practical advice on where to find a US manufacturer. Most websites skip over this difficult step by offering up some other sites to visit like Makers Row, ThomasNet, MFG, and Kompass. While these sites list thousands of … Read more
The perfectly balanced pen has arrived The team over at Shanpo have created an amazing pen set, and sent me a prototype to check out before they launch on Kickstarter. I also had an opportunity to ask them some direct questions on the design and their team. Using magnets, the pen stand holds the Hoverpen … Read more