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Capture Life's Spontaneous Moments
Be ready to capture life with this retro digital mini key chain camera. When you're in the moment, this ultra-portable solution is perfect for capturing photos and videos on the go, then flipping that into memorable content. Compact enough to fit on your keychain, these tiny devices are perfect for travel, concerts, study recording, and spontaneous moment. Yes, your phone has a camera that records both photos and videos. Why use this product instead? Think team building event
2 days ago1 min read


It's Cute As A Dumplin'
Growing up I often heard the phrase cute as a dumplin'. These dumplin's deliver a 10 out of 10 on cuteness, making this product our 10 out of 10 new summer products. May is mental awareness month and let's face it, we could all use some ways to calm down our tension during the day. As a desk buddy, in the home or even small enough for your pocket this darn cute dumplin' will deliver exactly what you KNEAD this summer. Watch here to see how it works. Pre-order now, stock will
6 days ago1 min read


Innovative Ideas Stick Around
We've always like products that stick around- after all, staying front & center in the routine of your life is the power of tangible marketing. Earlier this year we captured the data in this blog post, outlining how sticking around creates a long term relationship between your brand and your target market. While I'm not normally hyper focused on germs, traveling always reminds me that I don't love keeping my toothbrush on a new sink. I search for a cup to use or bring my own
7 days ago1 min read


It's Okay To Carry This Flask!
Normally carrying a flask might suggest you've got a problem- in this case, this flask demonstrates how much you care about hydration, style, minimalism and the environment. The uniqueness of this brand and this bottle make it our seventh top product in our top ten feature of brands and products to know. The A6 Tritan™ memobottle™ 12 oz is designed for effortless, on-the-go hydration. With its slim, paper-inspired design and compact one-inch profile, it fits neatly into pocke
May 192 min read


Getting COAL is a good thing!
No one wants coal in there Christmas stocking, but this COAL is good. Really good. How? Three ways. Commitment Design Purposeful When you're ready for headwear that exceeds your expectations, you're ready for COAL in your stocking. Our team seeks out purposeful brand partners offering, like us, more value. Coal Headwear is our 6th top 10 new brands to know this summer. It's part of our ProudPath Collection, with a focus on the environment through sustainable construction. Yo
May 151 min read


What's An Excellent Travel Companion?
When your traveling, quick access to key items without weighing down your footsteps is an excellent travel companion. Blending a compact, sporty profile with versatile functionality, this sling bag delivers effortless everyday style for work, school, or casual travel—now crafted using recycled materials for a more mindful carry. SWISSGEAR helps you live life in motion. Review the backstory of the brand in our earlier post. Number 2 on our list of top 10 summer products is the
May 112 min read


10 Ways To Elevate Your Summer Travels
Together, let's elevate your brand. Memorial Day Weekend is the official start to summer- which means travel, vacations, and leisure activities like golf. In the next nine posts, explore products that make perfect companions to your summer. Some will be quirky, but all will add functionality that delivers quality and value. Each will hit on key features that can align with marketing your company. As your marketing partner, we know exactly how to position your message utilizin
May 81 min read


What's Our Brand Identity?
Our identity started and continues with you. If you've been following our socials all week, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn then you know we consider YOU a CHAMPION of our small business. As we reach the end of SBA National Small Business Week, we know the celebration continues, because of you. What started as an idea and a dream, has grown over the years; yet remains a love story. For nineteen years, our partners have been trusting our team to capture the essence of their mes
May 71 min read


Behind The Brick & Mortar, There's A Love Story.
May is our business anniversary month, incorporating in 2007. It's also the SBA National Small Business Week. Over 19 years, my brown hair has become mostly gray. Beyond my physical changes and the veneer of our building, lies a love story. A love of community. It's often said, beauty lies beyond the skin. It's what's deep inside that counts. Initially we were home based. Going into business for love. I wanted to support Keith's dream to start and grow a business. Initially I
May 32 min read


Boost Your Profile, Be Distinctive
As we celebrate SBA Small Business week, we'll showcase our back story. Days quickly turn into months, then years. From the start, one of our core values has been certification. By investing in ourselves, we sharpen our skillsets. Over the past nineteen years, we've invested time and energy to be certified. We earned woman-owned designations that highlight our leadership structure. NC HUB Certification We became NC HUB Certified in 2007. What exactly is a hub certification?
May 12 min read


There's CHAMPION Behind Every Small Business!
There is a champion behind all small businesses, it's the people. Community matters. Championing your brand is our why. Being an advocate for other is the secret to strong communities. We've always paid forward introductions, connecting people, and supporting others through volunteering, mentorship, sponsorship, donations and service. Together we grow. Champions support one another. May 4-7 is SBA National Small Business Week. For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business
Apr 271 min read


What's The Heart of Your Story?
The first week of May is SBA National Small Business Week, perfect timing to highlight a recent collaboration. Every business owner started with a vision, passion and a dream. As your partner, our role is to connect your story to your audience. Recently we were referred to Peak City Farms, with amazing lettuce- just saying! Try their produce and you'll become a loyal fan. Colby and Ed have passion, vision and are all around great guys. We extracted the elements they wanted to
Apr 252 min read


On Route To A Greener Future?
Every April, Earth Day and Arbor Day put a spotlight on the environment, however the modern consumer is how their future will be greener 365 days a year and for the years to come rather than focusing attention on the environment for a day. Does that mean we're on track for a greener future? When we started the business in 2007, very few of our clients asked about sustainable options and never asked about the packaging waste. In 2026, our partners are constructing more prod
Apr 212 min read


Why Does Community Matter?
Partners and champions of your story develop naturally when community matters! We love seeing our partners grow. Together we can all do more. Support matters. Elevating your brand identity is our story; it's our why. Since 2018 we've created space at our PeakFest booth space to promote a local non-profit. Meet Sage Crossing, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through meaningful, service-based programs that foster intergenerational connection, nature-bas
Apr 172 min read


Find The Right Track For Peak Performance
Behind the brick and mortar of the downtown businesses on Salem Street, there's a heartbeat. The evolution of downtown apex is more than buildings, it’s people and connection; that’s community. Over the past 152 years Apex has grown to a population estimated in 2025 at 82,446, growing annually by 665 residents. We’re located in the Promenade building. Originally there was a building between us that housed the Apex Mule and Supply. This building was a grocery and hardware sto
Apr 141 min read


What's The Secret To Generating A Brand Buzz?
Creating a buzz worthy brand story is one our favorite tasks! Brand Identity is how others experience your brand. Principal Miller knows her vision. Together we partnered to generate a buzz for the Hilltop Needmore Road Elementary School hive! Investing in a showroom space provides a multi-sensory experience for our partners. Nothing beats one-on-one collaboration with our certified team of experts to see & feel products. Hands-on experience with our team builds trust and ma
Apr 91 min read


Pursuing The Peak? Partner's Matter!
In May we celebrate 19 years in business. Partnership Matters! Trends come and go, but sage marketing strategies shaped by knowledge, talent and expertise keep brand messaging consistent. What's our team chemistry? Our persona is playful, practical, intentional and humorous Our tone is honest, vulnerable, direct and humble Our language is simple, savvy, and purposeful We're united in purpose to engage, educate, amplify, and exceed expectations We communicate with clarity, hon
Apr 81 min read


Mikey Knows What Matters In Life
Ah, Mikey, he won't eat it, he hates everything! Do you remember that classic commercial for Quaker, Life cereal? Maybe he wanted chocolate pebbles or flakes, however the quality was undeniable to Mikey. Even if the cereal was good for him. It tasted great too! Remember as a kid, half the fun of selecting a cereal was for the free prize? My mom always made us wait. If we dug down to get the price first, we were in trouble. She was more concerned about the ingredients in the b
Apr 62 min read


Symbiotic Relationships Lift Communities
Visionary Assurance, United Purpose is more than a tagline for our brand. Each word is purposely selected to convey the essence of our client experience. Our core values of creativity, collaboration, community and certification are the foundation behind our brand. Our identity is rooted in community; a symbiotic story. After nineteen years of quietly creating graphic designs for an array of partners, we designed a signature collection of products to celebrate our hometown bu
Apr 42 min read


What Are 10 Reasons "It" Keeps Going?
"Wow, it just keeps going." That's the typical response when individuals visit our showroom for the first time. From the first step to the last, the impression our showroom leaves with you lingers. The power of promotional marketing & advertising is in your hand, it's what your wearing, it's human touch. I guess you could say, whatever sticks, leaves an impression. Check these data points. I'm passionate about my industry. Smart marketing seems effortless, the message simply
Apr 32 min read
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