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Step Up Your Email Marketing Game Create Email blasts that will have your clients interested, engaged and informed By Adriano Aldini, Imprint Canada

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Volume 19, Issue 4

Turbo Charge Your Custom Garment Business By Ted Stahl

Do you want to sell more T-shirts? What about more jackets, uniforms, sweatshirts or caps? This article discusses specific marketing ideas for businesses that offer custom heat printing services, but has many takeaways for any type of garment decorator.

EXPAND YOUR NICHE Do you already have a niche? To be successful in any business, you need to find a need in the marketplace and fill it. The list of items that can be imprinted using a heat press or mug heat press is constantly growing. Thanks to new developments in adhesives and heat press technology, it’s easier than ever to quickly (and profitably) heat print full colour logos and specialty logo effects like reflective, rhinestones and metallic on caps, nylon jackets and bags, performance wear, spandex and even neoprene garments. There are also hundreds of promotional items that can be easily personalized with a heat press. If you live in a larger metropolitan area, your niche might have to be something quite unique; if you live in a smaller area, it can be a bit broader.

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Success is measured in many ways A very long time ago, I read a passage stating that successful people shared common characteristics, work habits, life habits and general approaches to life. By success , I am referring to much more than just wealth; health, happiness, and personal achievements are just a few additional components of success. One person in particular that continues to be a role model for me is a friend of mine who works as a salesperson in the Canadian millwork industry. Every time I see this individual, he has a smile naturally emblazed upon his face. His cell phone must ring from the time he turns it on in the morning to whenever his head hits his pillow at the end of his day. Whether it's his work, his home life or his social network, he is constantly - and I mean 24/7 - providing to peoples’ needs.

Whether someone needs a job, financial assistance, work to be done, a favour, information, a contact - you name it - once he hears that someone has a need to be fulfilled, he gets involved. I have seen him come through for strangers at all hours of the day, both on weekdays and on weekends. Just recently, for example, he had a newly arrived couple from overseas employed within a day of him getting involved. My friend believes in a sense of purpose where the core principle is entrenched in altruism by doing things for others. He provides assistance and solutions to peoples' needs, and he makes it easy for people to learn to help themselves. At any given time of the day, he can tell you just about what each of his top customers are up to both in their work and social life. You see for him, selling is about giving and then giving some more. Recently, his boss admitted to him that he really doesn’t know how he produces as much as he does in sales because he never really overtly "sells". My friend tells me his customers call him seeking help on matters in and outside of the workplace and they willingly give him sales orders when in need of his company’s offerings. My friend has competitors but knows he is genuinely liked by his clients. On his frequent visits to them, he researches their needs - not just regarding work - but on everything so that he is up to speed on what they require in order to help where he can.

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He offers his time and attention, just like he does to his closest friends and family. He does this instinctively, by the way, and not necessarily by design; these habits come naturally to him. From the outside looking in, I realize that for him, everyday passes with another contact developed, more goodwill developed, another network built. From there, it becomes a matter of time until he reaps the benefits of the sincerity of his actions and behaviours.

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CANADA'S WHOLESALE SALES NUMBERS PUBLISHER Tony Muccilli : tony@imprintcanada.com PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Adriano Aldini : news@imprintcanada.com

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Q. What is the best way to ensure consistency in your placements when applying heat transfers?

Q: Why does my vinyl cutter blade cut inconsistently?

A: On a basic T-shirt or sweatshirt, we suggest 3" - 3.5� down from the bottom of the neckline for front placement. There are variations for placement: full front, left chest, and even letter and number placement for sports uniforms. We have guidelines at stahlscanada.com that have a variety of placement and sizing tips.

A: Check your blade extension. The blade should only stick out of the holder half the thickness of a credit card. Also double check the artwork to ensure that the file does not contain more than one copy of the cut line. Cutting over an area more than once can cause this issue.

Q: When cutting fine detail on Fashion Film or Thermo Film what blade do you suggest: a 45 or a 60, and why?

Q: Is CAD-CUT H2O a water-based transfer material?

A: When cutting fine detail, it is best to use a 60 degree blade because the steeper angle allows the blade to cut deeper and limits the blade from dragging which tends to cause the vinyl to lift in detailed designs.

Q: How do you avoid creases when pressing caps? A: There are three key ways to avoid creases on caps. First, it is recommended that you use optional cap platens when decorating caps or other types of headwear. Platens come in various sizes, ranging from 2.75�- 4� high to fit different styles of caps, such as low profile, visors, and caps with full crowns. Second, be sure to use a cap press that has a hold-down device. This device helps stretch the cap over the platen, holding it into place, making the printing surface smooth. Third, always pre-heat for a couple of seconds to remove any pre-existing wrinkles on the printing surface.

Q: What advice would you give an embroider looking to get into the heat printing market?

A: No, it’s called CAD-CUT H2O because the finish mirrors that of a water based/ discharge screen print. Experienced screen printers often can’t tell the difference between this decorating method and water based printing.

Q: Any recommendations we should be made aware of when cutting and applying CAD-CUT H2O? A: Getting accurate cutting and weeded designs is critical. You do not want any lifting at the corners or edges of the material as this can impact the finished decoration. Also, be sure that you are achieving the pressure desired for the look you want; adding more pressure achieves a more saturated print. Seams, zippers and buttons that absorb pressure from the press can cause inaccuracies in the print. This is often desired due to the washed out finish of the product.

Q: We're applying white transfers on foam koozies but we can't get a true bright white as there is a lot of bleed through on the darker colours. Any suggestions?

A: Expanding from embroidery into heat printing is an excellent way to increase your profit potential. Heat Printing compliments embroidery services since you can decorate a wide variety of apparel and accessories that may be cost prohibitive, labour intensive, or just not possible with embroidery. Heat transfer products have come long way over the years. Today, the technology offers decorating methods that are durable, long-lasting, and have a high end look. You can print full colour, add foil finishes, you can add glitter and flock textures and more, all at a relatively low cost. In addition, there are many heat printing products embroiders can use as alternatives to direct embroidery, we like to call them time savers. One example is Pro Cap embroidery. These individual letters are embroidered and have a permanent adhesive. Simply apply with a heat press in a matter of seconds. SimStitchÂŽ also has a permanent adhesive and is made from Perma-TWILL and features a laser etched zig-zag stitch, which delivers the look of sewing, but in a heat applied product.

A: This problem is known as dye migration. Stahls’ Thermo-FILMŽ is a tried and true performer when it comes to this issue. A slightly thicker heat transfer material is ideal for blocking dye migration. For a full colour option, CAD-PRINTZ digital transfers can be ordered in Sub-Block, appropriately names for blocking sublimation or dye migration. Remember, ink saturation levels can vary across koozies and other neoprene based substrates.

Q: Why does my vinyl cutter blade leaves tiny uncut sections in my designs?

A: This result can be typical of polyester based fabrics, especially those with a mid to dark colour range. Try reducing the temperature and increasing your time on the application if possible. Another option is using a flexible application pad. This rubber silicone pad helps reduce this “shadow box� effect on heat sensitive items.

A: These tiny uncut sections can be caused by a variety of factors. First, check your blade extension. The blade should only stick out of the holder half the thickness of a credit card. Check the Cutting Strip on the bottom of the cutter to ensure there are no grooves in it. Lastly, check to make sure the Offset on the cutter is correct for the blade angle being used. Often, operators switch to the proper angle blade for cutting varying materials but forget that changing the offset is a critical step when changing the blade to achieve accurate cuts.

Q: We applied plastisol transfers onto polyester shirts using a pad (to avoid buttons) and covered it with a nonstick sheet. When we pre-pressed the garment for a few seconds to remove wrinkles, a box where the pad was appears. Is there any way to fix this?

Q: When creating artwork for a CAD-Printz transfer design, what is the recommended contour distance if you want unprinted media around the design? A: By selecting outline, we will automatically add a white contour of .05" around the design.  If you are interested in matching the colour of the item you are decorating, you can choose the contour outline colour from our colour selection or enter a Pantone colour for us to target.

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Industry News Debco's BBQ a resounding success Debco's summer BBQ was a resounding hit, with more than 200 distributors in attendance to enjoy an afternoon filled with food, music, fun and great prizes. In the midst of an exciting year for Debco, this event - which was hosted on July 11 at their head office in Concord, ON - provided them with the opportunity to thank their distributors for their ongoing support. "It was a tremendous success," said Debco president Stan Gallen. "I am a believer in always being memorable, and to this end I would have to say we achieved our goal." In addition to the great food, *JW^M# =MIU -MJKW *TM` 6WZQV 4I\M /I[[MT

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Bulletin is Moving Bulletin has announced that effective August 1, 2012, they will be operating out of their new office located at: 490 Blvd. Montpellier Saint-Laurent, Quebec, H4N 2G7 Bulletin would like to thank all of its customers and partners for their continued support. For more information, Bulletin can be reached at: Tel: 514.279.4581 / Toll Free: 800.463.1483 / Fax: 877.279.9816 Email: info@bulletincanada.com

Whiteridge Inc. adds GTA representation Whiteridge Inc. is happy to announce it has partnered with GTA-based multi-line supplier marketing agency Promo Expo, to bring it's fresh and innovative collection to more distributors in Ontario. Deidre McCloskey, Whiteridge Inc.'s GTA account manager, will be working exclusively with Promo Expo staff to service all distributors' Whiteridge product needs. For more information, Promo Expo's Showroom is located at 422 North Rivermede Rd. #14 in Vaughan, ON.Â

Kobe Launches "Hoops and Dreams Fund" Kobe Sportswear is proud to establish the "Kobe Hoops and Dreams Fund" for the members of the Toronto Kiwanis Boys And Girls Clubs.

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The fund is designed to outfit and bring together at risk inner city youths who are part of the Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Clubs’ basketball program. It will also encourage effective team work and healthy competition amongst youths from low income families in Regent Park. “We are thrilled about this opportunity,� said Ian Edward, executive director, Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Clubs. “Kobe Sportswear Inc. is not only outfitting our youth basketball team, but they are impacting the self-esteem and confidence of our youth.� “Kobe Sportswear is committed to supporting initiatives that will help shape the next generation of Canadian athletes and scholars,� said William Chen, marketing director, Kobe Sportswear Inc. “We want to encourage everyone to show their Red and White spirit, by helping to support this program.� From July 9 to August 31, Kobe Sportswear will donate $1 for every select Red and White product sold towards the “Kobe Sportswear Hoops and Dreams Fund�. For more information, please visit www.kobesportswear.com/ hoopsanddreams.

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Freshening Up Your Company’s Logo (Part 2) Typography, Colour, and Creating Second Marks By Mark L. Venit, MBA

In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the evolution of logos and why a new look and feel for your company’s logo is an important effort. Now we’ll turn to the issues of typography, colour, and the possibility of creating a second identity to compliment your new look. Typography and colour are matters of personal taste as well as expanded mechanisms for getting your logo to tell a fuller story about who you are and how you want to be perceived.

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Colour Once you like what you see in black and white, consider what colour you’d like your company to wear when colour is a suitable option. Two-colour logos can be lovely, but not necessarily twice as good as a monochromatic logo. Using three or more colours isn’t three or four times as nice, nor will it properly show in many smaller applications. But there are logos and names that scream for colour (i.e., Celebration Sportswear, Rainbow Fashions, et cetera.) Use two, three, or even four colours to create impact, but always be sure to design your logo in such a way that it maintains its integrity in all monochromatic applications. There is no one-size-fits-all answer as the issue of colour is one that comes down to personal taste; like chocolate or vanilla. When you think you’re done, you’re not; you won’t have a final logo until you’ve given people whose opinions you value a chance to weigh in. When it comes to logos, you’re not looking for “cute,� you’re looking for smart, effective,

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and you’re looking to make an impact. But your ultimate decision shouldn’t be democratic; not unless those weighing in have as much money at risk as you have. Getting input is good, but this decision is one reserved to the owner(s) of the business. Before you embark on your logo mission, reflect on some selected recent statistical conclusions compiled a few years ago (2010) in a review of the logos of the firms listed in Business Week’s top 100 global brands. The study was done by an enterprising blogger, graphic designer Jacob Cass. 94% The brand name does not describe the product sold. 90% The tag line is not included in the logo 84% The font style is clean and clear 74% The logo design uses only one colour (other than black and white) 66% The logo design is rectangular in shape 48% Logo designs include the trademark symbol (™) at the top-right 52% The name is six letters or less 52% The background is filled and solid 44% The brand uses upper & lower case letters (excluding acronyms)

Second Marks As a little boy I met a real, live celebrity who worked near my Grandfather's house in Atlantic City outside of the Planter’s Peanut Store on the Boardwalk. Mr. Peanut™ has been hard at work on Planter’sÂŽ product labels since 1918. I still have my Mr. Peanut drinking cups proudly displayed in my kitchen. The Morton SaltÂŽ girl has been holding her umbrella on packaging since 1916 (the current version had her most recent makeover in 1968). Leo the Lion has been roaring in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer logo since 1927. Rice Krispies’ Snap, Crackle and PopÂŽ got their working papers in 1933. These characters could be the Michelin Man’s grandchildren, since he hit the street in 1898. His grandchild could be Tony the Tiger, who has been working for Kellogg’s Frosted FlakesÂŽ since 1952. Perhaps your kids – or YOU -- own M & M toys, likenesses of “Redâ€? and “Yellow,â€? who debuted as “spokescandiesâ€? in 1954

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Maybe your kids have a close personal relationship with Ronald McDonaldŽ, who first appeared in 1963, portrayed by Willard Scott who went on to become NBC’s legendary weatherman. (Scott also played Bozo the clown on Washington D.C.’s WRC in the late 1950s). The Roaming GnomeŽ is instantaneously recognized as working for TravelocityŽ, though his travel shtick is the result of his proclivity for being kidnapped. Met LifeŽ is represented by one smart dog, but SnoopyŽ is old school compared another insurance company’s representative reptilian. He does have a name (Martin) but most of us know him simply as the GEICOŽ Gecko. Note though that some see Martin as a “scab,� however, since he got hired in 1999 when the Screen Actors Guild went on strike. We also know GEICO employs cavemen from time to time as well. Oh, yeah, and Budweiser has Clydesdale horses. Who knew that long-standing recognition could come from “second marks?� A “second mark� is a device that serves in a supporting role to your logo when the logo might be insufficient in certain applications. This second mark could be a mascot, an anthropomorphic character or some other representation of your company. It can serve as a spokesperson for your company in newsletters, advertising, product and package labels. It also can enhance a mountain of applications where your logo and identity need reinforcement or a convenient ready-to-go helper to make your visual image go that much further when the situation warrants. You'll find this second mark a convenient way to build your identity when a logo doesn't do the whole job. Second marks also can be part of your branding strategies, especially when used as sleeve or collar icons on the garments you decorate. Your own second marks not only reinforce loyalty from the people who’ll wear them, but they’ll also generate millions of advertising impressions to everyone who sees them. Hmmmm, what’s that sound I hear? Ahhhh, it must be the creative wheels in your head spinning! When a prospect sees your advertising, accesses your website, calls or visits your shop, or otherwise encounters your enterprise for the first time, will your company sound and look engaging and professional? Will the prospect’s first impression help you close the sale or will it kill it? If you’re uncertain, it’s likely you need to work on making those first impressions more positive experiences. Good luck and have fun making your company look as good as it wants to be seen. Mark L. Venit, MBA, provides management and marketing conulting and proprietary research to apparel graphics companies throughout the Americas and Europe. He’s the author of several books and over 500 articles published in trade magazines and professional journals. His book, The Business of T-Shirts: A Textbook for Success in Marketing and Selling Decorated Apparel, released in March 2011, is available from Stahls' Canada and from the author.

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Venit is engaged extensively as an expert witness, qualified in all U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions in the areas of trademark and copyright applications, business conventions and trade practices in the apparel graphics industry. A former professor of advertising and marketing, Venit earned his bachelors and masters degrees at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mark Venit can be reached at: markvenit@cs.com, 410.641.7300.

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It’s your job to make it as easy as possible for your customers to place an order. In addition to having a sample book on your counter, here are some other ideas:

ASK FOR THE SALE What’s the biggest mistake most marketers make? They don’t ASK FOR THE SALE! It’s true, the world belongs to the askers; ask and you shall receive. Some people don’t like asking for the sale because they are afraid the person might say “No�. Even if the person does say no, think of it as an opportunity to find out. Find out what you could have done to make them say “Yes!� It might be something that is out of your control - like they need 12 dozen XXL shirts in lime green by tomorrow. But if it is something else, maybe there is actions you can take to correct the situation. However, you won’t know unless you ASK. This is also true for any printed piece of literature you create—it must contain a “call to action� statement, telling people exactly what you want them to do, like “Call Today� or “Schedule an Appointment.�

INCREASE YOUR EXPOSURE What do I mean by exposure? It means letting people know what you do. Tell the world what you do; don’t assume they already know. Here’s how: • Always carry a supply of business cards and give them out to everyone you meet. Everyone needs T-shirts at some point, or they know someone who will. • Consider low-cost advertising in places where business owners might congregate. • Print out flyers and tuck them under windshields of cars parked outside the office supply or quickie-print store. • If you know the owner of a printing shop and he/she doesn’t mind, ask to put a stack of flyers or a “drop your cardâ€? in this bowl to gather names of other businesses. • Post your card at the car wash or on other information boards that have exposure in the community. • Sponsor a local sports league that includes the privilege of putting a banner with your store info on the fields. Find the leagues that will give you the most exposure. • Approach stores that sell performance wear and inform them that you have the ability to add their logo to the items they sell. • Do you already have a sign in your store window that says We Print Custom T-Shirts? If not, that should be the first thing you do after reading this. You might think the name of your business makes it obvious as to what you do, but you would be surprised. You can also add words such as “No Minimumsâ€?; “Overnight Servicesâ€?; “Custom Printing While You Waitâ€?; “We Print on Anythingâ€? is also a good one.

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• Display your best work on your walls or create a rack of printed samples you have done for other customers. You can put a sign on the rack that says “NOT FOR SALEâ€? and this will draw people to it. Showing samples of your work accomplishes two things: it shows your quality work, and it demonstrates that you do business with a lot of people. • Have your employees wear printed shirts. If you don’t have employees, YOU should be the one wearing printed shirts. I am always shocked at how many folks with shirt printing businesses don’t even have a shirt with their own business name on it. As an alternative to plain uniform type shirts with a name on the pocket, allow employees to get creative and create their own shirts to wear. Encourage them to take current events themes and trends into consideration. • Make a photo album. Customers enjoy being able to point to a garment and say, “I’ll take that, but in a different colour.â€? This way they feel creative, even if they needed a little help. If you can’t afford to keep samples of actual shirts you have printed on hand, take a picture of some of the better shirts created in your store and post them where other customers can see. It’s also helpful for you to remember the jobs you have done and what the customer wants when they call in to place a re-order. They assume you will know! • Buy a 5XL T-shirt in the brightest colour and print custom logos all over it. The size of the shirt will grab people’s attention and you can fit a lot of designs on it to tell a story of what you have to offer.

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OPPORTUNITIES ARE EVERYWHERE The custom decorated garment industry is alive and well, there are opportunities everywhere you look. With a heat press you are able to create just about any type of custom look you see, so it’s easy to capitalize on trends and help people get the on-demand personalization they are seeking.

Ted Stahl is the Executive Chairman of the Board of GroupeSTAHL, an international group of companies specializing in heat printing methods. Stahl is a well-known industry veteran with more than 40 years’ experience in all aspects of apparel graphics, from manufacturing and marketing, to product design and retail operations. Stahl has played a major role in bringing sportswear graphics into the computer era, with the introduction of high-tech digital imprinting products, including Stahls’ CAD-CUTŽ materials, Drawmate™ software and CADWorxlive.com, a free online art creation website. In 2010, Stahl was inducted into the National Sporting Goods Association Hall of Fame. You can follow Ted on his blog: www.tedstahl.com

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Every small business owner knows that you can have tons of loyal customers and be an expert at getting new business and still be kept awake at night with cash flow worries. Authors Tage Tracy and John A. Tracy commiserate; they know cash flow is an issue that can send good businesses to their graves. “Cash flow problems have a habit of sneaking up on a business, especially in a rocky economy,� says Tage Tracy, coauthor along with John A. Tracy of Cash Flow For DummiesŽ “If a business is earning a profit, many business managers simply assume that cash flow is satisfactory. But even if profit is good, cash flow can be bad.� Cash flows pose an unending challenge to business owners and managers because they have to be carefully managed. The following are some tips for what you can do to help cash flow reboot for your business.

Respect & understand financial statements The bottom line for small business owners is simple: if you don’t make an effort to prepare, review, and completely understand your financial statements, then you need to ask yourself why you’re in business in the first place. This especially holds true for the statement of cash flows, because an abundance of invaluable information is available from this most commonly overlooked and mismanaged financial statement.

Plan, do projections, and plan some more Proper planning is essential to the launch, growth, management, and ultimate success of your business as measured by the ability to generate profits and, just as important, to avoid running out of cash. Having access to sound financial plans structured for different operating scenarios is an absolute must.

Focus on capital and cash - the lifeblood of your business One of the most common reasons small businesses fail is that they lack adequate cash or capital, not only to survive difficult times, but also to prosper during growth opportunities. “Remember, one of the greatest losses a small business can realize is that of lost opportunity, which has its roots in not being prepared to properly capitalize on market opportunities,� explains Tracy. The harsh reality is that this great loss is never accounted for or presented in any way, shape, or form on the business’s financial statements. Rather, missed market and business opportunities lurk in the torturous thought: "Imagine what I could have achieved!"

Understand your selling cycle The length of the complete selling cycle is often much longer than the aspiring entrepreneur projects and/ or wants to believe. The selling cycle in its entirety spans the time from the very start of the process when a product or service is first visualized and developed to supporting customers after the sale and developing additional products or services that may be in demand. If not properly managed, the selling cycle generally becomes one of the largest consumers of cash in a business. Without fail, almost every aspiring business owner, at one point or another, will experience delays in the selling cycle.

Manage your disbursements cycle To counteract the selling cycle cash consumption machine, businesses need to understand that the disbursement cycle (managing expenditures and cash payments to vendors, employees, and other creditors) can be leveraged and managed to be a primary source of cash for your business. “Invoke what’s called the matching principle,� advises Tracy. “That is, you should be able to match cash inflows and outflows.�

Be creative to generate cash The following three areas offer significant opportunities for creativity when looking to improve cash flows: 1. Turn your assets over more quickly. The more quickly you can turn over assets, the more quickly they turn into cash. It’s as simple as that. 2. Leverage your vendors, suppliers, and financing sources. They don’t want to lose your business, so placing just the right amount of leverage on these groups can result in enhanced cash flows because liabilities offer a source of cash. 3. Manage external sources of cash proactively. Proactively manage your relationships with banks, leasing com IMPRINT CANADA _ -XO\ $XJXVW

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Balance the balance sheet Many businesses overlook the concept of properly managing the financial structure of their balance sheet, which has gotten more than a few businesses in trouble. Your business needs to strike a proper balance between making sure that current assets are financed or supported with current liabilities, and making sure that long-term assets are financed or supported with longterm sources of capital, such as a five-year note payable or equity. Every business should strive to achieve a financial condition that ensures constant maintenance of adequate levels of both solvency (the ability to pay all just debts) and liquidity (the ability to quickly access cash to support business operations).

Understand external capital markets When it comes to external capital markets, think well ahead. In today’s economic climate, it takes a long time to identify external sources of capital and to secure them. So plan well ahead to make sure that you’ll have cash available when needed, because it’s not a process you can rush.

Protect cash at all times Cash has a unique characteristic unlike other assets that makes it highly susceptible to additional risk of loss: Cash is an extremely liquid and marketable asset.

Always think: CART CART stands for: Complete, Accurate, Reliable, and Timely. Your company’s financial and accounting information system needs to produce complete, accurate, reliable, and timely financial information, reports, data, and so on - which management can use to make informed business decisions. When you have the proper systems in place and know what to look for, you can keep cash flowing, helping you to grow a successful business. If you haven't already, it is probably time to place a renewed focus on properly managing your cash flows.

About the Authors: Tage C. Tracy is principal owner of TMK & Associates, an accounting, financial, and strategic business planning consulting firm. John A. Tracy is professor of accounting at the University of Colorado in Boulder and the author of Accounting For DummiesÂŽ

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Canadian wholesale merchant sales of textiles, clothing and footwear in May 2011

+ 0.5%

Change in Canadian wholesale merchant sales of textiles, clothing and footwear from May 2011 to May 2012

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