HAPPY HALLOWEEN

THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL TRICK-OR-TREATING

The colors of fall are at their peak. Oranges, reds, yellows and greens jump
at us from the trees as shafts of sunlight illuminate the sky’s canvas. I
absolutely love this time of year; the brisk cool breezes, Indian summer
days, chilly rain- I love them all. Just being outdoors renews our
enthusiasm and refreshes our entire being.

As I was taking a walk yesterday afternoon, I couldn’t help but to think
about Halloween and how great it is that it’s on the weekend this year. My kids
and kids everywhere will be able to soak in everything that fall has to
offer that day, and get treats just for dressing up. And then that’s when
the idea for this month’s newsletter hit me (well, that and another
newsletter I subscribe to): Halloween should be a national holiday, or at
the very least a national sales holiday. Because if you think about it,
trick or treaters are really salespeople in disguise.

1. Trick or treaters dress for success.

2. The most effective trick or treaters plan their routes wisely to maximize
their time in the field.

3. The most successful trick or treaters start early and work late.

4. The most successful trick or treaters ask for the order! (Trick or
Treat?)

5. The most successful trick or treaters network to find out where the best
treats are to be found.

6. It’s a night filled with cold calling.

7. Savvy treaters have been known to try to ask for their fair share, wait a
while, and return for an up sell.

8. If you want to make more treats, you have to make more calls.

9. Smart treaters always say thank you.

10. At the end of the day, if you didn’t get all the treats you wanted, you
only have yourself to blame.

I have to give credit where it’s due, so thank you very much for this list
Andy Dix by way of Jeffrey Gitomer's newsletter.

The list is very funny to read because of the truth behind the message; If
you want more treats, knock on more doors.

Go get 'em!

Happy Halloween!

John Zalepka
Adpro Imprints, Inc.

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION

At last! This brutally hot summer is coming to an end (we'll be kicking ourselves for having these thoughts while shoveling 2 feet of icy snow from our driveways). The end of the summer also indicates our kids will be headed back to school next week. That means we need to shop for school supplies, clothing, and in some case uniforms Can you believe that some school districts are making preschoolers wear uniforms?! In any case, we're here to help. Just stop in to see your favorite company (US!), and we can show you what we have to offer. From basic polo shirts to French Toast brand uniform styles, we have dozens of clothing options available. We also have thousands of options for branded items, from pens and pencils to notepads and binders in case you want to donate supplies to the schools. I'm sure they would appreciate the help, and you'll be promoting your company/organization at the same time. In the meantime, enjoy the peace and quiet, and have a great September!

Adpro Imprints Receives 2010 Best of Ocean Award

NEW YORK, NY, July 14, 2010 -- Adpro Imprints has been selected for the 2010 Best of Ocean Award in the Embroidering Machines category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

STOP THE PRESSES!

Just kidding =) But I will say that after having a banner month, I wouldn't mind at least one day to relax...or visit my chiropractor (Dr. Buono in Tinton Falls- a great guy. Or Dr. Ari Cohn if you're in the Princeton area). Thanks to everyone who came in to place their orders this May, helping to make it Adpro's busiest month on record (we keep all our records, so lets just call it our busiest month ever)! To show our appreciation, and to see if any of our customers out there are actually reading these rants I shoot into cyberspace, mention this blog and receive 20% off ANY REORDER placed between now and the end of July. If Luis, John, Courtney, Jess, or Jeremy don't believe you, just tell them to "call Peter". They probably will still think you're pulling their leg(s), but I've got your back. Its the least I can do after having ours after all these years. Thanks again for a fantastic May, and I hope we made you happy so we'll see you again!

-Peter

SCREEN PRINTER DAILY ARTICLE

Shop Profile: Adpro Imprints, INC

Today we are on the East Coast and featuring Adpro Imprints, Inc out of Ocean, New Jersey owned by Peter Demaree, Jr and Anthony Lugo. Peter is 33 years old, and lives in Ocean with his wife, Cheryl , 2 year old daughter Madison, and newborn son, Weiland. After graduating from Neptune High School, he went on to receive a Business degree from The College of New Jersey. Anthony is 39 and lives in Long Branch with his wife, Ruth, sons, 6 year old Michael and 1 year old Dominic and 3 year old daughter, Naomi. After graduating from Long Branch High School, he went on to attend Kean University.

Adpro Imprints Ocean, NJ Location

SPD: How many employees including yourself?

Adpro Imprints: 11

SPD: How long have you been in business?

Adpro Imprints: Since 1982.

Adpro Imprints Farmingdale, NJ Location

SPD: What is your average sales per year?

Adpro Imprints: $1.2m

SPD: What services do you offer?

Adpro Imprints: Screen Printing, embroidery, custom in-house graphic design, promotional products, offset printing, vehicle graphics, signs, banners, custom logo & corporate i.d

SPD: What type of Screen Printing and Embroidery equipment do you have in your shop?

Adpro Imprints: (1) 6 color M&R Chameleon, (1) 8 color M&R sportsman, (1) Tajima 4-head, (1) Tajima 2-head

SPD: Where does most of your sales come from (Screen Printing or Embroidery)?

Adpro Imprints: Screen Printing

SPD: What is your biggest customer group?

Adpro Imprints: Nonprofits, schools, construction and landscape contractors.

SPD: What got you interested in this business?

Adpro Imprints: My father started the business in 1982. My partner and I worked for him for a combined 50+ years of experience in different areas.

SPD: What is the absolute coolest job you’ve ever done, or your “claim to fame”?

Adpro Imprints: Most of our work is pretty standard, because that’s what our customer base requires. I guess the coolest job we do every year is the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps. We also outfit a very big customer who trains military personnel to disarm weapons in Iraq and Afghanistan. I’ve always found that pretty interesting.

SPD: What do you do better than your competition?

Adpro Imprints: We’ve always worked on doing as much as we possibly can better than the competition. We’ve had a lot of time to try things out and see what works and what doesn’t. My father always emphasized customer service, so obviously that is very important to us. We’ve also always kept up with the latest technologies and maintained the best equipment in the industry. It allows us to output at a level of quality that a lot of others can’t. In a nutshell, I guess you can say we really care about what we do better than the competition.

Peter Demaree
Adpro Imprints, Inc.
1206 Rt. 35 South
Ocean, NJ 07712
732.531.2133
732.493.8555 shop
732.614.0936 cell
732.493.8582 fax
peter@adproimprints.com
www.adproimprints.com

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

Spring is finally here! If not in person (I've never seen so much rain in my life), then definitely in Spirit. Our presses are partying like its 1999 (I think that's the last time the economy was good to us), and our entire team is warming up for what appears like its going to be a busy summer. So get out there and play in the sun- get some golf in, enjoy the local beaches and boardwalks, and be sure to visit your local businesses to keep this economy headed in the right direction. Oh- and don't forget to order your t-shirts! What would a beautiful Spring/Summer be at the Jersey Shore without your favorite, comfortable, reliable t-shirt... =)

FEBRUARY BLUES?

Business slows down in February. Christmas is over, taxes will be due before we know it, and it's soooooo cold outside. Being a small business owner, I wouldn't normally say this, but so what??? This is a good time to spend a little more time with the family and recharge for the Spring, because we all know what happens in Spring. Things speed up. Business starts rolling in. We get less and less time to relax and spend time with the ones we love. So lets embrace this cold weather. Recharge. Refuel. Maybe work on a few projects that have been sitting on your mental shelf collecting dust. Feel accomplished. Then get back to work. This is going to be a good year.

BIG NEWS FOR 2010

On January 1, 2010, Universal Promotions will be teaming up with long time supplier Adpro Imprints.

What this means for our existing customers is a direct source for silk screening and embroidery, a full service art and creative department, and an expanded and secure area for inventory programs. Adpro has been a Universal Promotions supplier for over 30 years, and together we felt this union would further enhance our capabilities, while enabling us to provide our current and future customers the best possible service and price in the industry.

Our new web site is www.adproimprints .com please take some time to familiarize yourself with it as well as the full range of services we can provide.

We look forward to working with you in 2010, continuing to exceed your needs while providing the products and service that you have come to expect.

Best Regards
Paul Travers

2010 AND BEYOND...

The New Year is finally here, and is time for everyone to make their "resolutions". I already quit smoking, so my resolution will be to make Adpro the best it can be. In the coming year, we'll be implementing new system software to make us an even more efficient and effective at what we do, with the intentions of making your experience with us as enjoyable as possible. We will also be further developing our "sister site", www.adproimprint.com, enabling our customers to place orders for business cards, brochures, menus, and much more right from their home computers. as always, Adpro is only a short ride or a phone call away to help you with all of your professional design needs.

I you happen to be looking for a way to jump start your new year, please check out our latest newsletter for (10) ways to make this new decade work for you. Happy 2010!

-Pete