News/Blog

Welcome to the Koala Tee Blog and News Page!

What's new with us? Well, one of the most exciting things that has happened at Koala Tee recently is that the Gulf Coast Business Review asked to write an article about our company and how we are surviving the recession. Check out our cover story...

Gulf Coast Business Review Article on Koala Tee, Inc. 9-18-09

What made the summer even more exciting was that Koala Tee was awarded the "Best of Sarasota 2009 Award for Silk Screen Design" by the US Commerce Association. Congratulations to our steller design team!

9/27/09

Here is an interesting 2 part article about setting your company apart from the competition...

Off the Cuff: Differentiating Your Company from the Competition: Part 1 of 2

Off the Cuff: Differentiating Your Company from the Competition: Part 2 of 2

10/7/09

Share your news story with us! Remember, we're in the business of promoting YOUR business!

I was reading this article on "Inc. Magazine's" website and came across a great piece of advice from Pat Cavanaugh on using promotional items to help with cold calling... "At my company, we like to "warm up" cold calls by sometimes sending prospects a small -- and unique -- promotional product. (It's amazing. A $2.15 crazy little item we've sent out has helped us get Fortune 500 accounts.) When we call, they say, "Oh yeah....you were the one that sent me that..." It gets us remembered. It makes us immediately stand out from the crowd."

10/14/09

The Quick and Easy Way to Request Testimonials Via Email

When asking for testimonials it is helpful to provide guidance for your client. By asking them to answer questions they can quickly focus on what to say.

The following 3 questions should provide answers that can be combined for a strong testimonial. (NOTE - insert your own words if needed to replace the text in brackets)

1. Which factors encouraged you to choose me (my business) to assist you with (the outcome your client wanted)?

2. Please think about the service I provided. Explain how you believe the process I used (or, what you did for them) will help you (or, their business), or how it contributed to you achieving your objectives. 

3. If you were to recommend me to a colleague, friend, or business associate, how would you describe the way I provided my service to you (or, the way I helped you achieve xyz).
When you have those answers they can often be placed together to form a complete testimonial, saying (why they chose you), followed by (how you helped them), followed by (why they would recommend you).

10/27/09

Check out this great article by Karen Gedney: Increasing Readership for Your E-Newsletter!

11/11/09

Can't figure out how to get more out of your employees? Try employee incentives! And you don't need to stop with your salespeople... production workers and customer service reps can also be motivated to increase their efficiency and productivity with incentives as well. When your entire team is inspired, everybody wins! Give everyone a set of goals with the right incentive program in place, and you will see results! Koala Tee has suggestions for these incentives on the Promotional Products page of our website!

1/18/10

Don't miss the Sarasota Family YMCA's Ringling Bridge Run this Saturday, January 23!!! Get a one-of-a-kind Koala Tee souvineer t-shirt when you register!! :)

1/29/10

Koala Tee was excited to print event t-shirts for the golfer goodie bags for the First Annual Mote Marine Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the event will benefit an educational live mangrove exhibit in the Mote Aquarium. We are proud to be one of Mote Marine Laboratory's Corporate Partners. Check out this link to the Mote Marine website to see how to get involved!

2/2/10

Koala Tee welcomes Rob Harman as our newest Account Manager for the Florida Suncoast!

In his position, Harman will be responsible for managing and increasing Koala Tee’s contacts and relationships to promote and sell Koala Tee products from Tampa to Ft. Myers.

"We are very excited to have Rob join the Koala Tee team,” said Carmen Manley, VP of Business Development.  “Rob’s many years of experience and success in our industry will greatly benefit our sales network and our clients. I know that he will exceed our clients’ expectations with the level of service that he is committed to providing.” 

Harman brings over 17 years of experience in the imprinted sportswear industry, having managed sales and business development for various companies. He is a 30 year resident of Sarasota where he lives with his wife and two children.

2/10/10

The Children First Golf Tournament will take place next Friday, Feb. 19th! Sponsorship opportunities are available, and it all goes toward helping the kiddies. As a plus, goodie bags will include a sharp Koala Tee embroidered golf shirt, and the winners receive Nike golf caps! :)