Retailers Forum Magazine January 2023

etailers

VOL. 42 NO. 9

JANUARY 2023

Connecting Wholesalers and Retailers Since 1981

Connecting Wholesalers and Retailers Since 1981

ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION

TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT

REAL ESTATE

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

BUSINESS SERVICES

Want More Info? Circle #09 on page 11 • www.Vendor411.com

Page 2 JANUARY 2023 | RETAILERS FORUM MAGAZINE

SEE US NEXT AT: GRAND STRAND GIFT SHOW | BOOTH # 200

HEADWEAR DISTRIBUTION

PLUSH STUFFED

THEMED HATS

HEADWEAR DISTRIBUTION


DOUBLE

CAPSMITH CASH

WHEN YOU MENTION THIS AD!

$

20 OFF

$

250+ ORDER

$

100 OFF

$

1,000+ ORDER

$

40 OFF

$

500+ ORDER

DISCOUNT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS SHOWN ON THIS AD. NO BACKORDERS.

RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ASK FOR DETAILS.

N

SALES@CAPSMITH.COM (800)228-3889

2240 OLD LAKE MARY RD, SANFORD, FL 32771

All original artwork is the copyrighted work of Capsmith, INC. and is protected under the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. 101 et. seq., All RETAILERS Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized FORUM use or reproduction, MAGAZINE including derivative works, | will JANUARY be prosecuted to the fullest 2023 extent of the law. Page Coupon code 3must

be entered at checkout to receive discount. Discount applies to subtotal amount and cannot be applied to shipping or applicable taxes. Certain restrictions apply.

Page Want 4 More JANUARY Info? Circle 2023 #07 on page | RETAILERS 11 • www.Vendor411.com FORUM MAGAZINE

This is a Buying Guide for

RETAIL STORE OWNERS

Presented within the pages are the latest offerings from the country’s

leading merchandise wholesalers. The advertisers herein sell strictly

wholesale and require that you purchase with the intent of reselling

through retail channels.

HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY

☛ Locate the products that interest you.

See our product directory located on

pages 6 & 7.

☛ Make direct contact with advertiser.

Most will have catalogs and price lists

for you.

☛ Order your merchandise, which will be

shipped directly to your store.

CLICK ON BANNERS

IN SELECT ADS


TO GET FREE CATALOGS/PRICING

FORUM PUBLISHING COMPANY

383 East Main Street, Centerport, NY 11721

www.RetailersForum.com

CONTACT US:

TEL: 1-800-635-7654

FAX: 631-754-0630

Email: ForumPublishing@gmail.com

RETAILERS FORUM MAGAZINE | JANUARY 2023 Page 5

Sell to over 60,000

stores through Forum

631/754-5000

Start.

Light Up Without

Lighting Up!

Full Service Wholesaler • We Ship Worldwide

LOGIC • WHOLESALE

Kits

• E-Liquids

Grow. See our ad on Page 29

Repair.

Our specialty is helping small and

mid-sized businesses achieve success.

Contact us for free consultation.

see our ad on page 67

1-800-433-7002

info@ForumBA.com • www.ForumBA.com

DRESS UP FOR

PROFITS!

Every Day’s A Treat!

COSTUMES ARE YEAR ‘ROUND MONEY MAKERS!

WHOLESALE

Costume Club

www.USACostumers

See our USACostumers.com

ad on page 26

• Disposables

• Atomizers

H2 E-Cig Round

Mouth Atomizer

$1.85

5mL Bottle

E- Liquid E-Juice

for E-Cig $1.30

E-Case w/2

Cigarettes + 1 USB

Charger $10.50

Always Be

Fashionable

E-Cig kit Includes 1 cig,

10cartridges, Wall, USB,

Car Chargers $6.50

FASHIONABLE

SALES

See our ad on Pg 39

BLING IT ON!

HipWholesale.com

SMALL

BUSINESS

CONSULTING

ForumBA.com

Ad on Page 64

100’S IN STOCK

All Occassions

Fast Same Day Shipping

Flat Rate Delivery

Electronic

Cigarettes

• E-Cig Batteries

Round Mouth E-Cig

3.5ml Atomizer Set

w/Coil Heads $3.83

• E-Cig Accessories

SHISHA Zero

Nicotine Disposable

E-Cig $3.45

www.Lightecig.com

We Dropship - Distributors WanteD • Scroll website to bottom - Click on WHoLESALE

SNEAKY SAVINGS ON SNEAKERS

See Our Ad on Page 33

Does anybody

read these?

CALL 631-754-5000 and

you’ll get a FREE 3-mo.

subscription!

Congratulations to

HOUSE AHOY

Northport, NY

ADVERTISERS INDEX

PLEASE PATRONIZE THE LEADING WHOLESALERS

WHO ADVERTISE IN RETAILERS FORUM MAGAZINE

THE TRUSTED BUYING SOURCE FOR RETAIL STORES!

JANUARY 2023

ADVERTISING

FORUM AD RATES .......... 09

APPAREL

1 STOP WHOLESALE. ........ 52

BLANK TEES. ............... 24

BOUTIQUE CLOSEOUTS ...... 61

CAPSMITH. ................. 03

DD BULK ................... 56

FASHIONABLE SALES. ....... 39

FLIRTY WHOLESALE ......... 28

HEAVENLY SUITS ............ 22

SCARF WAREHOUSE. ........ 85

STYLISH PLUS .............. 71

T SHIRT REP ................ 86

UIN DEALS ................. 49

USACOSTUMERS.COM ....... 26

ASSORTED ITEMS

AUCTION FINDER. ........... 32

BEAN WHOLESALERS ....... 20

DINO DROPSHIP. ............ 65

DOBA DROPSHIP ............ 75

EVERYTHING CLOSEOUTS. ... 74

EZ DROPSHIP ............... 28

FIND IT ASIA ................ 88

MEGA UBID ................. 42

RAMSONS IMPORTS ......... 04

SWEET WHOLESALERS ...... 51

TOP TEN WHOLESALE ....... 81

BOOKS

AUCTION BOOK ............. 84

BUYERS CONTACTS ......... 89

CLOSEOUT DIRECTORY ...... 82

HIDDEN WEALTH ............ 80

TRADE PUBLICATIONS ..... 90-96

CANDY

SWEET WHOLESALERS ...... 51

CELLULAR

CELLCITY.BIZ ............... 69

WHOLE-CELL ............... 23

COLLECTIBLES

PATTER’S COLLECTIBLES .... 20

COMPUTERS

REFURB SHOPS. ............ 58

CONSUMER ELECT.

FIND IT CHINA. .............. 55

CREDIT CARD

PROCESSING

EXP MERCHANT. ............. 77

#1

BUYING GUIDE

FOR RETAIL STORES!

DISPLAY/SUPPLIES

& SERVICES

AVVO ADVISORS ............ 52

CC WAREHOUSE ............ 83

E-STORE BUILDERS ......... 36

E STORE SIGNS ............. 35

E-STORE SITES ............. 62

EQUITRADE ................ 02

FB CAMPAIGNS ............. 40

FORUM ADVISORS. .......... 64

FUNDING OFFICES. .......... 68

KWIK INC. .................. 60

PAYROLL HELPER ........... 44

PROTECTION PLANS. ........ 78

RETAILERS BANK ........... 70

SALES GROUP BAGS ........ 24

SETON SIGNAGE ............ 87

WHOLESALESOURCES.COM . . . . .

INSIDE BACK COVER

DROPSHIPPERS

DINO DROPSHIP. ............ 65

DOBA DROPSHIP ............ 75

EZ DROPSHIP ............... 28

E-CIGARETTES &

SMOKE SHOP ITEMS

$4.50 Each

3’x5’Embroidered Flags $14.00 Each Garden Flags WindSocks

LIGHT E CIG ................ 4348.00 dz COOL $48.00 GLOWING. dz ............ 25

View our 148 page Catalog online ! Min.Order

www.RIOhio.com

$150.00

$42.00 dz

NOVELTY SELLER ........... 57

LOGIC WHOLESALE ......... 67

USA VAPE DEALS ........... 59

Hat Pins $6.00 dz

$36.00 dz

Garden Flags

$48.00 dz

Tri-Fold

$5.00 Each

Belt Buckles

$36.00 dz

FOOTWEAR

$9.00 dz

Playing Cards

$18.00 dz

12”x18” Metal Signs

$5.50 Each

Belt Buckles

Metal Signs $24.00 dz $42.00 dz

MERCHANDISE $5.50 Each REP ......... 48

3’x5’Embroidered Flags

$21.00 dz

$14.00 Each

$18.00 dz

5” Patches $36.00 dz

SNEAKER CLEARANCE ...... 33

HANDBAGS

$39.00 dz

$18.00 dz

Leather Wallets $5.50 each

BAG CLOSEOUTS ........... 45

$21.00 dz

$36.00 ut 72 pcs

BAG VENDORS. ............. Magnets 3”x8” $18.00 26 dz

HOME & HOUSEWARE

CLARA CLARK .............. 19

DAKOTA STEEL ART .......16/17

RUG PROFITS. .............. 27

RUSH SUPPLIERS ........... 76

INCENSE/

FRAGRANCES

L&V CREATIONS ............ 13

JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES

BLING WHOLESALER .............47

BODY CANDY HQ .......BACK COVER

BUND JEWELRY. .................73

CLOSEOUTS FOR SALE ...........63

HEAVENLY WHOLESALE. ..........66

HIP WHOLESALE .................29

JEWEL CLEARANCE ..............34

JEWELRY MINERS ................79

SHAKE WHOLESALE. .............38

UNIVERSE WHOLESALE ...........21

Metal Sign

$4.75 each

$48.00 dz

Metal Plates

$27.00 dz

8” x 12” Metal Signs

$39.00 dz

$4.00 each

$30.00 dz 8” x 12” Parking Sign $18.00 dz

SPECIAL FEATURES

12” Metal Signs

$5.00 Each

$7.00 Each

NOVELTIES

CARTOON CONCEPTS ....... 72

3pc Magnet

$5.25 Each

PPE SUPPLIES

$15.00 dz

$15.50 Each

PPE STOCKROOM ........... 50

R/C & TOYS

RC VARIETY ................ 37

SOARING RC. ............... 46

FORUM WORKSHOP ......... 30

Leather Bracelet $18.00 dz

READER RESPONSE ......... 11

RETAILING NEWS. ........... 14

WHAT’S HOT ................ 12

SPORTING GOODS/

Patches $18.00 dz

Belt Buckles

SECURITY $36.00 dz

1ut/5 PRODUCTS

dz Mood Rings $33.00 unit

BESTEX .................... 18

OHIO KNIFE. ................ 15

SUNGLASSES

AMSTYLE .................. 22

TRADE SHOWS

ASD SHOW ................. 31

THE MARKET CENTER ....... 18

WATCHES & CLOCKS

TIME WHOLESALERS ........ 37

WATCH DEALERS ........... 48

WEDDING ITEMS

SMARTEST BARGAIN ........ 22

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Advertise in

Metal Sign

12”X18” $5.75 Each

See Page 9

12”x18” Metal Sign $5.25 each

BUSINESS BOOKS

www.BizBooks.org

Ring...Ring...

$36.00 ut/72pcs

Savings

for

Cell

$15.00 dz

$6.00 dz

See our Hat Ad Pins on Also Page 69

sold by the

Gigantic dozen! Selection

of Variety Goods

36 pcBiker Ring

$24.00 dz

Best Friend Necklace

RAMSON’S

$39.00 unit

$24.00 dz/sets

See our Ad on Page 04

DROPSHIP TO PROFITS!

Tri- Color Necklace $18.00 dz

1000’s of Items

See our ad on Page 75

WHOLESALERS:

Increase Your Sales

By Advertising Here!

631-754-5000

WIND SPINNERS

Sells Like

A Breeze!

DAKOTA STEEL

See Our Ad on Pgs. 16/17

VISIT FORUM ON

THE INTERNET

View our latest books at

www.bizbooks.org

WE HAVE BUYERS

Databases for ALL Industries

www.BuyersContacts.com

ADVERTISING INFORMATION

www.retailersforum.com

VOL 28 NO. 2

JUNE 2008

MARKETING TIPS!

MERCHANDISE SOURCES

RETAILING TIPS

SELL LIKE AN

EGYPTIAN!

Reach Active Buyers with our Print Readership

Plus over 265,000+ Page Views Monthly Online

✔ Apparel and Accessory Stores

✔ Card and Gift Stores

✔ Discount and Dollar Stores

✔ Distributors and Jobbers

✔ General Merchandise Stores

✔ Internet On Line Stores

✔ Mail Order Catalog Sales

✔ Novelty and Toy Stores

✔ On Line Stores

✔ Resort and Souvenir Stores

✔ Sporting Goods Stores

✔ Variety Merchandise Stores

✔ Wholesalers

ESTABLISHED IN 1981 as a buying source for store

owners and wholesalers, Retailers Forum offers advertisers

a large national circulation to showcase their products

and services. Many of our readers are located in rural

areas where access to merchandise is difficult, making our

magazine indispensable to their buyers.

Through our unique direct mail and trade show

circulation we constantly rotate our mailing lists, adding

new stores monthly enabling us to deliver new, fresh

buyers each and every month you advertise with us.

In addition to your print ad, your company will be

featured in our digital on line monthly version at

www.RFmagazine.com. Our online magazine produces

over 265,000+ page views monthly for our advertisers,

which is in addition to our print and mail distribution.

Your online ad will link to your website and email

address and we provide unlimited transfers from our

readers into your website 24/7.


383 East Main Street, Centerport, NY 11721


CONTACT US:

TEL: 1-800-635-7654

FAX: 631-754-0630

Email: ForumPublishing@gmail.com


etailers

ADVERTISING RATES

AD SIZE 1 ISSUE 3 ISSUES 6 ISSUES 12 ISSUES

1⁄8 Page $400 $300 $275 $250

¼ Page $525 $425 $400 $350

½ Page $625 $525 $500 $450

Full Page $850 $750 $700 $650

2 Pages $1,350 $1,250 $1,150 $1,050

Prices shown per month, above rates include full color printing

ADVERTISING SPECS

1⁄8 Page: 2¼" high x 3¼" wide

¼ Page: 4‚" high x 3¼" wide

½ Page:

Full Page:

Email or provide CD of ad in exact dimensions as JPG, TIF or preferred

PDF format in CMYK color, 300 dpi resolution only

✔ Monthly print and mail magazine

✔ Online magazine and search marketing

✔ Distribution at top trade shows

4‚" high x 7" wide or

9½" high x 3¼" wide

9½" high x 7" wide

FULL MARKETING PROGRAM INCLUDED >>

Printed Magazine

• Your ad is featured in our

printed magazine circulated to

buyers across the USA. Includes

distribution at industry’s top trade

shows.

Complete Digital Magazine

• Your ad runs on-line at

www.RFmagazine.com

• Over 265,000+ monthly

page views

• Active link to your website

Phone APP

• Your company included in our free

iPhone and Android APP. Imagine

YOUR company right

on the buyers phones!

Reader Response

• Generates leads from buyers interested

in your products through a

code placed in

your ad and on-line at

www.vendor411.com. Free for

all half and full-page ads.

Search Marketing

• Your company included in the

industry’s leading search engine:

www.supplier411.com

• Saturation marketing coverage on

our new wholesale portal: www.

wholesalesources.com

TOP INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS 2022

JANUARY

Atlanta Gift Fair

Los Angeles Market Week

Philadelphia Gift & Variety Show

Seattle Gift Show

The Merchandise Center, IL

FEBRUARY

ASD Marketplace Las Vegas Show

Louisville Gift Show

Magic Sourcing Show

New York Toy Fair

Off Price Specialist Show

Rocky Mountain Gift Show

MARCH

Atlanta Spring Gift Show

California Marketplace

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Show

Greensboro Gift & Jewelry Show


APRIL

Hawaii Merchandise Expo


MAY

Las Vegas Licensing Show

New Orleans Gift & Jewelry Show

Northern Michigan Gift & Souvenir Show

Off Price Show NY TBD


JUNE

Dallas Gift & Variety Show


LA Fashion Market

JULY

Atlanta Gift & Home Furnishings

California Marketplace

Philadelphia Gift & Variety Show


AUGUST

ASD Market Week

Biloxi Wholesale Show

Louisville Gift Show

Off Price Specialist Show


Rocky Mountain Gift Show TBD

St. Louis Gift Show

SEPTEMBER

Asia America Wholesale Show

Dallas Home & Gift Show

Greensboro Gfit & Jewelry Show

Hawaii Gift Show

Norton’s Gift & Variety Show

Philadelphia Candy & Gift Show


OCTOBER

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Show

Las Vegas Souvenir & Gift Show


NOVEMBER

Gatlinburg Gift Show

Hawaii Merchandise Expo


Smoky Mountain Variety

DECEMBER

Grand Strand Gift & Variety Show



Our Large Holiday Issue Hits The Mails Before Thanksgiving to

Maximize Advertisers Results!

We provide physical magazines at shows or email free

digital magazine to attendees using Attendee database lists.

* Show schedules are subject to change without notice.

From the

PUBLISHER

Here's To A Great New Year!

WHAT an exciting retailing year we

have had. Let me be the first to wish you

a Happy New Year! We made it through

another holiday season together. It has

been a season of many surprises for

independent retailers who have been

dealing with post-covid, supply chain

and recession worries. The fact is

that regardless of the aforementioned

woes our economy has been rolling

along and shoppers came out for the

holidays.

THE totals have not all been tallied

but it does look like the sales season

numbers for last quarter have gone up

6-8% from 2021. We have seen that foot

traffic at malls and shopping centers

has decreased 5-10% depending on

which study you review. The numbers

have still been good for us and we

have learned some lessons we can

implement for next year.

FIRST and foremost, your store

needs to have a viable online presence.

E-commerce has been increasing

exponentially every year and if you do

not have a robust marketplace online

you will be left in the lurch. All retailers

need to offer shoppers a convenient

and comfortable website that can take

orders. This will be the make-or-break

moment for your business.

ALL indicators we have seen are

showing that this year will be off to a

good start as the economy settles in. If

we are able to control inflation which

will stabilize consumer confidence we

>> ON-LINE SOURCING

will prosper and continue the growth

of our businesses.

IF you follow the trends, you know

that one of the largest upticks in sales

will be consumers spending on house

and home products. Home will be

where the money is for retailers. This

is a great time to look at adding new

home products if you are not currently

servicing this segment.

NOW is the time to restock your

stores. Freshen up the inventory by

getting rid (think big sale) of old unsold

stale goods that are taking up space. If

your dusty widgets did not sell all year,

they will not sell now. So, dust them

off, mark them down and move them

out. With the proceeds you can now

purchase new inventory to excite your

shoppers. BTW you can also donate

your merchandise at the full retail price

as well and get a tax deduction for the

year!

PLEASE use this special restocking

issue to discover new merchandise

and new suppliers to make your first

quarter profitable. Now is the time to

make a fresh start and speed into 2023

with gusto, new ideas and goals. Let’s

Make Your Store Great Again by taking

advantage of all of the opportunities

that are abound for us.

AS for us here at Forum, we are

looking to another great year serving

our industry and will continue working

hard to keep our readers informed,

updated and profitable.

The entire issue of

Retailers Forum Magazine

is posted on-line at


Includes: Website Links *

E-Mail Links * Printable PDF’s

ACCESS OUR MAGAZINE

FROM ANYWHERE 24/7

RETAILERS

FORUM

SALES & MARKETING

Gregory Brown

Tom Richards

Scott Savitt

Martin Stevens

OFFICE MANAGER

Leah C.

PRODUCTION

Lisa Maresca-Smith

CREDIT DEPARTMENT

Kristine Hines

CIRCULATION

Discount Reading Svc.

LITERARY STAFF

Patricia Luebke

Jason Meyers

Rachel Spearman

COLOR PRODUCTION

Anchor Imaging

PRINTING

Composing Room

ART DIRECTION

Gregory Stevens

Martin Stevens

OVERSEAS OFFICE

Trade Channel

N.W. Guineastr 30

2022 PA Haarlem

Netherlands

+31-23-531-90-22

Published Monthly by:

Forum Publishing Co.

383 East Main Street

Centerport, NY 11721

Tel: 631/754-5000

Fax: 631/754-0630

forumpublishing@gmail.com

www.retailersforum.com

41 Years

1981-2023

RETAILERS FORUM is published monthly at $75/year USA,

$125/year foreign.

Entire contents copyright ©2023 by Forum Publishing.

Publisher assumes no responsibility for contents herein.

First and third class postage paid at Centerport, NY. Bulk

mail paid at NY, Brookfield, WI and Hooksett, NH under

private mail indicia via publication mailing.

etailers

READER RESPONSE

FAST

FASTER

SUPER FAST

MAIL

Return This Form By Mail to:

FORUM READER SERVICE

383 East Main Street

Centerport, NY 11721

FAX

Complete & FAX

This Page to:

(631) 754-0630

ONLINE

Fill Out

Online Inquiry at:

www.Vendor411.com

Receive FREE Information on Products & Services in this Issue

APPAREL

❑ All Advertisers in APPAREL

❑ 28. Capsmith

BUSINESS SERVICES

❑ All Advertisers in BUSINESS SERVICES

❑ 09.

➥

Equitrade Barter

❑ 24. Forum Business Advisors

COLLECTIBLES

❑ All Advertisers in COLLECTIBLES

❑ 03. Patter’s Collectibles

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

❑ All Advertisers in CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

❑ 68. EXP Merchant

GENERAL & VARIETY

❑ All Advertisers in GENERAL & VARIETY

❑ 07. Ramsons

Look For Reader Response Banner in Our ADS!


ADVERTISER INDEX

HOME & HOUSE

❑ All Advertisers in HOME & HOUSE

❑ 23. Dakota Steel Art

❑ 21. Sanders Collection

INCENSE/FRAGRANCE

❑ All Advertisers in INCENSE/FRAGRANCE

❑ 02. L&V Creations

SELF DEFENSE SUPPLIES

❑ All Advertisers in SELF DEFENSE SUPPLIES

❑ 05. Bestex Company

SPORTING GOODS

❑ All Advertisers in SPORTING GOODS

❑ 04. Ohio Knife

SUNGLASSES

❑ All Advertisers in SUNGLASSES

❑ 06. Amstyle

WESTERN ACCESSORIES

❑ All Advertisers in WESTERN ACCESSORIES

❑ 33. JR Palacios

FREE INFORMATION REQUEST FORM:

Fax: 631-754-0630 • On-Line: www.Vendor411.com

Mail: Forum Publishing Co., 383 E. Main Street, Centerport, NY 11721

Your Name ____________________________________________ Type of Business ____________________________________

Company Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________State _____________________ Zip ______________________

E-Mail: ________________________________________________Tel _______________________ Fax ______________________

➥

WHAT’S HOT

For more information, contact:

www.AvvoAdvisors.com


REFURB SHOPS

www.RefurbShops.com

Samsung Crystal TU7000

UN50TU7000F 49.5”

Smart LED TV


www.Forum123.com

Tel: 1-631-754-5000


INCORPORATE YOUR BUSINESS

WELL you wouldn’t think of incorporating your business as something that

would be considered HOT – but having the correct business structure

is not only relevant, but one of the most important thinks that you

can do to protect yourself and your business.

KNOWING what structure to use to set up your business is essential.

How many people understand the difference between operating as a

DBA versus a corporation. And what type of corporation will be best

for your business? There is C corp, S corp and Limited Liability Corp.

IT is easy to get lost or oversold by an attorney and this is where

Avvo Advisors comes in. Their website is a wealth of information

that will explain each of the structures and entity types. There is no

pressure and the company will do it all for you!

HOT is their $79 incorporation fee (plus state costs).

$

359.49

REFURBISHED PROFITS

ARE you looking for big mark-ups and fast selling in-demand

merchandise? One of the hottest sellers in both retail stores

and especially with online sellers is electronics. Have you wanted

to get into this lucrative market buy had no clue where to buy

merchandise? This was always a tough entry for businesses, but

no longer.

REFURB Shops is one of the country’s largest suppliers of

top-quality refurbished items and has been operating since 2001.

All of the merchandise is inspected by experienced technicians and

the company even has a full 90-day return policy.

NOW you can sell cameras, computers, laptops, printers,

televisions and gaming consoles at your store or website. Great

prices from a truly great company that ships many items same day!

THIS month’s special is Samsung 49.5” smart LED Television

with all the bells and whistles for just $359.49 while supplies last!

USA AUCTION DIRECTORY

I’M sure that you have heard great stories about how someone

snapped up a great deal at a local or national auction. How and

where do people get the scoop on these auctions?

THE USA Auction Directory will be your guide to auctions in

every state in the USA and shows you how to sign up for free

to be on the auction mailing lists.

INCLUDED are all types of auctions including government,

property, livestock, jewelry, autos and boats, businesses and tons

or merchandise. The best part of this comprehensive directory is

that you don’t have to buy anything further! Everything you need

to be a successful auction buyer is included. The book is available

in print or PDF format for just $39.95

RETAIL

#7

33351

Want More Info? Circle #02 on page 11 • www.Vendor411.com RETAILERS FORUM MAGAZINE | JANUARY 2023 Page 13

RETAILING NEWS

Claire’s Is Reinventing Itself for 2023

THIS is a great story and can be a learning lesson to all of us retailers who have had to reinvent ourselves

year after year. If you have been around awhile you will remember that Claire’s was the go-to mall store

for teens to patronize to get their ears pierced with brightly colored fad accessories. The chain was a

staple in almost every mall in the United States. But fast forward and the stores starting losing popularity

and closing up as shopping malls were losing attendance.

AS customers started shopping through different channels, Claire’s has been reevaluating its mall

presence and is scaling back stores in declining malls while increasing its footprint in other areas, such as

lifestyle strip, high street and outlet centers. Back in 2019, 75% of Claire’s stores in North America were in

malls. That number is now down to 60%.

WHILE Claire’s is still investing in physical retail and will open 200 new stores worldwide by the start

of 2023. It’s brick-and-mortar strategy is only one component of their plan to become a global brand

powerhouse. Over the past several years Claire’s has expanded its online business, built up its consumer

products division and has even launched a virtual experience on Roblox. It has also branched out into the

grocery, toy and department sectors through partnerships with thirty retailers.

ALL of this follows a particularly turbulent time for the chain with its 2018 bankruptcy filing and then

becoming a public company in 2021.

CLAIRE’S is beginning to see its reinvention plans pay off. Its sales, which dipped at the onset of the

pandemic, are continuing to climb. Claire’s reported preliminary revenue of $1.4 billion for the fiscal year

ending Jan. 29. 2022. This was a 53% increase from its prior year $910 million.

WHILE Claire’s has long been a staple of suburban and urban malls, they are considering whether

certain locations are the best fit. The retailer monitors vacancy rates, consumer patterns and traffic trends

at all the malls their stores are located in. Recent surveys show that mall foot traffic in the U.S. was still

below pre-pandemic levels. That said, the company will most likely pull out of under-performing malls.

MOST recently, and this is a trend in our industry, they are establishing physical presences within other

retailers. Just a few months ago they expanded its partnership with Walmart, bringing the number of stores

carrying Claire’s products to 2,500. There are also over 360 Claire’s store-in-store at Walmart stores as well.

Macy’s Gives Us Hope

WE may complain about competing with department and big box stores, but the reality is that

as they go, so do we. Macy’s has bucked the downward trends and has reported very good positive

quarters as we exit the holiday season. The store has been expanding their in-store merchandise and

experiences and also has been deploying successful online shopping.

ALL of us need to watch what the leaders are doing, and when they are successful, we need to be

following their lead. It is indeed encouraging that shoppers are back in the marketplace and shopping

locally at brick-and-mortar stores. It is up to each of us as small retailers to entice consumers to frequent

our locations. At least we know they’re interested!

For Late-Breaking Industry News Visit: www.RetailersForum.com

If It Affects Retailing We Report On It!


OHIO

KNIFE

wholesale distributor

909 EAST WAYNE STREET, SUITE 119 • CELINA, OH 45822

Visit Our Website:

www.OhioKnifeSales.com

Apply for Dealership Online

PHONE: 419.549.8200

KNIVES • SWORDS • SHARPENERS • ACCESSORIES • AIRGUNS & AMMO • HUNTING BLINDS & MORE

FREE Shipping on your First Order of $ 100.00 or More When You Mention This AD!

Warehouse Full • Order by 2:00pm Eastern time • Ships Same Day!

OKC - M9 Bayonet & Scabbard - Black

$

117.36

Bubba Blade-BB1-7F 7 Inch-Tapered Flex

$

38.12

Smith & Wesson BSPECLS - Large Special Ops

Liner Lock M.A.G.I.C. Assist... $ 18.99

Stainless Steel Pliers

8.5 inch... $ 39.87

Smith & Wesson 3 Pack 8 inch

Throwing Knives... $ 13.19

OKC-705 5-Pc. Cutlery Set $ 39.59

OKC-Spec Plus Alpha Survival

$

18.99

Bubba Multi-Flex

Interchangeable Blade

$

72.46

ColdSteel - B6254 - Big Boar Blowguns - 4 Foot Blowgun

$

24.89 ColdSteel

Drop Forged Hunter... $ 34.56

Schrade Old Timer Splinter Carvin

Knife Traditional Pocket Knife

$

16.39

Benjamin 392S .22-Caliber Bolt Action

Variable Pump Air Rifle, Black... $ 189.99

ColdSteel

Cheap Shot

125 Grain 10 Pack

$

6.65

Schrade Little Ricky Full Tang Drop Point

Re-Curve Fixed Blade Knife... $ 32.99

Smith & Wesson 3 Piece Camping

Set with Sheath... $ 21.99

SOG-SOGFARI - 13” MACHETE... $ 21.84

Sig Sauer 1911

”We The People”

Air Pistol - CO2 Powered

$

66.98

Kershaw 1660OR - Leek- Orange

$

47.37

Generational USA Sharpfinger 152OTG

$

56.24

SOG-TACTICAL

TOMAHAWK

$

34.75

SOG

FASTHAWK

$

35.49

Kershaw Launch 9... $ 80.21

Kershaw 1987 - RJ Tactical 3.0

$

22.56

SOG-KEYTRON - SATIN, STRAIGHT

$

16.54

Gamo Swarm Magnum G2 .177cal IGT

Gas Piston Powered Pellet Air Rifle... $ 244.43

CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING DEALS!

WE are a full line distributor for all the many brands we carry. We also have a full

compliment of air guns and Ammo as well as Cold Steel Blowguns and Accessories.

NEW PRODUCTS ADDED WEEKLY • LIMITED QUANTITIES ON ALL SALE ITEMS






Why pay full wholesale? Get name brand and extreme

value merchandise at far below wholesale prices.

Safely source product in-person at our January Market.

Register for Our January Market:

• Tuesday, January 17th, Buyer’s Preview Monday, January 16th, 9am-5pm

• Name brands & extreme value merchandise

• America’s largest permanent collection of specialists

• Practically the entire closeout industry under one roof

REGISTER AT

www.tmcexpo.com

TMC The Merchandise Center, 9555 Foster Avenue, Suite 600, Schiller Park Illinois 60176 ©Copyright 2022

1-626-338-4477

Fax: 1-626-338-4476

www.BestexCompany.com

E-mail: sales@BestexCompany.com


Best Accuracy in Air Stun Gun

Best Price in Air Stun Gun

Best Delivery Time

We cannot ship to areas where this product is not legal.

(Please check the laws for your area)

US Patent Pending No. 9435619


ENTICE Your CUSTOMERS with a

COMPLETE Bedroom Solution

NEW with COOLING Technology

PILLOWS - 25% of body weight is on the pillow,

getting the right pillow

with a new mattress will improve sleep

SHEETS - 73% of customers

that purchase a new mattress

will buy a new sheet set within

the next 3 days, give them all

they need!

CARRYING A QUALITY BEDDING

LINE IN YOUR STORE WILL:

• Increase sales

• Finalize more deals

• Increase foot traffic

• Increase customer base

• Get more happy customers

FULL LINE OF COMFORTERS

MATTRESS

PROTECTOR

You wouldn't sell a car

without insurance. Don't sell

a mattress without a

mattress protector


Call for your FREE Clara Clark catalog today!

845.738.4832 845.533.4590

www.claraclark.com

cs@sanderscollection.com


SHIPPING ORDERS WITHIN 24-48 HOURS


LARGE PROFITS IN COFFEE!

FANTASTIC HAWAIIAN COFFEE

Flat Rate

Shipping in

USA

Many Flavors

All Size Bags

Bean or Grind

Page 20

www.BeanWholesalers.com

JANUARY 2023 | RETAILERS FORUM MAGAZINE

WHOLESALE FASHION JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES

Amazing

Low Prices

BUY FACTORY DIRECT • OVER 100,000 ITEMS

NO MINIMUM ORDER • ESTABLISHED 2013 • FAST SHIPPING

Great

Mark-Ups!

Fashion Letter Titanium Steel

Bracelets Shell Stainless

Steel Bracelets

Item #: NH10021174

$ 3.74

Rotatable Titanium Steel

Chain Ring Europe and

The United States Mens Ring

Item #: NHWZ620576

$ 1.50

Fashion Buddha Copper Bracelets

Beaded Gold Plated

Zircon Copper Bracelets

Item #: NH852517

$ 2.56

Fashion Single Row

Diamond Stainless Steel Ring

Item #: NHSOM351628

$ 0.30

925 Silver Needle South Korea

Temperament Color Diamond

Earrings Exaggerated Love Earrings

Item #: NHXI434675

$ 1.50

Stainless Steel Eyes Natural Stone

Multilayer Necklace

Item #: NH821702

$ 2.01

Fashion Ornament Geometric Square

Shaped Rhinestone Alloy Earring

Item #: NH809389

$ 0.91

New Creative Pearl Butterfly Chain

Earring Set Wholesale Nihaojewelry

Item #: NHYI405127

$ 0.67

Fashion Letter Copper Plating Inlay

Zircon Jewelry Accessories 1 Piece

Item #: NH10014021

$ 0.61

Korean Full Diamond Pineapple

Earrings Pineapple Earrings

Item #: NHDQ491348

$ 0.61

Unisex Large All Seasons Pu Leather

Solid Color Basic Fashion Quilted

Square Zipper Tote Bag

Item #: NH10017078

$ 11.74

Womens Spring Summer Pu Leather

Solid Color Fashion Square

Lock Clasp Phone Wallet

Item #: NH10020995

$ 0.92

Basic Solid Color Tassel Square

Magnetic Buckle Small Wallet

Item #: NH10001439

$ 0.79

Fashion Plaid Print Backpack One

Shoulder Multipurpose Women

Item #: NH816610

$ 2.81

Basic Printing Pu Leather Alloy

Womens Leather Belts

Item #: NH10044070

$ 1.37

Simple Style Letter Leather

Metal Button Belt

Item #: NH10013830

$ 3.45

ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Retro Leopard Snake

Printing Buckle Belt

Item #: NHPO325424

$ 1.68

JOIN OUR VIP PROGRAM

FOR MORE SAVINGS!

Retro Plaid Casual

Waist Bag Belt

Item #: NHPO325419

$ 5.45

www.UniverseWholesale.com


www.HeavenlySuits.com

FULL COLLECTION OF DESIGNER TOP QUALITY

CHURCH SUITS FOR WOMEN AND MEN

“Sport Shield Sunglasses”

$

9.99 Retail ~ $ 3.50 Cost

www.AMStyle.us


Donna Vinci 1 Pc. Dress Set

11691 Black/Purple

Regular Price: $249.00

Your Price $99.00

Your Wedding Center Specialist

We stock Everything For Wedding Stores & Event Planners

Servicing the Industry Since 2003

Donna Vinci 2 Pc.

Jacket & Skirt Set

5658-N • Black/Print

Special Price $179.00

Skirt Suits • Dresses • Hats • Jackets • Mens & Boys Suits

All Sizes in Stock - 4 Through 34W

www.HeavenlySuits.com

Premium Crushed Velvet Table Runner

$ 5.29

1 Tier Disposable Cake & Cupcake Stand

$ 2.00

Geometric Hanging Air

Planters Set

$

39.95

Birch Wood Engraved Ring Box

$ 8.99

Tabletop Bali Umbrella Centerpiece

$ 39.95

FREE SHIPPING on ALL Orders over $ 75+ • All Credit Cards Accepted

Pyramid Glass

Prism Ring Box

$ 17.99

• BULK DISCOUNTS

www.SmartestBargain.com


CELL PHONE & ACCESSORIES HEADQUARTERS

15+ Years of Cellular Expertise • 1000’s of Fast Selling Products

PHONES • TABLETS • ACCESSORIES

Add Cell Phone & Accessories to Your Store or Website & Make Huge Profits

CURRENT CELL PHONE SPECIALS

Google Pixel

128 GB- Very

Silver/White-

Verizon-New

Google Pixel

32 GB-Quite

Black-Verizon

New

TABLETS

Motorola Moto G6

32 GB-Black

Verizon

New

LG VS996 V30

64 GB- Cloud

Silver-Verizon

Like New

Apple iPhone

6-32 GB-Space Gray

Verizon Prepaid Locked

New

Samsung Galaxy

SMA515U A51

128 GB-Prism Crush

Blue-Verizon-New

ACCESSORIES

ZTE Z839 Blade

Vantage

16 GB-Black

Verizon Prepaid

LTE - LIKE NEW

Apple iPad mini 3 64 GB, Wi-Fi

+ Cellular Verizon Locked

7.9in - Gold

Apple iPad Mini 128 GB, Wi-Fi

+ Cellular Verizon 7.9 in - Gold

Epix Audio SuperLoud

Wireless Portable

Bluetooth Speaker

Braven 105 Wireless

Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Waterproof For Cell Phones

Vivitar USB

Charge Cable for

Apple Devices

B400 Stereo Music

Magnetic Wireless

Headset

For Cell Phone-White

Apple iPad Air

1st Gen. 16 GB,

Wi-Fi + Cellular

(Verizon),

9.7in - Space

Gray - Like New

Kate Spade Hybrid

Hardshell White Phone

Case Cover iPhone 11

Audiolux Bluetooth Voice

Assistant Wireless Neckband

Headset For Cell Phone

Otterbox Commuter Go Protection

Phone Back Case for Samsung

Galaxy S10e Pink

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE • 30 DAY RETURN POLICY • ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

No Minimum Order - Responsive Customer Service

www.Whole-Cell.com


WHOLESALE PACKING SUPPLIES

Great for E-Tailers • Lowest Prices

POLY MAILERS • BUBBLE MAILERS • TAPES • STRETCH WRAPS • INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

36 Rolls

Per

Case

THIS MONTH’S SPECIAL

Clear Packing Tape..... $ 36.88 Case

1.57 MIl

2” x 110

Yards

SAME DAY SHIPPING FROM OUR OHIO WAREHOUSE • BULK QUANTITY PRICING AVAILABLE

www.SalesGroup.Org

WHOLESALE BLANK TEE SHIRTS

Top Quality Wholesale Tee Shirts in a Wide Variety of Colors & Sizes

PERFECT FOR SCREEN PRINTING!

We also have Athletic Wear,

Work Wear, Polo Shirts,

Outerwear & Headwear

Fruit of the Loom

3931 Men’s Heavy

Cotton HD T-Shirt

$

2.14

CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING

ALSO AVAILABLE!

Over a decade of

service & experience

Gildan G640L

Women’s Soft Style

Ringspun T-Shirt

$

3.61

Gildan

2000 Men’s 100%

Cotton T-Shirt

$

3.28

15,000 Products

BEST PRICES IN THE INDUSTRY

Fruit of the Loom

Kids

Cotton T-Shirt

$

2.76

American Apparel

2001W Unisex Fine

Jersey T-Shirt

$

4.26

www.BlankTees.info

Next Level 6051

Triblend 3/4-Sleeve

Raglan Unisex Tee

$

7.94


CoolG owing.com

LED Light Saber Sword

Pink (2-Mode)

$

2.99

LED Heart

Wand

$

21.95

Economy Glow Necklace

Blue - 50-Pack

$

16.95

Flashing Party Hat

Red - 6 pk

$

14.95

Accents Mini LED

String Lights

$

7.99

Glow in

the Dark

Frisbee

$

1.99

Cool Glow Bottle Collars

50 pk Yellow

$

27.95

LED Atomic Glow

Shot Glass

$

2.59

Light Up 14 Red LED

Tray

$

21.95

Cool Glow Mugs

Pink (30 per Pack!)

$

52.95

4” Glow Sticks

(50-Pack)

$

24.00

White LED Diamond

Bling Rings

Assorted Shapes (24-Pack)

$

26.40

8” Premium Glow Bracelets

Yellow - 100 Pack

$

15.99

Glow Star Shaped Glasses

Orange - 12 pk

$

9.95

YOUR SOURCE FOR ALL GLOW PRODUCTS

PARTY SUPPLIES • APPAREL • NOVELTIES • JEWELRY • BANNERS • HOLIDAYS

IF IT GLOWS...WE HAVE IT!

www.CoolGlowing.com

LED Fiber Optic Gift Bow

6 Pack

(Blue, Gold, Silver, Red, White, Green)

$

10.99


LARGEST COSTUME SELECTION IN USA!

Women, Men, Kids and Yes, Pets too!

WIGS - ACCESSORIES - DECORATIONS - SPECIALS & CLEARANCE

Fast Shipping

Worldwide

All Credit Cards Accepted

Fast Shipping Worldwide

www.USACostumers.com

AUTHENTIC NEW DESIGNER HANDBAGS

TORY BURCH ~ MICHAEL KORS ~ COACH ~ KATE SPADE ~ COACH

All Merchandise Certified Authentic

NO MINIMUM ORDER • WEEKLY SPECIALS

Michael Kors Jet Set Travel

Medium Carryall Tote

Brown MK Green Stripe

$139.99

Coach F36658 F37807

Reversible City Tote Light

Khaki Blue

$162.99

Tory Burch Kerrington

Large Square Tote Garden

White Floral Laguna

$266.99

Michael Kors Mott

Small Satchel

Brown MK Coral

+ Sangria Trifold

Wallet-$626.00

$208.99

Michael Kors Abbey Large Cargo Backpack

Black MK + Leather Phone Wallet ~ $646.00

$208.99

WWW.BAGVENDORS.COM


Michael Kors Hayes

Medium Trifold Coin

Case Rose Hold MK

Signature Pink

$57.99

Michael Kors

Jet Set Travel

Cross-body Fuchsia

Pink with Wristlet

Clutch INSERT

$92.99

Kate Spade Cameron Street

Flock Roses Small Hayden

Satchel Black Floral

$187.99

OVER 3,000 RUGS AVAILABLE

Over 30,000 rugs from 10 major rug-producing countries: India, Pakistan,

Iran, Turkey, Nepal, Tibet, Afghanistan, China, Russia and United States.

Geometric Red Kazak

Turkish Rug 1x2

$82...$33

Our Beautiful North Carolina Showroom

ADD RUGS TO YOUR STORE,

WEBSITE or FLEA MARKET BOOTH.

Big Mark-Ups - Fast Sales

Stock or Have Us Dropship

All-Over Floral Red Agra

Indian Rug 2x3

$120...$49

Trellis Area Rug 3x5

$180...$42

Vintage Style Distressed

Heat-Set Area Rugs

$25 – $262

Geometric Kilim

Reversible Area Rug 3x5

$500...$90

Contemporary Indo

Square Rug 2x2

$150...$46

FREE

SHIPPING

IN THE

USA

Trellis Transitional

Oriental Area Rug

$19 – $319

Floral Area Rug 3x5

$180...$42

Outdoor/Indoor Floral Modern

Machine Made Belgium

Oriental Area Rug

$24 – $240

www.RugProfits.com


Your Lingerie Source

HUGE SELECTION ❦ NO MINIMUM ORDER ❦ RETAILERS & VENDORS WELCOME

Yellow Detention

Lingerie Costume

$ 15.95

Stretch Lycra Pink

Schoolgirl Top

$ 6.95

Turquoise See Through

Striped G-String Bikini Set

$ 12.95

Neon Pink

Fishnet

Bodysuit

$ 6.95

Start Your Own Merchandise Business

WITH NO INVENTORY

OVER 150 RELIABLE SUPPLIERS

• No business license

or tax ID required

• We ship orders hassle-free

• Serving USA, Canada, UK

• All popular brands

Clothing • Electronics • Jewelry • Home Goods • Toys • Sports • Computers

Turnkey website also available

FREE

Info

Base Layer

Opaque Teddy

$

Halter Suspender Fishnet

6.95

Crotchless Body Stocking

Rosé All Day Pink

$ 7.95

Eyelash Lace Chemise

$ 18.95

ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE ❦ FREE SHIPPING ORDERS OVER $80

www.FlirtyWholesale.com

www.EZDropship.net


Striped One

Sleeve Crotchless

Bodystocking

$ 12.95

Leopard

Print Mini

Dress

$ 9.95

Over 1

Million

Products

Bling On A Global Scale!

Sophisticated Designs - Celebrity Inspired

CHAINS - RINGS - NECKLACES - GRILLZ

HUGE VARIETY FOR MEN & WOMEN - ALL LATEST STYLES

Infinity 12mm Two-tone

Snake Clasp Chain

$ 349

WONG Adjustable Dragon Tennis Bracelet

$ 119.99

HIP HOP

HEADQUARTERS

WONG Double

Dragon Chain

$ 359.99

White Gold Iced

Broken Heart Chain

$ 479.99

White Gold

Rose

Cross

Pendant

$ 109.99

APORRO X COOGI 12mm

“BASIC” Cuban Bracelet

$ 195.99

Infinity Bioluminescent Snake Pendant

$ 99

Pre-made Opal Grillz

$ 135

8mm Iced

Cuban Link Bracelet

$ 149.95

Rose Gold

Iced

Star Ring

$ 69

Crushed Ice Dangly

Earring

$ 69

Detachable Enamel

Waterdrop Ring

$ 119

NO MINIMUM ORDER - FAST SHIPPING - 30-DAY RETURNS

We Service Boutiques & Online Stores Worldwide

Infinity Stud Earring

$ 99

www.HipWholesale.com


forumworkshop

MARKETING SECRETS

FORUM WORKSHOP

Making

Your Name

Knowing

with

SPEAK UP

MARKETING SECRETS OFTEN

Making Your Name Known with Self-Marketing

SELF-MARKETING

A Platform for Increased Prospecting

Continued from last issue ...

A Review of Top Self-Marketing Secrets

SPEAK UP AND OFTEN

1. Sell angles, not ideas, that shout

“new & intriguing.”

2. Create a sizzling title that’s so hot readers

can’t pass it up. Use puns, cliches, & even

the rhyme of songs to get you thinking.

3. Summarize your article idea in a query letter

to sell an editor before you write the article.

4. Target your message to a specific

audience by selling articles to trade journals.

5. Write a book – it’s the ultimate

credibility builder.

6. Start your book by writing

a 2-page query letter to an agent.

7. Sell a publisher on your idea with

a book proposal that spells out the

book’s unique angle & sales potential.

8. Consider independent publishing to get

your book out fast & to maintain control.

9. Write a newspaper opinion piece

to express thoughtful opinions you want

customers & supporters to read.

10. Send informational white papers to

clients & prospects to demonstrate

expertise & authority in your field.

11. Merchandise your writing: Send copies

of articles & books to decision makers

to build credibility & to give them

valuable information. If you prompt

someone else to succeed; you will have too.

12. If you don’t like to write or don’t have

time, hire a ghost writer.


A PLATFORM FOR

INCREASED

PROSPECTING

Speak Up and Often

A PLATFORM FOR INCREASED

PROSPECTING

Feeling nervous before stepping up to give a

speech in front of a roomful of unfamiliar faces

is natural. As Lily Tomlin said, “We’re all in this

alone.” The fact that your knees buckle and

your vocal chords tighten when you think

about public speaking is no excuse for not

using this powerful vehicle to propel yourself

into a new sphere of influence. Public speaking

is unequivocally the fore most fear among

Americans; it is also one of the most powerful

ways to market yourself and your business.

Before giving into your fear, ask yourself what

you are afraid of. A University of Michigan

study showed that 60% of our fears are totally

unwarranted, 20% have already become past

activities, and 10% are so petty that they make

no difference. Of the remaining 10%, only 5%

are real and justifiable. In other words, there is

a 21-to-1 chance that any fear you have of tripping

up at the podium is not based on fact, but

on having the wrong focus. It’s not what happens

to you that matters but what happens inside

you that counts. What you believe

determines what you receive.

continued...

Buy Low. Sell High.

300% Margins. 450+ New Vendors.

1M+ Products Across 19 Categories.

Register Today and Save $50

Register online at

asdonline.com/register-23

or scan the QR code.


The most important element of successful public

speaking is knowledge about your subject.

That, coupled with pointers from pros and

sheer determination to overcome stage fright or

the imposter syndrome, will allow you to become

a sought-after speaker. Instead of buying

advertisements to tout your expertise, you’ll be

paid to share it with others and you’ll win new

leads.

Positioning yourself as an expert in a field by giving

talks on a subject is the ultimate soft sell.

Rather than your asking for an appointment with

someone, your prospects have made the decision

to invest time & money to come hear you.

Ronald Kent, president of a mutual fund and

partner in a small brokerage firm in Kailua,

Hawaii, is an engineer turned stockbroker. Although

he was successful as a senior engineer

forumworkshop

FORUM WORKSHOP

for Aerojet General, he realized he was making

more money fiddling with stocks on his lunch

hour than working all day at his drafting table.

So Kent switched careers and started selling

high-quality blue

chip stocks. But, as a

reserved engineer

who shrivels when

someone turns him

down for lunch, Kent

knew he needed to

promote himself in a

way that provided a

path of least resistance.

Speaking became

the one way he

could sell without

making cold calls on

strangers.

continued...

www.AuctionFinder.net

Buy from exclusive contractor of the DLA for sale of surplus

and scrap assets of The US Department of Defense


LARGEST FOOTWEAR BRANDS IN THE WORLD

OVER 20 YEARS OF SERVICING THE MARKETPLACE

NIKE - ADIDAS - PUMA - CONVERSE - REEBOK - JORDAN - VANS

Check Out These New CLEARANCE Sale Items...

Fenty PUMA by Rihanna

Fenty Avid - $ 30

Limepunch/Puma Black/Limepunch ~ Women

Fenty PUMA by Rihanna

Fenty Avid - $ 30

Puma Black/Limepunch/Puma Black ~ Women

Nike Sportswear

Air Force 1 Mid LV8 - $ 30

Sequoia/Sequoia/Gum Light Brown ~ Kids

Reebok Club C85 AFF

$

30

MET SNAKE - Black/Chalk ~ Unisex

Fila Targa

$

30

White/Fila Navy/Fila Red ~ Unisex

Reebok

Classic Leather Textural - $ 30

Silver Met/Skull ~ Women

Adidas Originals

Phormar I x Craig Green

$

74.75

Puma

Suede VTG

$

26.70

Converse

Chuck 70 Archive Reptile

$

28.50

Puma

Lqd Cell Extrol Helly

$

35.70

Vans

UA OG Classic Slip-On LX x Porter

$

29.70

Reebok

Instapump Fury x Kung Fu Panda

$

60.00

www.SneakerClearance.net


“I knew I’d never overcome

my fear of rejection,

so I invested my

creative energy into

finding ways to sell

where I couldn’t be rejected,”

says Kent. “I

began speaking about

investing as a way to let

people know who I

was, what I was about,

and what I believed.

Those who liked what I

said and wanted me as

their stockbroker would seek me out after my

talk. I didn’t have to worry about those who

weren’t interested.” When you’re the speaker,

people seek you out. What a refreshing change

in the sales cycle.

forumworkshop

FORUM WORKSHOP

Make The College Classroom

Your Test Lab

Securing speaking engagements is not as easy

as throwing your name into the hat. You have

to prove that you have a business track record,

a unique message worth hearing, and compelling

speaking skills. Before taking your

show on the road, think about starting in a safer

environment – the college extended studies

program. You need valuable credentials for a

college or university to consider you for a position;

but you have the advantage of preparing

for a multiweek course, perhaps using a textbook,

and speaking in an environment in

which lecture notes are acceptable.

continued...

RINGS • BRACELETS • EARRINGS • PENDANTS • NECKLACES

Jewelry Liquidators

Yellow Real Gold

Modern Wedding

Band Mens Ring

$ 184.99

Two-Tone Brilliant Studded Heart

Ladies I Love You Talking Necklace

$ 249.99

Mens Round Cut CZ

Ring with Pave Set

Accent on Sides

$ 204.99

Pretty Round CZ Heart

Shaped Promise Ring

with Accents

$ 94.99

1.68ct Dainty

Delicate Ladies

Engagement Ring

$ 204.99

Two-Tone Ladies Elegant Narrow Link Bracelet

with Fancy Diamond Cuts

$ 439.99

Two-Tone Ladies Fascinating Filigree Bracelet

with Diamond Cut Hearts

$ 479.99

JewelClearance.com


Shimmering Accented

Ladies Double Circle

Hoops Necklace

$ 189.99

Pretty Stud Earrings

$ 119.99

Full Service Sign Printers

VINYL BANNERS MAGNETIC SIGNS SIDEWALK SIGNS

Fast Shipping

Free Online Estimates

Many Orders Shipped SAME DAY!

Custom Banners

Outdoor Pole Banners

Mesh Banners

Indoor Banners

Window Banners

www.eStoreSigns.com

SPECIALS THIS MONTH

TRADE SHOW

BANNERS

on Stand

$

64 13

Full Range

of Sizes

Available

Many

Sizes

Available

CANOPY TENTS

$

283 00

10 x 15 Size

Fast

Assembly

Sturdy


Authors of this article have used this platform

to establish their credibility and expertise and

to earn business. For Diane, the step up to the

podium didn’t come easily. An 8th grade

drama teacher’s comment that her voice quivered

and she’d never make it on the stage

stayed with Diane until age 30. Even holding

corporate public relations positions, being interviewed

by television reporters, and addressing

boards of directors didn’t put her at ease in

front of an audience.

Finally, in 1984, when Diane sold her book, Get

Published: Top Editors Tell You How, she realized

that to increase book sales, she had to go on the

circuit and talk about it. The first time Diane

addressed a roomful of people in Austin, Texas,

she prepared a power-packed speech filled

with pithy quotes from top national magazine

forumworkshop

FORUM WORKSHOP

Build Your Own

editors and useful how-to’s for would-be writers.

But instead of telling the audience what she

had learned from the most prominent editors

in the country, she read her speech. Every single

word. When one attendee wrote in his evaluation,

“Diane, just talk to us,”

the author-turned-speaker realized

that she’d better practice

speaking in public if she wanted

to sell herself and her books.

Diane started simply. She signed up with a private

education and seminar company and offered

a course on selling to the top national

magazines in the comfort of her living room.

With an audience of a dozen or so friendly faces

to whom she served tea and cookies, Diane felt

safe and free to talk easily about what she

knew.

continued...

ONLINE STORE

GO FROM START-UP TO MILLION DOLLAR ENTERPRISE!

FREE

TRIAL!

• BUILD YOUR SITE IN 5 MINUTES!

• Website Builder features +

• Online Ecommerce Store

• Advanced Stats

• Product Database

• Shopping Cart

• PayPal Integration

• Shipping Calculator

• Order Management

• Order Export

• More!

www.EstoreBuilders.net

Page 36


YOUR RC & DRONE HEADQUARTERS

RC HELICOPTERS • RACING DRONES • RADIO SYSTEMS • PLANES • CARS • FPV SERIES • MULTI ROTORS

SPECIAL DEALS EVERY WEEK

Largest Selection of Best Prices

S68 RC Drone Folding Altitude Hold Quadcopter

RC Toy Drone with Headless Mode Fixed Height

$21.79

JJRC H95 RC Drone Altitude Hold RC Plane

Outdoor Toy with Function Auto Hover

Headless Mode 360° Rotation

$30.55

CHECK OUR

CLOSEOUT SALE

90 % OFF

10KM/H High Speed 2 Channels

Remote Control Boats for Pools Racing Boat

$41.29

S89 RC Drone RC Aircraft Mini Folding

Altitude Hold Quadcopter RC Toy

Drone with Headless Mode

$39.64

DWH E28 Hurricane RC Airplane Outdoor Flight

Toys DIY Assembly Model(No Battery)

$41.05

KY TOYS 1881 2.4GHz 2WD 1/20

Brushed Electric RTR RC Racing Drift Car

$25.79

80019 RC Drift Car 1/14 2.4GHz 4WD

35km/h RC Racing Car High Speed with Light

Two Types Tires Kids Gift RTR

$55.09

KF605 RC

Airplane 2.4GHz

4CH 6-axis Gyro

RC Plane F35

Model Aircraft

Flight Toy

$90.73

D888 2.4G 4WD RC Stunt Car

Remote Control Car 360°Rotation

Drift Car with LED Light and Music

$40.70

www.RCVariety.com


Page 38

FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

With that first successful step, she gave talks on

publishing to professional public relations,

marketing, and writing organizations. Back-ofthe-room

sales of Get Published made the endeavor

worth the time. Positive comments

from the audience about her understanding of

the field spurred her on.

After a talk to the Public Relations Club of San

Diego, a member of the audience who worked

at the University of California, San Diego

(UCSD), passed along Diane’s

name to the director of the writing

program for the Extended

Studies College. That referral resulted

in her teaching for 5 years

at UCSD and serving as director

of 2 major writers’ conferences

hosted by the University.


In addition to being paid to talk about her first

love, Diane overcame her speaking jitters and

learned how to work an audience using humor,

personal stories – including professional

foibles, which audiences love – and practical information

that can turn around careers. She

gained recognition as an authority on national

magazine publishing and book writing. Students

she met in class often became clients for

her public relations and marketing company,

and others who repeatedly noted her name in

the catalog called upon her as an expert writing

consultant.

continued...

— Wholesale —

artesanal jewelry

RINGS • PENDANTS • EARRINGS • BRACELETS • BEADS • NECKL ACES

Beautifully Crafted Items • No Min. Order • 100% Money Back Guarantee

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

Passion

Stunning Mozambique Red

Blue

Garnet Two Tones Sterling

Beauty Cubic

Turquoise

Silver Earrings

Zirconia .925

Sterling Silver

Retail $265.25

Sterling Silver

CLOSEOUT:

Pendant

Handcrafted

$22.04

CLOSEOUT:

Retail $148.15

Necklace

$57.94

CLOSEOUT:

Retail $93

$31.00

Amazing! Genuine

Two Tones Green Peridot

Sterling Silver Earrings

Retail $141.25

CLOSEOUT: $25.69

OPEN A WHOLESALE ACCOUNT ON OUR SITE FOR ADDITIONAL 25% TO 40% DISCOUNTS!

www.s

One of the kind

Spiders’s Web AAA +

Ocean Jasper

Sterling Silver

Handmade Necklace

Retail $652.95

CLOSEOUT:

$190.25

.shakew holesale. com

High Quality Fashion From Around The World

Great 50% Off Deals Everyday - With FREE Shipping on Orders Over $69

Tops • Bottoms • Swimwear • Sportswear • Lingerie • Costumes • Plus Size • Accessories • Hair • Jewelry

The most acclaimed online store helping the

fashion-conscious look fabulous since 2008.

We draw on rich experience and great passion on providing

fashionable clothing for women from the ages of 18-35.

Stock Up Your Store Today!

Crew Neck Short Sleeve Lip

Leopard Print Tee Brown

$

15.99

Wrap V Neck Polka Dot Sexy

Mini Dress Green

$

16.99

Satin Slip Dress Midi Bodycon

Dress For Women

$

21.99

Draped Front T-Shirt

Irregular Hem Ruby

$

17.99

High Neck Slim-Fit

Long Sleeve Top

$

17.29

Plaid Long Sleeve Open Front

Sherpa Coat Navy Blue

$

28.99

Womens Zip Front Chevron

Pink Teddy Coat

$

27.99

WITH FREE DROPSHIPPING

White Shoulder Padded Belt

Tie Split Maxi Dress

$

21.99

Round Neck Leopard

Long Sleeve Top

$

21.71

NO MINIMUM

Womens Winter Full Zipper

Teddy Coats Olive

$

23.99

www.FashionableSales.com


forumworkshop

FORUM WORKSHOP

Diane has spoken on publishing

at writers’ conferences

nationwide and on

public relations and marketing

to corporations, associations,

women’s rallies, and

the chamber of commerce. But one goal remains:

to track down that junior high drama

teacher and let her know that even an audience

of 500 can’t make Diane’s voice quiver today.

Henry took a similar tack to establish his expertise

and to earn new business. He taught

through the Learning Annex and UCSD Extension

to position himself as a marketing guru.

The catalog listing his class and instructor biography

reached 100,000 people each quarter

and proved better exposure than the Yellow

Pages. Many businesspeople use the catalog to

find speakers on specific subjects. One resultant

speaking engagement for Henry generated a $1

million account for the public relations and advertising

agency where he was vice president.

Additional speaking stints, such as one-nighta-week

classes or Saturday morning seminars

on “How to Make Your Business Famous” and

“How to Get Big Results on a Small Advertising

Budget,” generated additional invitations

for his agency to bid on accounts they probably

wouldn’t have heard about otherwise. And

every presentation he has done for the chamber

of commerce on marketing businesses has generated

at least one new business lead. Henry

believes that the more times you present your

company to prospective clients, the closer you

get to landing the next big account.

continued...

FREE TRIAL

www.FBcampaigns.com


Plan and organize all your social

messages for the days, weeks

and months ahead with Social

Web Suite’s marketing calendar.

Fully integrated system allows

you to manage ALL your social

media posts from one place and

even includes tracking! Easy to

use for all size businesses.

FASHIONABLE

WATCHES

For Men & Women

SKMEI 1463 Fashion Women

Watches W/ Leather Strap

$14.99

SKMEI 1258 Digital Sport Watch

For Men W/ 50m Waterproof

$13.99

SKMEI 9178

Creativity Skull

Quartz Watch

For Men

$16.99

SKMEI 1123 Fashion

Casual Sport Watch

W/ Stainless Steel Strap

$15.99

SKMEI 1419 Simple Style

Women Quartz Watches

$12.99

SKMEI 1676 Simple Watches

For Men IP68 W/ Leather Strap

$15.99

SKMEI 1722 Ladies

Quartz Analog Silicone

Wrist Watch

$15.99

SKMEI 1704 Elegant Girl Clock

W/ Japan Quartz Movement

$18.99

Liebig L1013 Japan Quartz

Movement Golden Watch

$13.99

LIEBIG L2004 Quartz Watches

For Men

$17.99

SKMEI 1690

Quartz Watches For Womens

W/ Rhinestone Decoration

$16.99

SKMEI 1703 Fashion Flower Shape

Dial Ladies Quartz Clock

W/ 30m Waterproof

$17.99

FAST SHIPPING - 100% GUARANTEED AND WARANTEED - FAST SHIPPING

ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - WE SHIP WORLDWIDE - WHOLESALERS WELCOME

www.TimeWholesalers.com


forumworkshop

FORUM WORKSHOP

Charles Mann,

a personal financial

adviser,

also taps the extended

studies

market to attract

corporate

clients. He regularly

gives financial

seminars through university extended

studies programs. The sessions are strictly informative,

and there is no hard sell of him or

his firm. However, all the handouts are photocopied

on his stationery that includes his phone

number. Mann receives most of his clients from

these efforts. It appears that extension students

seem to be more motivated, better educated,

and more attuned to forming alliances than the

average person in the industry.

Tie into Your Chamber

and Move Out from There

Providing opportunities for businesses to succeed

is part and parcel of the chamber of commerce,

and therefore an excellent place to

become known as a speaker. Chambers of commerce

typically host workshops and seminars

for members and are always looking for presenters

who will offer inspiring, insightful

how-to’s in exchange for exposure and heightened

credibility.

Take time to get to know the individuals who

coordinate seminars for the chamber. But realize

that few things come without a price tag.

continued...

NEED TO SELL YOUR OVERSTOCKS AND CLOSEOUTS?

eBid is easy to get to know and use and has the tools

in place that allow you to run a complete e-commerce

operation at virtually zero

ongoing cost. Sell your items to

a worldwide audience in

just a few clicks.

Since 1999 millions of buyers and sellers have used eBid as their trading platform of choice.

Over 13,000 Categories - A Great Place To Sell Your Closeouts - Low 3% Sales Fee!

ELECTRONICS * COMPUTERS * TV’S * COLLECTIBLES * HOME & HOUSE * JEWELRY * EVERYTHING!

Register Free!

www.MegaUbid.com


PREMIUM VAPE PRODUCTS

All Popular Vape Products from Our Factories in USA & China

Buy With Confidence....100% Authentic Vape Products - All Major Brands

MODS • STARTER KITS • E-LIQUIDS • TANKS • ACCESSORIES

WE Are E-Liquid

Specialists!

ASPIRE FAVOSTIX

POD KIT

The Aspire Favostix

Pod Kit is a slim

pen-style pod system,

featuring 1000mAh

built-in battery, 30W

max output, draw

or button activated

firing, 0.42 inch OLED

screen and 3.0ml

refillable

$

29.99

UWELL CALIBURN X

POD KIT

The Uwell Caliburn

X Pod Kit is a new

compact pod system

of Caliburn family,

featuring 850mAh

battery, single

fire button, OLED

display screen, 3.0ml

pod capacity and

Caliburn G

$

39.99

VAPORESSO

TARGET 100 KIT

The Vaporesso

Target 100 Kit is a

new compact yet

versatile vape mod,

featuring 100W

max output, single

18650/21700/20700

battery, 5.0ml iTank

and GTi coil series

compatibility.

$

64.99

ARABICA

COFFEE E-LIQUID

BY EULIQ - 60ML

The Arabica Coffee

E-Liquid by eULIQ is

a premium ejuice with

strong coffee flavor

naturally extracted from

Arabica beans. Mixed

to a 30% PG/70% VG

blend, it can offer you

$

14.99

THE VAPORLAX

DISPOSABLE POD DEVICE

A portable stick-style disposable vape with

600 puffs, flavors available in Energy Drink,

Pineapple Ice, Peach Mixes, Mango Ice,

Tropical Punch, Blue Razz, Strawberry

$

12.99

MENTHOL E-LIQUID

BY DEKANG

30ML/50ML

The USALT Cool Mint Nic

Salt E-Liquid is a premium

nicotine salt E-juice

combining notes

of heavily cooled mint to

create a refreshing

and uplifting taste,

featuring 50% PG

$

12.99

SMOK NORD

5 POD KIT

The SMOK Nord 5

Pod Kit is the the fifth

generation pod system

of Nord series,

featuring

2000mAh built-in

battery, 80W output,

5.0ml pod capacity

and new RPM 3 coils.

$

39.99

YUMI BAR 1500

DISPOSABLE VAPE

The YUMI Bar 1500

Disposable Vape is

a portable vape kit,

featuring 850mAh

battery pre-filled with

4.8ml E-juices for

1500 puffs, offering

various tasty flavors in

50mg, 20mg

and OMG...

$

9.99

MENTHOL E-LIQUID BY DEKANG - 30ML/50ML

The Menthol E-Liquid by Dekang

is the popular E-liquid with icy cool menthol

flavor, available in 0mg, 3mg, 6mg, 11mg,

18mg and 24mg, offering a satisfying vaping

with fresh flavor

$

9.99

PASSION FRUIT NIC SALT E-LIQUID - VAPELF - 30ML

The Passion Fruit Nic Salt E-Liquid

by Vapelf offers the note of tangy

passion fruit in a

synthetic nicotine salt blend

to delight the tongue.

$

12.99

TRADITIONAL TOBACCO - LIQUA E-LIQUID - 30ML/70ML

WATERMELON E-LIQUID BY JOYETECH - 30ML

MAX BLUEBERRY - ARAMAX E-LIQUID - 30ML

Shop the Traditional Tobacco E-liquid By

LIQUA, presenting the distinctive flavor of

classic tobacco with spicy and aromatic

sandalwood fragrance, available in 0mg,

3mg, 6mg, 12mg and 18mg.

$

10.99

The Menthol E-Liquid by Dekang is the popular

The Watermelon E-Liquid by Joyetech is the

premium E-Liquid with gentle and smooth refreshing

watermelon flavor, tastes classical crisp and sweet.

Mixed to a 70% PG/30% VG blend

$

10.99

The Max Blueberry by ARAMAX E-liquid

is a taste of ripe and fresh blueberry

maximized with a sweet and

refreshing aroma, available in

0mg, 3mg, 6mg, 12mg and 18mg

$

9.99

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR WEEKLY DEALS AND SPECIALS • NEW WHOLESALE ACCOUNTS WELCOME - APPLY ONLINE

www.LightECig.com


forumworkshop

FORUM WORKSHOP

You will need to volunteer for committees and

task forces to demonstrate your commitment

and expertise. Then, when you’ve made inroads,

let your desire be known to speak to professional

groups.

Jeanine just, owner of Kreative Solutions in Laguna

Beach, California, used the local chamber

to book speaking engagements after leaving the

corporate world to found her own “success”

coaching company. “I

wanted to position myself

with the path of least resistance,

so I went to the president

of the chamber of

commerce and told him

what I did,” says Just. “He

slipped me in as an expert

for an upcoming program.”

Making the leap from an arena where you are

known, such as your own professional organization

or the chamber, to the corporate world

and other professional associations, takes marketing

know-how. In addition to using contracts

to get your foot in the door, a creatively

designed and expertly written speaker’s bureau

brochure and personalized cover letter can

serve as an entree. Include a business reply card

on which potential clients can check off the

topic they are interested in and request that you

call to set up an appointment. Once your

brochure has been in the hands of prospects for

a week or two, follow up with a phone call.

Work to secure an appointment to present

yourself and your topic and to demonstrate the

new approach or information you have to

share.

continued...

Payroll & Tax Services for Businesses of All Sizes

• Preview® Payroll Application gives you the freedom to manage your payroll

in-house on your company’s PC or network, or through the Internet.

• Paychex Online Payroll® allows you to submit data directly to your Payroll

Specialist by phone or fax. Or submit and manage your employee information

online.

• Paychex Payroll Fulfillment Services, a tool for large businesses that manage

payroll processing internally, Paychex offers supportive ancillary services.

• TaxPay® , a payroll tax administration service calculates and pays your federal

and state taxes through payroll integration.

Tax Credit Services

• allows your company to maximize potential location- and

job-based tax credits that can result in significant savings for your business.

Online DemO

www.PayrollHelper.com

Free QuOtes


DESIGNER HANDBAG CLOSEOUTS!

Authentic Designer Brands - Great Pre-Owned Condition - Lowest Prices!

Started in 2007 our unique company sources quality authentic pre-owned designer handbags

for independent retailers and online sellers to offer to their shoppers.

NEW ITEMS WEEKLY - INVENTORY 50-75% OFF RETAIL

Kate Spade- Small Karen

Beauville Leopard Bag $ 78.99

Bottega Veneta- Velvet &

Tortoiseshell Embellished

Handbag $ 1,064.99

Brooks Brothers-

Large Leather

Shoulder Bag $ 33.99

Dooney & Bourke- Tan

Embossed Leather


Coach- Tan Monogram

Canvas & Leather


Moschino- Tan & Brown

Leather Snakeskin


Prada- Black Leather Bag w/

Piping $ 451.99

Versace- Black Patent

Snakeskin Shoulder

Bag $ 748.99

Versace - Metallic Gold

Monogram Silk Jacquard Bag

w/ Leather Trim $ 548.00

Reed Krakoff - Color

Block Leather

Handbag $ 626.99

Ted Baker- Bovine Leather

Floral Crossbody $ 68.99

Michael Kors- Gold Chain Strap Cole Haan- Ivory Leather

Leather Handbag $ 32.99 Cinched Tote Bag $ 118.99

Kate Spade- Small Bright Coral

Leather Chain Bag $ 38.99

3.1 Phillip Lim - Leather

& Metal Studded Purse

$ 248.99

Hermes - Cobalt Blue

“Kelly” Convertible

Satchel $ 8,998.99

Louis Vuitton - Brown

Monogram Print Convertible

Messenger Bag W/ Cindy

Sherman Patche $ 3,498.99

Gucci - Vintage Brown Reptile

Textured Gold Chain Handbag

W/ Coin Purse $ 1,652.99

Fendi - Tan Monogram Print

Convertible Satchel W/ Red

Leather Trim $ 899.99

Miu Miu - Pink Quilted “Vitello

Shine Trapu” Convertible

Satchel $ 500.99

OUR WEBSITE UPDATES WEEKLY - SHOP ONLINE OR AT ONE OF OUR 4 NORTHEAST STORES

www.BagCloseouts.com


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

With her awareness established through the

chamber, Just began contacting corporations directly

to provide private success coaching and

training programs. She calls her approach educational

marketing. Rather than give a hard

sell, Just educates companies about her unique

niche in the marketplace and how her service

strengthens employees’ skills. “I have a service

that is new and needs explanation,” says Just.

“They need to experience me to understand my

philosophy and approach.” Over the 6 years

she has been in business for herself, Just has

made strong connections throughout the country

and is now beginning to become internationally

known. As she grew professionally, she

asked for larger and larger speaking engagements.

Three years ago, she landed a talk for

Senator William Campbells’ conference and

was billed with Oprah Winfrey and Mrs.


Anwar el-Sadat. More than 14,000 participants

packed the conference and heard Just’s speech,

“Self Worth: Your Ultimate Power.” The result?

Within 3 months, Just

was performing warmup

acts and break-out

sessions for Elizabeth

Dole’s political conferences

during the 1988

presidential campaign,

when her husband, Bob

Dole, was vying for the

Republican nomination.

“Initially I spoke for just an honorarium, but

within a few years I worked up to almost

$1,000 plus expenses per speech, and it won’t

be long before I’m commanding $2,500 per

presentation.

continued...

Professional Grade R C Toys & Drones

www.SoaringRC.com

Airsoft Guns • R C Cars, Boats, Helicopters

WEEKLY SPECIALS • CLEARANCE ITEMS

ZOHD Dart250G

FrSky R9 900MHz 16CH

570mm Wingspan

Long Range Receiver &

Sweep Forward

R9M 2019 Module System

AIO Wing EPP FPV RC

with mounted Super 8

Airplane

and T antenna

$

59. 99

$

87. 99

FrSky Transmitter Taranis

BETAFPV HX100 100mm

X-Lite S 24CH Radio with

FPV Quad built in FrSky

PARA Wireless Training

RXSR Receiver

BETAFPV 75X HD Whoop Quadcopter 3S

Function and

built in FrSky Receiver

$

119. 99 Quick-charge System

$

149. 99

$

149. 99

www.SoaringRC.com • Everything FUN!

NYC’s Best Bling!

CHAINS • PENDANTS • BRACELETS • WATCHES

Famous

Celebrity

Clientele

30 YEARS OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION • HIGHEST QUALITY • BEST PRICES

www.BlingWholesaler.

.BlingWholesaler.com


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

Just started out as a consultant who used

speaking as a marketing technique to attract

new clients. Today, 50% of her business is private

coaching and 50% is public seminars. She

expects that, within another few years, she will

earn most of her income as a professional

speaker. With a goal of $25,000 per hour-long

talk (not unheard of for the cream of the crop),

she’ll no doubt be living well.

That brings up a point. As someone marketing

your business through speaking engagements,

should you charge a fee to speak? Yes, but not

when you are launching your career and not always

even after you’ve become established.

“I did free speeches when I first started speaking

to promote my business, and I still do because

we all owe something back for the

opportunities we’ve been

given,” says Marian K.

Woodall, who created Professional

Business Communications

after a 25-year

career teaching college.

“But it’s important for anyone

who says they are

enough of an expert to

give a speech and who has

the qualifications, to ask

for an honorarium when

appropriate. You wouldn’t ask a doctor to come

perform a little surgery over lunch, in exchange

for a plate of chicken and rice. Those professionals

who tend to speak for free make it hard

for professional speakers to get the fees appropriate

for their expertise.”

continued...

LINEN & BEDDING HEADQUARTERS

Largest Selection of Quality Home Good ~ Shipped Daily from East Coast

CASTELA BY MATOUK

WE HAVE THE

BEST BRANDS AT

THE BEST PRICES

Great for Retail Stores & Online Sellers

BIG SALES

WINDSOR CHARCOAL BEDDING

JOHN ROBSHAW BEDDING

Bedding Sets Starting at $30

PALMES BEDDING COLLECTION

As Low As $285

NINA RICCI BEDDING

Starting at $70

On Designer Bath Accessories

Stock Up Online at:

www.MerchandiseRep.com


400 Thread Counts-from $35

Starts at $65

YOUR FASHION

HEADQUARTERS

Bodycon Dress Women Velour

Short Sleeve Round Neck

$ 4.99

for Men & Women

We specialize in independent online and brick-and-mortar retailers.

Join UIN/Milanoo - Solid and reliable source for newest fashion merchandise.

We Ship Worldwide - No Minimum Order

100’s of Items Under

$ 19 99

Women Bodycon Dress Yellow Straps Neck Lace

Up Irregular Sleeveless Pencil Wrap Dress

$ 11.17

Women Bodycon Dress High Collar

Long Sleeves Black Stretch Short Dress

$ 12.99

Faux Fur Coats For Women Long

Sleeves Casual Stretch Jewel Neck

$ 22.99

Women Hoodie Blue Jewel Neck Long Sleeves

Tie Dye Polyester Hooded Sweatshirt

$ 7.99

Hoodie For Woman Light Gray Long Sleeves

Leopard Print Polyester Hooded

$ 17.99

Men’s T-shirts Jewel Neck

Printed Short Sleeves

$ 10.99

Men’s Trousers Casual Natural

Waist Straight Cargo Pant

$ 18.99

Casual Turndown Collar

Men’s Shirt

$ 13.99

Jacket For Men

Polyester Handsome

$ 18.99

Men Blazer Casual

Color Block Spring Jacket

Turndown Collar Long Sleeve Short Jacket

$ 19.99

www.UinDeals

UinDeals.com

Large Orders? Click on Wholesale Tab

Men’s Sweaters

Men’s Pullover Knitwear

High Collar Winter Deep Apricot

$ 19.99


forumworkshop

FORUM WORKSHOP

There are times when you want to give away

your talent. Save pro bono work for your own

professional organization, for the chamber of

commerce who has referred business to you,

and for charity. Otherwise, once you’ve established

yourself as an expert, charge a fee, however

small.

A television reporter for the Fox network has a

policy that she will not serve as a keynote

speaker or master of ceremonies without an

honorarium. She doesn’t have a set fee schedule;

she leaves the payment to the discretion of

the sponsoring company or

organization. The honorarium

policy has enhanced her

stature and trimmed her

bookings to groups that really

want and appreciate her.

Offer Free, Informative

Seminars to Attract Clients

You don’t have to wait

for an invitation to

speak to have a platform

for your wares.

Hosting a self-sponsored

seminar or workshop

is equally valuable

to your prospects and

your business. There’s a

plethora of financial

planners holding investment seminars and attorneys

sponsoring living trust seminars. Real

estate brokers offer free workshops on how to

buy a condo or how to get the most value from

home fixer-upper projects.

continued...

PPE SUPPLIES FOR RETAILERS

ONLINE ORDERING

KEEP YOUR CUSTOMERS & STAFF SAFE!

All Inventory

is in stock

& ships from

Atlanta, GA. USA

1-3 Day Delivery.

FREE SHIPPING on all orders $100+

Reliable USA Wholesaler

FDA Registered Owner/Operator

www.PPEstockroom.com


INCREASE YOUR SALES:

SELL CANDY!

Largest Selection of Candy in the USA

www.SweetWholesalers.com

Increase Profits By

Adding to your Line

Small Space

=

Big Profits!

We are a full-line candy

wholesaler offering

convenient on-line ordering

and fast flat-rate shipping

throughout the country.

Bulk Candy º Candy Bars º Candy Coated

Caramel Candy º Chocolate º Cinnamon & Red Hots

Gum & Bubblegum º Gummy Candy º Hard Candy

Jawbreakers º Jelly Beans º Jewelry Candy

Kosher Candy º Licorice º Lollipops & Suckers º Mints

Mini-Sized Candy º Novelty Candy º Nuts & Nut Candy

Old-Fashioned º Retro º Rock Candy º Salt Water Taffy

Sour Candy º Sugar Free º Vending Machine Candy

Black Ice Blow Pops

48 Count

$10.99

Sweet Specials

Gummi Fruit Salad

12 Count

$20.99

Rainbow Mini Frogs

12 Count

$20.99

www.SweetWholesalers.com


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

These workshops are typically offered at no

charge or for a nuisance fee of 5 or 10 dollars to

weed out the Lookie Lou’s from those serious

about the subject – and ideally those who

would be better prospects of coming back to

the speaker for consulting services.


Jean Nave, owner of Motivational Dynamics

and author of 3 books, including Women: The

World’s Greatest Salesmen, left her position as

marketing director for a computer firm to

launch her own sales training company. She set

her sights on having corporations book her for

in-house training. To get her feet wet and to

earn leads, she offered off-site seminars on how

to decide if a career in sales is for you. She

booked a room at a local hotel for $100 for a half

day and charged $35 a person for the seminar.

She spent $20 on printing flyers, which she distributed

to corporations, primarily through the

administrative secretaries. “In most cases, since

my original topic was centered around my

book and women in sales, I was

able to interest the secretary in

the program herself, and once

she bought into it, it was easy to

get the flyers posted,” says Nave.

Nave marketed her seminars to women who

seemed frustrated by their careers, including

nurses and teachers. “I knew from the research

I did for my book that women in nursing were

well educated but frustrated with their careers,

and teachers were also intelligent individuals

but underpaid for their ability.” explains Nave.

“My seminars let them evaluate if sales was for

them and gave them tips on how to sell.”

Visit Our Informative Website to Learn More

www.AvvoAdvisors.com

continued...

LIMITED LIABILITY • CORPORATION • S-CORPORATION • NON PROFIT

Incorporate Your Business For Just

Business

Structures & Entity

Types Available:

C Corporation

S Corporation

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Professional Corporation

Nonprofit Corporation

Sole Proprietorship

Partnership

$

79 * *plus state

filing costs

79

$

79

LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS

Only

$

79

Clear Pricing.

+ State Fee

No Contracts. No Surprises.

Leading Supplier

Since 2005

Newchic

Now at

1 STOP WHOLESALE

Clothing, Shoes, Bags and Accessories

Floral Printed O‐Neck

Midi Dress With Pocket

$

31.99

Solid Color V‐neck Plus Size

Dress for Women

$

30.99

Irregular Hem Long‐sleeved

Round Neck Casual T‐shirt

$

16.99

Bohemian Print Sleeveless

V Neck Side Slit Dress

$

18.58

Bohemian Print 3/4 Sleeve

Loose Plus Size Blouse

$

13.73

Button Fish Bone Print Short

Sleeve Casual T‐shirt For Women

$

15.34

Bohemian Print Spaghetti Straps

Plus Size Maxi Dress with Pockets

$

20.19

Casual Solid Color Button Pockets

Plus Size Cotton Suit Jacket

$

19.38

Vintage Solid Color 3/4 Sleeve

Pocket Plus Size Blouse

$

12.92

Plus Size Women Printed Patchwork V Neck

Figure Flattering Backless One Piece Swimsuits

$

8.99

Sexy Women V‐neck Lace Babydoll Mesh

Chemise Sleepwear Open Back Lingerie

$

5.92

Flower Print Long Sleeve

Casual Blouse For Women

$

19.19

Largest Selection Of Apparel For Drop Ship In The USA

Select Your Sizes - NO Minimum Order - We Ship Worldwide

www.1StopWholesale.com


forumworkshop

FORUM WORKSHOP

“I filled the seminar each time, and most of the

women who attended were from large corporations,

so they later became my connections to

book corporate seminars.”

After hosting 10 seminars of her own, for which

she made about $1,000 or better a day, Nave

had the entree she needed to take her talks inhouse.

Today, 8 years later, she is still getting

calls from individuals who attended one of her

original seminars. “They liked what I did and

hung on to my name,” says Nave.

Nave says that what makes her

memorable is that she is completely

original. “I didn’t read

what anyone else was doing in

sales training when I started,”

she says. “Instead I looked inside

at what I had been doing as a coach, manager,

and self-motivator. Then I poured out

what I did and developed a seminar around it.”

After starting with the obvious night school

and university classes and moving on to speaking

to corporations, stockbroker Ronald Kent

decided to find new ways to spread his reputation.

He did the unthinkable and approached

his competitors. Like Dracula taking care of the

blood bank, he convinced savings and loans,

banks, and federal credit unions that his conservative

philosophy was consistent with

theirs. Time and again, these financial institutions

have sponsored Kent to present programs

for their depositors. “The fact that I sold them

on the idea is one thing; but that they have

asked me back over and over makes me even

more proud,” says Kent.

continued...

YOUR INVICTA WHOLESALER

MENS

WOMENS

Invicta Bolt Herc Reserve Quartz

Mens Watch - 53mm Stainless

Steel Case, Silicone/Stainless

Steel Band, Black, Gold (33156)

$849.00

Sale Price: $ 109.00

IInvicta Pro Diver Mens Quartz

42mm - Model 33269

$199.00

Sale Price: $ 49.00

Invicta is a fast growing watch brand, and is considered by

collectors and enthusiasts alike to be a market leader in

horological innovation and creativity. The long held belief

that supremely crafted timepieces can be offered for a

modest sums is the founding principle of Invicta.

Explore an impressive selection of timepieces spanning 30

diverse collections, and a wide use of exotic materials such

as: meteorite, abalone, titanium, and carbon fiber. Invicta

also offers collections from the worlds of Disney, Marvel,

DC Comics, Star Wars, and the NFL.

Invicta Bolt Womens Quartz 36

mm Gold, Stainless Steel Case

Blue Dial - Model 29196

$259.00

Sale Price: $ 69.00

Invicta Angel Womens Quartz

40mm Stainless Steel Case,

Silver Dial - Model 31078

$250.00

Sale Price: $ 69.00

Invicta Corduba Quartz Mens

Watch - 52mm Stainless Steel

Case, Stainless Steel/Polyurethane

Band, Black, Steel (33654)

$429.00

Sale Price: $ 89.00

Invicta Reserve Mens

Mechanical 48mm Gold Case

Gold Dial - Model 26486

$499.00

Sale Price: $ 69.00

www.WatchDealers.net

GREAT SELECTION ~ NO MINIMUM ORDER

ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ~ FAST SHIPPING


Invicta Angel Womens Quartz

33 mm Stainless Steel Case

Blue Dial - Model 29114

$279.00

Sale Price: $ 59.00

Invicta Specialty Womens Quartz

36 mm Stainless Steel Case

Charcoal Dial - Model 29395

$199.00

Sale Price: $ 59.00

STOCK UP YOUR STORE

DIRECT FROM CHINA

We are a full service wholesaler operating our own factory and distribution centers in China with daily shipments to the USA and around the world. Fast DHL, EMS and UPS shipping at great rates.

ELECTRONICS • FASHION JEWELRY • CELLPHONE ACCESSORIES

HOME AND HOUSE • SECURITY • HEALTH & BEAUTY • WATCHES

$

22.73

Professional Interview

Condenser Video Shotgun

Microphone with 3.5mm Audio

Cable for DSLR & DV Camcorder

As LOW As $ 15.96

Portable 58mm

Bluetooth POS Receipt

Thermal Printer

As LOW As

$

39.85

PULUZ PHOTO

STUDIO LIGHT

BOX

Portable 50 x 50 x

50 cm Light Tent

LED 5500K Mini

60W Photography

Studio Tent Kit

with 6 Removable

Backdrop

Adjustable Head USB Rechargeable

Battery Operated Cooling Desktop

Fan, 2 Speeds (Pink)

As LOW As $ 6.13

Pone Genius Mini Handsfree Telephone,

Size: 57 x 46 x 26mm

As LOW As

$

3.60

VR Box 2.0 Version Universal

Virtual Reality 3D Video

Glasses for 3.5 to

6 inch Smartphones

As LOW As $ 3.15

HAWEEL 3 Layers with 11 US/

EU/AU/UK Universal Outlets

and 2 Ports 2.1A USB Smart

Power Sockets, Charger,

Overload Protector, US Plug

As LOW As

$

8.33

As LOW As

$

114.91

360 Degrees Full-Band

Scanning Car Speed

Testing System Radar

Laser Detector,

Support English & Russian

Voice Broadcast

As LOW As $ 16.16

Figerprint Lock

Biometric Digital

Lock for Office/Private

Home Security,

Support up to 120

Fingerprint Memory

& 1 Password

A66 Non-contact Forehead

Body Infrared Thermometer

Temperature Range:

32.0 Degree C~ 42. 9 Degree C

$

31.43

HUION H420 Computer Input Device

4.17 x 2.34 Inch 4000LPI

Drawing Tablet Drawing

Board with Pen

As LOW As $ 19.48

AMAZING PRICES!

Portable Fully Automatic

High Pressure Outdoor Car

Washing Machine

Vehicle Washing

Tools, with Short

Gun and 10m High

Pressure Tube

$

55.95

DOLAMEE D5 4K UHD Smart TV BOX with

Remote Controller, Android 5.1 Rockchip RK3229

Quad Core 1.5GHz,

RAM: 1GB, ROM: 8GB,

Support KODI, WiFi

As LOW As $ 27.33

Wireless Bluetooth Remote

Controller/Mini Gamepad

Controller/Music Player Controller

for Android/iOS Cell Phone

As LOW As $ 10.95

0.26mm 9H 2.5D

Tempered Glass

Screen Film

As LOW As $ 0.42

WiFi Remote Control Smart

Wall Switch Works with Amazon

Alexa & Google Assistant

As LOW As $ 17.89

Mini Projector 3500ANSI LM LED

1280x800 GA Multimedia Video Projector,

Support HDMI/USB/

VGA/AV/TV Interfaces

As LOW As $ 139.93

www.FindItChina.com


forumworkshop

FORUM WORKSHOP

To find other nontraditional routes to market

his services, Kent also convinced a leading department

store in Honolulu that had just

opened a fine restaurant to invite its best customers

to an exclusive dinner meeting about

personal finance. The dinners were so well received,

that they grew into luncheon programs.

When strictly women showed up for the luncheons,

Kent turned that into a sales tactic and

began advertising them as women-only investment

programs. The year was 1965, and since

Kent was the first to offer women such an opportunity

– the media attention alone was

worth his time and energy.

Today, Kent gives 50 to 60 speeches a year. But

he controls whom he attracts by creating talk titles

that will bias an audience. “I want to appeal

to the type of individuals who would make

good clients for me,” says Kent. “I don’t want

traders, speculators, or get-rich

quickers. My titles appeal to the

conservative and stodgy. Hot

shots don’t sign up for seminars

entitled, ‘Gentlemen Prefer

Bonds,” ‘The Feeling Is Mutual,’

or ‘Realistic Investments

for the Cautious Investor.’“

Kent doesn’t view speaking as a shortcut to

making the sale. In fact, he often doesn’t reap

immediate rewards. “It’s not uncommon for

new clients to tell me that they heard me speak

10 years ago, and that a recent inheritance or

home sale prompted them to remember that

they liked what I had said and decided to come

in to talk.”

continued...

Lingerie & Club Wear Specialists

DIRECT FROM USA’S LARGEST SELLERS

LINGERIE • SHAPEWEAR • PAJAMAS • PANTIES • BRAS • CLUB WEAR

$

32.98

GOLDEN EMBROIDERED MESH

TEDDY & EYE MASK SET

$

18.95

HOT PINK METALLIC MESH MINI

$

13.95

STRETCH LACE CHOKER STYLE DRESS


$

17.95

SEAMLESS KNIT MINI

$

17.95

GEOMETRIC SEAMLESS KIT MINI

DRESS W/LONG SLEEVES

www.DDBulk.com

• Retail Stores • Boutiques • Discount Stores • Flea Markets • Home Party Business • EBay Sellers • Amazon Sellers

We’re All About FUN!

• Blank

• Licensed

• Brand Name

Fashionable Apparel

• T-shirts

• Headwear

• Hats

• Caps

• Beanies

• Face Masks,

• Hoodies

• Sweatshirts

• Jerseys

• Long Sleeve T-shirts

• Shorts,

• Pants

• Coats

• Decals

• Drinkware,

• Glasses,

• Gloves,

• Aprons,

• Home,

• Kitchen,

• Office supplies,

• PPE (face masks,

hand sanitizer)

• Sports Gear,

• Travel Bags,

• School Bags,

• Clear Bags,

• Duffle Bags

• Tote and

Conference Bags

• And Promotional Items

ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE • FREE SHIPPING WITHIN USA

• WE SHIP WORLDWIDE

www.NoveltySeller.com


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

Today, as a member of the National Speakers’

Association, Kent sells his speaking talent as

much as his financial expertise. His most popular

topic for the noninvestor audience is developing

creativity for problem solving. If

people want to speak to promote themselves or

their business, Kent advises them to tap into

their creative reservoir to develop a personal

trademark. When you’re first starting as a

speaker, learn the traditional, recognized approaches

to the business, he says. Then figure

out what makes you unique and go with your

strengths.

What makes Kent a sought-after speaker is his

ability to excite the audience. “I can talk about

the mildest subject, but people come out thinking

they’ve just had a revelation,” says Kent.

“After analyzing tapes of myself, I realized that

my speaking style triggers something in the

minds of people listening to me that sets them

on their own internal journey. It’s much like the

talent of an inspiring church minister. It’s the

exciting stuff going on inside their own heads

that makes them think I’m a terrific speaker. In

reality, I’m just the catalyst.”

Channel Nervous Energy

Zig Ziglar, an all-star in the big

league of motivational speakers,

says that if you put a mule on stage,

it will stand there unimpressed, not

thinking a thing about the crowd

and bright lights. But if you put a

thoroughbred horse in the same situation, it

will pace nervously, balk, and whinny.

continued...

COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS ROCKBOTTOM PRICES

TOP QUALITY REFURBISHED ITEMS - MAKE BIG MARKUPS!

• Over 2 Million Satisfied Customers Since 2001 •

• All Items are Inspected by Experienced Technicians •

• Most Include Manufacturer Warranty •

• 30-Day Return Policy • Same Day Shipping•

Dell 462-3507

OptiPlex 7010

Desktop

Computer

THIS MONTH’S

SPECIALS:

$ 211.49

Samsung

Crystal TU7000

UN50TU7000F 49.5”

Smart LED TV

$ 359.49

Epson Workforce C11CG28201 WF-2860

All-In-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, Copier, Scanner, Faxer

$ 86.97

CAMERAS • COMPUTERS • LAPTOPS • PRINTERS • TELEVISIONS • GAMING

www.RefurbShops.com


Lenovo ThinkPad

X250 Laptop

$ 273.49

VAPE BARGAINS

Big Selections - Great Quality - Fast Shipping

CLEARANCE VAPE JUICE, EJUICE, ELIQUID, AND VAPE DEVICES

LARGE SELECTION OF CBD AVAILABLE

Check Our Website Weekly For New Deals

SMOOZIE SALT

STRAWBERRIES GONE WILD

$11.19

CANDY KING EJUICE

STRAWBERRY WATERMELON

$17.49

MUCHO EJUICE SALT

BERRY

$13.29

ONE UP VAPOR

CHURROS AND CEREAL

$15.64

THE CUSTARD SHOPPE

BLACKBERRY

$20.99

ICPUFF

FLAVOR POD - MENTHOL

TOBACCO (4 PACK)

$13.99

SMOK NORD 4 STARTER KIT

$25.89

HORIZON FALCON 2 SUB TANK

$20.99

ASPIRE CLEITO

SHOT TANK

(3 PACK)

$10.49

SHOP OUR CBD COLLECTION:

MI-POD

STARTER KIT

PEBBLE

COLLECTION

$27.99

SMOK OFRF NEXMESH POD SYSTEM STARTER KIT

$39.99

CANNA RIVER - CBD TINCTURE

BROAD SPECTRUM LEMON RASPBERRY -

1000MG-5000MG

$34.99

CANNA RIVER - CBD TINCTURE

FULL SPECTRUM NATURAL

1000MG-5000MG

$35.00

PET

STRESS & ANXIETY CBD BUNDLE

$118.99

RA ROYAL CBD - CBD EDIBLE

APPLE RING GUMMIES

300MG-1200MG

$16.99

BLUE MOON HEMP

CBD EDIBLE - GUMMIES

2OZ - 100MG

$9.90

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $750.00 - CLICK ON OUR WHOLESALE LINK

www.USAVapeDeals.com


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

It’s natural to be high-strung and self-conscious

when you put yourself in front of an audience

that expects you to entertain, inform, outknowledge,

and out-experience them in the

field. If you’re a champion like the thoroughbred,

expect to be jittery, but learn to channel

that nervousness into positive energy.

Just like an airplane pilot views flight time, remember

that the more you speak in public, the

better you’ll get. Teaching college courses, for

which you have to prepare lesson plans and

present week after week for 6 weeks or 3

months, is a perfect arena in which to practice.

One of the benefits of teaching is that teachers

always learn more than students. Knowing you

have to face 30 students once or twice a week

forces you to research your material and have

enough to say to fill the time slot. Night by

night you’ll become more and more

comfortable speaking to a group,

and you’ll know your material so

well that having to rely on notes

will become a thing of the past.

To quickly win over a classroom of students,

Henry makes it his trademark to learn every

single student’s name the first night of class.

Since all memorization is repetition and association,

he repeats the student’s name a number

of times in a row in conversation and then tries

to exaggerate the name in his mind by associating

it with something funny or memorable.

When he came across a student in his class

named Noonie, he thought of the movie High

Noon with Gary Cooper. Henry set the record

one night when he perfectly memorized 68

names in 20 minutes.

continued...

Incorporate a Business or

Form an LLC - FAST

Corpnet will prepare and file your documents

Our informative website gives you great info

on deciding between the various options.

Fast • Reliable • inexpensive

We can set up your corp. in any state.

www.KwikInc.com


Top Selling Designer Collections

TODAY’S LOOKS AT CLOSEOUT PRICES

ALBERTA FERRETTI

Tan Cotton Jacket

Rebecca Taylor

Tory Burch

Kate Spade

Parker

Joie

Dozens of Top Designers

Alice & Olivia

Diane von Furstenberg

Nanette Lepore

Marc Jacobs

St. John

Chanel

Gucci

Burberry

Dolce & Gabbana

Alexander Wang

3.1 Phillip Lim

Manolo Blahnik

Tiffany & Co.

Yves Saint Laurent

Chloe

WE HAVE IT ALL....

DRESSES, SKIRTS, BLOUSES, TOPS, SWEATERS,

CYNTHIA STEFFE

Lime Textured Cotton

PANTS, OUTERWEAR, SHOES, ACCESSORIES & MORE!

$

21 99 Jacket with Silver Trim

SHOP THE TREND....

$

29 49

PRE-LOVED GEMS at a fraction of the price.

Gucci

Brown Monogram

“Jackie” Handbag

$

360

Dooney

&

Bourke

Gold Metallic Leather

Shoulder Bag

Lanvin

Taupe Suede

Striped Purse

$

319 99

$

60 95 Kate Spade

LaROK

Asian-Inspired Silk Blouse

SHOSHANNA

Grey Wool Sleeveless Dress

$ Coach

Kate Spade

36 99 $

36 99

Aubergine

Smooth

Leather

Snap Wallet

$

43 99

Black Textured

Leather

Crossbody Wallet

$

55 95

Mini Teal Patent

Leather Wallet

$

55 95

MENBUR BADGLEY MISCHKA ELIZABETH & JAMES

Gray Suede W/ Floral Gold & Silver

Manic Platform

NICOLE MILLER

Detail Lace-Up Heels Metallic Pumps Gladiator Sandals

Bright Blue Patterned

$

$

36 99 Cut-Out Sleeves Dress

48 99 $

48 99 $

62 99 $

85 99

$

40 99

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

Yellow & Grey Silk Shift Dress

BCBG MAX AZRIA

Beige Metallic Tweed

Heels W/ Sailors Knot

NEW MERCHANDISE DAILY • WE SHIP NATIONWIDE • ALL GOODS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC

BoutiqueCloseouts.com


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

If you can’t teach a class before

you launch your speaking

career, you can at least

offer your services as a guest

lecturer to undergraduate

college classes. Local professors

in your field are excellent

persons to form linkages

with, and you’ll be doing them a favor by volunteering

to lecture to one of their classes.

A professor frequently asks Diane to be a guest

lecturer for his magazine article writing class.

After several speeches, the professor recommended

Diane to the editor of a local trade

journal, who subsequently assigned thousands

of dollars worth of writing to her company. In

turn, the professor has served as a guest

speaker at the writing classes Diane teaches.


If you don’t have the opportunity to use college

classes as a way to build your speaking skills, at

least practice your craft in front of colleagues at

work or family and friends. Prior to giving a

new talk, Henry assembles a half dozen unassuming

office mates and lures them to listen to

his speech by buying them a soda.

Practicing in front of a live audience

is essential. Rehearsing

telling jokes and anecdotes in

front of a friendly crowd will

help you to get the rhythm

and pace of the story. If there

is a punch line, play with the

emphasis to see which variation

gets the biggest reaction. The same holds

true for a serious or especially moving story.

continued...

EMBED YOUR PRODUCTS EVERYWHERE!

Move Your Products Beyond Your Store & into All your High Traffic Areas

like Facebook, blogs and other social media networks and marketplaces.

START

for

FREE

AUTOMATED SOFTWARE TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR MERCHANDISE BUSINESS!

GREAT FOR MULTIPLE

ONLINE STORE

ADMINISTRATION:

Manage your customers,

orders, shipping, products,

transactions and all your daily

sales activities across multiple

stores through your single

admin console.

You can assign administrators

and permissions to manage

various aspects of your

online store. Logging into each

one of your online stores is a

thing of the past.

BUILT-IN SEO TOOLS

Get as specific and granular with

your Ecommerce SEO efforts as you

can imagine. Automatically generate

permalinks (permanent/static url’s

to your content), page titles, H1, meta

descriptions, schema markup, alt tags

and override anything at the page,

product, and category level.

PAYMENT OPTIONS • SHIPPING CAPABILITIES

SUBSCRIPTION SALES • MULTI VENDOR

THIS SYSTEM DOES IT ALL!

Affordable Plans Start at $ 39.

www.E-StoreSites.com

your closeout connection for

Diamonds & Fine Jewelry

quality merchandise & service since 1998

~ Rings ~

~ Bracelets ~

~ Earrings ~

Silver Double Heart Pendant

$

129.00

~ Pendants ~

~ Necklaces ~

~ Watches ~

1/2 CTW Diamond Bridal Set

with Princess Center

$

895.00

1.0 CTW Diamond Band

$

2,599.00

Seiko 2-Tone

Stainless Steel

Women’s Watch

$

139.00

Diamond

Heart

Pendant

with 18”

Box Chain

$

295.00

Genuine Diamond with

Square Blue Topaz Colored CZ

Center Sterling Silver Pendant

$ 109.00

Beautiful Butterfly Pendant features

Multicolor Oval-shaped Gemstones

crafted in Sterling Silver

$ 125.00

0.14CTW Diamond

Fashion Pendant with

10KT Yellow Gold Chain

$ 329.00

1/2 CTW Princess Cut Diamond

Stud Earrings with Screw Backs

$

949.00

Sterling Silver

& CZ Brilliant

Embers Heart

Necklace

$

59.00

Rectangular

Shaped

with Laser Cut

Amethyst CZ

$

59.00

0.36CTW

Diamond

Fashion

Ring

$

595.00

Diamond Infi nity Ring

$ 239.00

14 Karat Gold Earrings

$ 219.00

21 YEARS SERVICING THE INDUSTRY FROM OUR ATLANTA LOCATION

Elephant with Purple Colored CZ,

Black CZ & Clear CZ

$

109.00

www.CloseoutsForSale.com


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

To make sure she knows her material well, Jean

Nave reads her material into a tape recorder

and then plays the tape continually to herself

for 2 weeks prior to her speaking date. “By the

time I go on stage, it’s as though I have given

this speech 30 to 40 times before,” she explains.

“I have internalized the information so that it

flows easily from me. I abhor memorized

speeches because they are not natural, but

knowing your material well so that you can

easily recall statistics and anecdotes makes you

look like a pro.”

Start.

Grow.

Repair.

Our specialty is helping small and

mid-sized businesses achieve success.

Contact us for free consultation.

There are few things as

nerve-racking as looking at

the blank stares of an audience

and wondering if what

you’re saying addresses

their interests and experience.

Rather than guessing whether your

speech meets the audience’s needs, talk to a

few members of the organization before you

prepare your speech.

Ask the individual who booked you to suggest

key members of the group or business that you

can contact. Call these people and find out

about the group and what it wants from your

talk. Contacted individuals will feel honored

that you’ve taken the time to ask for their opinion.

And they’ll give you good pointers for the

direction of your speech.

If polling a number of members won’t fit into

your schedule, ask the program chairperson to

fill out a questionnaire you’ve designed to

identify points of interest and concern the

group would like you to address.

continued...

1-800-433-7002

info@ForumBA.com • www.ForumBA.com



1 MILLION DROPSHIP PRODUCTS

• Search & find dropship products with great profits

• Sync to eBay, Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce,

BigCommerce, more

REGISTER

NOW!

No credit card required!

• Create a new professional store loaded with products

• Import orders automatically & sync inventory and tracking

• Download products & images in CSV files

DROPSHIP CLOTHING

Coats, vests, jackets, pants, shirts,

gloves, leather apparels, headwear,

belts, hats, dresses, nightgown, jeans,

sunglasses, and more.

DROPSHIP PET SUPPLIES

Dogs and Cats products, Bird products,

Reptile products, Fish products, Small

animal products, Aquariums, Grooming

products, etc.

DROPSHIP ELECTRONICS

GPS, Cameras, Calculators, Dvd players, Home

theater, Stereo systems, flat screen, LCD, metal

detectors, Tablets, speakers, remotes, etc.

DROPSHIP BABY ITEMS

Baby clothing, baby food, diapers, vitamins,

sleeper, baby safety, baby lotion, infant gift

sets and even more baby products.

DROPSHIP BATH/BEDDING

Bed sheets, bed duvet, bed comforters,

bedding sets, towels, robes, pillows, feminine

care, soaps, body care, sponges, etc.

DROPSHIP COMPUTERS

Webcams, video & sound cards, desktops,

hard drives, flash media, modems, monitors,

notebooks, software, games, etc.

DROPSHIP CELLULAR ACCESSORIES

Phone holders, hands-free car kits,

accessories for Nokia, Bluetooth, Ericson,

Samsung, Sprint, Blackberry, Tmobile, etc.

DROPSHIP GIFTS

Wallets, pen holders, keychains, zippo lighters,

banks, card holders, gift baskets,

and more great gift ideas.

DROPSHIP HEALTH

& BEAUTY AIDS

Makeup, skincare, medicinal creams,

aromatherapy, grooming products, manicure

sets, essential oils, and more beauty products.

DROPSHIP JEWELRY

Gold, rose gold, silver, stones, rings,

necklaces, pendants, brooches, chains,

cuff links, bracelets, earrings, piercing

jewelry and more.

DROPSHIP EXERCISE

EQUIPMENT

Fitness health products, personal

care, exercise and physical therapy

products, protein powders, vitamins,

electrolytes, muscle growth.jeans,

sunglasses, and more.

DROPSHIP GARDEN DECOR

Patio headers, lawn and gardening products,

benchstones, bird feeders, pond accessories,

water fountains, and many more.

DROPSHIP GROCERIES

Nutritional products, baking,

beverages, athletic & Energy, pet foods,

condiments, cereal and crackers, and

many more food related products.

• Founded in 2004 • Integrated with over 100+ Dropshipping companies • 1 million dropship products at your disposal

• Automated solutions to synch inventory, orders, and tracking • Order fulfillment services included with all our plans

www.DinoDropShip.com


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

Quest Management Consultants of Bonsall,

Ca., sends out a pre-program questionnaire

that includes information such as:

• number of attendees, male & female

• average age

• job responsibilities

• session objectives

• key issues to discuss/to avoid

• name & title of introducer

• start & end time for your talk

And while we’re talking about sending things

ahead to the program chairperson, always remember

to get the request for your talk in writing

– whether or not you are being paid to

speak. To make things easy, prepare an agreement

in which the person who “hires” you simply

has to fill in the blanks (time, date, location,

program title, and speaker’s fee), sign and date

it, and return it to you.

Another way to feel

more at ease with the

group you’ll be speaking

to is to arrive early at the

seminar or speech site.

Jean Nave makes it a

point to always arrive at

her talks a half hour

early so that she can mix

with the people and incorporate

discussion into her speech. That kind

of intimate knowledge shows that she is one of

the fold, in tune with the audience’s needs.

Jeanine Just of Kreative Solutions says she honors

the attendees who come to her talks by asking

them why they came and what they want to

learn. “I’m not a canned speaker; I never say

the same thing twice,” says Just.

continued...

Religious Jewelry Wholesaler

30+ Years Experience - Lifetime Guarantee Never To Tarnish

“God Loves You”

Pendant

Retail

$

45

HELP YOUR SHOPPERS

CELEBRATE

THEIR FAITH!

Ornate

Crucifix

$

19 00

Retail

$

57

$

15 00 BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR - ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE

Stainless Steel Humanity

Inspirational Ring

$

19 00

Retail

$

57

Caravaca Traditional

Crucifix

$

19 00Retail

www.HeavenlyWholesale.com


$

45

Designer Small Tri-Cross

Hoop Earrings

$

23 00Retail

$

69

Star of David

Pendant

$

16 00Retail

$

48

Miraculous Child Religious

Medallion

$

15 00Retail

$

45

Small Enamel Caridad

Medallion

$

9 00 Retail

$

27

EVERYTHING E-CIG

WE HAVE IT ALL:

STARTER KITS - BATTERIES & CHARGERS - MODS & RBAS

TANKS & ATOMIZERS - PARTS & ACCESSORIES - E LIQUIDS

SMOK Vape Pen V2 60W

AIO Starter Kit $15.95

Air Factory Salts Tropical

Grapefruit TFN 30ml $9.99

SMOK ARCFOX 230W Starter Kit

With TFV18 Sub-Ohm Tank

$54.95

SMOK Species V2

Starter Kit - 230W TC

Touchscreen Mod With

TFV8 Baby V2 Tank

$27.95

OG Island Fusion

GeekVape

(KiBerry Killa) by

SMOK RPM LITE 40W Pod Mod

OBELISK 120W Kit

Keep it 100 E-Liquid

Kit $9.99

$63.99

$9.99

ESTABLISHED 2011 • NEW WHOLESALERS WELCOME • WORLDWIDE SHIPPING - USA HEADQUARTERS

www.LogicWholesale.com


forumworkshop

FORUM WORKSHOP

“Instead of inflicting information on the audience,

I identify their needs and then, through

an interactive, participative session, we all

laugh and commiserate together, and we all

come away knowing more than when we

started.”

Armed with inside knowledge, you can feel

more at ease from the moment you step into the

room where your speech will take place. First,

you are no longer a stranger; you’ve already established

a phone relationship with a handful

of individuals in the audience. Find out who

those individuals are and take the time, before

you go on, to introduce yourself. Being able to

spot a few familiar faces in a sea of unknowns

will help relax you as you speak. And when

you address the audience, you can let them

know that you have talked to members of the

group with comments like, “George Bryce said

the most essential piece of information he

wanted to learn today was ... “ or “Candace

Higgins said that a major concern many of you

have is ...”

Your audience will be impressed that you cared

enough about their needs to do your homework.

And because you did, your speech will

be easier to make and more valued. Encore! Encore!

Getting Started: Make Your

Warm-up Sizzle

Grab the interest of

your audience with a

great introduction.

continued...

SMALL BUSINESS LOANS

NO FEES to Secure a Business Loan or Merchant Account

Banks denying your business loans

because of poor credit?

WE CAN HELP!

CyoGate is associated with

lenders focused on your cash flow.

The business loans we facilitate typically range from $5,000 to

$2,000,000 and are available to businesses located in the USA.

• Revenue Based Loans

• Term Loans

• Merchant Cash Advance

• A/R Invoice Factoring

• Equipment Sale/Leaseback

• SBA Loans

www.FundingOffices.com


FLASH DEALS FOR WHOLESALERS

YOUR PRICE

$

89 95

Apple iPad 2

w/WiFi, 16GB

BÖHM B76 WIRELESS OVER-EAR

NOISE-CANCELING HEADPHONES

Start Your Own

CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES

BUSINESS!

BodyGuardz

SAMSUNG GEAR VR

Pure

VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET

Tempered $

Glass Screen 19.95!

Protector

for LG G

Pad X 8.0

$

$

69 95 9 95

BLUETOOTH HEADSETS CASES BATTERIES

CHARGERS CABLES DOCKS SPEAKERS PARTS

AMAZON KINDLE FIRE HDX

SAMSUNG GEAR S2 SAMSUNG TL205 DUAL VIEW

(Verizon)

12.2 MAGAPIXELS DUAL LCD

7” 16 GB TABLET

SMARTWATCH DIGITAL CAMERA

Retails: $229

$

49 95

Your Price

$

54 95

Retails: $349.99

Your Price

$

79 95

www.CELLCITY.BIZ


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

There are a number of approaches

that work as lead statements.

Choose the one that works best for your

particular subject and speaking style.

Here is how a member of the Building Industry

Association would address a roomful of developers

using each of the speech lead options.

An easy and convenient way for consumers to be connected with

a personal loan through our network of lenders and the other

third-party lender networks we use.

Our online service can help you to get a loan of between

$1,000 and $35,000.

• DIRECT STATEMENT

San Diego is at a crossroads. The San Diego we

love will vanish if we don’t find solutions.

• ENGAGING QUESTION

If you could wave a magic wand and solve one

problem in San Diego, which problem would

you choose? Let’s talk about solutions that are

right for San Diego, the environment, the economy,

and future generations.

• PERTINENT QUOTE

Henry Ford once said: ‘Don’t find fault. Find a

remedy.’ Today, let’s explore some remedies for

San Diego.

• SHOCKING STATEMENT

If we don’t do something now, America’s finest

city will become America’s finest mess.

• HUMORIST INCIDENT

Whatever works for you. Humor is personal.

continued...

No Hidden Fees • No Upfront Cost • Zero Obligation

Review your loan offer before

accepting any funds, hassle free

Page 70

www.RetailersBank.com


PLUS-SIZE APPAREL

TRENDY, EXQUISITE, HIGH-QUALITY FASHION SINCE 2016

OFFER YOUR SHOPPERS THE FINEST QUALITY, LATEST PLUS-SIZE FASHIONS.

Tops • Dresses • Jeans • Pants • Coats • Jackets • Sweaters • Swimwear

FREE QUICK SHIPPING WITH LOW $19.99 MIN. • ALL CREDIT CARDS

RETAILERS & ON-LINE SELLERS: CLICK ON OUR CLEARANCE TAB TO STOCK UP AT HUGE

www.StylishPlus.biz


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

• HUMAN INTEREST STORY

Travel back in time to a century ago. The year is

1891. A 36-year-old Illinois native arrives by

steam train at the Santa Fe Depot in San Diego.

He heads north by horse & buggy and comes

across a barren high mesa of land. Acting as his

own architect, he constructs roads, plants trees,

creates ponds, and begins building a home. It

was to have 47 rooms and all of the grandeur of

a California hacienda. He called it “Miramar,”

after a castle outside of Trieste. Today we call

this area Scripps Ranch. Building homes was a

lot easier when newspaper tycoon E.W. Scripps

arrived in San Diego.

Let Them Eat Candy:

Your Style Precedes You

You’ve got to have something valuable to say

to earn an audience’s attention, but to keep it

takes style and pizazz. To keep head-nodding

and eye-glazing to a minimum, you must command

attention.

Henry exudes energy every time he speaks.

The first thing he does when he rushes up to

the podium after an introduction is to turn on a

kitchen timer and set it on top of the lectern.

That simple gesture lets audience members

know that Henry respects their time. It also

shows that he knows he’s working under a

deadline and that when the timer sounds, he’ll

stop.

continued...

LARGEST SELECTION OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS

OVER 150,000 OF WHOLESALE ITEMS FOR YOUR STORE OR FLEA MARKET BOOTH

AUTO • HOME • ELECTRONICS • SPORTS • TOYS • APPAREL • SHOES • HEALTH & BEAUTY

4 inches 1080P HD 170°

3 Lens Car DVR Dash

G-sensor Recorder

+ Rearview Cam

$

56.16

433MHz Smart

Wireless Remote

Control TV

Replacement for

LGAKB74915324

$

5.99

Buy With

Confidence

FREE SHIPPING

on Orders over $ 59

NEW ITEMS

DAILY

NO Minimums

V9 Handsfree Wireless Business Bluetooth

Headset with Mic for Driver Sports

$

9.99

Wireless Bluetoot

compatible

Gamepad

Multiple Vibration

Game Controller

for Sony PS4

$

19.31

Digital

Forehead Infrared

Thermometer Tester

Non-Contact

Temperature Meter

$

6.59

25g Mint Tooth

Whitening

Natural Herbal Clove

Toothpaste Dentifrice

Remove

$

14.88

Orgonite Pyramid

Amethyst Peridot

Healing Crystal

Energy

Convertor Craft

$

19.99

Men

Multifunctional

All in 1 Handhold

Shaver Hair

Trimmer for Ear

Nose Hair

$

6.99

www.CartoonConcepts.com

Page 72 JANUARY 2023 |

RETAILERS FORUM MAGAZINE

GROW YOUR SILVER JEWELRY BUSINESS

by Leveraging The Manufacturing Capabilities of Guang Dong China

Fashion Geometry Round 925

Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

$11.31

Casual Leaves 925 Sterling

Silver Studs Earrings

$ 1.72

WHY CHOOSE US

1. We are the #1 silver jewelry wholesale

supplier from China.

2. We sell only jewelry in solid 925 sterling silver,

with or without gold/rhodium plating.

3. You are purchasing from the source. Our

clients are not only retail stores but also

distributors and manufacturers.

4. Start from Panyu Guangzhou, 1994, more than

25 years’ silver jewelry supply/manufacture/

wholesale experience.

5. 100 new arrivals every week.

6. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed: 60 days no

questions asked returns.

Party Blue CZ Stars Twisted

Sterling Silver Studs Earrings

$2.54

Dark Blue Flower CZ 925 Silver

Enamel Pendant

$ 10.53

Fashion White CZ

Twinkle Star 925

Sterling Silver Studs

Earrings

$ 8.54

Chinese Style Blue

Cloisonne Enamel

Flower 925 Silver

Earrings

$ 3.90

Simple Starfish

Five Stars 925

Sterling Silver

Necklace

$ 5.60

Fashion Blue

Epoxy Stars

925 Silver

Wide Ring

$ 7.03

Simple Hollow Engraving

Flower Heart 925 Sterling

Silver Flower

Adjustable Ring

$ 2.99

Fashion Nable Simple

Adjustable Clouds

925 Sterling Silver

Ring

$ 5.03

Real Natural Blue

Lapis Lazuili Heart

Gift 925 Sterling

Silver Ring

$ 10.90

Vintage Infinity

925 Sterling

Silver Love CZ

Ring

$ 6.65

WE SHIP WORLDWIDE ~ ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ~ DROPSHIPPING AVAILABLE ~ NO MINIMUMS

www.BUNDJEWELRY.

EWELRY.com


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

The audience senses from the

beginning that Henry must

have a lot to say and that

there’s no way he’d waste time

on unimportant information.

Next, Henry passes out handouts that highlight

the main points of his presentation, with blanks

for important points and statistics that the audience

will fill in. This keeps people on their

toes, yet not tied to taking rote notes. They

know that they can just listen, but if they want

the most from the information, they’ll be filling

in the blanks and keeping pace with Henry.

paying attention, Henry throws out a question.

When someone volunteers an answer or an anecdote,

he quickly reaches into a bag of tricks,

and tosses out a candy bar stadium-vendor

style to the lucky respondent – filling the house

with laughter and keeping the audience on its

toes. To keep in step with the healthy lifestyle,

he now also throws apples and oranges.

The treat-tossing antics consistently score high

marks on Henry’s presentation evaluations.

Since studies show that people retain 90% of

what they say compared to 10% of what they

hear, the reward-participation technique makes

Henry’s speeches interactive and people remember

him for it. And, since it’s what his audiences

like best, he keeps giving them what

Henry never returns to the podium. He moves

out into the audience, even if it is several hundred

people large. And just in case anyone isn’t they want.

continued...

TACTICAL SUPPLY CLOSEOUTS

CAMPING • APPAREL • FOOTWEAR • HEADWEAR

Under Armour Men’s UA Heat Gear

Armour Sleeveless Athletic Shirt

Arctic Shield 563300-812-999-17 H20

$

21 95 Blind Bag, Rea ltree Max

$

26 49

Blackhawk Discreet

Princeton Tec Apex

Socom Soft Black

LED Headlamp -

Pistol Case

$

Tru-Spec Polo Shirt,

59 95 550 Lumens

Propper Men’s

Propper Men’s

Lightweight

Tactical Pant,

Dickies Men’s Supa Dupa Mid

Bates Tora Bora Alpine

LAPD Navy

ST ASTM SR Fire and Safety

Hiking Boots

Dickies Men’s Raider Soft-

$

18 49

$

34 99

24-7 Dri-Release P/C Jersey, Steel Grey

$

11 69

www.EverythingCloseouts.com


Shoes, Mood Indigo

$

18 99

$

77 49

Lightweight Tactical Pant

$

20 49

Toe Work Shoe

$

18 99

FAMILY OWNED ~ CUSTOMER DRIVEN ~ 48 HOUR TURNAROUND ~ ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Discover Top Dropshipping Suppliers

of Original USA/EU Products

Doba’s SPROCKET

allows you to choose the best products to sell from thousands of dropshipping suppliers all over the world!

Connect your

online store

with ease

Find winning dropshipping products

Doba’s SPROCKET allows you to choose the best

products to dropship from various categories from

dropshipping suppliers all over the world.

Try the products yourself

Order product samples right

from the dashboard in a few

clicks. Easily test out the

products and suppliers to build

a reliable dropshipping business.

Fulfill your orders with one click. Doba’s SPROCKET

can easily sync with your online store and all orders

automatically appear in your app. Spocket is integrated

with Shopify, BigCommerce, Wix, and WooCommerce.

Discover dropshipping suppliers

with fast shipping

With 80% of our dropshipping suppliers

based in the US or Europe, shipping is

quick, reliable, and effortless.

www.DobaDropship.com


FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

Handouts are also an important part of talks

presented by Jeanine Just. “People want information

they can take back with them, and

handouts are perfect for that,” she says. “I always

make sure that the handouts include

humor because if the presentation isn’t fun, you

can forget it as a speaker.” And most likely, the

audience won’t remember you.

Jean Nave, owner of Motivational Dynamics,

makes sure her handouts are keepers by including

quotes penned in calligraphy. “I’m a collector

of quotes, and so are many other people,”

says Nave. “Attractively written quotes get

posted, and when that

happens, so does my

name on the top of the

handout. It’s advertising

that brings me business.”

Other presentation aids are also important to

keep your audience involved. It’s been said that

87% of what people learn comes from sight,

and that the remaining 13% of learning is divided

into hearing (7%), smell (3.5%), touch

(1.5%), and taste (1%). Flip charts using brightly

colored markers, overhead transparencies (try

yellow and blue instead of white), chalkboards,

and short videotapes are other visual media

that can help you drive home your points. Just

remember to keep visual aids simple – one idea

per slide or overhead is plenty. You can also

make use of role playing, small group discussion

demonstrations, short true or false

quizzes, and even children’s stories, puzzles,

and games to help your audience discover for

themselves what you are trying to impart.

continued...

Vivaldo 35 x 10W

Ceiling Light

w/GoldPlated Finish

and Clear

Crystal Spheres

RETAIL: $8,055.00

Blowout Price

$

906 67

Rush

WHOLESALE

Eglo Lighting 89572A

1-light Maronello wall in

Aluminum finish

RETAIL: $445.00

Blowout Price

$

23 33

GIFT & HOME WHOLESALERS

Charlotte Collection Wall Lamp

RETAIL:

$1,838.00

Blowout

Price

E30.5” Lt: 5 Antique

Bronze Finish

(Royal Cut

Crystals)

$

255 00 W: 33.5” H: 43.5”

Progress One-Light Flex Track System

in Brushed

Nickel Finish

with white

glass with

black pencil

wrap glass.

RETAIL:

$245.40

Blowout Price

$

34 50

HUGE PROFITS

in Lighting & Home Decor

Stock Up or Start Your Own

Lighting Business

Dance

Three-Light Foyer (small)

RETAIL: $4,257.30

Blowout Price

$

255 00

Tressi Pendant

in Glossy White & Orange

RETAIL: $333.00

Blowout Price

$

23 33

For

BEST DEALS

Click on Our Tab

www.RushSuppliers.com

Best Prices

and Service

Since 1976


COMPETITIVE

CREDIT CARD

P R O C E S S I N G

• Retail Stores

• E-Commerce

• Restaurants

• Non-Profits

• International

• Fast Service

• Low Prices

• All Equipment

• Software

• Quick Approvals

OPENING A MERCHANT ACCOUNT IS EASY:

FREE Application, Programming-No Set-Up Fees

FULL Disclosure of All Fees & Terms

LOWEST Prices for Equipment

FAST Approval & Set-Up

INCREASE YOUR SALES...

DECREASE YOUR PROCESSING COSTS

www.EXPMerchant.com

Merchant Equipment Store is a registered ISO/MSP of Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, New York, New York, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Concord, CA.

American Express may require separate approval. Merchant Accounts require paper or e-signature applications for completion.

Want More Info? Circle #68 RETAILERS on page 11 • www.Vendor411.com

FORUM MAGAZINE | JANUARY 2023 Page 77

FORUM WORKSHOP

forumworkshop

Be Real: Admit Past Indiscretions

One of the largest draws to a Public

Relations Society of America meeting

was the presentation, “My Favorite

P.R. Failure.” Six seasoned, highly respected

pros in the field agreed to

share a case study where something

went awry. Chapter members, media,

and guests flocked to the luncheon to

laugh at someone else’s mistakes.

While attendees need to know what to do to be

a success, no one wants to look up to the

speaker as a god. If all you can tout are your accomplishments,

you make success look easy

and a bit distant to mere mortals who daily battle

life’s challenges. You’ll earn respect and admiration

from the crowd if you candidly share

mistakes you made along the way. With you

serving as the fall guy, others can avoid those

pitfalls and more quickly reach their goal. After

all, if they wanted to make all those mistakes

themselves, why would they attend your seminar

or speech? They’re paying you to share

shortcuts to success, and they want to know

how not to do something as much as how to do

it. People want to hear personal stories, and if

you can illustrate a point with a funny story, all

the better.

Our next article will conclude

“Be Real: Admit Past Indiscretions”

and a new topic:

Conclude With A Call To Action

continued in next issue ...

Protect Yourself & Your Business

Affordable Insurance for Retailers & Wholesalers

• General Liability

• Professional Liability

• Errors & Omissions

• Cyber Liability

• Data Breach

• Workers Comp

• Fidelity Bonding

• Bundled Packages

• Umbrella Policies

FREE

QUOTES

Hiscox Group

has over

100 Years

Experience in the

Insurance Business

Custom Tailored Just for YOUR BUSINESS

www.ProtectionPlans.net


Fine Jewelry at Incredible Prices

CHAINS

Curb Chains

Figaro Chains

Mariner Chains

Rope Chains

Link Chains

RINGS

Promise Rings

Fancy Rings

Fashion Rings

Pearl Rings

Flower Rings

ENGAGEMENT RINGS

OPEN YOUR

OWN BRIDAL

BOUTIQUE

Ring Sets

Sings w/Side Stones

3-Stone Rings

Princess Cut

Largest

Assortment of

High Quality

14K-18K Gold

and

Sterling Silver

Collections

PENDANTS

Crucifi x

Heary

Zodiac

Sports

Gemstone

MEN’S

RINGS

Wedding Rings

Chain Necklaces

Bracelets

Accessories

Check out our

Special Sales -

Discounts to 75%

No Minimum

Order - 20 Years

Experience

www.JewelryMiners.com

QUALITY RETAILERS • TRUST FORUM MAGAZINE • | SERVICE

JANUARY 2023 Page 79

Start Your Own

Surplus & Liquidation Business

Professional liquidator reveals how to find, buy, sell and broker surplus

goods in his best-selling book HIDDEN WEALTH

Everything you need to know and succeed in this

high-profit business is right here.

Work full-time or part-time, even from your own home.

• Surplus Business Equipment

• Failed Business Inventories

• Manufacturers Mistakes

• Discontinued Inventories

• Seized Merchandise

• Salvaged Goods

• Bankruptcies & Closeouts

This is a practical hands-on training guide to starting your business with little or no money. Today there are

more opportunities than ever to succeed in this industry when you have the right resources. Nothing is held

back – the author is a retired liquidator who is now sharing his well-protected secrets to help others succeed.

Limited supply of copies of this 196 page will be sold at special price of $39.95 on first-come basis. Order today

and start your new business tomorrow!

❏ Hidden Wealth

$39.95 + $7.00 ship = $ 46 95

❏ PDF Version: $39.95

Your Name

Company Name

Type of Business:

Address City State Zip

Email:

Tel:

❏ Special Combo

Hidden Wealth PLUS

USA Closeout Directory

$49.95 + $7.00 ship = $ 69 95

Mail or Fax Your Order to:

FORUM PUBLISHING CO • 383 E. MAIN ST • CENTERPORT, NY 11721 • Credit Cards: 631-754-5000 • Fax: 631-754-0630


BUY ALL YOUR

MERCHANDISE

FOR 1/2

REGULAR

BRAND

NEW!

WHOLESALE

COST!

SMART BUYERS OFTEN PAY 10¢ ON THE DOLLAR FOR THEIR MERCHANDISE!

HOW THEY DO THIS HAS BEEN A CLOSED SECRET FOR YEARS. NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME,

FIND OUT HOW TO BUY THESE BARGAINS. CLOSEOUT SOURCE BOOK CONTAINS THE VALUABLE INFORMATION:

* BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUSINESS

* CLOSEOUT PUBLICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

* CLOSEOUT SHOWS

* GENERAL CLOSEOUT DEALERS

* FREE CLOSEOUTS (BARTER)

* BEST RETAIL CLOSEOUT STORES

* BASIC INFORMATION ON SURPLUS

CLOSEOUT COURSE & SOURCEBOOK shows you exactly how and where to make big profits in buying closeout

merchandise of all types. Author Raymond Lawrence has been in the business for over thirty years and he knows how

to locate the merchandise and shares his knowledge with you. Don’t get the idea that closeouts are made up of items

that won’t sell...many closeouts come from manufacturing changes and are perfectly good quality. You could spend years

digging up the information on these sources and it would cost a small fortune...BUT now you don’t have to spend your

time and money because everything you need to know is contained in this book. In this economy, it is essential for

success to buy your merchandise lower than the competition and we will show you how and most importantly, where!

CLOSEOUT COURSE

& SOURCEBOOK

$29.95

VISA MASTERCARD AMEX DISCOVER

* APPLIANCES

* GENERAL MERCHANDISE

* ARMY-NAVY

* BOOKS

* CLOTHING

SEND ORDERS TO:

FORUM PUBLISHING COMPANY • 383 East Main Street • Centerport, NY 11721

( ) Send Printed Book $29.95 + $7 Shipping=$36.95 ( ) Send PDF via email = $29.95

Checks must be clear before shipping

Card Number:__________________________ Exp. ______

Email Address: ___________________________________

* COSMETICS

* FOOD

* GIFTWARE

* LINENS

* RECORDS

* SHOES

* STATIONERY

* TOOLS

*TOYS

NAME: __________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP:____________________________________

Order Online: www.forum123.com FAX : 631/754-0630 • CALL: 800/635-7654


Secure

Your BuSineSS!

Your direct source for

• Surveillance cameras • Security Monitors

• Hidden cameras • Loss Prevention

www.ccwarehouse.com


The Complete Guide to Making Money at Auctions!

AUCTION

SOURCES

REVEALED!

The Auction Buyers Directory

providing Names, Addresses, Phone numbers and ALL the Information You Need

to locate Auctions throughout all 50 states

Government agencies continually seize billions of dollars of illegal merchandise. Due to this enormous

backup of inventory, government and private auctions liquidate billions of dollars in property, luxury

vehicles, boats and even airplanes for pennies on the dollar. Knowing where and when these auctions

are held is the key. Auction Buyers Directory gives you the key to these auctions!

➫ Vehicle Auctions

➫ U.S Marshal Auctions

➫ IRS Auctions

➫ State Surplus Auctions

➫ U.S. Customs Auctions

➫ U.S. Postal Auctions

➫ County Sheriff Auctions

➫ SBA Auctions

➫ FDIC Auctions

➫ Urban Housing Auctions

➫ Land Management Auctions

➫ Private Auctions

This comprehensive directory offers tips and tools of the trade designed to make your auction buying profi table. Whether you’re buying

for your own use or for resale, this directory offers guides to make your bidding successful. This directory gives you all the information and

sources you will need. Once you have the sources you can use them over and over, and there are never any additional charges.

ORDER TODAY TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE TOMORROW!

$39.95 + $7.00 postage = $46.95

www.Forum123.com


Wholesale Fashion Scarfs

FREE Shipping • Wholesale Pashmina with low $100 Min. Order

$ 50

Beautiful Paisley Pashmina

1 dozen

$ 47

Soft Circle Pashmina

1 dozen

$ 43

$

3.83

$

3.09

Woven Plain Scarf

1 dozen asst

www.ScarfWarehouse.com


WHOLESALE BLANK TEES

Excellent Service & Quick Shipping Since 2011

Men’s - Women’s - Kids

TOPS - PANTS - OUTERWEAR - HEADWEAR - BAGS - SCHOOL UNIFORMS

IF YOU CAN PRINT ON IT ... WE SELL IT!

$

10.98

$

7.14

$

17.00

$

6.08

$

8.82

$

3.97

MENS

$

6.18

$

4.04

TOP

SELLER

$

40.00

$

15.75

Bella & Canvas

3200 Unisex Baseball T-Shirt

Champion

T0223 Mens Classic Jersey Tee

Gildan-G240 Ultra Cotton

Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Bella & Canvas

3001C Unisex Unisex Jersey T-Shirt

Champion-S0889 Mens

Powerblend Fleece Pullover Hoodie

TOP

SELLER

$

3.90

$

2.63

$

57.09

$

35.78

$

12.98

$

10.38

Womens

$

20.88

$

12.81

$

44.00

$

24.30

Gildan-G500L Ladies

Heavy Cotton Missy Fit T-Shirt

Callaway CGW447

Ladies Tonal Polo

District Mad DM423 Ladies

Racerback Dress

Alternative 1940 Womens

Eco-Jersey Ideal T-Shirt

Callaway CGW301

Womens Polo Shirt

TOP

SELLER

$

8.74

$

5.10

TOP

SELLER

$

28.58

$

17.54

TOTES, TODDLER & HATS

$

8.74

$

7.59 $

4.08

$

2.75

$

8.00

$

5.40

Adams-LP103-2 Tone Panel Cap

Brookson Bay-BB50 Solid

Tote with Contrast Handles

Rabbitskins-3037

Toddler Jersey Football Tee

Gemline

1542 Encore Convention Tote

Convenient Online Shopping by:

SIZE - BRAND - COLOR - STYLE - PRICE

Adams AC101 Ace

3 Panel Visor

www.TshirtRep.com


Seton

Signage.com

Since 1956 • Over 57,000 Products On-Line

SignS

Fire & Exit

Office & Engraved

Security Signs

Shipping and Trucking

Banners and Flags

TagS

Blank Colored Tags

Fluorescent Tags

Tear Off Combo

Shipping

TapeS

PVC Tape

2.0 mil

2” & 3” Widths

Printer Tapes

Barricade Tape

Marking Tape

SafeTy/

SecuriTy

Locks

Mirrors

Alarms

Surveillance

Signs & Tags

Design your own on-Line • 100% guarantee

Everything for your Store or Warehouse

www.SetonSignage.com


Your

Direct

China Source

www.finditasia.com

your one-stop-shop for wholesale products online!

Wholesale Products

Over 5 million products

from a wide range of

categories.

Small Orders

Sample orders start

from just 1 item

Buyer Protection

Your payment is released only

when you confirm satisfactory

recipt of your order.

Free Membership Instant Purchasing Safe, Escrow Protection

Small Quantities Delivered to your Door Paypal Accepted

APPArEl ElEctronIcS coMPutErS JEwElry

wAtchES hAnDbAgS hbA toyS ShoES

Direct from the factory!

www.finditasia.com


WE HAVE BUYERS!

Forum Publishing has been connecting

wholesalers & manufacturers with BUYERS since 1981.

• Men’s & Boys Wear

• Womens Wear & Accessories

• Gift Store Buyers

• Home Goods Buyers

• Mass Merchandise Stores

• Sporting Goods Buyers

• Smoke Shops

• Convenience Stores

• Grocery Stores

• 100’s of Industries!

INSTANTLY CONNECT

WITH BUYERS!

• Contact Names

• Emails

• Addresses

• Phone Numbers

• Sales Data

Additional Premium Services:

TRADE SHOW EXHBITOR LISTS

Over 2,500 Shows Available

FACEBOOK DATABASES

We Can Compile 25-100 Mile Searches

CUSTOM DATABASES

ANY INDUSTRY ~ ANY STATE

www.BuyersContacts.com

1-800-635-7654 • forumpublishing@gmail.com


Trade

MaGaZINeS

Trade Magazines

Swap Meet

This exciting monthly magazine

connects flea market vendors with

wholesalers across the United

States who specialize in supplying

merchandise and services to

flea marketers and swap meeters.

It provides excellent resources for

merchandise and each issue contains

a bonus Directory of Flea

Markets throughout the United

States, listed by state order and

includes full addresses, days of operation,

and details of each market.

Order No. SM-S ...Swap Sample ...$10.00

FREE 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION AVAILABLE AT

www.WholesaleSources.com

ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE

Closeout News/

Wholesale

Merchandise


The Leading

Monthly Source

for Closeouts

and Surplus

Merchandise!

A long-time leader in the

closeout industry, this

monthly newspaper brings

you the BEST closeouts

and overruns on the market.

By using this powerful

buying tool, every month,

you will gain access to hundreds of new suppliers

who offer the finest selection of closeout (below wholesale) merchandise

available anywhere!

Find Apparel, HBA and Cosmetics, Electronics, Home and

Houseware, Fragrances, Jewelry, Sporting Goods, Tools, Toys,

Videos and DVDs, and more. For larger discounts, many dealers

sell pallet truckloads that will make you even more profits.

Order No. CNS - Closeout News - 2 Years (24 Issues)...$60.00


Page 90 90

Retailers Forum

SoloMayoreo

“I Can Get

It For You

Wholesale”

Written in Spanish,

this big monthly

newspaper is the

best thing to happen

to Hispanic retailers!

Sources abound for

variety merchandise of all

kinds to fill store shelves

and flea market booths.

No. SOLO-S ...(Sample Copy) ...$7.50

No. SOLO-SUB..(12 Issues) ...$60.00


Retailers Forum was established

out of the need for product

sources among small retail

merchandisers. Each month,

Forum’s advertising pages feature

merchandise offerings

from the country’s !eading

wholesalers, manufacturers,

and jobbers.

Don’t confuse this

magazine with some

of the “opportunitytype”

publications offering

products that are outdated

and way over-priced.

These are real rock-bottom

wholesalers offering prices like

Videos at $1.25 • Sunglasses at $3.00/dz • Rings at $0.25/ea.

Buy where the retailing giants buy! The advertisers are professionals in

their fields, offering you variety, service, monthly specials, closeout specials,

and the lowest prices available. Best of all, they will ship UPS no

matter where in the United States your business is located. Minimum

orders are as low as $50.00 with many wholesalers. Many advertisers

offer further reduced rates for bulk buying at enormous savings to you.

Order No. RF-S - Sample Copy ...$10.00

FREE 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION AVAILABLE AT

www.WholesaleSources.com


Monthly

Newspaper

for Hispanic

Retailers

www.bizbooks.org

USA Closeout Directory

Now, more than ever, it is essential for the success of your merchandising business to

buy goods at the lowest prices possible. Our bestselling

USA Closeout Directo-ry shows you how

and most importantly, WHERE. Hundreds of

closeout dealers specializing in selling goods

often priced as low as 10¢ on the dollar are

listed. Re-tailers, flea marketers, home party

plan sellers ...anyone who sells merchandise

needs this directory! Clothing • Electronics

• Jewelry • Toys • Watches • More!

Order No. 4 -

Closeout Directory - $29.95

Dollar Store

Merchandise Guide

The most complete directory of

wholesalers and manufacturers

in the USA specializing in dollar

store merchandise. Hundreds

of companies are listed with

complete contact information,

including the type of products

they sell. If you have a dollar

store, or are planning to open

one, this new directory is a must!

Order No. DSM • Dollar Store

$29.95

Toy Importers & Wholesalers

a s

This is the definitive guide for

finding toy suppliers. Features

over 156 pages of listings of both

importers and manufacturers.

Included are names, addresses,

phone and fax numbers as well

company websites and e-mail

addresses and descriptions of

lines carried.

Order No. TOY

$29.95

Directory of Smoke Shops

Our EXCEL Directory contains over 7,000

Smoke Shops/Head Shops in the U.S.

It includes key buyer’s names, personal e-mails

and phone numbers. This directory

is emailed to you in Excel format and is

updated regularly.

DIRECTORY INCLUDES:

• 7,000 Smoke Shops/Head Shops

• Phone Numbers

• Over 60% Have Personal E-Mails

• U.S and Canada

• Company Addresses

Order No. SSDB (Excel)

$399.00

Independent Sales Rep. Directory

The Independent Apparel Representatives and Multi-line Showrooms directory includes information on over 1,000

independent sale agents and multi-line across the USA. These agents and showrooms are critical to merchandisers

and manufacturers looking to connect with retailers to introduce their lines into the retail space. Includes valuable

information such as market focus, price points, territories served, number of locations, rep type, and specific brands

canied. In addition each record includes address, phone number, key contacts, website address, and e-mail address.

Arranged geographically, also includes an alphabetical index, a brand index, and a rep/contact index. Available in

printed book format or Excel.

Order No. SGREP-B Printed Book $359.00

Order No. SGREP-E Excel emailed to you $499.00

1-800-635-7654

Business Directories

Page 91


Imagine

a book

putting

1000’s of

wholesalers

at your

fingertips!

This is the

most accurate

and useful resource guide you’ll ever

own and refer to daily!

• Apparel • Electronics • Fragrances • General

goods • Gifts • Housewares • Leather • Jewelry • Novelties • Sunglasses

• Watches • Toys and more!

No. W1 Wholesale Sources $29.95

Auction Directory

Wholesale Sources

Jam-packed

with 1000’s

of wholesale

sources across

the USA

This is THE definitive guide to auctions!

It not only tells you WHERE

all the auctions are (all 50 states) but

also HOW to participate in the auction

process. Cash in on all government

auctions, housing auctions, jewelry,

cars, boats and more. Up-to-date

information gives you names, addresses

and phone numbers! And, unlike other

auction websites or programs that require

you to purchase updates or subscribe

to monthly or weekly pay-per-listing services, once you have

this book - You need to buy nothing else! It’s an incredible book you

can use minutes after you receive it. Change your life today. Buy a

home, car, or indulge in jewelry.

Order No. AUC- Auction Directory - $39.95

How to Find,

Sell and Broker

Surplus and

Liquidated

Goods

Hidden Wealth

With this authoritive Directory, you will

learn to turn pennies into dollars and get

goods dirt cheap ...even free! Written by a

retired liquidator, the author shares his well

protected secrets and workings of this extremely profitable industry.

Learn why those in the business have kept it confidential. You can now

have a piece of it.

Discover the proven techniques and see why there is no better

information anywhere at any price. Everything you need to succeed in

this high profit business is right here. Work full/part time from home!

Order No. 1-88422-24-2 Hidden Wealth $39.95

Jewelry Wholesalers

& Manufacturers

This exquisite directory will bring the

world’s finest jewelers directly to you! Featuring

fine jewelry of all types including:

• Beads • Diamonds • Gemstones • Gold

• Silver • Much More! The suppliers list

their names, addresses, websites and specialties.

All feature high-end quality jewelry that is

sold wholesale for resale. You would have to travel the world over to

view the thousands of suppliers listed in this brand new directory. If

you are in the jewelry business and looking for new, high quality suppliers,

you must order this directory!

Order No. FJ $29.95

Business Directories

Hobby & Craft

Suppliers Guide

The crafts industry is one of the hottest-growing

segments in the marketplace

today. Scrap-booking, painting,

needle-crafts and sewing are hobbies

that are sweeping the nation. We have

compiled the ultimate directory of

wholesale suppliers furnishing materials

for this huge industry.

• Art Materials • Baskets • Beads/

Trim • Ceramics • Dolls • Fabrics •

Floral • Holiday • Paint • More!

Order No. AC $29.95

Page 92

Holiday Merchandise

Wholesalers

& Manufacturers

Introducing our newest directory that puts

the country’s largest suppliers of holiday

merchandise at your fingertips. Seasonal

merchandise is a mainstay of the industry,

but up until now it was hard to locate the

thousands of suppliers scattered across the country. We have ended

your searching with one directory which includes all types of wholesale

merchandise: • Bows • Candles • Cards • Costumes • More

Order No. HM $29.95

www.bizbooks.org

Wholesale Gift Guide

A Great resource to locate higher end

decorative merchandise. This gigantic

400 page guide is the definitive resource

guide to finding suppliers for gift products.

Listed by category, over 4,000

leading wholesalers and manufacturers

servicing the gift industry are included.

• Accessories

• Collectibles

• Floral

• Gifts

• Home/House

You’ll refer to this on a daily basis to

find new suppliers for products.

Order No. GG Gift Guide $39.95

Annual Guide to the

Licensing World

Here is an incredible Directory that

guides you through the world of Licensed

prod-uct merchandising. Need to know

who owns a license? Who to contact to

distrib-ute a licensed product? This book

has all the answers and covers the entire

world! Licensors: Listing of companies

that are the agents and license holders.

These are the sources that you would

apply to if you wish to obtain a license to

manufacture

merchandise. Licensees listed here you will find the companies who

distribute licensed merchandise. Full listings include categories of

merchandise each company handles. Contact these companies to buy

the licensed merchandise that they have manufactured. The licensed

merchandising industry moves billions of dollars of products every

year and is one of the fastest growing segments of retailing.

Order No. 321 $249.00

USA Mail Order Catalogs

New for this year is a compilation of BOTH

consumer mail order catalogs in addition to

business-to-business catalogs in one huge

volume! Part one of this incredible collection

of mail order catalogs provides the

most comprehensive look at the consumer

catalog in the industry available anywhere.

Over 7,000 consumer catalog companies

are listed under 44 various product chapters

from Animals to Toys and Games.

Catalog size, number of catalogs mailed,

sales volume and key executive names are provided for ease in marketing

your products to these catalogs.

The second part of this directory provides details on suppliers

of everything from computers to laboratory supplies; office products

to office design; marketing resources to safety equipment. Just about

every kind of product or service that a business needs to operate is

covered.

Order No. 159237-156-6 1,900 pages $450.00

BUCKS FOR BLING

Sourcing For Jewelry

Makers Directory

Up-to-date and easy-to-use directory

solving your jewelry materials sourcing,

production and contracting needs.

If you are considering your own line

of jewelry items this is a must-have

in locating materials and factories to

produce it.

Accessories

Sourcing Directory

The comprehensive directory provides

you with direct sources for the designing

and manufacturing of bags, belts,

hats, shoes, gloves. You will find the top

companies to help you produce your merchandise

directly at their factories.

Order No. 121 $150.00

Order No. 122 $100.00

1-800-635-7654 Business Directories

Page

RETAILERS

93

FORUM MAGAZINE | JANUARY 2023 Page 93

LEGAL

DEPARTMENT

How To Save Money on Legal Fees

A poorly chosen lawyer can be the start of an

expensive disaster. This book gives you information

on: finding the right lawyer, how to save

money, saving your lawyer’s time, making use

of free and low-cost legal services, bartering to

your advantage, keeping accurate records, and

understanding lawyers and the legal system.

Order No. 2598 240 pages $12.95

Protect Yourself From

Business Lawsuits

This groundbreaking book offers novela and

inexpensive advice on how companies and

their employees can use commonsense business

tactics to avoid potentially devastating

litigation. Learn to avoid the 8 major mistakes

that often result in litigation. This book

is a must for everyone—from the CEO to the

average employee seeking to protect their career.

Order No. 0-68485267-5

223 pages (Hdcvr) $23.95

“A blockbuster

book that

tells you almost

more than you

ought to know”

How to Protect

Your Business

From Fraud,

Scams & Crime

Incorporate Yourself

Incorporating your business is simple and can

be done without an attorney…saving you hundreds

of dollars. This valuable guide is written

to de-mystify the mind boggling details and

clarifies all strategies involved in your success

and the success of your business.

Order No. 176 Hdcvr $24.95

The Partnership Book

The best way going into

business with a friend is

to have a solid partnership

agreement. This book shows

how to write an agreement

covering evaluation of partner

assets, disputes, buy-outs, expansion,

and death of a partner. Problems of getting started

and partnership taxation laws are examined.

Order No. 0-87337-141-0 $39.95

The Law (in Plain English)

for Small Businesses

This latest edition provides access to the most

current legal information to keep track of new

legal developments and to efficiently handle

any legal issues. This book covers the legal basics

as well as the complexities of business law

today including: licensing, advertising, trademarks

and copyrights, expanding markets,

business organization, and more.

Order No. -880559-95-1 245 pages $19.95

Handbook of Successful Franchising

Franchising is the best opportunity for new

entrepreneurs. Compare on the basis of what

you get for your money-training, marketing,

start-up costs, long term support, legal rights,

financial responsibilities, and marketing evaluation.

Company track records, history, units

operating, and locations. Includes list of Government

funding assistance programs and

every business area from food outlets to computer/electronic,

to employment agencies.

Order No. 30 520 pages $39.95

This guide protects your business from internal or external fraud, scams and crime. Drawing

from the Better Business Bureau, government and law enforcement agencies, the book

offers practical, proven guidelines for recognizing the scams, defending your business, and

seeking legal recourse if you are victimized! Covers: Office Supply Scheme, Phony Invoice

Schemes, Bankruptcy Fraud, Coupon Theft, and Mailorder and Multi-Level.

Order No. 82 204 pages $11.95

1-800-635-7654 Page 94

Legal Department

APPAREL

BUSINESS DIRECTORIES

Fabrics, Services, Trims

This up-to-date directory solves your

production sourcing and contracting

needs in the Americas. The sourcebook

includes: sewing, cut-n-sew, and finishing

contractors and apparel production

services from within the U.S., Canada

and South and Central America. All

factories are sorted by clothing classification

and by U.S. state or by country.

This directory will help you put your

own designs into production.

Order No. 0971486743 $125.00

A complete and updated guide listing

over 2,600 nationwide suppliers of all

types of domestic and imported fabrics,

trims and notions, plus forecast

services, swatch design studios and

more for the apparel and design industries.

Listings include sales manager’s

name, price points, minimums,

etc. Fabric and trim manufacturers,

converters, jobbers and reps are

listed. This sourcebook provides you

with MATERIALS and sources to

make your own goods.

Order No. 0971486735 $135.00

Apparel Contractors (USA Edition)

1-800-635-7654 Page 95

Directory of Brand Name Apparel

Manufacturers

Updated and easy-to-use directory

listing brand-name label manufacturers

and importers in the women’s,

men’s, children’s and accessory markets.

Developed and targeted for store

and catalog buyers to shop the apparel

and accessory markets easily, there are

over 2,800 brand name labels listed,

broken down by types of apparel classifications.

If you are looking for the

SOURCES for brand name goods,

this directory is for you.

Order No. 0971486751 $135.00

RN & WPL Encyclopedia

A comprehensive listing of every Registered

Number and Wool Product Label

ever issued by the Federal Trade Commission

to identify all sorts of goods imported,

manufactured and/ or sold in the U.S. Over

126,500 records including contact information

for more than 31,500 manufacturers,

importers and wholesalers of apparel

and textile goods. Listings include where

available: RN or WPL number, contact

names & titles, street addresses, phone &

fax numbers, website & e-mail addresses,

type of business and product information.

Order No. RN8. Directory $285

Order No. RN8C Directory/CD Combo $475

The Small Design Company's Guide to

Wholesale Fabrics & Trims

Upj-to-date guide created specifically for the smaller design houses and home sewing

businesses. Directory lists fabric and trim companies that will sell to businesses that

require 0 to 500 yards as a production order. Book lists low-minimum and in-stock

fabric suppliers and all their contact information.

Order No. A-106 $65.00

Apparel Business Directories


FORUM PUBLISHING CO.

383 E. Main St. Centerport, N.Y. 11721

T: 631-754-5000

F: 631-754-0630

E: ForumPublishing@aol.com

Credit Card ORDERS: 800/635-7654

FAX ORDERS: 631/754-0630

INQUIRIES: 631/754-5000

Website: www.bizbooks.org

Order by phone

1-800-635-7654

You’ll save time ordering by phone instead

of mail. Speak with our knowledgeable

salespeople who will assist

you in placing your credit card order. If

you have questions about our products,

call Customer Service: (631)754-5000

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm EST.

Your Name and Address

Order by mail

Please complete all information so we

can fill your order promptly. We gladly

accept checks, money orders and

major credit cards. If charging from

your credit card, please SIgn the order

form where indicated and supply

your complete number and expiration

date. Sorry we do not accept C.O.D

or stamps. Checks must clear bank

before orders can be shipped.

Order by Fax

631-754-0630

When charging purchases to your

credit card, it is easy to send us your

completed order form via Fax

Delivery Information

Books and cassette programs will be

shipped within 1-5 working days.

Allow 6-8 weeks for magazine subscriptions

Order Online

www.bizbooks.org

We download orders hourly and

process within 24 hours.

Sales Policy

Books and Cassette programs are

sold as information only and are

guaranteed as represented in this

catalog. All items in this catalog

are sold on a non-refundable basis.

NAME _________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY_______________________________________________________________STATE

ZIP

PHONE NUMBER (_______) ______________________________ EMAIL ___________________________________________

What Books Would You Like?

PG QTY NUMBER TITLE PRICE

SHIPPING

CHARGES

ALL ORDERS ADD $7.00 1st BOOK

$4.00 EA. ADD’L BOOK

CANADIAN $4.00 EA. SHIPMENTS: ADD’L $11.00 BOOK 1st BOOK

$ 8.00 EACH ADDITIONAL

Orders for SAMPLE COPIES of magazines:

OUTSIDE OF USA: ORDERS CAN BE SHIPPED USING YOUR FEDEX

DO NOT OR UPS ACCOUNT add shipping NUMBER ONLY charges

Payment Information Goes Here

CANADIAN SHIPMENTS:

$11.00 1st BOOK • $8.00 EACH ADD’L

OUTSIDE OF USA:

ORDERS CAN BE SHIPPED USING YOUR

FEDEX OR UPS ACCOUNT NUMBER ONLY

SUBTOTAL

NYS SALES TAX

SHIPPING

TOTAL

CHECK MONEY ORDER AMEX MASTERCARD VISA DISCOVER

ACCOUNT NUMBER

SIGNATURE X ________________________________________________________

EXPIRATION DATE

ALL BOOKS ARE SOLD AS INFORMATION

ONLY ON NON-REFUNDABLE BASIS

1-800-635-7654 Page 3996

Order Form

THE ULTIMATE

WHOLESALE RESOURCE!

Instant

Access to:

• Free Monthly Trade

Magazines

• Articles For Your

Business

• Hot Products

Review

• USA’s Leading

Wholesaler Search

WholesaleSources.com

your search engine for everything wholesale!


JANUARY 2023


383 East Main St., Centerport, NY 11721

BODYCANDY

B O D Y J E W E L R Y ®

SURGICAL STEEL REPLACEMENT BEADS WITH DESIGNS...$2.99

EACH

STERLING SILVER EAR STUDS...$8.75 EACH

SPECIAL

BULK DEAL 1

STUD

EARRINGS

Display Case

- Assorted

Designs 72

Pairs

$99.75

SPECIAL

BULK DEAL 2

ROTATING

BODY

JEWELRY Display

Case with 216

Assorted 14ga Belly

Button Rings

$495.00

www.BODYCANDYHQ.com

Retailers Forum Magazine January 2023

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?