The idea was simple. Print a logo on a t-shirt, launch an online store to sell the shirt, and make a donation to the business or organization for every shirt sold. The result has been nothing short of inspiring.

Ryan Crabtree works as a full-time firefighter and is the owner of US Safety Products, providing safety equipment to America’s First Responders. As COVID-19 broke out, it was second nature for Ryan to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to first responders in the area, but he felt he could do more to support essential workers at such a critical moment.

The decorated apparel and merchandise business is highly detailed and involves a lot of moving parts, from ordering to fulfillment and beyond. Poor or unclear communication during any stage of these nuanced processes can lead to poor experiences for your customers and end consumers. 

When it comes to creating a great customer experience, branding is everything. Providing your customers and end consumers with a seamless experience is a common goal for many dealers and distributors. 

In a time of need, OMG clients have stepped up to support small businesses and organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, raising more than $125,000 for communities across the country. What started as one businesses’ idea to give back, the Community Tee Project is now making an impact nationwide.

Britney Mueller, OrderMyGear (OMG) Senior Manager of Client Services, was named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award® for Maverick of the Year - Business Services Industries category.

“We planned to sell around 200 shirts to raise money for Brian’s Steak House after it burned down,” Kevin recalled. “But within 10 hours of opening the OMG online store, we had over 855 orders roll in!”

OrderMyGear (OMG) was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Achievement in Product Innovation category in The 18th Annual American Business Awards® today. The award recognizes OMG for 2019 product innovations bridging the technology gap for the Team Dealer and Promotional Product industries.

“My dad owns a pizza place. They can’t keep full staff with curbside delivery. Still, they didn’t want to have to lay a single person off, especially because many employees have worked for them for almost 15 years. [The STL STRONG campaign] is a way for restaurants to keep employees paid and on staff.”

California was one of the first states in the U.S. to announce a shelter-in-place order in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It became clear early on that the restrictions would have a detrimental impact on small businesses throughout the state.

How does your workday look different compared to a few weeks ago? Whether it’s dogs barking during a call, sweats becoming your go-to work attire, creating new social media profiles to stay in touch, or being glued to your laptop more than ever before, work looks very different for a lot of us..

When was the last time you brainstormed new markets and how to sell to them? Whether it was just this morning or a couple years ago, now is the perfect time to revisit your selling strategy to expand your business and grow sales.