Do you, like me, have no less than 1 million things on your to-do list today? Hey, I hear you, but since I've taken the morning to write this Hot Deals, why don't you take a couple minutes to relax and enjoy it? And as I always remind myself when there are heavy deadlines, "It always gets done and most importantly, it's not life and death." So there you go; my wisdom for the day. Have fun! Send your feedback directly to: khuston@asicentral.com. It may be published in a future issue of Advantages magazine. For free information on products featured in Advantages, click here: www.advantagesinfo.com.

Sales Tip of the Week

– Kathy Huston, editor 

The Joe Show: Cold-Weather Promos
In this episode of The Joe Show, Counselor Managing Editor Joe Haley shows off some great items for clients looking to do outdoor marketing in the winter. Know marketers looking to connect with the ski set? Want some product ideas for cold-weather resorts? Check out this episode of The Joe Show.  

Click here to see this cold-weather-products edition of The Joe Show.

Get It While You Can!
The Pitch: Know anyone who can use a little help for their breath? Boy, do I! I love this product and it's on closeout special, so call today. Item 30455-000 is a mint/floss combo from Custom HBC (asi/47934) and it's great for anyone really, but think about trade shows, conventions, parties, dental clients and more. It was $3.99 and now it's $1.66-P, so that's a 42% savings, according to the supplier (I don't do math). Plus this product qualifies you to win some sort of fabulous trip I believe, but you can check it all out here: http://www.customhbc.com/.
The Bottom Line: Fresh approach.

Pop It
The Pitch: It could just be me, but I haven't seen these around the industry in awhile, however now you can get Pop-Art Toasters from LC Premiums/LCK & Associates (asi/65953). You know, they are toasters that toast logos onto the bread? They're pretty cool for a whole host of promotions and you will be the toast of the town. (I know, Corny Kathy strikes again, but I don't care.) Anyway, for prices and options, check out this supplier's very awesome website and scroll down to the bottom to click on the toaster link: http://www.lcpremiums.com/.
The Bottom Line: Make some bread.

Table for One
The Pitch: Readers Debbi and Erin wrote and asked me to spotlight a USA-made new product, so here's one that I think is pretty unique. It's from DEVO Products Inc. (asi/49484) and it's just perfect for business travelers. The folding travel table attaches with two large hooks under the pull-up handle of carry-on luggage or a wheeled computer case. Once the table is set up you can stand and work or lower the adjustable pull-up handle of your carry-on to work on your laptop or eat a nice lunch atop it (my grandma always called all food "nice" i.e., "have some nice chicken soup," and I have taken to doing that.). Pricing starts at: 50; $39.90-Q. See it here: http://www.traveltable.com/
The Bottom Line: Pull up a chair.

Correction Notice
The Pitch: Think about it: How many totes do you own yourself? How many do you use? I'm guessing that these days, it's probably a lot, as more and more people are using totes for their groceries and lots of other things they carry around. As you will see from the picture ad in today's edition, Bullet (asi/42424) has totes that are totally awesome. In our October issue of Advantages magazine, though, the pricing on the ad they ran was incorrect (hey, it happens). But you can see the correct information and pick a tote for your next promotion by clicking here: http://tinyurl.com/PolyProCorrect.
The Bottom Line: The price is right.

Vote Now For Distributor Choice Awards
Every year Counselor magazine honors the best industry suppliers with theDistributor Choice Awards. These awards are chosen solely by industry distributors.
Voting is now open. Please click here to vote in the Counselor Distributor Choice Awards.

These valued awards will be given out to winning suppliers at the ASI Show in Orlando on January 23, 2011. Your vote counts and we thank you in advance for your participation. Voting ends Friday, November 19.