SITUATION Our customer was looking for a way to increase daily sales and brand awareness for all 750 locations across the country. They were looking for an easy solution that would allow each store to create customized promotions with their own location and schedule for their offering.   SOLUTION We worked with our customers and... Continue Reading →

Anyone who's familiar with our company's structure knows that our founder and CEO, Larry Zavadil, values family above all else. His son, Justin is now the President of American, and Larry has always considered the sales reps and employees as part of the "American Family" - a support system of people who care deeply about... Continue Reading →

  Executive Vice President, Justin Zavadil, shares his thoughts on community, and how American Solutions for Business upholds this value in everything we do. American has seven core values that drive its mission and help guide the decisions and direction made by the Senior Leadership Team. They are: Community, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Success of Stakeholders, Fairness,... Continue Reading →

Looking for fresh ideas for summer promotions? Retail home and fashion trends inform the industry product development and keep you and your customers on the cutting edge. Check out the top trends for summer – in color, form and function. Military Inspired – leather accents, buckle closures, extra pockets and a utilitarian feel inform luggage... Continue Reading →

  SITUATION Our customer wanted to show guest appreciation and encourage repeat business for their restaurant. Unlike ordinary rewards points or punch cards like many restaurants use, they wanted a unique promotion to get their customers excited to visit. They needed a quick and creative solution within a reasonable budget. SOLUTION American created an exciting... Continue Reading →

No matter who you are, chances are that nurses have impacted your life in some way. Whether you, a friend or a family member has been cared for by a nurse, we know how hard they work to keep patients healthy. The first National Nurses Week was October 11-16, 1954 and marked the 100th anniversary of Florence... Continue Reading →

  SITUATION Our customer was using a manual process to release documents for each insurance agency within their region. The current process was not efficient and did not allow adequate manager approval or release of products. Tasked with providing documents to regional agencies, they needed a way to streamline the process. SOLUTION American created an... Continue Reading →

Over the last decade, the promotional product industry has gone through many changes and evolved into a flourishing network of not only functional products, but recognizable ones. What some may have dubbed as a "trinkets and trash" business is now an essential resource for companies and organizations to access the hottest name-brand items on the market.... Continue Reading →

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we have some great ideas for the fast-approaching holiday. Whether you're looking for a classic Valentine's Day gift or one a little outside-the-box, we've compiled the hottest items to get you the perfect gift for your co-workers, friends, customers and more! The Ovation Box with Candy - a simple, yet... Continue Reading →