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title: College Hill | business tips (3)
description: business tips | PNW-based branded merchandise studio College Hill blogs on the latest trends in graphic design, fashion + current apparel, as well as branding projects, like our annual beers-for-a-cause. Follow along for creative inspiration on your next project. (3)
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# College Hill

**Welcome to the College Hill blog — your go-to source for fresh takes on branded merchandise, design trends, and all things custom apparel. As a PNW-based powerhouse in custom merch, we share insights on the latest in graphic design, fashion-forward apparel, and standout projects. Whether you’re looking for creative inspiration or want a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re up to, you’re in the right place.**

 

## Business tips

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#### [How Promotional Products Act as Super Connectors and Drive More Sales](https://blog.collegehill.com/promotional-products-as-super-connectors)

 In today’s competitive market, building strong relationships is essential for business growth.…

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#### [Why Custom Merch Timelines Aren't Just About Print Time](https://blog.collegehill.com/custom-merch-timelines-print-time)

 When placing a custom merchandise order, one of the most common questions we hear is: “How long…

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#### [Why Timelines Matter in Custom Merch](https://blog.collegehill.com/why-timelines-matter-in-custom-merch)

 If you’ve ever ordered custom merch before, you know there’s a bit of magic involved - blank…

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#### [The Power of Networking: Why Relationship Building Matters](https://blog.collegehill.com/the-power-of-networking)

 In today’s fast-moving business landscape, networking is no longer just a “nice to have." It's the…

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#### [Coffee with College Hill: Part 2](https://blog.collegehill.com/coffee-with-college-hill-2)

 In part 2 of our Coffee with College Hill video series, we sat down with Pullman, Washington-based…

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#### [Coffee with College Hill](https://blog.collegehill.com/coffee-with-college-hill)

 In our new monthly (and sometimes biweekly!) video series, we sit down with small business owners,…

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