Business of the Week: Safeguard Binghamton Print and Promo
(WIVT/WBGH) – Safeguard Binghamton Print and Promo is the Greater Binghamton Chamber Business of the Week.
Safeguard Business Solutions and Supplies is a 70-year-old company with franchises across the country.
Fred Simmons is celebrating his 40th anniversary as a Safeguard franchisee. He sells a wide variety of customized office supplies along with lots of logo'd merchandise such as apparel, hats, mugs, magnets, and more.
Simmons says the secret to his success has been feet on the street. He says that while he takes orders online or over the phone, he prefers conducting business face to face, meeting with clients directly, and dropping off samples.
'I've been serving the Southern Tier, not just Greater Binghamton, but the Southern Tier area, and my primary objective is to go into small businesses, non-profit organizations, and profitable organizations to help them succeed, to help them manage and grow their business,' said Simmons.
Simmons has been very active in the Chamber over the years, acting as an official ambassador.
He's also offering special deals to celebrate his 40 years.
You can call him at (607)723-6644 or go online at Safeguard-BinghamtonPromo.com.
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