While pens and key rings might be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking
about promotional products, there are thousands of other great items to choose from these days. Here are some lines that are just that little bit different to grab the customer's attention.
* Puzzles and Games
There is a fantastic range of hand held, pocket sized puzzles on the market that have more than enough room for you to have your logo and details printed on.
Electronic game units with pre-loaded Sudoku and tic-tac-toe would make great gifts for your special customers. While ruler and sliding tile puzzles are so inexpensive they could easily be used as hand outs for your promotions.
* Stress Toys
Stress toys such as squeeze balls and branded with your name can be used as give-aways and will remind your customer who you are every time they pick one of these up to relieve their stress.
* Massagers
You are sure to be remembered in a positive light when you use these massagers in your next promotion. The units come in different shapes, sizes and colours and some are even battery powered.
* Money boxes
Remember your first money box? Banks have been using the money box to promote their bank name for years. The designs have come a long way from the rectangular metal container or the pink pig.
The beauty about the money box is where it will be placed in the home and the work place. Generally people will put it on a desk or near the phone which means it is constantly in view for all to see.
* Executive Gifts
Executive or corporate gifts are a wonderful way to say thank you to staff that have gone out of their way for your business. Special occasions, birthdays or mark the milestone for time spent with the company or present that special gift for the employee of the month.
Toys include globe puzzles, mini boules sets, chess boards and harmonicas or if you want something more practical there's staplers, calculators and penholders.
* Water
Natural spring water bottles labelled with your logo and contact details are another different way to promote your business. You may want to sell the water bottles from your in-store fridge or if you conduct seminars or workshops it is always a nice touch to offer bottled water to the participants.