If the economy has you feeling like you are running backwards on the treadmill of business, then you need to find the best advertising and marketing medium available today. You need a medium that is low in cost, highly effective, and will reach a large audience all at the same time. What you need is promotional espresso cups. These cups will have your business running forward at a faster pace than any other form of advertising and marketing. This...more
Deciding which promotional products are most effective for your business is not as hard as it seems. The key to knowing is to really know your own business, to know your customers and what they like and want. For example, it wouldn't make sense to give custom printed key chains to customers at a gym, but it would make sense to give out sports bottles. What would make sense for key chains is if you are a realtor. You can put the keys to the new...more
Buyer beware! There are tricky and deceiving promotional products companies out there. And, you need to know how to spot them so you can stay away from them. Tricky and deceiving promotional products companies use a number of tactics to get you, the consumer, to buy their products. They make you believe you are getting the very best deals out there, when in reality, you are not. They use certain ploys. In fact, every one of them uses the same ploys so it won't be hard to recognize them.- Use of set up feesEvery promotional products company has to set up their machines in order to print your custom items. A tricky company will say you are getting a discount on your products, but then in the end, will charge a set up fee, which increases your price.- Use of shipping feesEvery promotional products company has to ship your items to you. Just like above, a tricky company will say you are getting a discount, but then you end up paying a huge shipping fee to get your products.- High minimumsA tricky and deceiving promotional products company will have high minimums on your orders. Meaning, they will only accept orders that meet their high minimums. For examples, most companies...more
If you think about the medium you should use to look for the best deals on promotional products, the Internet, then finding them shouldn't be that difficult. The key, though, to getting great deals is to know what to look for and what to watch out for.One thing you want to watch out for are companies that claim they have the biggest discounts, but...more
If you are a small business, then you want to find ways to make your business viable. You want to find ways to keep customers coming into your business and buying from you. This can be a daunting task, especially if you are in a market saturated with what you offer. So, you need to find a new way to bring customers into your business and something...more
Customers have plenty of places to choose from to get products. They can go on the Internet, they can order over the phone, they can walk into a store and they can even buy out of the newspaper. So, how do you compete? How do you keep customers coming into your store to buy from you? Is it possible or is it something you won't be able to achieve? Well, with anything sometimes you have to think outside the box. The best way to get those customers into your business, without spending a lot of money, is to go with promotional items like imprinted ceramic mugs.Imprinted ceramic mugs are a great gift for the simple fact that they show you appreciate your customer's business. Often, that is all customers want. They shop with you because they want to, not because they have to. There are plenty of other options available to them to shop through, they do not have to go through you. However, by shopping with you, they are showing they appreciate you, and that means you need to appreciate them. You can do this with promotional items, but you have to make sure it is a good promotional item. For example, you will want to give your customers something that they will use on a regular basis. If...more
Everyone loves to have some coffee or tea in the morning, and everyone has a favorite mug that they enjoy using. This mug may be one that they received from a family member, one they bought on a vacation, or even one that they were given by a...more
Does your business need a jolt? Try hot promotional items-espresso cups! Custom printed espresso cups will give your business the lift you are looking for. If business has been lagging, then these imprinted cups are just what you need to get it going...more
There are two schools of thought on promotional items. There are those that thing they are a waste of money and you should stick to newspaper ads and commercials, and there are those that think they are a great way to promote a business. Well, truth...more
Ordering online makes buying promotional products easy. But, you have to compare total prices before making your final purchase. There are many promotional items companies out there that have a lot of gimmicks. And, you have to watch out for them....more
You may be asking, "Why buy promotional products in this recession when no one is spending?" As a business owner, this is a pretty valid question. And, as a business owner, you have concerns.The truth is that there really still is business out there...more
10 Essential Phone Prospecting Tips for Network MarketersCalling up people adds personal touch in business, whether it’s an initial call or a follow-up. Establishing your credibility on the phone is a breeze by keeping a courteous conversation....more