http://www.bestpromotions.com/articles Grow your business and gain high visibility with the right promotional items for your next tradeshow. Gain insight and ideas for the best promotional products for tradeshow giveaways and imprinted logo items. en-us Copyrights 2006-2009 Best Promotions. All Rights Reserved. http://www.bestpromotions.com/i/layout/bestpromotions_logo.gif http://www.bestpromotions.com/articles Grow your business and gain high visibility with the right promotional items for your next tradeshow. Gain insight and ideas for the best promotional products for tradeshow giveaways and imprinted logo items. http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html CastLock v3.0 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/before-the-holidays-surprise-your-employees-with-a-top-notch-appreciation-gift Business Gifts are great no matter when you get them, but there's something extra special about a present that's a complete surprise. This fall, surprise your employees with a top-notch appreciation gift before the holidays roll around. It will be a...
Even a small gift can have a big impact. For instance, the classic pocket knife, like our Economy 5 Function Knife, is a fun and useful trinket. Another affordable but always appreciated gift is the travel mug. The 16 oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mug is a high-quality product at a bargain price.

With the weather growing cool, our wardrobes are getting warmer. Now is the perfect time to give your employees a Full-Zip Fleece Vest. These stylish, zip-up fleece vests are great for both men and women. Having your employees wear your logo out and about is an added bonus!

Of course, there's always one way to go that's sure to be a hit: food! How about a top-of-the-line ID Tag Lunch Cooler Bag? Insulated lunch bags are handy and will encourage your employees to bring along a healthy lunch to work each day.  This one has lots of cool features like a business card size ID pouch and a mesh drawstring bottle holder.

If you're in the mood for something a bit more gourmet, check out the Cosmopolitan Wine & Cheese Set. It's a sophisticated, high-end gift that offers an amazing value for your money. This set features seven separate pieces, including a solid wood cutting board and a wine bottle opener. Every piece wraps up neatly in the faux black leather carrying case.

From keychains to mobile wine bars, we've got something to suit every business and every budget. Order a surprise employee appreciate gift, and you'll be rewarded with a happy workforce!

promotional products employee appreciation gifts client appreciation gifts logo gifts ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:56:00 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/before-the-holidays-surprise-your-employees-with-a-top-notch-appreciation-gift http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/show-your-company-cares-with-eco-friendly-gifts Business People respect and admire companies that do business while leaving a small environmental footprint. Businesses are doing things like recycling paper and using energy-efficient light bulbs. Many of them, however, are missing out on a big opportunity...
With our line of eco-friendly promotional products, you can give great gifts, promote your business and do your part to save our planet. You might be surprised to learn just how many of your favorite promotional items are available in eco-friendly styles. There's something in every price range and a gift to fit every occasion.

For instance, the Recycled Cardboard Journal is a hip and unique gift that's friendly to your budget as well as the environment. Your logo is debossed on the front of its raw cardboard cover, and it features the recycling symbol on each page of the notebook.

Custom-printed bags are a promotional staple, and now they're made from recycled materials! The 100% Post Consumer Recycled Deluxe Urban Sling Bag is a great example. It's everything that you and your customers want in a carry-all bag, including an adjustable strap, pen loops and a cell phone pocket. Another high-quality earth-friendly bag is the Eco 51%Post Consumer Recycled Sling Bag. Sling bags have a casual, youthful feel, perfect for your new eco-friendly image.

When you need a classy gift for a special occasion, check out the Bamboo Photo Album. It features a handsome bamboo frame on the front, which is a renewable resource. Our Bamboo Photo Album has the look of a high-end boutique gift.

With so many eco-friendly promotional items to choose from, green gift giving is easy. You don't have to sacrifice quality or options in order to purchase environmentally responsible promotional gifts.

eco-friendly promotional products eco-friendly gifts recycled gifts ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:13:09 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/show-your-company-cares-with-eco-friendly-gifts http://www.bestpromotions.com/articles/rss-read/purchase-holiday-gifts-now-while-inventory-is-high-prices-are-low-and-shipping-is-cheap Business Every year come late December, we swear that we'll never leave our gift shopping to the last minute again. The problem with last-minute shopping isn't just the crowded stores and lack of parking spaces. Even when you shop online the holiday...
Online stores, just like brick-and-mortar shops, sometimes sell out of their most popular products. We always tend to believe that Internet retailers have a limitless supply of all their goods, but their stock can run low, too. Right now, inventory is high. Place your orders while your top choices are ready and waiting to be shipped. No one wants to gift wrap an "IOU" because the item they ordered was out of stock.

Planners, for example, are hugely popular holiday gifts. Last year's planners and calendars have been used up, and it's time to replace them. If you want to give your friends, family members, customer or employees a gift like the Day-Timer Bristol Pocket Planner, then there's no time to waste in placing your order.

Another reason to buy your holiday gifts early is that prices are still low. It's no coincidence that popular gift items take a price hike the closer the calendar moves to December. The law of supply and demand kicks in, and it's not unusual for prices to increase as a result. Take advantage of low prices by shopping during the "off season."

For example, customizable All American Frosted pens are available right now for less than fifty cents a piece. Personalized pens are an inexpensive stocking stuffer, or you could include one with a padfolio or desk set. Another inexpensive gift you can purchase right now is a Coil Cinch Tote. This colorful carry-all is a present in and of itself, or you can be creative and use it in place of a gift bag.

Speaking of expenses, you also have to consider the cost of shipping when you buy gifts online. Placing last minute orders means paying for rush delivery. Sure, you can have the items overnight, but it's going to cost you extra. Coffee mugs, like the 12 oz. Executive Mug, are a favorite last-minute gift idea. Filled with candies and gourmet coffee packages, it's a thoughtful gift that's perfect for anyone. Instead of placing a rush order, purchase extra coffee mugs now.

Why pay more for shipping when you can simply order early? By purchasing your gifts well in advance of the holidays, you can opt for the least expensive shipping method. You also won't have to worry about slow delivery because of an overloaded postal system.

Shopping early is shopping smart. If you order your holiday gifts now, you can be sure you'll get the items you want at the lowest prices with the least expensive shipping. Save money and save time so you'll have plenty of both for enjoying the holidays!



promotional products promotional holiday gifts holiday gifts for clients holiday gifts for customers holiday gifts for employees promotional mugs logo totes ]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:18:29 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/articles/rss-read/purchase-holiday-gifts-now-while-inventory-is-high-prices-are-low-and-shipping-is-cheap http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/top-3-breast-cancer-support-merchandise Business October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and you can use promotional products to show that your business cares about this important issue. Sell them to raise money for cancer-related charities, incorporate them into an informational display or just...
However you choose to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month, our breast cancer support merchandise will help reinforce your message.

1. Pink - Multi- Function Pedometer w/ Clock: A pedometer is a perfect fit for breast cancer awareness because it promotes exercise and a healthy lifestyle. You can have it customized with your own encouraging message.
2. Awareness Ribbon Magnetic Clip: This pink, ribbon-shaped clip is great for holding notes and photos. Use it at home on your fridge or at work on a filing cabinet. It will serve as a reminder of the importance of finding a cure.
3. Pink - 16oz. Europa Mug: The Europa mug has a modern, feminine style and comes in a lovely subdued pink. It's a beautiful gift that celebrates women while supporting the cause.
   

breast cancer awareness gifts breast cancer support merchandise promotional products ]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:45:31 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/top-3-breast-cancer-support-merchandise http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/you-cant-go-wrong-with-a-travel-mug-here-are-the-top-3 Business If you're looking for a can't-miss, can't-fail gift for your clients or employees, look no further. Promotional travel mugs are exactly what you need. What makes a travel mug the ideal promotional gift? For starters, travel mugs... Promotional travel mugs are exactly what you need. What makes a travel mug the ideal promotional gift? For starters, travel mugs are…

• Useful
• Gender-neutral
• Appropriate for all ages
• Long-lasting
• Highly visible
  

Need more help? Check out our top three travel mugs:

1. Laguana Travel Mug: The Laguana Travel Mug is sleek and sophisticated with its stainless steel outer wall and black plastic trim. It's one of our top three because it's an appropriate gift for the top execs.

2. Bullet Vacuum Bottle: This bullet-shaped travel bottle is unlike any other promotional travel mug on the market. The look is completely modern, and you'll love the value-added zippered carrier with an adjustable strap.

3. Aladdin Ecycle 14oz. Tumbler: Eco-friendly products seem to be everywhere these days, but we bet your clients have never seen a recycled travel mug before! This sturdy plastic mug is made from a 100% recycled polypropylene material.



logo travel mugs promotional travel mugs logo mug promotional travel mug wholesale travel mugs logo coffee mugs ]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:59:05 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/you-cant-go-wrong-with-a-travel-mug-here-are-the-top-3 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/want-returning-customers-well-show-you-how-with-our-top-5-customer-retention-gifts Business Repeat customers are the cornerstone of any successful business. Loyal customers is where the big money lies. Here's a few reasons why: It costs less to retain a customer than attract a new one. Satisfied customers provide you with...

• It costs less to retain a customer than attract a new one.
• Satisfied customers provide you with word-of-mouth advertising.
• Repeat customers make larger purchases and buy a wider range of products than first-time customers.
  

Promotional products can be a powerful part of your customer retention efforts. You can use them in both traditional ways and creative ways to ensure that your customers feel appreciated and keep them coming back for more.

Here are five of our top customer retention gifts and some tips on how to use them:

1. 16 oz. Pub Glass: These restaurant grade pint glasses just make you want to celebrate! A personalized pub glass is a fun gift to commemorate a special occasion. Give them to customers on your company's anniversary to thank them for keeping your business going strong.


2. Durahyde Padfolio: Padfolios are the quintessential business accessory. They  make a classy gift for top customers on holidays and birthdays.

3. Bic Sticky Note Cube 3: These kitschy cubes are a good "Remember me?" gift to make sure you stay on your customer's mind. Send them to customers you haven't heard from in a while with a note that says, "We hope you stick with us!"


4. Easy Roll-Up Blanket: This handy fleece blanket is perfect for customer loyalty and referral programs. Allow your customers to earn points for their purchases or referring new business and give them a choice of promotional products featuring your logo to buy with their points.


5. Insulated Lunch Bag: Say thank you for a big purchase, say sorry for a mix-up…whatever you say, say it with a gift! An insulated lunch bag is something that everyone can use. Make it extra special by filling it with goodies.



promotional products office gifts corporate gifs customer retention gifts customer gifts ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:05:45 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/want-returning-customers-well-show-you-how-with-our-top-5-customer-retention-gifts http://www.bestpromotions.com/articles/rss-read/travel-mugs-the-perfect-corporate-holiday-gift Business Business owners face special challenges when it comes to picking out holiday gifts. You want to give gifts that are useful and thoughtful, but you may not know a lot about the person's hobbies or interests. Another consideration is giving gifts of...
What item could possibly meet this tall order? The answer is surprisingly simple: travel mugs! A promotional travel mug is professional, appropriate for all types of people and won't break your budget. When you customize the travel mug with your company's name and logo, you have a great gift that's also a great form of advertisement.

As mentioned above, travel mugs have universal appeal, which makes your corporate gift shopping easier in a couple of different ways. First, it makes life simple for you during an already hectic time. There's no need to purchase multiple different items depending on whether the employee is male or female, younger or older. A travel mug will suit everyone's tastes, especially if you choose a classic stainless steel mug, like the Best Stainless Travel Mug.

Second, it enables you to buy in bulk. When it comes to promotional items, the more you order, the more you save. If you're purchasing travel mugs for everyone on your list, then you can get the lowest prices available. An already budget-friendly item like the 16oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mug gets even cheaper, enabling you to buy gifts for even more people.

Travel mugs are a perfect corporate holiday gift because they're useful, and they'll truly be appreciated. Sure, it's the thought that counts, but it's nice to give someone a present that they actually like! Plus, the more the mug gets used, the more you benefit. If the travel mug is being used, then your logo is being seen. For an added impact, purchase a product such as the Gulfstream Travel Mug, which is made of eye-catching colored transparent plastic and features a stainless steel lid.

There are plenty of other reasons why travel mugs are an ideal corporate holiday gift. Travel mugs get year-round use. You can keep your water cold in the summer and your coffee hot in the winter. A good travel mug will last for years and can be taken with you anywhere. The Torrance Travel Tumbler, for example, is a tough stainless steel mug that's made to last.

This year, you can make your holiday shopping easy and make your clients and employees happy at the same time. Order up a batch of promotional travel mugs, and say sayonara to the shopping malls!



logo travel mugs promotional travel mugs logo mug promotional travel mug wholesale travel mugs logo coffee mugs ]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:51:12 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/articles/rss-read/travel-mugs-the-perfect-corporate-holiday-gift http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/buy-one-get-one-free-specials Business Buy one, get one free….what a beautiful phrase! When you shop from our wide selection of two-for-the-price-of-one promotional items, it's like doubling your marketing budget. You get more merchandise for the money, which means you can give... two-for-the-price-of-one promotional items, it's like doubling your marketing budget. You get more merchandise for the money, which means you can give out more goodies!

Here are four of our favorite buy one, get one free specials:

1. Small Flashlight With Wrist Band: A useful gift year-round, flashlights can be a lifesaver if you car breaks down or a winter storm knocks out the power. The wrist strap makes this BOGO item even more convenient.

2. Nylon Sports Pack: Custom-printed bags are top promotional product because they're guaranteed to get your logo seen. The drawstrings make perfect shoulder straps, allowing you to carry it as a backpack or gym bag.

3. Price Buster 5 Panel Cap: Baseball caps are some of the most effective promotional items around. These hats are a walking billboard, and with our BOGO pricing, they'll fit every budget.

4. Insulated Lunch Bag: Reusable lunch bags are an eco-friendly alternative to throw-away sacks. This insulated bag comes in a variety of bold colors so fun that you'll want to pack a lunch every day!



promotional products buy one get one free logo items buy one get one free logo products logo apparel logo tote bags ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:05:32 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/buy-one-get-one-free-specials http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/looking-for-the-perfect-breast-cancer-awareness-gifts-look-no-further Business Need ideas for creative ways to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month? You've come to the right place! We've searched our inventory to put together this list of the perfect promotional gifts to give in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month....
1. Pink Lunar Convention Tote: A sophisticated pink and black color combination gives this tote bag a cosmopolitan look. We love its convenient features, such as the two elastic pen loops and a D-ring for holding your keys.

2. Pink Folding Chair: This pink camp chair is ideal for outdoor breast cancer awareness events and fundraisers. A sewn-in pillow, mesh cup holders and a matching carrying case make it a great value for your money.

3. Pink - Essence Journal Book: Our pretty pink and white journal is an extra-thoughtful gift when you include a handwritten message inside!

4. Pink 22oz. Gripper Bottle: These pink plastic water bottles are a must-have for breast cancer walk-a-thons. They make great souvenirs that marathon participants can continue to enjoy long after the race is over.

5. Pink Embroidered Camouflage Cap: Last but not least is the cute and stylish pink camouflage baseball cap. It's a trendy gift that the recipient will love to wear throughout October and all year round!



promotional products logo apparel breast cancer awareness gifts promotional tote bags promotional breast cancer awareness items ]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:01:01 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/looking-for-the-perfect-breast-cancer-awareness-gifts-look-no-further http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/top-four-reasons-we-love-promotional-usb-flash-drives Business Certain promotional items encompass every quality of the ideal promo product. A promotional USB flash drive is one of them. Check out these four simple reasons why a promotional USB flash drive is the perfect choice for corporate gifts, tradeshows and... promotional USB flash drive is the perfect choice for corporate gifts, tradeshows and a variety of marketing campaigns.

1. Useful: This is one promo product that will never end up in the bottom of a junk drawer. In our technology-driven lives, a flash drive is something we can use on a daily basis.
2. Portable: A promotional USB flash drive can fit in your pocket, and it's easily carried along in a briefcase or purse. The Foldout USB Flash Drive 1G, for example, is shorter than a key, making it the right size for a keychain. Its portability increases the chances it will be used frequently…and increases the number of people who will see your logo.
3. Universal appeal: Anyone who uses a computer has a need for a flash drive. Its appeal is not limited by age, gender or occupation. The Foldout USB Flash Drive 128MB comes in three different colors, so you can pick the one that complements your logo.
4. Lasting impression: Promotional USB flash drives are cool little high-tech gadgets. Promotional products with a high perceived value are the most effective and speak to the success of your business. For an extra sophisticated look, check out a product like the Foldout USB Flash Drive 512MB, which has a steel cover that can be laser engraved.
   

Tip: Always preload the flash drive with information about your company and the services/products you sell. If you've got any pictures, PowerPoint presentations, podcasts or videos be sure to include those, too.



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