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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 big morale booster and a sincere gesture of thanks.

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!

Posted by: Sue
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Topic: Promotional Products
Tags: promotional products , employee appreciation gifts , client appreciation gifts , logo gifts

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 for going green: gift giving!

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.

Posted by: Sue
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Topic: Promotional Products
Tags: eco-friendly promotional products , eco-friendly gifts , recycled gifts

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 give them out to customers and employees to help spread the word.

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.
   

Posted by: Sue
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Topic: Promotional Products
Tags: breast cancer awareness gifts , breast cancer support merchandise , promotional products

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 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.

Posted by: Sue
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Topic: Drinkware
Tags: logo travel mugs , promotional travel mugs , logo mug , promotional travel mug , wholesale travel mugs , logo coffee mugs

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 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.

Posted by: Sue
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Topic: Promotional Products
Tags: promotional products , office gifts , corporate gifs , customer retention gifts , customer gifts