http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog Market your business the right way, with the right promotional products that gain high visibility. Best Promotions carries a large selection of promotional gifts and tradeshow giveaways. en-us Copyrights 2006-2009 Best Promotions. All Rights Reserved. http://www.bestpromotions.com/i/layout/bestpromotions_logo.gif http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog Market your business the right way, with the right promotional products that gain high visibility. Best Promotions carries a large selection of promotional gifts and tradeshow giveaways. http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html CastLock v3.0 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/appreciation-gifts-that-all-employees-will-love Business When you read about promotional products and their many uses, you'll come across a lot of employee appreciation ideas. Why such a big emphasis on saying thank you to your employees? Here are six reasons why it is so important to show your...
Here are six reasons why it is so important to show your employees that you appreciate them…and four appreciation gifts they're sure to love!

1. Happy employees are much more productive. What could make them happier than seeing pictures of their friends and family with their very own Reflections 1.5" Digital Photo Frame?
2. People who enjoy their job are less likely to leave, which means lower employee turnover rates.
3. Employees who feel appreciated are more likely to go the extra mile on projects and sales. Your employees will definitely feel appreciated with a useful and thoughtful gift like the Eclipse Travel Tote.
4. Your customers will have a better experience when they interact with employees who like their job.
5. When employees think highly of their employers, they become a great source of word-of-mouth advertising for your business. They'll also be promoting your business when they carry an umbrella like the Budget Beater 60.
6. Doing something nice for your employees makes you feel good, too. Everyone will feel warm and fuzzy when you give away Promotional Fleece Blankets.

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Appreciation isn't something to keep to yourself. Your employees and customers should always know how much you value them. A simple thank you goes a long way, but if you want to go the extra mile, pair your thank you with an appreciation gift. Appreciation gifts don't have to be elaborate or expensive, as the list below shows. These are ten can't-miss appreciation gifts that are both affordable and impressive.

1. Top Selling Camp Chair: Host a company picnic complete with top-quality chairs featuring your logo. Then surprise your employees by giving them each one of these heavy-duty collapsible camping chairs.
2. Java Desk Mug and USB Mug Warmer Set: The classic stainless steel travel mug has gone high-tech! Your employees can use the power from their computer to keep their java hot all morning long.
3. Modesto Picnic Carrier Set: Any client will be impressed by this sophisticated picnic set that comes with all the accessories you need for a tasty meal out in the sun. 
4. Budget Beater 60: Show you care by sheltering your employees and customers from the storm with a promotional umbrella.
5. Day-Timer Bristol Pocket Planner: Give someone the gift of organization with a planner featuring handy extras such as an address directory, monthly planning pages and expense forms.
6. Day-Timer Kingston Pocket Planner: This planner is perfect for the person who is always on the go. It's made from a flexible UltraHyde material so it can be rolled up and tucked into a purse or briefcase.
7. Oakland Coffee Mug: This travel mug has a fun and modern look to perk up a morning commute.
8. Laser Pointer USB Flash Drive - 1GB: This pocket-sized flash drive makes it easy to carry important documents and sales presentations. 
9. Durahyde Zippered Jr. Padfolio: A smart, handsome padfolio is a great gift for both clients and employees.
10. Laguana Travel Mug: In stainless steel with black trim, this travel mug has a look with universal appeal.
    

Like a new piece of office equipment, appreciation gifts are an investment in your business. Appreciation gifts are one way to make sure you retain your most valuable assets - your customers and your employees.



customer appreciation gits logo corporate gifts logo gifts employee appreciation gifts ]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:11:12 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/articles/rss-read/top-10-customer-and-employee-appreciation-gifts http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/warm-weather-got-you-thinking-about-golf Business As the snow melts and the sun comes out, plenty of folks have just one thing on their mind: golf! With spring on the horizon, now is the ideal time to start ordering your golf-related promotional products. When you give promotional golf products, your... golf-related promotional products. When you give promotional golf products, your customers will think of you every time they think of their favorite sport.

The golf course is a favorite place for cementing business deals and building client relationships. Make the experience more memorable for everyone with golf-related promotional products. The Nike Golf Resort Duffle is a handsome, high-quality gift for any occasion, not just a day on the links.

Another benefit of golf promotional products is that they get clients thinking about you outside of the office. Exposure to your brand isn't limited to the 9 to 5 daily grind. When they're out on the greens and cracking into a box of promotional TOP-FLITE XL DISTANCE golf balls, your logo will be the first thing they see. Another hot brand name choice is the NIKE POWER LONG GOLF BALL.

Generosity is a great quality, but don't forget to keep some of these promotional golf goodies for yourself! A Diamond Collection Golf/Sport Towel attached to the side of your golf bag is a highly visible advertisement for your business. Be sure to equip your golf-loving friends and family members with your promotional gear as well. The All Purpose Golf Tool is as fun to give as it is to receive.



promotional golf accessories logo golf products imprinted golf accessories logo golf balls ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:36:00 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/warm-weather-got-you-thinking-about-golf http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/appreciation-gifts-for-teachers-and-nurses Business Early May brings us two very special celebrations - Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4th - 8th and National Nurses Week from May 6th - 12th. These are two weeks set aside for honoring the men and women whose professions contribute so much to our...
There are lots of ways to say thank you to our nurses and teachers, but a thoughtful gift is just about the nicest way of all. Check out our suggestions for the perfect appreciation gifts for teachers and nurses.

Teachers:

• 12oz. Spooner Mug: This coffee mug has a cool extra feature - the handle has a slot sized just right for holding a spoon. A coordinating white spoon is even included!
• Promotional 60" Golf Umbrella: Just like our mail carriers, teachers have to go to work even in the rain and snow. This generously sized golf umbrella will keep them and their supplies dry.
• Top Selling Camp Chair: Encourage the teacher in your life to enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the park in this comfy camp chair.
  

Nurses:

• Multi-Function Backpack Tote: This interchangeable bag can function either as a tote bag or backpack - it's like two gifts in one!
• Pacific Trail Cooler: Every nurse needs a nice insulated cooler for carrying their lunch or dinner to work.
• Jewel Collection Colored Beach Towel: Sometimes a nurse's work is no day at the beach…that's why they deserve a day at the beach under the sun on this plush terry velour towel.
  

promotional products customer appreciation gifts logo appreciation gifts teacher appreciation gifts logo gifts corporate gifts ]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:30:00 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/appreciation-gifts-for-teachers-and-nurses http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/our-favorite-reusable-tote-bags Business From time to time, it's good to get back to the basics. That is, to think about the fundamental ways that promotional products contribute to your overall marketing plan. We've broken down the role of promotional products into five basic...
We've broken down the role of promotional products into five basic functions. We've also included our five favorite reusable tote bags because if there's one promotional product that can do just about any job, it's a tote bag.

1. Promotional products are an advertising medium. Like a television commercial or ad in the newspaper, a promotional product makes the general public aware of your business. With everyone going green, reusable grocery bags such as the Non-Woven Grocery Tote are one of today's hottest ways to promote a business.

2. A promotional product also supplements your other forms of marketing. It keeps your advertising fresh by including a variety of media. The Non-Woven Promotional Tote is affordable and multi-purpose. It's a great giveaway for any occasion.

3. You can use a promotional product to enhance your image. Studies have shown that promotional products boost a business's credibility in the minds of consumers. An attractive, high-quality product like the Custom Reusable Tote Bag will reinforce an image of success.

4. Promotional products can contribute to a customer's intent to buy. A thoughtful gift to a prospective client may be enough to turn a prospect into a sale. The Non-Woven Trade Show Tote features extra details that give it a high perceived value.

5. Last, a promotional product serves as a reminder. Every time a customer sees your promotional product, they'll think of your business. The Best Big Shopper Tote Bag is a great choice because it's a promotional product your customers can use every day.

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Sometimes, though, you need to take a slightly different approach with giving promotional items to your clients. When you really want to make a lasting impression, opt for a gift that's customer-centered, one that's geared more towards showing appreciation than advertising your business.

We've put together a list of four of our favorite customer-centered gifts that everyone is sure to love:

1. Upgrade your promotional pens to the exec-worthy Maestro Click Stainless Steel Pen. Your customers will like its smooth, comfortable grip.
2. Give your customers the gift of convenience with a Bic Media Clic Mechanical Pencil. With no need to sharpen them, mechanical pencils are quite handy.
3. Technology gifts are always a big hit. Your customers can use the Laser Pointer USB Flash Drive at home and the office.
4. Want to really knock their socks off? Put some music into their day with the impressive gift of a 1G Slimline MP3 Player v.2.0.
   

customer appreciation gits logo corporate gifts promotional pens logo pens logo gifts employee appreciation gifts ]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/customer-centered-gifts-for-a-lasting-impression http://www.bestpromotions.com/blog/rss-read/our-favorite-executive-pens Business After we put together this list of our favorite executive pens, we got to thinking about what puts these pens ahead of the pack. So we decided to take a closer look at our top choices and answer the question - what makes an executive pen? Here are...
Here are our reasons, along with our four favorite executive pens that really fit the bill:

Executive pens carry prestigious brand names. Cutter & Buck has more than earned its reputation for high-end pens with the American Classic Leather Wrap Roller. Wrapped in genuine top grain leather, this pen is the ultimate in luxury.

An executive pen is ultra-comfortable and writes extra smooth. The Odyssey Twist Ball Pen writes clean and features a convenient twist action mechanism.

Executive pens have a sharp, stylish look. The lustrous black finish of the Triton Twist Carbon Fiber Pen has a unique prismatic design.

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