1. Best Value Pencil: This bargain-priced pencil comes in a huge variety of colors, so you're sure to find just what you want. Plus, there's no setup charge!
2. Best Natural Wood Pencil: There's just no topping the classics. With no setup charge, this is another unbeatable deal!
3. Bic Media Clic Mechanical Pencil: We'll help you boost the "wow" factor without boosting the price. These very professional-looking mechanical pencils are surprisingly affordable, and setup is free.
4. Bic Clic Master Mechanical Pencil: Think you can't afford a top-of-the-line mechanical promotional pencil? Think again! The Bic Clic Master Mechanical Pencil is loaded with cool features, and there's no charge for the setup.
   

1. Hand out pencils at summer festivals and fairs. The Best Value Pencil comes in 15 eye-catching colors. With no set up charge, it's priced right for giving away truckloads!
2. Keep lots and lots of pencils on hand at your store or place of business. Give them out generously to anyone who comes in. The Best Natural Wood Pencil is a classic, and it appeals to adults as well.
3. Donate a large quantity of pencils to area schools. They can be used in the classroom, by teachers or as prize incentives for good grades and behavior.
4. Donate pencils to charities that collect school supplies for low income families. A Bic Mechanical Pencil with Color Rubber Grip would be a real treat for kids who wouldn't otherwise get cool pencils.

With low prices and the seasonal tie-in, promotional pencils for back to school are a can't miss for summer marketing.

1. Build up some hype: Get in touch with your customers and other contacts in advance. Let them know you'll have a booth at the tradeshow and encourage them to attend. Leave them some promotional Bic Clic Stic pens (one of the top selling pens in the whole world!) as a reminder.
2. Stand guard at the door: Post a couple of representatives near the entrance. Be the first to greet visitors as they walk in the door. Hand them a Best Value Pencil with your business card attached and ask them to visit your booth.
3. Always attach a business card: Attach a business card to every promotional product you hand out. Potential clients can stick it in their rolodex - making them more likely to remember you (and contact you).
4. Reserve something special for the best leads: Appeal to the ego a bit with an exclusive promotional product just for top contacts. If you're handing out promotional pencils, reserve a high-end pen for the important visitors. For a handsome pen that belies its low price, check out the #1 Pen Deal On The Web.
   

On top of your own holiday giving, say thank you to local charities with promotional pens and pencils. These groups work tirelessly throughout the year, and especially during November and December. Promotional items allow you to show you care in a unique way.

The idea is a simple one. Order promotional pens and/or pencils in festival colors, imprint them with a holiday message, and attach a candy cane - there you go! It's an affordable token of appreciation, and delivering them in person establishes that person-to-person contact that's so crucial in developing long-term relationships.

The #1 Selling Bic Round Stic is absolutely perfect for this project. They're priced at less than a quarter a piece, and they come in virtually every color combination under the sun.

If a more upscale pen or pencil is in your budget, look to the #1 Pen Deal on the web (it's buy one, get one free!) or the Bic Pro Select Office Series Mechanical Pencil. (pictured below) Both are a handsome stainless steel color, and write and feel as smooth as the top premium pens on the market. These high-end writing instruments will give a little added boost to your message of appreciation.

Pencils are inexpensive, and provide plenty of room for personalization. You can include a message of thanks as well as your company logo. For a special touch, attach a little note in the shape of a leaf or turkey.

To get a large quantity that's still great quality, go with the Best Metallic Foil Colors Pencil. These pencils capture the colors of fall in gold, green, and red. With no set-up charge, you can afford to give one to every customer who walks in the door.

Can't limit yourself to just one message? No problem! Order the Bic Widebody Message Pen -- six separate messages can be imprinted on its barrel. With each click of the pen, a different message is displayed. How about saying thanks in six different languages? Gracias, merci, danke schoen...you get the picture!

To show you just how versatile the promotional pencil is, we present you with 12 ideas for using pencils to promote your business:

1. A thank you gift for referrals
2. Trade-show giveaways
3. Office supplies that boost morale -- The Bic Pro Select Office Series Mechanical Pencil is a real treat for your employees. It's sleek and stylish, with an ultra-comfy cushion grip.
4. Reward students for good grades/good behavior
5. Leave a trail of promotional pencils everywhere you go
6. Drop some pencils off when you go visit a client
7. Door prizes for opening day or big sale -- You'll make an even bigger impression when you upgrade to a mechanical pencil like the Bic SoftSider. Everyone appreciates the convenience of mechanical pencils.
8. Include them in welcome packets for conventions and seminars
9. Give plenty to friends and family who want to help promote your business
10. Donate pencils to local schools or charity organizations
11. Hand out holiday-themed pencils to employees and customers
12. Put them in your customers' bag along with their purchases as a free gift

And there are dozens of more ideas to add to the list -- so what are you waiting for? Put promotional pencils to work for your business today!

A little color in your day can make even long division seem more fun. The Best Value Pencil (No Setup Charge!) comes in 15 bold colors, including purple and teal. Another eye-catcher is the Best Metallic Foil Colors Pencil. All girls like a little glitz and glamour.

Some students prefer the classics to flash. To make sure you suit everyone's taste, make sure to order some Natural Wood Pencils. The Hexagonal School Pencil is also a classic. The hexagon shape keeps your pencil from rolling off your desk.

Show the community you care about education -- and show parents your care about their budgets -- by giving away promotional pencils this August. With all the shapes and colors available, you'll have no trouble finding the pencil that suits your brand.

Look for an easy and affordable way for your school to order promotional products. With a little looking you can find companies that offer automatic credit approval and free art service, so there's no need to hire a graphic artist.

Imagine the smiles on the faces of your elementary school students when they find a brand new Deluxe Notebook Mate School Kit waiting on their desk. All zipped up in a handy plastic pouch, the kit includes:

• A pencil
• Crayons
• Round eraser
• Ruler/stencil
• Pencil sharpener

Have a school with thousands of students? Order some of our low-priced Hexagonal School Pencils. Pick your school colors or order a variety of fun, bold colors like purple, teal, or orange.

Surprise your high school art and drafting classes with their very own customized 12 1/2 Natural Finish Ruler. It will show your students that you care about them and you're excited for the great year ahead.

Fall means two things: the start of school and the start of football season! School pride is at its peak when citywide rivalries start churning. Encourage this school spirit with cool pens and pencils in your school colors. In colors like silver and gold, a Best Metallic Foil Colors Pencil can make even algebraic equations seem fun!

No one gets more excited about gifts than elementary students. Pencils are an affordable way for teachers to reward students. Order up plenty Best Value Pencils and imprint them with a saying like, "I was caught being good!"

Schools at every grade level need good fundraising ideas. This year, instead of the traditional bake sale, sell promotional products. Parents, teachers, and students alike will enjoy a pen with your school's name and logo. The #1 Selling Bic Round Stic is available for less than a quarter -- you can sell them for as low as fifty cents and still make a great profit!

To boost your fundraising buck, sell C-Handle 11 Oz. Ceramic Mugs. These mugs are high-quality and can be ordered with a Platinum or gold halo for a special touch. They start at as low as eighty-nine cents! Imprinted with your school's mascot, these mugs will be a huge success.

Don't miss out on this excellent PR opportunity. Set up a booth at your local festival and hand out personalized pencils. Getting lots of freebies is a major reason people come to festivals. Make sure your company logo is tucked away in their goody bags!

Personalized pencils are perfect for large-crowd events. They're among the least expensive of all promotional products. You can choose the look that's right for your business.

If you want to go with something a bit flashy, try the Best Metallic Foil Colors pencil. These sparkly pencils are real eye-catchers. For colorful fun, choose the Best Value Pencil. There's no set up charge, which makes it affordable for buying large quantities. Another excellent value is the Best Natural Wood Pencil. It's a classic look, and there's no set-up charge. 

Festivals attract hundreds of people from all walks of life. Handing out personalized pencils at one of these events shows that you are involved in the community. They're a particularly good marketing opportunity for local, home town businesses.

Promotional products are the perfect way for school administrators to celebrate Teacher's Day. After all, it's not just parents and students that appreciate their teachers. Principals appreciate them, too!

Coffee mugs are a can't-miss gift. Every teacher needs their morning cup of coffee to get charged up for the day ahead! The C-Handle 11 Oz. Ceramic Mug complete with your school logo is a good choice. These mugs are a way to say "thank you" to your valued teachers as well as to boost school spirit.

These days it's common for local businesses to pair with area schools as a way to give back to the community. If your business sponsors a school, present a caring corporate image and promote your business with Teacher's Day gifts.

Promotional pencils are very affordable, and you can hand them out generously. The Best Value Pencil is a great deal because there's no setup charge! It comes in 15 colors, so you'll have no trouble finding one to match their school colors.

Another affordable choice is the 12 1/2 Natural Finish Ruler. For less than a quarter you show your local teachers that their value is immeasurable!

As you know, useful items are the best promotional products. For a teacher, a Deluxe Notebook Mate School Kit will really come in handy. The carrying pouch is imprinted with your logo and comes complete with six essential school supplies.

Our low prices mean you can buy more pencils. The more pencils you give away, the more potential customers you can reach.

Speaking of customers, remember that different customers have different tastes. Pick the pencil that's right for the occasion and the crowd.

For fun, laidback events, hand out our Neon Value Pencil. In colors like lime green and hot pink, these pencils are extremely eye-catching. Folks will see a flash of that color and they'll want to see what it's all about.

For more intimate events, the Bic Mechanical Pencil with Color Rubber Grip is a nice choice. Going a "step up" and giving out mechanical pencils makes an impression. Mechanical pencils are a bit of a splurge. Your customers will be excited to get that little something special they don't usually buy.

No matter the event or audience, you can't go wrong with our Best Value Pencil. It's classic, it's affordable, and it comes in 15 colors. With no setup fee and prices as low as $.13 a piece, you'll always have plenty of pencils on hand. Display them prominently in a way that welcomes customers to take a couple home--it's a very friendly gesture!