People love to receive gifts. That's one of the main reasons why promotional products are always a big hit with any audience. The fact that promotional office supplies are practical, work-related items doesn't take away from the fun of getting a freebie. Our Deluxe Sticky Note Organizer is a favorite goodie with its bright colors and absolutely unique design.  

When someone once said that the pen is mightier than the sword, they weren't exactly referring to its marketing power…but few promotional products have a stronger impact than a high-quality logo pen. We love the Oasis Pen for its comfort grip and cool translucent colors.

Another reason that promotional office supplies work so well is the interaction factor. When a client uses an item featuring your logo, it's like they're interacting with your business. For high-end, high-tech interaction, try the Foldout USB Flash Drive 1GB. Or create feelings of goodwill towards your business with a thoughtful, useful gift like the Desk Clock and Caddy.

No matter the type of business, these are four promotional items that work for every office!

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.
   

• Teachers love to give promotional pens to their students as small gifts when school lets out for winter break.
• Similarly, schools order nice pens to give to their teachers as holiday gifts. The Tropic Pen is a favorite for gifts because of its fun shape and cool translucent color options.
• Promotional pens make great stocking stuffers.
• They're perfect for office-themed gift baskets.
• Businesses order them in bulk to give away to all their customers. The Kwik Stik is bargain-priced and perfect for mass giveaways.
• You can include a pen with your holiday greeting cards to create "lumpy mail" that's sure to get opened.
• Businesses owners bring along a handful of pens to give out whenever they make holiday visits.
• You can brighten up the office with holiday-themed pens featuring sayings like "Seasons Greetings." The Klikster Color comes in the popular holiday colors of red and green.
• You can show that you're extra thoughtful by including a pen along with a gift such as a promotional portfolio.
  

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1. Pens can be combined nicely with other gifts, such as promotional notepads and portfolios. The #1 Pen Deal on The Web is a great choice for this use. It looks like a high-end stainless steel pen, but it's an absolute bargain with buy one get one free pricing.
2. They're just the right size for promoting your website.
3. Pens are extremely affordable. The #1 Selling Bic Round Stic, for example, sells for less than a quarter a piece.
4. People use pens every single day, which means constant exposure to your brand.
5. Pens go through a handful of owners in their lifetime. A single pen can market to 5, 6, 7, or more people.
6. Pens appeal to people of all ages, as well as both men and women.
7. They come in a wide variety of styles. For example the Cutter & Buck Signature Gold Roller is sophisticated and handsome enough to give as corporate gifts.
8. Pens are useful. They won't get tossed out or stuck in a drawer like some other promotional products.
   

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.
   

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1. Heart Shaped Stress Ball: Even Florence Nightingale probably got annoyed with the occasional high-maintenance patient. ("Can you fluff my pillow again?" "I asked for cubed ice, not crushed!") Give this heart shaped ball a squeeze to release some tension.
2. Heart Magnet Clip: A magnet clip is ideal for sticking notes on the fridge in the employee break room: "Stay away from my Diet Coke - this means you, Johnny!"
3. 16 oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mug: This one explains itself. Whether you're up at the crack of dawn or pushing through the night shift, you need some strong coffee to stay alert.
4. Bic XXL Retractable Foam Grip Pen: Doctors and nurses need to have a pen on hand at all times. Make all that writing a little easier with a cushy grip pen. No more note-taking calluses!
   

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.

• Next time you meet your business associates on the course, surprise them with a brand new golf umbrella.
• Delight your customers or employees by giving them out when an unexpected rain storm hits.
• Give them out for respite from the sun at your next outdoor event.
  

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• Whenever someone is in need of a writing instrument, give one away with a friendly "you can keep it!"
• When a client or vendor is filling out paperwork, let them keep the pen when they're finished.

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• Place a generous supply in pencil cups in handy places for customers to use and keep.
• They're priced low enough to give one away every time you interact with a client or vendor.
• Order them in colors that coordinate with upcoming holidays and include them with your cards and gifts.

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• Hold a raffle at your store or in the office with the proceeds going to a local charity.
• Bring along to community events or company outings.

As you can see, there's no limit to the ways you can put promotional items to good use in your daily advertising and brand reinforcement efforts.

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!

When you're just starting out, your budget is tight. You're looking for inexpensive ways to advertise and get folks in the door. We all know that word of mouth is one of the most effective (and affordable -- it's free!) means of advertisement. But did you know that pens operate just like word of mouth? They do!

You can't wrong with a Bic pen. They're classic, and they come in lots of different colors -- including fun, eye-catching colors like purple and teal. Both the Bic Round Stic and the Bic Clic Stic cost around a quarter a piece!

If you want to send the message that you're a high-end company, catering to an upscale crowd, go with our buy one get one free deal on a pen that looks like it carried a hefty price tag -- only you know it didn't!

This pen is available in polished silver, as well as four other primary colors. It writes smooth and features a rubber grip.

You need to go with something upscale when you hand out promotional pens to fellow execs. These are people who use pens that cost hundreds of dollars. A bright purple and orange plastic pen won't appeal to them -- and they're not likely to use it in professional settings.

Black and silver are the classic colors for high-end pens. With a roller ball, engraved logo, and polished silver hardware, the Avanti Roller Ball Brass fits the bill. Remember -- presentation counts! The Avanti comes with a complementary executive gift box.

For a sophisticated look that's also fun, hand out Balmain San Remo Rollerball Brass Pens. Recipients will instantly recognize the Balmain name, and will be impressed with your good taste. The black and silver plaid design is a step out of the ordinary. Its eye-catching design is sure to elicit lots of comments and compliments.

For the utmost in luxury, give your clients and fellow execs a Cutter & Buck American Classic Leather Wrap Roller. The bottom barrel is wrapped in top-of-the-line black leather. This handsome pen says your company is serious -- and seriously successful! Present them in style with the complementary 2-piece gift box.

Everyone who balances their checkbook needs a good calculator. Give your customers the Quantum Calculator. It's sleek, sophisticated, and stylish enough to take to work. How about a promotional pen while you're at it? After all, you need a pen to balance your checkbook, too! The Bic Widebody Chrome Retractable Pen with Rubber Grip is as high-quality as the calculator -- they make a very nice pair.

Great customer service is what keeps your customers around. And great customer service starts with happy employees. Let your employees know they're appreciated with a 16 oz Infinity Tumbler. These tumblers come in upbeat colors, and your logo is boldly printed on both sides. Employees will also love to have a Bic Sticky Note Cube on hand for jotting down quick notes.

Special occasions call for special gifts. For employee gifts or meetings with big clients, give a Bosque Mug and Pen Gift Set. The wood finish makes this mug incredibly handsome. Also, you can never go wrong with a quality brief case. The Best Top Grain Leather Computer Portfolio is one of the most affordable around.

But, there's a bit of an obstacle to overcome. It could be 5 years before former clients sell their current homes and buy new homes. You've got to find a way for those clients to remember you years down the road. The solution? Promotional products!

Pens will always net you the biggest bang for your buck. Their multiple owners can equal multiple referrals. To show you're a sophisticated and successful agent, go with a pen like the Bic Intensity Clic Gel Ink Pen.

We all know that home buying can be stressful. Help your clients release some of their tension with a House Shaped Stress Toy. It's a perfect fit for a real estate theme!

The House Magnet Clip is another fun way to stick (literally!) with the real estate theme. The clip makes this magnet particularly useful.

Another great way to use promotional products is to give them as gifts during the closing. Closing day is an exciting occasion. Give your clients a quality gift like the 16 oz. Double Wall Stainless Steel Contoured Tumbler to commemorate the occasion. The BOGO Aroma Therapy Candle is a nice house warming gift -- and it's buy one, get one free! 

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.

The solution? Promotional products! Even as we become experts at avoiding commercials, we will always need and use pens every day. For about a quarter, reach all those TiVO addicts with the #1 Selling Bic Clic Stic. For a high-end designer look at a bargain price, get in on the #1 Pen Deal on the Web. It writes smoothly and is comfortable to hold. Best of all, you can get them at a great buy one get one free price!

No matter how technologically advanced our society becomes, we still can't control the weather. As long as there's rain, people will need umbrellas.

Don't let Tiger Woods have all the fun. Get your logo on the golf course with the Best Value 60 Golf Umbrella. It's not just for golfers. This large umbrella will keep you and your grocery bags dry on the way to your car, too.

If technology has taught us one thing it's the concept of obsolescence. Like computers, promotional products can become outdated. Pet rocks came and went, but a basic, functional camp chair never will. For a quality chair that's affordable, check out the #1 Camp Chair on the Web. This camp chair comes with a carrying sleeve and is available in 5 colors -- a great "outside the box" way to promote your business.

When you're selecting a promotional product for an upcoming trade show or marketing event, you can never go wrong with pens. They're small, inexpensive, and everyone needs them.

Visitors to a trade show get enough business cards to wallpaper their living room with. Yours will simply get lost in the mix. With prices that start as low as $.33, the Bic Clic Stic costs little more than a premium business card. The difference between the two is that the promotional pen won't get thrown away. It will be used everyday and probably go through five or six owners.

When selecting a promotional pen, price shouldn't always be the bottom line. Instead, select a pen that accurately reflects your company's image. If you're marketing to high-level execs and working on big money deals, consider the Maestro Click Stainless Steel Pen. It achieves everything a less expensive pen does, but it's also upscale and professional. A silver, laser-engraved promotional pen is appropriate for even the most serious of negotiating sessions.