Mini Rip Stop Polyester Meshed Lined Jacket

Winter is here and jackets are a popular gift for employees.  Below is a photo of a jacket by Eversole Run.  It has a mini Rip Stop 100% polyester outer shell is water repellent and wind resistant. 100% polyester mesh lined body and polyester taffeta lining in sleeves for easy on and off. 3M Scotchlite subtle reflective piping on front chest and on back behind collar. Full front zipper closure, comfortable half-elastic cuffs with hook and loop adjustable closure, inside left chest embroidery pocket. Two lower front zippered pockets and outside right chest pocket. Interior smart phone pocket with audio ports. Open bottom with inside adjustable draw cord.  Available in black or gray.  Free digitizing of logo for embroidery up to 7,500 stitches for an order of 12 or more!  12 or more at $47.00 each plus shipping.

Game Day Clear Stadium Tote Bag

With all of the new security procedures in place at sporting events Leeds has come out with these great Game Day Clear Stadium Tote Bags.  Here is a link to the information at the Leeds website: http://www.leedsworld.com/products/item/?item=2301-36 .  A great item to give out or sell as a fund raiser because most people do not have one in thier posession ....

Lanyards that convert into eyeglass holders

So you are holding an event and you need to give every attendee a name badge holder supported by a lanyard.  You would also like to give them a favor as well.  How about giving them a lanyard that can double as a name badge holder and an eyeglass holder!  The lanyard on the right shown on the catalog page below is the product we are talking about ....

Home Oriented Item

So you are going to be needing an item that is geared towards the housing or home owner's market. The Home Hardware Kit contains 12 sheet metal screws. 12 plastic anchors, 6 flat head wood screws, 8 cup hooks, 6 push pins, 2 thumb tacks, 12 picture hangers and 32 nails. Refillable for continued use.  The kit would also make an excellent homeowner gift. Price includes one color imprint on top of case.  100 @ $3.75 each plus a $40 setup charge.

Koolgator

With the extreme heat that much of the country is experiencing here is a new product that can help keep people cool all day long.  It is called the Koolgator and it is a fully customizable, full color, branding tool that consumers put around their neck to keep cool.

Soak in cool water for 15 minutes and the non-toxic, biodegradable crystal polymers, sewn inside the middle chamber, absorb hundreds of times their weight in water. This keeps the consumer cool all day through the process of evaporation.  It is reusable, no refrigeration or ice is required and the directions are printed directly on every cooling neck wrap.  Go to www.Koolgator.com for all of the details ....



Blogging Ideas

Just in case you are having trouble coming up with content for your blog this article has some great suggestions that might help you when your mind goes blank on you ....

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/227130?hootPostID=abcda94809fe9209e980ee1b1d5fece6

Six Pack Cooler Bags

I think summer is finally here and hot weather is on its way!

These cooler bags provide a convenient insulated transport for your lunch, snacks or beverage. The bags have a durable 210 Denier polyester exterior which makes them easy to clean. I LOVE the zippered laminated foil interior!  There is a reinforced 22" handle and a front pocket to keep the contents dry and it is large enough to hold a six-pack of your favorite beverage.  Great for company picnics, reunions, golf courses, 10K races/marathons, fund raisers and more.

Available in Black, Dark Green, Lime Green, Navy Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and Royal Blue.

100 @ 2.08 each, 250 @ 1.98 each, 500 @ 1.93 each plus a $40 screen charge for a 1 color imprint.

 

Technology Products

If you are looking for a promotional product that is geared towards technology I really like the products offered by Hand Stands.  I recently provided the MicroBuff MINI Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for a client that has an adhesive back to allows it to stick to your electronic device.  I know I hate it when my IPhone or reading glasses get smudged up (yes smudged is a word).  Check out some of their products at www.HandStandsPromo.com and let me know what you think!

20 oz. Plastic Fitness Shaker with Measurements

If you have a business that is geared towards healthcare this 20 oz. Plastic Fitness Shaker with Measurements is a great item.  A lot of people that are trying to lose weight or get in great shape use these to mix the liquid and dry powder of their choice. 

Stainless Steel Bottle

Zippo® Stainless Bottle 17oz

 

I love this 17 oz. high quality water bottle by Zippo.  It has a push button lock/unlock for opening the drinking cap. Silicone rubber seals inside the lid to prevent leakage. Double-wall construction. Designed for warm or cold beverages. Easy-to-grip curved body. 
Best of all the minimum quantity to order is only 36.

http://www.leedsworld.com/products/item/?item=7550-55

Recognition Awards

Everyone likes to be recognized for a job well done and of course that is where recognition awards come into play in the workplace.  It is amazing the high quality of decorating that can now be done on awards with engraving, laser etching and full color imprinting.  If you want to motivate & retain your employees say a big "Thank You" for goals reached, quality of work and years of service!

Umbrellas

Spring golf is right around the corner and if you are hosting a golf event and want to give a high quality umbrella to your attendees you should consider the MVP by Peerless Umbrella.

It has a 62" arc with vented technology and it will withstand wind gusts up to 60mph without inverting.   Fiberglass shaft and ribs, Duraflex construction, rubber, pistol grip handle and a matching nylon sleeve.

It is availabe in various solid colors or alternating color panels like the photo shown.

You can view their entire line of products at www.PeerlessUmbrella.com.

What's HOT in the industry

I constantly am asked the question "What's HOT"?  My reply is not what they are looking for because the answer depends on many things such as:

- What are you trying to accomplish?
- What is your budget?
- When do you need it in hand?
-  How many do you need?
- What have you done in the past?
- What is your method of distribution?
- What are the demographics of who you are giving it to?
- What is the time period for the promotion?

Now, of course, I could tell them that USB's, Moisture Management Material, Texting Gloves, Made in the USA, "Green" products and Target Marketing are HOT but of course that would be toooooo easy!

Re-activating Old Accounts

It is a new year and people have new resolutions and goals to increase sales.  One area that you should consider is coming up with a strategy to contact people that you have done business with in the past but for one reason or another have not had any recent sales.  I would first start off with contacting the company to make sure that you have the name of the current person that you would deal with, clarifying if there is the possibility of doing business with them and then consider your possible options in reconnecting with them.