Bookmarks

Sometimes people want to get a big bang for a small amount of money. I like bookmarks for the right audience as they are inexpensive and now they can be printed in full color so they are the poster-child for "A picture is worth a thousand words". You can get 500 of these for .24 each plus a $50 setup charge. You can add the tassle for an extra .20 each. Check out all of the shapes available at http://www.keystoneline.com/ .

Logo Mats

I think that a carpet mat with your logo on it is a great way to immediately brand your company when someone enters your corporate headquarters. They say so much more than a blank carpet mat, they communicate that you are a professional corporation! Check out all of the logo mat options at www.logomatsinc.com .

Team Building and Creativity

One of my favorite new tools to teach team building or creativity is Wikki Stix. It is waxed string that is bendable and they stick to each other. It is a great item to introduce to a group to teach team building or creativity. Just go to www.wikkistix.com and you can view a video of them. Children are shown having fun with Wikki Stix, just imagine the fun you can have with adults! Yes, you can order these thru ASAP Promotions.

I love this new measureing cup. The distinctive levels of markings on the inside allow you to mesure in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 cup measurements. Available in 29 different colors.

Great item to say that we " Measure Up" or just a great item to help keep your company name and brand in front of clients in the most traveled room in the house . . . the kitchen!

Holiday Gifts

Well in case you haven't ordered gifts for your valued clients and/or employees now is the time to put your pedal to the sleigh metal. I have many suppliers that can still decorate product with your logo and ship them out in 24 hours! Here are a few of my favorites: http://www.leedsworld.com/, http://www.gemline.com/, and http://www.logomark.com/.

Golf

Well I was supposed to play in the Zelienople/Harmony Chamber of Commerce golf outing today but it was cancelled because the Heavens opened up and rained big-time! So if I can't play golf I might as well talk golf.

I suggest keeping some items on hand that have your company name on them to donate as door prizes at golf outings and other events as well. You get recognition in the program and visually at the event. Also, it is a good idea to watch who wins the door prize and that gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself to the winner after the event is over.

Some of the more traditional golf items are umbrellas, hats & visors, golf balls, tees, shoe bags, ditty bags with a clip, towels, ball mark repair tools, first aid kits, and wearables like polos/wind shirts/sweatshirts.

Risk

Business has been picking up which is a great sign. I think the "You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first" quote applies perfectly now for those people that are contemplating how to grow and market thier business.

"Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what your're doing but nobody else does"