The date has snuck up and you’ve still got a million things left to organise before the event.
Just like leaving your homework to the last minute the longer you leave organising promo the harder (and stressful) it will be.
Unlike standard goods, promotional merchandise needs a little bit of extra time so it can be customised with your logo.
So what are the benefits to being organised with your promotional products? Read on to find out why we always recommend having some extra time up your sleeve.
1. Cost Savings
Did you know that many promotional products can actually be supplied direct from the factory?
The savings are huge but the catch, it usually takes much longer. This is only an option if you’ve got at least a month spare before your deadline.
The second way you can save is by grouping multiple smaller orders together. Because of the way Promotional Products are decorated there are economies of scale possibilities for big savings.
Let’s say over the year you usually make 4 separate orders of 250 pens each time.
If organised you could instead make a single order of 1000 pens. Doing this would save you money on both the cost of the products as well as delivery.
2. More options available
The decoration process and factory location will change the production time of products.
Some will be available in as little as a few days and others will take a couple of weeks.
The last thing we want is for you to miss out on the perfect product for your brand simply because the timeframes don’t match!
Having extra time available also opens up the possibilities of custom made and additional colour options on some products (such as getting the same PMS colour as your logo).
3. Allows you to secure stock
Chances are if you’ve got your eye on a certain product so will someone else. We always do our best to hold stock but sometimes it’s just out of our control.
The longer left, the higher the risk that stock levels may be an issue. We will always do our best to provide other close alternatives but limited timeframes will narrow your options.
By giving us ample notice we can lock in your stock so someone else doesn’t take it.
4. Less stress
Getting your logo branded on a product is a milestone and should be a fun experience both for you and the recipient.
It can however quickly turn into a nightmare if the products don’t turn up in time for your event.
By getting your promo prepped and ready with plenty of time beforehand that’s one less thing you have to worry about.
Summing Up
It’s clear that there are a number of benefits such as cost savings the organised promo buyer will experience.
In saying that we know you already have a lot on your plate so we want to make it as easy as possible for you.
Working together with a dedicated account manager makes the collaborative process a stress-free one.
We can provide tailored product suggestions for your brand or organise a buying calendar so you’re covered for all your events.
Speak with us today on 1300 303 717 and have a strategy discussion about maximising your promotional product strategy.
Matt has spent over eight years in Australia’s promotional products industry. As part of the Promotion Products marketing team, he manages product catalogues and content, keeping brands up to date with what’s new and what works. A contributor to the APPA Magazine, Matt brings practical insight into how quality merch helps businesses stand out.