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As we near the end of the year, many companies find themselves scrambling to spend the leftover money they have on their budget. If this applies to you, know that there are plenty of good reasons to make sure you go through each and every dollar you have.
First of all, the money is yours to spend; you should take advantage of the various promotional products you can purchase. Money in your budget is almost never carried over into the next year, so don't let it go to waste. Even worse, if you don't spend it all now, your budget might actually get reduced next year.
If you can't figure out what to buy, don't fret. Regardless of the department you work in, there are a number of ways to spend your remaining budget that can benefit you!
Marketing
A great tactic for marketing professionals is to restock on items you regularly use in your various campaigns throughout the year. Analyze first quarter activities and see if there's anything you can purchase ahead of time. It'll save you time later and help you be much more efficient.
HR
Those of you who work in human resources could use the end of the year budget spending to plan for special events in the upcoming year. You can invest in various promotional awards for future honor ceremonies or retirement gifts. You can also rack up on items for new hire kits or upcoming employee promotions. With the right planning, you can make sure your employee programs are as effective as possible.
Purchasing
If you work in the purchasing department, you can really take advantage of end-of-the year spending. For starters, in addition to end-of-year sales, you're also purchasing before annual price increases, getting you more for your money. You can use up your budget at the end of the year to replenish stock of staples you use regularly. This will leave you with extra money in your budget in the new year to handle unforeseen expenses.
As you consider which products to invest the last of your budget into, consider what would benefit your company the most. With the right amount of planning, you can reap the rewards from your promotion. Need another reason to spend that budget? Use offer code NLD07 to get an additional 10% off any order placed before the end of the year. Even sale items! See our site for terms and conditions..
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Branding Your Work Space: Office Supplies
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If you're stuck trying to figure out what to spend the rest of your budget on, consider purchasing some promotional office supplies for your company. They're appropriate during any time of year, and since they're so useful, they're bound to be popular. Outfitting the office with branded items enhances the impression for anyone visiting it, so keep these three groups in mind when you purchase your items.
Customers: Logo branded items in your office or place of business send a message of professionalism. They show, even if you have a small business, that you take your business and your brand seriously. Often you can purchase customized office supplies for prices similar to what you would pay for non-branded items.
Employees: Each worker at your company should feel like an important part of a team. Branded office show that your company is proud of itself and its brand, encouraging employees to feel a sense of pride and belonging as well.
Interviewees: Whether they're in your office for only a short while, or end up coming on as full-time employees, interviewees are highly influenced by their first impressions of your office. If you make sure to place imprinted office items in clear view, this can improve their initial reactions to your company, and could help them in their decision process.
Targeting these groups are important to your company's success, so buy some promotional office items and liven up your work space!
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As soon as New Year's comes around, everyone starts making a list of their resolutions. One of the most popular--and hard to stick with--is getting back into shape. If you or people you know have sworn time and again to start exercising, but just can't seem to drag yourself to the nearest gym, then maybe you need to look to some promotional products. If you can't figure out something to give out as a New Year's gift, consider some of these items that will help with fitness goals.
Pedometers
You don't need a gym to get into shape. With promotional pedometers, you can easily keep track of the steps you walk and the calories you burn. They come in a variety of different styles from simple to the more technologically advanced.
Water Bottles
A staple of any fitness regime, promotional water bottles offer you the chance to get your name and logo out to a wide audience, whether your recipient is pumping iron at the gym or going for a neighborhood jog.
Sport Bags
Offering people a convenient way to transport their items to and from the gym, a sports bag is a great fitness-themed gift. Its functionality ensures that your recipients will use the item over and over again, which increases the visibility for your imprinted logo.
These different promotional items will definitely help you and your recipients realize your fitness goals.
Plan ahead and take advantage of the following promotional opportunities. You'll find a wide choice of personalized products as well as predecorated items that feature unique messages and slogans to help you celebrate your event.
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Ice Scrapers: Our Winter Bestseller
With the cooler winter months upon us, a great idea for a handy gift is a promotional ice scraper. They're great because they're:
Inexpensive
When money is tight, an ice scraper can easily fit into a budget of any size. Since they come in a variety of styles, from the compact to the luxurious, you're bound to find one that's affordable for you.
Useful
In snowy areas, an ice scraper comes in handy throughout the winter. Plus, since it's always in the car it's a great way to remind customers of your brand during their commute or when they're on the road. If you're in a car-related industry, like tow companies or gas stations, there's no excuse not to use them!
Message of Helpfulness
A Imprinting your company name and logo onto an ice scraper will reinforce a message of helpfulness and improve people's attitudes toward your business.
If you want to give out an item that's both popular and effective, be sure to invest into promotional ice scrapers!
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USB Products: More Than Just Memory
USB products have soared in popularity in recent years. As more and more individuals and businesses get "wired," there is an increasing need for products that work functionally with computers. There's a number of quality personal and business-related items available for your promotions
Business
Workers are no longer bound by their office walls. People work both remotely and on the go more than ever, and USB products help make that process as convenient as possible. From wireless mice, to laptop lights, and webcams, these devices all help professionals stay connected wherever they may be.
Pleasure
There are also a number of USB products designed for personal recreation. With MP3 docking stations, alarm clocks, digital cameras, mug warmers, and digital photo frames, among many others, you can be sure to find a fun item that will appeal to anyone.
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Golf Tournament Goodie Bags Thank Generous Donors, Enhance Charity Event
If you're charged with raising funds for a non-profit, then you know what's involved in the planning and hosting of fundraising events-and that many times the success or failure of those efforts directly impact your organization's ability to secure the funds it needs to accomplish its goals. You also likely know that when you uncover fundraising success, it's important to maintain it for as long as you can!
ePromos is a close ally and friend of the Emmory Reagan Shapses (ERS) Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to the research, treatment and ultimate cure of tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic disease that often causes sufferers and their families to live under the daily threat of seizures, tumors, organ failure, mental disability or worse.
The Foundation's premier annual charity golf tournament is considered fundraising gold: the event, with its $500 to $10,000 dinner and player sponsorships, has so far contributed more than $3 million towards the research and treatment of tuberous sclerosis. The all-day affair includes breakfast, 18 holes, cocktails and a lavish dinner, as well as auctions, raffles and contests-like the chance for participants to win a luxury car or $1 million for a hole-in-one. Because the event is so important to the ERS Foundation, its members decided this year to give something memorable back to participants to thank them for their generosity.
Solution: "Welcome" Backpacks Stuffed with Branded Golf Goodies Start the Day Off Right
The Foundation drew upon its ties with ePromos to help conceive just the right tournament gift- a "welcome" drawstring backpack jam-packed with golf-themed items guests could use during the day's activities. Among the goodies: sun block, golf balls, binoculars, a water bottle and a cap-all branded with the foundation's logo to build a sense of community among participants during the day while reminding them of the event-and the foundation-for many tomorrows.
Result: This Year's Tournament and Promotion Score Big; Plans for Next Year Are Underway
Tournament participants raised $900,000 during this year's tournament, all for the research, treatment and eventual cure of tuberous sclerosis. We're told that the goody bags were a big hit with the golfers; and the ERS Foundation is already dreaming of ways to top this year's success.
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