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“At this moment of great challenge and great change, renewing the promise of America begins with renewing the idea that in America, we rise or fall as one nation and one people,” – President-elect, Barack Obama.

Mark your African-American Heritage Barack Obama Calendar. Inauguration day is January 20th, a federal holiday in D.C. and possibly day off for school kids in Baltimore. Its historic significance has peaked the interest of many Americans. Tickets to the event, that are supposed to be free, are selling online for thousands.

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Generating web traffic is a challenge for any business. In addition to SEO, advertising items are useful tools to attract visitors.

Imprinting a logo and web address on a custom promotional product will drive business to websites because they are memorable unique advertising tools.

Here are some computer related products and desktop accessories that are great promotional business gifts.

The USB Mouse Pad has 4 usb ports to connect cameras, mp3 players and various electronic items without the hassle of reaching to the back of the computer. … Continue Reading

Who doesn’t feel special when they receive a gift? Thank you gifts leave a lasting impression, more than just saying thank you. It is an effective way to build customer relationships. When you learn how to effectively and creatively show appreciation your customers feel a personal connection and confident about their purchase.

So this Thanksgiving think about saying thank you with a business gift. Here are some ideas that show gratitude.

Custom Imprinted Calendars & Planners are great annual thank you gifts. You can send them out year after … Continue Reading

Holiday shoppers this season will be frugal. The biggest drop in retail sales on record was last month and expectations for the rest of the season are glum. Shoppers are cutting down on spending and shopping on premeditated budgets. These are definite signs of a recession.

So here are a few tips to attract consumers.

Make your product or service more affordable by cutting the luxuries. Stock items that cost less and sell for less. Customers are making buying decisions based on price, so cut them where … Continue Reading

As I watched Ann Curry report from Mount Kilimanjaro on the Today show this morning a lot of things came to my mind. My first thought was “wow, what a cool job!” but more importantly I thought about the purpose of her journey and the teamwork it took to accomplish it. It is part of the “Ends of the Earth” project where the news anchors of the morning show where sent to different parts of the Earth to report on the effect of global warming.

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Days come and go faster each year and our lives get busier every minute. Planning and scheduling are important parts of our daily lives. Calendars are useful tools in every profession where organization is key to success. Promotional calendars are effective marketing tools in our fast paced society.

Featured in today’s blog are the Date Finder Calculator and a few unique Perpetual Calendars. They are everyday advertising specialties that never expire.

The Date Finder Calculator is a functional tool for future planning. Its clean white face has a large imprint … Continue Reading

Networking can be one the most beneficial activities for your business. Creating new relationships with prospects and maintaining good relationships with clients are indispensable for effective networking. The following are five tips for effective networking with the aid of some promotional products.

Maintain a positive attitude.
Be upbeat and ready to help and learn your client. Inspire/Motivate Calendars provide the daily mental boost for your sales force. Fun promotional gifts will create smiles and break the ice at networking events.
Focus on the client’s needs.
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It is time to put some thought into the holiday gift giving season. It may seem early but there are benefits to planning early.

Beat the Rush
Order early while stock is available. Save on rush service charges and expedited shipping fees. If you do run out of time rush items and services are available.

Be Creative
Give yourself time to be creative. It is important to give well thought out corporate gifts. Show your loyal customers, vendors and employees how much you appreciate and value you … Continue Reading

It’s time to start planning for 2009! First on the agenda are Custom Promotional Calendars and Planners. The prime time to order is September through October.

The sooner you get them, the sooner they will be daily reminders to loyal customers and sales prospects. People enjoy receiving calendar gifts that they can hang on the wall, place in there pockets or bags, or use on their desks. They are popular promotional gifts because they offer year round advertising.

Garrett Specialties offers a wide selection. There are the classic Wall Calendars, Design Your … Continue Reading