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Don’t worry… there is still time for last minute holiday business gifts.

Garrett Specialties has a huge selection of Rush Items that ship within 1-5 business days. Plenty of promotional products are available for 24 | 48 | 72 hour Turnaround, so there is no need to panic! Order blank promotional products or personalized corporate merchandise.

Here are some ideas that are available for rush service: The Quad Access Tote. One day rush available. It has a zipper closure, adjustable shoulder straps, 4 spacious side pockets and a large gusseted bottom. A great accessory for grocery shopping, library books, and everyday work … Continue Reading

We have some NEW irresistible Leather Items! Just in time for the holidays! They’re great for appreciation gifts, purchase incentives, corporate identity merchandise, or executive gifts.

These quality leather desktop and travel items are attractive and smooth to the touch. Quality promos make a lasting impression. Here are a few top picks!

Tag along with the Leather Luggage I.D. Tag. Slide your business card into it to really get your message across. Give them out to visitors you make a connection with at tradeshows or sales meetings. Include it in a mailer as an exceptional way to say thank you. They can … Continue Reading

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. It nicely displays your imprint and is stylishly illuminated with blue LED trim. It’s … Continue Reading

Now thru December 15th you can save $50 on orders of $500 or more!

Just enter the promotion code: BF50D1108 during the check-out process.

There is no limit to how many times you can use this offer and you can use it on any product including sale and closeout as long as you order $500 or more.

But hurry and save the offer ends December 15th.

Save on promotional holiday gifts, tradeshow merchandise, calendars for the New Year, and everyday promotional products!

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 year. Your clients will begin to anticipate receiving them every new year and … 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 possible by as much as possible. People are shopping for bargains. Promotional pens and promotional … Continue Reading

Economic analysts predictions by the Philadelphia Federal Reserve say that this ugly recession will last through the second quarter of 2009. “But, those surveyed are cautiously optimistic that the government stimulus package will begin a slow growth recovery”. It’s rough out there and no one really knows what to expect in 2009.

In any case, the holiday season is here and the need for creative competitive marketing couldn’t be greater. Promotional Items are effective marketing tools to increase sales and grow your business. They are also a great way to show appreciation to your customers and employees. However, your budget might … 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.

Ann Curry and her team … Continue Reading

The holiday season is the optimal time to kick your marketing campaign into full effect. From now through the New Year your loyal customers and clients are eagerly anticipating corporate thank-you gifts. As they wait to see what yummy treats or cool fun presents are coming in the mail next, take advantage of this opportunity to give something that will standout and impress.

It is especially important to gift give this year. While in a recession it is important to personalize your advertising efforts. Gift giving is the most direct … Continue Reading

Umbrellas are great corporate promotional gifts to give to customers, clientele, sales teams and employees. They are useful quality advertising items that your recipients will really appreciate.

Give an umbrella that will really make and impression. Protect your most valuable clients from the wind and rain with the New Madison Square Umbrella. It will keep them dry with its stylish windproof double canopy design. The biggest advantage of this umbrella is that it has multiple large imprint areas for your custom advertising message.

Keep the rain off your customers while the sales come pouring in with the New Chameleon Umbrella & Tote … Continue Reading