Garrett Specialties Blog

Jazz up a normal Friday afternoon with a thrilling Halloween affair. It’s a great way to boost employee moral. Invite your clients and give them something to be excited about. Use as it as another opportunity to feed them your elevator pitch.

While you are at it increase Earth Awareness and make it an Eco-Green event! Here are some Earth Friendly Halloween promotions.

Create an enchanting mood with eco-friendly Votive Soy Candles. Imprint your company name on the votive and send them home with your guest.

What’s a Halloween party with out some treats? The Admints Box Candy is a sweet and affordable … Continue Reading

Generate excitement with an office Halloween party! It’s a great way to show appreciation to employees and clients or make a wicked impression. Here are some tips to help you make it happen.

Step one: Create a name and theme like “ghostly gathering”, “spooktacular”, “fright night”, or “thrill fest”. Make the event unique and thrilling.

Step two: Décor. Create a scary, fearsome and enchanting atmosphere. Make a lasting impression with logoed Halloween decorations. Checkout the Spider Pom Pom Weepul; add it to your centerpieces. Then set the mood by adding mysterious music.

Step three: Create a guest list. Send a Halloween treat with … Continue Reading

The Northeast is getting hit with their first big snow storm today. A perfect opportunity to think about ice scrapers for your next advertising promotion. They’re essential tools to survive the winter. Most people won’t think twice about grabbing a free ice scraper even if it’s not winter. No one wants to get caught in an icy situation without one. Promotional ice scrapers make great ad specialties items. They are inexpensive and practical.

Featured in today’s blog is the stronger than ever Heavy Duty Ice Scraper. It is on sale for as low as $.95, but only until December 31, 2008. … Continue Reading

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

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

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

High winds, rain, and in some cases even snow hit the Northeast down into the Southeast yesterday. In some areas it has been recorded to be the coldest October. It looks like winter could be coming early this year. So, today’s blog features promotional wearables and gifts to bring a little warmth to your clients.

Swaddle up sales with the Fleece Throw Blanket. It is a large soft plush blanket available in many corporate colors. Recipients can keep them near their desk for those chilly days in the office or at home as a decorative throw.

The Aspen Fleece Earband is a … Continue Reading