If you’re anything like me, you’ll still be finding it hard to get your ‘Christmas head’ on and realise that it’s actually not too far away now. In business terms, it’s imminent, and will soon be too late to order the promotional Christmas gifts that you really would like. As time goes by, the choice gets smaller both because others have got there before you and stocks are dwindling, or just plain insufficient lead-time.
Your method of distribution for your promotional Christmas gifts will also determine the absolute deadline for receiving your Christmas merchandise. If you intend to mail them out you probably have a little more time, but obviously need to be aware of longer mail delivery times during December. However, if you intend to be a little more ‘hands on’ and make personal presentations of your Christmas gifts, you probably need to have them ready sooner so that you have time to visit all your valued customers and colleagues before time runs out. The last thing you need is to have valuable promotional Christmas merchandise remaining after the festive season. That just represents wasted capital.
Many promotional products are available on a two to three week turn-round as long as the items are on the shelf, so this is still ok at the moment. Promotional 2011 diaries and calendars are still available, though there may be limited choice at this point. Pens and pen sets, mugs, umbrellas and mousemats are popular promotional products all year round, and can be also great as Christmas gifts. Other good ideas are promotional leather goods, such as folders, portfolios, travel wallets and card holders, while imprinted bags and clothing, particularly hats and scarves sets, are also good ideas.
If you do find yourself running short of time, there are often express delivery options on many of our promotional products. Particular highlights here are pens, mousemats, flash derives, paper products and personalised wines, spirits andwine related gifts – great for getting everyone in the festive mood!
Don’t waste any time mulling it over. If you’re not sure, just get in touch straight away with one of our Christmas Elves (aka our sales team) who have served their time with Santa. They will do their best to create some magic for you and have your personalised Christmas gifts winging their merry way to you as fast as Rudolf and his mates can fly!
Am I the first to wish you a ‘Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year’?
Here’s to a great 2011 for your business…