Design & Promotions - Why are promotional products so effective (E-Book)

What to look for when choosing a supplier of promotional products
Experience and expertise
How long have they been in the market? A stable company is a good choice. They will
have the experience to know the actual products and their quality. They will know
which factories to order from for quality and which ones are closest to you to save on
shipping costs and timing. A good vendor will even be able to acquire items that are not
carried in their catalog.
Do they know YOUR business?
Anybody can sell promotional products and most vendors don't take the time to learn
your actual business. You want to work with a company that understands the line of
business you are in. If your company is real estate, then you want a company that
understands your issues and can provide you with the items and support you need.
Are they dependable?
Your vendor should be able to answer you promptly and be available to help you with
your quotes and questions in a timely manner.
Can they go the extra mile?
Make sure they deal in volume so they can get better prices and they can find items
when nobody else can. They specialize in making the impossible possible for you.
Check out their website
A website with a good design and easy to navigate means they care about the
professionalism and quality of what they offer. Check out the “about us” section. Do
they offer the service you are looking for? Do they have examples of past successes or
achievements?
What else can they do?
Even if you're just looking to buy one item, it's good to know that the vendor you're
working with can handle whatever future needs you may have.
You should always be thinking about tomorrow's needs. Anybody can sell you pencils
with your name on it. But if there is a new item out, you will need a company that is
on the cutting edge and not follower. Your vendor will be representing you with their
products so you need to make sure you are getting the best.