Promotional gifts are an important way to help your business attract new customers and keep them, acting as both an incentive and a reward.
While no-one would suggest promotional gifts are a clincher in these matters – great products and fantastic customer service naturally come first – promotional items are a nice way to broadcast your company’s image and keep it in the public eye.

But what promotional merchandise to choose? There’s a huge range on the market, and picking the wrong items at the wrong price can be a costly and unnecessary mistake.

At www.2bsourced.co.uk we carry a wide range of promotional products to suit all company budgets and requirements.

We like to provide products that are a real boost to customers, useful and stylish, and our best sellers are an interesting bunch. For instance, our backpack with reflective strip is a perennial favourite, and we know customers get great use out of our long-handled natural shopping bag.
If you fancy something a bit different to promote your company, you might like our cheerful beach ball – fun and practical once summer comes.

Of course, pens are always a handy gift, and our range includes a number of ballpens including the stylish silver-barrelled Cardiff pen.

You can make sure your company stays right on their desk with our computer screen cleaner, or if you have an outdoor event or venue to publicise you might choose our handy translucent poncho – ideal if it rains for keeping the family dry while promoting your brand positively.

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Posted in promotional gifts, Uncategorised on February 10th, 2011 | Leave a comment No comments »

For any business to succeed, it needs an effective marketing strategy.  The most successful marketing campaigns should reach as many potential customers as achievable at the lowest possible cost.  With billboards on the side of the majority of roads in the country, they are an excellent way of making a vast amount of people aware of your company.  But there is a reason why billboards only advertise large, well-known companies – they are hugely expensive.  For a business that is still establishing itself, promotional gifts are a far more effective form of marketing.

The initial investment cost for promotional merchandise is far lower than the cost of a billboard.  For a new business still at the growth stage, spending a huge amount of money on a billboard could cause irrevocable damage, leaving them unable to make back the money they have spent.  Promotional gifts are a much safer investment.  Having a huge amount of promotional merchandise produced bearing your company’s logo costs far less than just one billboard.

Promotional merchandise has the potential to reach a huge audience.  While billboards are static, promotional gifts can be taken anywhere.  This means that they could theoretically be seen by an infinite number of people.  Promotional items that people can use on a daily basis, such as mugs, keyrings or pens, will keep your company at the forefront of their mind.  You could even produce promotional T-shirts.  Giving them to all your potential customers will turn them into walking billboards.

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Posted in promotional gifts, Uncategorised on January 17th, 2011 | Leave a comment 1 Comment »

Promotion items should be an integral part of every business’ marketing strategy.  Any item bearing the logo of your business can be a hugely effective promotional tool.  When giving promotional gifts, your aim should be to raise awareness of your business and remind clients and customers of your presence.  They are an extremely useful and far-reaching method of marketing.

Promotional gifts are one of the most economical and efficient forms of marketing there is.  In comparison to other forms of advertising, such as television advertisements, promotional items are extremely low cost.  They are also extremely long term forms of marketing.  Having an advertisement on television over a period of time incurs a continuous cost.  A promotional gift will continue to advertise your business at no cost (except the initial outlay) for as long as the item is used.

Many promotional items are highly visible.  An item like a mug, mouse mat or pen stays on a person’s desk for the duration of the working day.  This means that your business will be at the forefront of their mind should they require your services.  Their promotional items will also be seen by other people in the office, bringing your business to their attention.  Promotional items that can be used outside the office, such as promotional T-shirts, will be even further reaching.

Promotional items are low cost, quick to manufacture and can bring your business to a huge potential audience.  When thinking about marketing, promotional items should be your first port of call.

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Posted in promotional gifts, Uncategorised on January 10th, 2011 | Leave a comment 4 Comments »

If you require promotional gifts for eco conscious clients, look no further than www.2bsourced.co.uk. We have a full selection of superb eco friendly promotional items for your perusal, including bags, pens, rulers and notepads. Our popular cotton drawstring bags look fresh and clean and are made from 100% recycled natural cotton. Furthermore, they can be branded with your firm’s logo so that clients never forget who gave them such a gracious gift.  Our flat 15 cm recycled ruler can be easily printed with your corporate logo and is available in every colour of the rainbow, so customers know that you always measure up to the highest standards.

Eco friendly promotional gifts show customers that you care about the environment as well as profitability and success. Environmental awareness is attractive to many customers. Other eco friendly promotional items include an amazing dynamo torch which is extremely useful for those corporate training weekends in the wilds when plug points and batteries are sorely missed. Your clients can be the envy of their colleagues as they show initiative by cranking their torch into life in order to shed light on the opening of that precious last tin of beans.

We also stock a range of recycled notepads, unlaminated jute shopping bags and recycled polypropene bookmarks. We also stock conference zipfolios and recycled tyre mousemats for eco conscious corporate customers. For our full range of gifts which are guaranteed to be gentle to the environment, take a look at our website today.  Enter an eco friendly promotional item paradise every day at www.2bsourced.co.uk.

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Posted in promotional gifts, Uncategorised on December 20th, 2010 | Leave a comment 2 Comments »

It is well known in business that the customer is king. Those organisations that fail to understand this are unlikely to succeed. After all, getting repeat custom and achieving success through word of mouth recommendations are two crucial aspects of running an operation that works. And if a company is inefficient, dishonest, bad value and does not treat its customers well, both of these potential sources of business are unlikely to exist.

Therefore, if you run an enterprise, you should make sure you provide people with the products and services you promise to in a professional and helpful way, respond to their concerns and offer good deals. As well as this, you can go one step further and hand out promotional gifts. By dispensing promotional products in this way, you are killing two birds with one stone.

You are making consumers feel valued and showing you appreciate their custom. Meanwhile, you are also seizing on an opportunity to promote your firm to others. When people see the promotional gifts you have given out, they may well become interested in your offerings themselves. Also, those who received the promotional products may tell their friends, colleagues and family members about them and encourage them to take advantage of the perk.

All this means more money for you and your business, which can only be a good thing. Giving yourself a competitive advantage may be particularly important at present due to the tough economic conditions being felt across the country. So, make sure you treat your customers like royalty.

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Posted in promotional gifts, Uncategorised on November 21st, 2010 | Leave a comment 1 Comment »

If you are preparing for an exhibition or trade show, you may well be thinking of ways in which you can make your stand attract positive attention. Planning how your section will look and taking the time to produce effective marketing material are two important factors. Also, making sure you look professional and can field questions as necessary is vital if you are to make a good impression among potential customers and business partners.

However, these things alone may not be sufficient to ensure you stand out from the crowd. One way in which you can ensure you will get some exposure is by handing out promotional gifts. These serve a number of purposes. Firstly, they attract people over to your stand, where you may well be able to engage them in conversation and persuade them that your offerings are what they are seeking.

Secondly, the individuals who take away your promotional products will serve as inadvertent advertising boards for your company. For example, if you hand out mugs, clothing or pens, each time recipients use or wear the promotional gifts, they will raise awareness of your organisation among those around them.

This means you may well achieve more sales in future as a greater number of people will know you exist. So, when you are getting ready to head to an event of this kind, make sure you do not overlook the potential of promotional products. By taking advantage of occasions like this to the full, you can help to ensure the success of your business.

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Posted in promotional gifts, Uncategorised on November 12th, 2010 | Leave a comment 2 Comments »

www.2bsourced.co.uk is perhaps the greatest source in the United Kingdom for all types of promotional items and promotional gifts. Whether you are rebranding your existing company, or starting a brand new company and require clothing and merchandise which makes a positive impact in the marketplace, we have all the promotional gifts which you could possibly require. Promotional pens, pencils, alarm clocks, technological equipment, fascinating puzzles and games, are just spilling out of our stock rooms, ready to find a new home at your premises, on the backs of your employees and in the eager hands of your customers.

Furthermore, if you wish to pamper and reward staff, we have an incredible selection of health and wellbeing products such as canned health drinks, tasty smoothies, promotional bottled water which can have your brand emblazoned across the label and relaxing and invigoration green tea bath sets. With relaxed, inspired and ecstatic staff and customers, you can ensure a productive and healthy working atmosphere during business hours.

Also, promoting an image of eco-friendliness is a powerful and persuasive method of attracting potential customers and attracting potential customers. An eco-friendly company suggest a caring company, a loving company, a company which customers want to spend time and money with. We have a great range of eco-friendly promotional items such as cotton shopper bags, 100% recycled paper carrier bags, and hand-powered dynamo torches, mouse mats ingeniously constructed of recycled vehicle tyres, and recycled sticky mats. Don’t forget, all of these products will have your company logo subtly printed on them, so wherever and whenever they are used by customers they will remember your fantastic reputation and eco-friendly ethos.

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Posted in promotional gifts, Uncategorized on October 29th, 2010 | Leave a comment 1 Comment »

If you have a small corporation, the chances are you will not want to start a large advertising campaign. If this is the case, you should consider purchasing a variety of promotional merchandise from us here at 2bsourced. We can personalise all of your promotional gifts with your company name or logo, so you can give them away as promotional gifts to potential customers or clients.

Many universities and corporate establishments use this method of advertising to create an awareness of their company, as these promotional gifts may remain in the minds of the public. Company marketing is an important part of a company’s success, so if you want your company to be remembered you should try and provide them with something functional that your potential customers can use on a regular basis.

When marketing with promotional gifts you should ensure you identify the locations where you may find your demographic, as your company may receive more business as a result.

A great place to give promotional products is at industry exhibitions, as a large majority of the people attending will be hoping to find services in your field.

Your gifts should reflect your company, so if you an office based company then items such as stress relievers, mousepads, pens or thermal mugs may be the products that allows you to stay in the minds of potential employees or clientele.

Here at 2bsourced we don’t just supply promotional gifts, we also supply a range of corporate gifts for your employees.

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Posted in promotional gifts, Uncategorized on October 9th, 2010 | Leave a comment 2 Comments »

Companies always want to market themselves in the best possible light, and appealing to customers will be high up on the agenda. One of the best ways of attracting new customers is to use promotional gifts, but how can you use them to your advantage?

Well, a great way would be to offer gifts that tie in with what your company’s all about. If you’re a law firm, for example, you’ll probably want to offer products that are more on the practical side of things, as offering people something too zany won’t give them much confidence in your abilities. As long as the promotional gifts correlate with the style of the business, you’ve hit the right note.

It’s also a good idea to tap into the environmental market in an attempt to appeal to the eco-warriors out there. Consider sending out products made from recycled materials or those than can be reused, and never give away things that might be deemed as pointless or bad for the environment if you want to appeal to such people.

You also need to remember to give them away at the appropriate times. Sending products out with a mailing package, for example, would be a good way to attract customers that might not normally look you up, whereas if you give high-quality promotional merchandise at trade fairs you can quickly grab the attention of those in the industry.

So, to use promotional gifts to your advantage you need to pick the right options for your business, tap into any niche markets and always target the right people. If you’ve got that right then you’ll have no problem, and remember to come to us here at 2bsourced for all the promotional gifts you could ever need.

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Posted in promotional gifts, Uncategorized on July 12th, 2010 | Leave a comment No comments »

Promotional merchandise ranges from the very cheap and simple – like a bag of chocolate coins, a printed mug, or a printed biro pen – to the premium. The higher end of the promotional merchandise range is dominated by executive gifts. They are designed to have an impact on senior management, the high-powered decision makers who usually don’t impress easily. The quality of the items on offer reflects that, and of course so do the prices.

Executive gifts are worth doing right, if they are worth doing at all. A cheap mug may do more harm than good if you’re dealing with CEOs, and MDs of large corporations. We can help you make the right statement, with the perfect product or set of products.

Quality is key, even if your budget prevents you from choosing executive gifts from the top of the range. Small but useful items, like USB keys, are a good place to start. They are sure to find a useful home in the executive office, and may end up being carried around to presentations and conferences. Not only is that great advertising for your company, it also demonstrates your association with the recipient of your gift for all to see.

If you really are aiming high, have a look at our Premium Gifts section. There you’ll find a range of briefcases, luxury document folders, clocks and timepieces, wine sets, high quality office products, and countless other choices. It’s the best place to look for effective executive gifts that won’t break the bank.

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Posted in promotional gifts on June 3rd, 2010 | Leave a comment 7 Comments »