Are You Planning the Holiday Party This Year?

It’s that time of year again! Time to think of when, where and how the company party will move forward. If you are chosen as the person who will pull things together, you should decide on key elements of the party as soon as possible. Will you plan alone or will your event require a committee? Depending on the size of the event, an outside planner may be needed.

Whether you’re planning alone or as part of a committee, deciding on the items below will give you time to find the best selections in everything. Waiting until the last minute usually costs more and limits your ability to have items that are important to the success of your party. Whether your budget is big or small, the overall trend in recent years has been to make every dollar count versus the free-spending of years gone by. Another trend has been to look for quality over quantity.

Whether you decide on one larger party for the entire company or a group of smaller parties for departments or teams, there are basic elements that should be decided, the earlier the better.

• An event theme
• A venue location, time, date
• Total number of attendees
• Appropriate food and beverages
• Appropriate decor for your theme and guests
• An agenda for the day of the event

Many companies are also emphasizing employee appreciation during holiday parties. This is also an area where planning ahead can save money. Will you hand out gifts to each employee? If so what will the gift consist of? What kinds of gifts fit your budget and theme? Will you need awards or gifts for special recognition? Custom printed gifts have always been a big part of the holiday season. Here are some product suggestions to consider:

• Awards and Recognition
• Home and Living
• Business Gifts
• Golf Gifts
• Food Gifts
• Packaging

The days of over the top parties are gone, and no one knows if they will ever return. Companies are focusing on different ways to celebrate the holidays without spending a fortune. With that in mind, it’s a great opportunity to create an atmosphere that emphasizes networking, socializing and fun. Additionally, the holidays have always been a perfect time to reach out to local communities (for example, food, clothing and toy drives) rather than indulging in lavish parties.

If you are chosen to plan your company party, keep in mind that thoughtful planning, and reserving key elements as early as possible will help you plan the perfect party for your organization.

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If You're Planning or Sponsoring a Trick or Treat Event We Want to Talk to You!

Your Imprint on the Back of the Bag
A Pumpkin Face and Safety Tips on the Front

Halloween celebrations have gone from the traditional (beggars night) to community focused events held in church parking lots, pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Events like Boo at the Zoo, trunk or treat, hayrides and other Fall festivities are aimed at families and they are happening in many communities across the country.

If you're planning a trick-or-treating event, consider offering sponsorships to local business owners. Allow them to place their imprint on Halloween bags to promote safety and reach potential customers while everyone enjoys family friendly fun.

If you're a business owner why not buy some bags, have them imprinted and either fill them with goodies and hand them out from your office or donate them to a local organization that is having an event. 

Halloween bags are currently on sale, making them very affordable.  They have reinforced handles and

Perfect for a Scary
Halloween Movie Night

are available in orange, white and yellow plastic and silver and gold metallic materials.  Soft handle bags like the one shown (and all our bags) are available with a large imprint area for your message. Some of them have a space at the bottom that allows for a coupon that can be redeemed later (online or in person, the choice is yours) for added value and additional web or foot traffic.

Our bags are currently on sale, order early (before October 12, 2013 for the best selection. Rush shipment and production will be needed to deliver orders placed after October 12, 2013. Download our Halloween sale flyer.

Imprinted bags will allow parents and grandparents to remember your company after the event and the kids will have festive bags to carry all the goodies.  It's a win-win for all!

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Grab the Attention of Parents, Grandparents and Children this Halloween

Halloween is approaching and we wanted to give you a few tips on how you can use promotional items to gain exposure for your company. Learn why Halloween is a holiday that you don't want to miss.

Fall is the busiest time of year for most companies as everyone gear up for back to school, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. There is also October, and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as many other anniversaries, recognitions and reasons to create and support health and wellness. There are fall festivals, haunted houses, and plenty of other family friendly, events that you can use to create goodwill in the community and spread the word about your promotions.

Information is available online from trade associations, non profit organizations, the government and other web based resources have a wealth of information about your target audience and current trends. For example, we looked online and found that according to the National Retail Federation, Halloween is second only to Christmas as the biggest spending holiday, with over 170 million people estimated to participate in activities in 2012.

Spending for 2012 was projected to reach 8 billion on costumes, candy and decorations for adults, children and pets. If consumers are spending that much on Halloween, it would be wise to get in on the action with your own Halloween promotion, even if your business has absolutely nothing to do with Halloween. More than likely, some of your customers may be part of the 170 million people that anticipated participation in Halloween activities.

You can use this information to promote your business by expanding on what people normally do for Halloween.  We know that the average family will buy costumes for the kids, adults and even pets. They will also decorate and buy candy and treats. They will be frequenting fall festivals, hayrides, haunted houses, amusement parks, zoos and more. If you're one of those businesses, you'll want to have items to advertise sales, exclusive perks and special offers.

With the popularity of Halloween and Fall, your customers may also participate in family friendly activities sponsored by churches and youth organizations.  Have your advertising message distributed on a Halloween related items to grab their attention at a time when they are in the mood to receive it. 

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Obtain an Instant Quote on Our New and Improved Site, Just in Time for the Holidays!

We are excited to announce that we gave our website a new look and we've  implemented new features that will streamline the buying process for our customers and new visitors.  The changes were implemented within the last week, just in time for the holiday season.  They will enable customers and visitors to find items quickly, with themes for the holidays, Halloween and awareness.

One of the most notable improvements enables customers to obtain a quick quote and easily request a quote for items that require complex customization, all from any initial product page. You no longer have to go to the details page to receive product details, they can be found by clicking on the shopping cart icon.

Customers and visitors will no longer have to fill out endless forms to receive a quote which enhances on site communication. You can create an account and add items to your favorite or add several items to an inquiry and send it to us. Please view this video for a quick overview of the changes and contact us if you have any questions.  
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