A Must Have for Every Realtor

As the new year moves in and the Christmas decorations are packed away, many people begin considering the prospect of moving. Some are looking to downsize while others realize that they are in desperate need of more space for their growing families. Still others are considering relocating for job assignments, a change of scenery, family commitments, or various other reasons. Selling a home can be a very daunting task, but a great tool for this undertaking is the 101 Ways to Prepare Your House for Sale Book. Ideal for realtors to distribute to their clients, this promo item can be easily tailored with the appropriate corporate information. Also, the book can be handed out individually to your clients, placed in mailboxes or distributed in a mass mailing. Contact Gimmees to find out how we can customize this book for you. We’re here to help!

Celebrating that Very Special First Year

With the new year not too far away it’s a safe bet for your business to get on board with calendars to provide to employees, customers, partners, and potential clients. Everyone needs a 2014 calendar from college students to parents to teachers to executives to seniors. The calendar truly fits with any demographic. But the baby’s first year calendar is a gift that can be given any day of the year, not just in late December or the very beginning of January. This non-dated offering is for any business with baby on the brain from hospitals and pediatric offices to clothing and infant stores. An insurance company can even give this calendar to new parents to record every milestone in the new little one’s life. Recipients will get the chance to remember all the great firsts – from that first diaper change to the first word. The most amazing thing about this calendar is that it’s a keepsake so it will be cherished for many years to come from the child’s parents to the child herself. Unlike traditional calendars that get tossed at the end of the year, this calendar will be kept for always. And your message will, too.

Open Up More Business Opportunities

Along with the theme that kitchen-friendly products are a positive way to get your corporate name out to the masses to draw in more business to your company I have to point out the importance of imprinted jar openers. People often think that they need to spend a bundle of money to come up with an expensive promo item to hand out to potential customers and clients. Nothing could be further from the truth! Sure, you can purchase beautiful golf jackets or executive clocks brilliantly gleaming with brass, but something simple that is, in fact, greatly usable by a vast number of people is the best way to target various audiences. A jar opener is easy to distribute (i.e. it fits in any purse or briefcase, can be packaged into gift bags or envelopes with holiday greetings, or placed on a tradeshow table for pickup by people walking by) and it offers your corporate name across the front in a spot that will never be missed by anyone. I have had one of these jar openers for years and I use it daily. That’s right, daily. The message on the opener has never been missed by me, my husband, or anyone else who has used this product in my kitchen. And that’s why when we had a leaking pipe, we remembered which plumber to call – the one who’s name is on our jar opener.

It's Snack Time... Nom Nom Nom...

Who doesn’t love to snack? We all need a quick pick-me-up in the late afternoon to help us survive until dinner, and a Friday night would not be complete without something yummy to nosh on. What does snack munching have to do with your business? A snack and dip container is a promotional product that you can use for marketing purposes. How? You simply have this container tailored with your corporate name or event on the lid and you’re ready for success. The snack & dip container can be handed out at tradeshows, supermarket demonstrations, medical facilities (physicians/nutritionists/healthcare clinics/drugstores, flu shot clinics), senior citizen locales (centers, retirement communities), and in schools. These containers will show up in all different places, too – in cafeterias, board rooms, office desks, bingo games, kids’ soccer tournaments – since this holds one item in the bottom and a dip section in the top for tasty veggies with ranch dressing or pretzels with honey mustard or whatever combo of snack items the recipient prefers. And no matter where this handy container goes, you know it will be showing off your name, getting the recognition your brand truly deserves.

Employees Say Skip the Gala, Gimme the Goodies

A recent study has found that more American workers (78% in fact) would rather receive a gift from their employer than have a holiday office party. Well, isn’t that interesting? Instead of a free prime rib dinner and a few cocktails combined with a DJ and dancing, the typical American employee would prefer a tote bag, golf shirt, gift basket, or pullover sweater. The intriguing thing here is that while the office party lasts only for one evening, the corporate gift will be utilized many times and will be seen by countless individuals. In addition, I’m willing to bet the farm that a thoughtful gift to each employee will cost less than that holiday party – just sayin’. The Sport-Tek Nylon Jacket with Stripe Trim is an excellent choice for both men and women of all ages and can be utilized in just about any season and for any outdoor event. This jacket is available in a variety of colors and many different sizes to ensure a perfect gift for your staff. While this item might not be your speed, the suggestion that employees feel more appreciated by receiving a gift surely makes you think. Gimmees has a wide selection of corporate gifts that will make your employees smile from ear to ear while showing  your thanks for a year’s worth of work well done.

Dress to Impress and Bring Recognition to Your Brand

It’s important that at any corporate function, your staff and employees be outfitted in gear that not only reflects professionalism but also carefully markets your business. Whether it’s a December holiday luncheon strictly for employees or a tradeshow with thousands of attendees from all over, the proper attire not only ensures a balanced image, but also showcases the significance and professionalism of your brand. Employees dressed in company-approved apparel like the Sport-Tek dry zone colorblock raglan sport shirt look professional but aren’t overdressed, comfortable, but not sloppy. And no matter where they are – visiting prospective clients on a sales call, touring the warehouse, eating lunch in a local restaurant, or walking the rows at the convention center for a tradeshow – you’ll know your brand is represented and being marketed to the masses. These shirts can be a uniform of sorts, the standard attire for all of your employees. Give them out as corporate gifts or for sales contests, but your best bet is to ensure that every one of your employees has one. Encourage them to wear these shirts. It’s free marketing for your business in a style that always looks timeless.

A Cheer for One and All

A chill in the air. The crisp leaves falling from the trees. The sounds of children playing outside. Autumn is here and if you’ve driven by a local park or field within the past few weeks, you might have noticed another dead giveaway for the season: football. A field near my house is almost always packed with spectators for both peewee and teenaged football locals. Nothing seems to bring out the fans more than a great game on the field especially on a Friday night under the lights. Sponsoring a local youth football team? Want to get your high school students pumped up for Friday’s game? Hosting a corporate event that requires everyone to get into that rah-rah spirit? Look no further than the ring tab handle poms, which offer a strong plastic tab that hold up to shaking and cheering. Another valid selling point for these one-color poms? They are made in the USA. You can cheer for your favorite team and do it in colorful style, too.