Sure, you’d love to take them up on the offer! Only problem is – Trade show is in 2 days time and you aren’t prepared!

Last minute marketing opportunities happen all the time – Whether it be for trade fairs, events, networking groups or an opportunity to speak before a crowd.

If you aren’t prepared for these events – You may find yourself missing out on fantastic opportunities.

Consider investing in a “marketing emergency pack”

A marketing emergency pack is a collection of products that you have stored away that will allow you to make the most of every opportunity. The trick with this, is to ensure all the material isn’t date sensitive and is generic (So can be used in a variety of circumstances)

It normally includes:

- Flyers / Brochures
- Business Cards
- One or multiple Posters
- Promotional Products (Such as notepads or pens)

Don’t risk missing a great opportunity! Ensure you are prepared for a last minute marketing opportunity!

In most workplaces, there are normally notepads around the phone, cash registers, on the fridge or scattered across various desks. Could you imagine if your logo and contact details was on one of these notepads? Or perhaps all? Every time it is used, your brand is being reinforced in your clients mind. That kind of exposure is priceless!

Here are a few tips to distribute your notepads.

Include them in mail outs

If you regularly send out statements or something similar to your clients, include a notepad in with the statement. They will appreciate the gesture and may even pay their account on time! (DL sized notepads are available)

As a free gift

Next time a client comes by, give them one of your notepads on their way out. They will appreciate the free gift and leave with a smile on their face.

Use them in your office

Regularly used by doctors, dentists etc to add an element of professionalism and trust. If you need to scribble a note to pass onto a client, why not scribble it on a piece of paper that has all your contact details?

If you would like to discuss how notepad printing can help your business, get in contact with us today.

This 10 minute checklist will ensure you don’t get caught with no supplies when they are needed the most!

(If you would prefer to print out a copy of this, with check boxes for simple ordering, a PDF can be downloaded here)

Business Cards

If you (or any of your staff) have less than 50 business cards – Now is the time to reorder. You never know when a new networking opportunity may spring upon you and it’s best to always be prepared.

Letterheads

If you are onto your last ream (a ream is 500) now is a perfect time to reorder. Most quality letterhead stock is printed on archivable paper, so providing you keep it out of direct sunlight and clear of liquid, your safe to order in bulk and not only save time but a substantial amount of money too!

With Compliments Slips

A personalised note sent with snail mail is always a surefire winner, but it won’t be very effective if you have nothing to write on! If you can less than a ream of with compliments slips, now is the time to reorder.

Envelopes

Have you ever considered the journey your letter takes once you pop it in that big red post box? Think about the amount of eyes that will pass over it in it’s journey. Nothing is more professional than a shmick looking envelope with your logo & contact details printed on it. If you have less than 500 envelopes, now would be a perfect time to order.

Marketing Material

If you have your campaigns planned in advance, why not consider bulk printing your printed advertisements? This not only ensures they will always be on hand when needed, but will allow you to save a substantial amount with bulk printing.

Operation Manuals

It’s amazing the amount of hassle that can be saved by knowing the correct way to do things, if your operations manuals are outdated, worn down or simply impossible to read or effectively use, why not have them reprinted?

Calendars

If you offer a business to business service, the new financial year is a fantastic time to have some handy calendars printed for your clients. Imagine every time your client looks at the date, they see your logo. How could that increase your sales?

Notepads

There is nothing more frustrating then needing to write down an important message while on the phone and not having a notepad to write on! Have a new notepads printed and distribute them around your office – better yet, distribute them to your customers! Wouldn’t it be great if they saw your logo in front of them every time they needed to take down notes?

General Stationery

Have a quick squiz around your office, is there anything you use on a weekly basis? Presentation folders perhaps, client information sheets, office checklists etc. If you have less than a months supply, now would be the time to reorder!

(If you would prefer to print out a copy of this, with check boxes for simple ordering, a PDF can be downloaded here)

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