Stock supply checklist – 10 minutes to prevent an emergency!
With the new financial year upon and most likely new budgets in place, now is normally the best time to check your stationery needs.
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amazing the amount of hassle that can be saved by knowing the correct way to do things, if your operations manuals are outdated, worn down or simply impossible to read or effectively use, why not have them reprinted?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)