2011 was a rough year.  2012 was a little better and showed some promises of a bounce back, but it was still a challenging time.  We have to learn from the last few years and take some steps in order to have a successful 2013.  Below are just a few lessons I have learned from last year.  In most of

Well, hopefully your business survived 2012, which proved to be challenging at times; however, the outlook for 2013 is positive. Despite reports of lower sales for retail franchises in the 4th quarter, there will be plenty of opportunities in the new year. However, in order to have a successful new year, it is extremely important to have a plan and help guide the direction of your business for 2013. It's now time to...

It’s harder and harder to find companies with exceptional customer service any more.  It seems that many companies now are hiring just any warm body who will work for minimum wage.  By doing this, not only does your customer service suffer, but your branding is tarnished.  Improving customer service to your clients can greatly increase your sales and referrals and help build your branding.  Here are just a few tips on improving customer service within your company.

1.      Be ...

Many people think buying promotional products is an expensive venture, but at Perfect Imprints, we believe it is an investment, if done properly.  Our expert consultants help you to do just that.  There are many pieces of the puzzle that must fit together to have a successful marketing campaign and you have to go in with all guns loaded.  With the wrong distributor, your campaign may be a bust.  We have put together 7 ways that you can save BIG when buying promotional products.

1.      Plan – The planning phase is

Mini basketballs are one of the most popular spirit items used for basketball.  Each mini basketball can have your logo, mascot, or team name printed on them.  They are fun, cheap, and have many uses.  Below are just 10 of the many ways to use mini basketballs.

1. Generate Team Spirit – It is so important to keep your fans in good spirits to help your basketball team.  It is well known that athletes thrive from cheering pans.  It gets their adrenaline pumping allowing them to play and focus better.  These mini basketballs can be thrown by the cheerleaders to the crowd after a slam dunk or after a big play.  They are also great to throw during timeouts, between quarters, or during halftime to keep the fans engaged.  Just have your mascot and team name printed on the balls and the lucky fans who catch them will have a keepsake to take home.
2. Pep Rallies – Fans love...

A Well-Established Restaurant Chain increased their sales by 11% for the week by throwing out Custom Mini Footballs with a Free Smoothie Coupon Printed on it.

CHALLENGE:  Find a giveaway that is inexpensive and will drive customers into their restaurant.  This client had experienced a dip in sales for the past few months due to the opening of similar restaurant chain in the area.  They wanted to pull the market share back into their direction. 

SOLUTION:  After some...

Every year for the past several decades, there has been a certain New Year's resolution that has made the top of the list consistently. Often you see New Year's resolutions such as eat healthier, drink less alcohol, reduce debt, get a better education, quit smoking, save money, and many more. However, the one that remains the most popular is...

What holidays are in January, you ask? Well, the month is full of bizarre and strange observances, holidays, and celebrations. Some of the weirdest include...

Merry Christmas from Perfect Imprints. In honor of the birth of Christ, we'd like to offer this money saving coupon through the end of 2012! Click to get coupon:

There are four major sports in the United States, their places solid and their popularity secure. However, in the coming decades a newcomer may threaten to overtake one or more of them. The rest of the world has already figured out something very important - soccer is...

It's December and college basketball season has started. Most of the games right now are non-conference games for most of the NCAA teams; however, conference games are right around the corner. It's important to show your school spirit and buying and using school spirit items are extremely helpful to cheer on your favorite team.

Now that we are in the midst of the Christmas season, businesses are decorated for Christmas and Christmas gifts are prominently displayed for sale by retail stores. Houses are lit with Christmas lights. Christmas sales and specials are everywhere. Many businesses capitalize on the Christmas holiday. However, many businesses fail to...

Sometimes during the process of life, important tasks are forgotten or sometimes simply neglected. If you were tasked with ordering custom Christmas Ornaments for your company or organization this year and never got around to it, it's not too late. We offer fast rush production on several styles of ornaments.

Though they might usually be associated with people who are sticklers for cleanliness and organization, promotional coasters are actually very important items. It isn't because they protect precious furniture from watermarks and coffee stains. Rather, coasters play an important role in

Passionate sports fans only want one thing - for their beloved team to succeed. If it weren't against the rules, and if they thought that it would actually help, they'd leap onto the field and start tackling receivers or knocking the ball out of the catcher's mitt. Unfortunately, their roles are limited to...

The Christmas shopping season accounts for the highest volume of sales for most major retailers. In fact, many companies depend on the business of the Christmas season to boost their revenues for the year into the black. Because shopping for gifts is so prominent this time of year, it is important for businesses to really promote their brand and really market themselves to their clients and potential clients. A great way to brand yourself is to

Are you looking for high quality postcards, appointment cards, or custom door hangers printed in full color at an unbeatable, cheap price? If so, don't miss out on the December sale.

Our famous StarMarque postcards are 50% off the normal price for full color on both sides in the 1000 and 2000 quantity. These custom postcards have a spot UV coating to make your design pop and attract new customers. Our in-house graphic designers can also help to design that perfect layout that will be be both appealing to the eye and effective. Choose from a variety of different sizes as low as..