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We just go with the cheapest

Posted by Paul Rose from Merchandise Mania

paul rose Now does that sound familiar to you? Certainly in the current marketplace it makes sense for people to shop around for the most competitive prices. Now I’ve spoken many times about the importance of value over price, but it seems that there are still some people in the world who just want it cheapest and so for those people, this week’s blog is dedicated to you.

The first thing you’ll notice is that it’s FREE. There you go, you simply cannot get cheaper than that short of my actually paying to read this stuff, and as I know that quite a lot of you are, I think we can all agree that that’s not going to happen.

In all seriousness, let me ask you a question. Is your company the cheapest in your industry? Now really think about that before you answer, because some of you would have instantly thought “YES! YES WE ARE AND WE’RE PROUD OF IT”.

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August 20, 2009

5 tips on how to estimate importing costs

Ok, so now you have received a quotation from this Chinese supplier you selected.

Next step: calculate how this quote will convert into a successful, aggressive selling price that will help you win your client!
Import costing can be dangerous, as slight mistakes can have a disastrous impact on your margin, and you could end up running your import operation at your own costs…

china import So here are 5 tips on how to properly cost an import project:

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August 5, 2009

NEW PRODUCT: the Shape Paper Clip

The paper clip is actually not a brand new product!! The first bent-wire paper clip was invented in 1867 by Samuel Fay in the United States. This clip was originally intended primarily for attaching tickets to fabrics… its shape was quite different to the one invented 27 years later and that we still use today.

The paper clip adopted many different shapes through the year but only recently we invented the CUSTOM SHAPE PAPER CLIP: a paper clip which could have any personalised shape, even the shape of a company logo!!

HORIZONSOURCES is happy to launch the NEW SHAPE PAPER CLIP!!

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July 27, 2009

striking bangers!

Bangers are the indispensable promotional product to be used in a public event!

They are really appreciated to promote a brand in Sport events, football stadiums, basketball, publics and social events, rallyes or contests.

It’s incredible to see how strong is the impact on people who assist to the event.
Bangers leave a lasting mark: it’s proved that the use of bangers in a sport event increases significantly the memory of the brand.

The strong visual impact is a tool serving brand image.

HORIZONSOURCES manufactures the best banger quality of the industry.

Made of ultra resistant Polyethylene, our bangers are the only ones to be be printed full colour!
Its system of valve prevents the banger from deflating.

And to adapt even more to your event, we also offer special shape bangers: basket ball, foot ball, bottle, sword, hammer inflatable hand, etc…

Are you interested in receiving a special offer? Contact us now and we will send you a free quote with no compromise.
I bet you won’t find better prices!

Dare to have success!

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July 7, 2009

bpma members pavilion at the Trade Only Show

Bpma press release

Bpma pavilion 2010
The bpma are thrilled to announce they will be hosting a bpma members pavilion at the Trade Only Show in January 2010.

gill thorpe Gill Thorpe comments:
The show looks to be bigger and better than ever and we are delighted Trade Only have agreed to support our members with our own pavilion. It allows first time exhibitors and supplier newcomers an opportunity to be seen and present themselves and their products in a cost effective and simple way. In addition, our full bpma secretariat team will be on hand at the pavilion for the two days to support our members at the show.

gordon glenister Gordon Glenister adds:
the bpma pavilion opens up the show to many of our supply members, for example for a 3 x 1 m stand complete with lights and electrics – the starter package for a 2 day show will only cost our members £705.00 – great value!

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July 3, 2009

ASI Media release

TREVOSE, PA – June 24, 2009 – The Advertising Specialty Institute®, the largest media and marketing organization serving the advertising specialty industry, announced today the launch of pay-for-placement advertising on its network of LogoMall websites.

ASI Chicaco Pay-for-placement advertising boosts sales and product exposure by placing relevant products, such as best-sellers and new and innovative items, at the top of product search results on LogoMall websites. The program helps buyers quickly narrow their search and place orders with distributors faster.

LogoMall websites are used by ASI distributors and suppliers to market over 300,000 promotional products to buyers online, and the network of sites received over 800,000 visitors last month. LogoMall also harnesses the shopping engine technology used by Borders, Home Depot and Wal-Mart.

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June 25, 2009