Small Business Marketing Blog » Unique Business Gift Ideas http://blog.myron.com Marketing Tips & Industry Trends powered by Myron Promotional Products & Gifts Wed, 22 May 2013 08:27:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Top 5 Ways to Prepare for Small Business Saturday http://blog.myron.com/2011/11/07/top-5-ways-to-prepare-for-small-business-saturday http://blog.myron.com/2011/11/07/top-5-ways-to-prepare-for-small-business-saturday#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:11:56 +0000 dparker http://blog.myron.com/?p=72586 Small Business Saturday was designed to give the “Main Street” stores a chance to cash in on the incredible shopping opportunity that follows Thanksgiving. Black Friday promotions have long heralded the launch of the holiday shopping season and given major retailers a chance to put their best offers of the season out to the public and march toward their year-end numbers solidly in the black. In recent years, Cyber Monday has done the same for online retailers. Now it is time for small business owners to reap the same rewards.

1- Get the word out!

Make sure your customers are aware that you are participating in Small Business Saturday. www.smallbusinesssaturday.com has several tools available for small business owners including social media tips and in-store signage. Passing out flyers, wearing a promotional T-shirt advertising the event, and making sure your website reflects your participation are all good ways to raise awareness.

2- Make them an offer they can’t refuse.

If there was ever a time for discounts or coupons, this is it! In the frenzy of the shopping weekend, there are lots of options for the consumer. It is time to put your best deals in front of them. A great deal on a hot product or service can get them in the door and then you can sell them on everything else you have to offer. Coupon books for return visits are a great incentive as well.

3- Everyone loves a gift!

Customers will be thrilled to receive a gift for themselves while shopping for others. Make it fun, unique, or utilitarian and you’ll have your customers talking about your business all year long. Put your business’s name and phone number on a USB flash drive or colorful umbrella; a nice calendar or mug filled with coupons will have clients remembering your name long after the weekend is over. Promotional products do double duty as great gifts and better advertising.

4- Create a buzz.

Plan hourly giveaways of high-end gifts, community trivia with coveted prizes, games for the kids; any or all of these ideas give the feeling of a true “event”. People will be curious to see what is going on and will want to get in on the fun.

5- Put your name out there!

Make sure that every person in your store, restaurant, or business has something with your name and phone number on it when they leave. This will ensure that the traffic of Small Business Saturday will return to you throughout the upcoming year.

]]> http://blog.myron.com/2011/11/07/top-5-ways-to-prepare-for-small-business-saturday/feed 0 The top 5 gifts for teachers at graduation http://blog.myron.com/2011/06/01/the-top-5-gifts-for-teachers-at-graduation http://blog.myron.com/2011/06/01/the-top-5-gifts-for-teachers-at-graduation#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:18:42 +0000 dparker http://blog.myron.com/?p=447 The end of the school year has arrived, and graduating students aren’t the only ones who deserve gifts. A personalized present is an excellent way to say “thank you” to the people who provided the education that graduation celebrates. It’s also a respectful first step for those nervous about asking for a letter of recommendation! Here are the top five gifts for educators and professors.

1. Executive portfolios
Despite dictating them in prodigious amounts, teachers take quite a few notes themselves. A personalized executive portfolio is a wonderful way to help teachers prepare a curriculum and create test questions for the next batch of bright young minds.

2. Personalized calculators
Math and science teachers might have made students do their math out by hand, but for them a calculator will do nicely. A personalized message will be a pleasant reminder of a successful grad every time he calculates a grade point average.

3. Executive pens
A beautiful pen with a personal message is a fitting gift for professors, the perennial paper-graders. Now that the next phase of a student’s life is beginning, a pen can also accompany a request to keep in touch.

4. Personalized computer bags
Many teachers use computers and tablet PCs, so this choice is fitting for most. Computer science and programming teachers in particular can be appropriately thanked with a means to tote around their weapon of choice.

5. Solar clip charger
Science teachers who taught students about the principles of light and energy can use this personalized gadget to stay charged while on the go. Life science and other outdoorsy types will also get a kick out of a tool that acknowledges the knowledge that they’ve imparted.

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Here are the top five gift ideas from Myron:

1. Special personalized pen – Give flowers that will last all year! This beautiful floral pen can be engraved with her initials making her feel special whether she is hard at work in the boardroom or writing checks for the household.

2. Stylish leather tote bag – Mom always makes sure her kids have the most stylish wardrobes, give mom a gorgeous leather bag to carry for work and show off her own style. Myron also has many personal accessories to help Mom look and feel her best including jewelry rolls, wristlets, cell phone holders, and more.

3. Personalized Chocolate – Let mom indulge herself with these delicious gourmet chocolates. Personalize the box with a special message to your mother letting her know how much you love and appreciate her.

4. Monogrammed bracelet – This simple piece of jewelry is flattering for all mothers, while the monogram makes it unique just for your mom! With this bracelet in a bright spring color or classic black or red, your mom will be the envy of her friends.

5. Personalized wine accessories – Give mom a cool retro cocktail set or an elegant personalized corkscrew and help her celebrate her downtime.

Mom works hard for you all year long. Repay her kindness with a personalized gift she’ll love.

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