Although some consider my business a service, it's really about meeting the needs of my clients. I sell promotional advertising to a wide range of business and industry, as well as gov't agencies from the federal level down to the local school board. I also service the needs of some non-profit organizations.
So, my business is product based, and I stay busy servicing the needs of clients with a vast assortment of products - in the range of 800,000 different items.
While many are used as typical customer handouts - calendars, ink pens, coffee mugs, etc, carrying the business name, logo, phone # or website, others are more original.
We do a lot of embroidered shirts and jackets that businesses give to their employees, as a means of reinforcing their brand/identity. Some are ordering items to use for new product introduction, rewarding employee achievement and longevity, commemorating a company anniversary or grand opening, etc. Some items are included in bulk mailings, but the majority are given to the recipients in person.
I've also seen individuals order items to be used for birthday parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and family or school reunions.
What ever the need, if it's legal and ethical, we try to accomodate people as much as possible.
If you have a need for promotional items, we may have just what you are looking for.
Dennis
www.CuttingEdgeAdv.com