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There’s So Much You Can Do with T-Shirts

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:56:32 +0000

One of the great things about T-Shirts is that they are one of the most adaptable pieces of clothing depending on how you choose to design it. With customizable T-Shirts it’s easy to come up with various ways to use them. You can make a unique gift for a friend or family member, show that you’re a fan of a band, TV show or other media entertainment or get more people interested in your business. And the possibilities don’t end there.

Give away as a gift

Have you ever looked at a calendar and seen that a friend’s birthday is coming up, but you have no idea what to get them? A T-Shirt could be just the answer. With customizable T-Shirts you can design a shirt that’s tailored just to your tastes. Whether you choose a funny design that really speaks to the recipient or add a funny, personal message, you’ll be able to create something that no one has. T-Shirts can be gifts for all types of occasions. Here are just a few of the many ways to present them:

Stocking stuffers
Party favors
Rewards for a job well done
Personal gift

Support Your Favorite Cause

T-Shirts an also be used to promote solidarity for a cause or event. If you’re working on a fundraiser, play on sports team or are enthusiastic about a political candidate, T-Shirts can express your dedication. Express your support with a catchy phrase or choose a design that portrays your feelings. If you order a bunch of T-Shirts, you can hand them out to sports teams or members of your organization to promote team spirit.

Promote Your Business

Looking for a cost-effective way to promote your business or organization? Choose a design that reflects your industry or brand personality, then add your logo and company message. Handing out T-Shirts at trade shows, career fairs or other events can help get people interested in your business. Equipping your staff with T-Shirts that have your logo on them reinforces your brand as well as helps build company solidarity. For inexpensive advertising, just wear a T-Shirt with your logo as you go shopping or do your yard work.

At Vistaprint you can customize all aspects of your T-Shirt. We offer shirts in white, gray and black as well as in two different styles: short sleeved and long sleeved. Depending on how much customization you want to do with your shirt, you can choose to use one of our hundreds of pre-made, professional T-Shirt designs or upload your own design. If you want to get really original, upload a favorite photo. No matter what design you decide on, you can customize your T-Shirt even further by adding a personal message or other text. T-Shirts can also be printed on both the back and front. With so many options, you’ll definitely be able to create a one-of-a-kind T-Shirt to meet your needs.

Double Duty: Put T-Shirts to Work for Your Business

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:23:47 +0000

It’s no secret – promoting your brand in today’s unstable business climate can be difficult. You may have reached out to your customers with direct mail and traditional advertising. And while these conventional marketing methods are essential for promoting your products and services – what can you do to advertise your business for pennies on the dollar?

How about investing in a promotional product like T-Shirts? These inexpensive marketing tools are often overlooked, but can do wonders in increasing visibility for your business. Keep reading to discover three questions you need to ask yourself before getting started.

What Suits My Business and My Customer Base?

It’s always important to keep this in mind. You want to reflect your business while being relevant to your customer base. If your product affirms your brand image, you’ll communicate your reliability as a consistent brand. T-Shirts are a versatile promotional product because they suit a variety of different businesses. Whether you’re a spa, realty company or landscaping or construction business – these handy products make excellent giveaways that suit a range of industries.

How Can I Increase My Visibility and Earn More Revenue?

It’s important to remember that the information you include on your promotional T-Shirt is just as important as the T-Shirt itself. Always make sure to include your company name, logo, contact information and website address so customers will always have your information at hand. And to really up the ante, you can include a special offer or promotional discount.

How Can I Use T-Shirts Within My Business?

T-Shirts can work double duty for your business. If you think this promotional item can only be used for your external customers – think again! Improve the morale of your internal customers, or employees, by offering them a T-Shirt as an incentive for a job well done. Doing so will motivate your employees and demonstrate your dedication to them. Also, when your employees proudly sport your promotional T-shirt, they will also be walking brand ambassadors for your business.

And don’t forget about company sponsored activities like outings, picnics, or other special events. Customized T-Shirts are a great way to promote the event while boosting company pride and publicity.

Get Started

Now you’re ready to boost your marketing portfolio! Keep in mind: promotional marketing doesn’t take a lot of time, energy or money. It’s so easy. And with Vistaprint, you can cost effectively build promotional products like T-Shirts into your overall marketing plan with little hassle and money.

FREE!

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:37:12 +0000

They say that in the business world, “FREE” is the key. The word “Free” should be on your mind when designing all of your marketing materials. Consider creating some promotional items, or free gifts with purchase, like key chains, hats, or T-shirts for your small business. When it’s time to create your flyers, postcards, or brochures, the word “Free” should be very dominant. Be sure to include an expiration date, to suggest a sense of urgency.

Custom tote bags make great promotional items

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:45:21 +0000

Are you looking for a great promotional item for your customers? Tote bags are a fantastic way to promote your business! Customers love receiving something that they can actually use.

Design tote bags that include your business’s name and logo. Offer tote bags to your first customers or as a free gift with purchase. Create bonuses, too. For example, take one dollar off a customer’s bill when they use the tote bag at your organic grocery store. Try holding a raffle. Fill a tote bag with free products, a gift certificate, or promotional T-shirt.

Creating custom tote bags is easy. Simply upload your own design or browse through hundreds of online galleries. Tote bags are an inexpensive promotional item that your customers will love.

Market your sports or fitness business

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:19:57 +0000

Consumers put a lot of time and money into sports and fitness businesses. Weather you own a high-end gym or a used sporting goods store, marketing should be one of your top priorities. In order to stand out from the competition, your marketing products need to be creative and cost-efficient.

Attractive hats, T-shirts, and key chains, are just a few simple ways to promote your sports or fitness business. Keep your contact information at your clients’ fingertips. Try designing custom pens too!

Designing your own marketing products is quick and easy. You can create and upload your own design, or browse through hundreds online. Create marketing products that compliment your business identity.

Whatever it is, Vistaprint is a great resource to promote your sports or marketing business. Vistaprint offers a large variety of products and hundreds of designs to choose from. Order online today!

Fun With Custom T Shirts

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:41:54 +0000

Are there any uses for custom t shirts?

You’ve agreed to take ten active little boys to the amusement park. Seconds later, you regained your sanity, but it was too late. How are you going to handle that many kids? As you hook up a portable I.V. to your espresso machine, you realize that your biggest problem (besides the way little Jimmy gets sick on roller coasters, merry go rounds and any other ride ever made) is identifying your ten little boys in the hoard of children that will be running through the park. Then you remember the memo you got from your boss the other day asking you to check into custom t shirts because he wants to hold a promotional event. Matching t shirts for the boys is a terrific idea!

You create a colorful design for your shirts that is sure to stand out in the crowd and upload. Then, you order the shirts and start working on the next part of the plan convincing the kids to wear them. Perhaps you should have considered using one of the designs that were already available instead of making your own. After all, what boy would object to wearing a shirt with a sleek yellow sports car on it?