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There are times when you need 500 company t-shirts right away. Your CEO might want everyone at the big meeting to have water bottles with the company’s name on them. Or, HR asks for a lot of coffee mugs for new employees. It’s not hard to place a big order from anywhere in the office, but there is a way to make sure it matches up just right. Continue here to see our newest updates!

Deals are great for all buying teams, so let’s start with them. When you order in bulk, you have a little more power. There are lots of places that will give you deals if you buy more. It’s like buying a dozen pastries at a time, but without the pastries. Quantity isn’t just a way to save money. Most of the time, the print quality is better because the service provider wants you to buy from them again. Ask about tiered prices, though, all the time. The drop in price between 250 and 500 pieces isn’t always what you think it is.

Delivery speed is important. Giving out last year’s calendar because the package went off course and went through the Bermuda Triangle is the worst thing that could happen. Always get an exact date. You can find out how fast they are without bothering your person by reading recent reviews. Other businesses love to complain when things are late. There are express choices, but you should think about how much you want to pay and how fast you need to get there.

I think it’s safe to say that you want things that people will actually use. It will be hard to unload 200 branded squishy stress bananas. Think about pen, mug, t-shirt, tech items, or journal gifts. Ask for some samples. You can see right away if the design is bad or the brand is placed in an odd way.

It’s important to talk to your providers. It doesn’t matter if your business name has twelve letters or if your colors are Pantone 804-B. Always spell everything out. Ask, “What’s the backup plan if something goes wrong?” and make sure the facts are correct. Make friends with them. Your order may be moved to the top of the stack just because you were nice on the phone.

It can be hard to ship things. When you buy big or fragile things, freight costs can eat away at your savings. Think about these things before you flash the business credit card. Also, look out for any secret costs, like setup, fast service, or design changes.

Don’t forget how exciting it is to open the box. People will feel great about the swag if it looks high-end, and your logo will get lost in the wild a lot more often. Keep in mind, though, that things can go wrong. For example, the printer might run out of the right size T-shirt, or the mugs might come with spots on them like Dalmatians. Never forget to add a few extras.

To sum up, use a big buy to your advantage. Make deals, check dates, make smart choices, and keep a close eye out for fees. Soon, your office will look great, and everyone will be happy to work there.