Choosing the right company to place your very first custom promotional products order with can be difficult. When you look online there are a multitude of companies to choose from but there are some things that you can do to narrow down the choices and find the company that best suits your needs. Any company that you choose should meet the following criteria.
1.LOCATION – The Company you choose should be one that isn’t too far away because if you choose a company in another country, although they may be a good, reputable company it will take a lot longer to receive your merchandise. If you are ordering well in advance you can try a long distance company but if you need the products in a hurry then you need to make sure that you deal with someone who can get you your products quickly, if in the UK ideally a UK promotional merchandise company.
2.REPUTATION – Just as when you order any other item online, be sure to check the company’s reputation because this will affect the quality of your experience. Always be sure you are dealing with a well established reputable company when placing an online order.
3.CREDIT CARDS – Never deal with a company that doesn’t accept credit cards as this is your best protection against credit card fraud. A company that is reputable should take credit card payments over a secure server and this will allow you recourse in case there is a problem.
4.SELECTION – When you place your first order you may be only considering ordering a product or two but once you have found a company that you like dealing with you won’t want to ship. Make sure that you are dealing with a company that offers you a full variety of printed products because your needs may change and grow as your company does.
5.GET SAMPLES – You will want to get your hands on the products before you place a large order. When considering shopping with a company, once they have met some of your criteria, be sure to ask for samples. Most reputable companies will be more than happy to send you out a few items to look at up close before placing your order.
