When it comes to choosing a supplier for your branded merchandise, it is quite common for businesses to opt for online retailers, or suppliers where one off orders are the more ‘cheap and cheerful’ option.
To really reap the benefits that branded merchandise has to offer in today’s world, it is about being more intelligent with your branded merchandise and investing rather than just ‘buying’.
And a big part of being more intelligent with your branded items is selecting a supplier who can really work with you and meet your needs.
This is where partnering with a supplier can really benefit your business.
Becoming an extension of your brand
When you choose to partner with a supplier, it allows them to really become an extension of your brand.
They can work closely with you to gain a true understanding of your aims and objectives, so they can create products to help you achieve them.
Knowledge and expertise
Partnering with a supplier who has a proven track record means that you will be working alongside someone who is an expert in their field.
Access to this type of knowledge is priceless for businesses looking to invest in their marketing spend through merchandise. Your supplier will be able to share their thoughts and advice on what will work best to help you achieve your goals and the best return on investment.
Ideas and innovation
Building a long term relationship with your supplier can also help you get better value, not only in terms of value for money, but added value.
Through becoming an extension of your brand and taking a more personal approach to your merchandise, your supplier will really get to know your business inside and out. They can make suggestions and share ideas that you may not have even thought about.
Quality guaranteed every time
Although online retailers or ordering from one-off suppliers may seem like the more cost effective option you never know what you are going to get.
When the items will be going out to clients, prospects, stakeholders or even employees, it is vital that your branded merchandise represents you and your values in the right way.
When it comes to quality branded merchandise, you shouldn’t compromise as it is your reputation at stake.
Through partnering with a supplier who has a proven record of great work with a variety of clients, you can rest assured that you will get quality each and every time.
Nothing is too much to ask
Finally, through partnering with an experienced and quality supplier such as JDR Branding, nothing is ever too much to ask.
We always love to think outside of the box to really help our clients get the most out of their marketing products.
From sourcing a new and innovative product to meet their needs, to helping support and advise on a campaign they are looking to run, we always go above and beyond to help make branded merchandise really work for you.