Looking Ahead

The economy has made an obvious impact on today’s small business owner. They have seen many of their competitors close shop and wonder if that too is their fate. The smart marketer knows that taking advantage of the gaps in advertising and the flexibility of today’s market can lead them into the future on the plus side of the check register.

EBSpromo.com has thousands of product ideas for any budget but the important thing is to use the budget wisely. Make sure that items like tote bags, sport bottles and other practical items that people would use but just won’t spend the money on right now are well at hand. Then let them do your foot work; carrying these items to the beach, block parties or even to the office exposes your business to hundreds of new potential customers.

The hard truth is that there are still people that have to spend money, we all have to spend something everyday so why not make sure that when the need arises the customer will think of YOU and not the competitor and not the yellow pages. Consumers are hunting for great deals, excellent customer service and even more importantly companies that are still available to help them with their needs; well placed promotional products like custom coffee cups, lanyards, tumblers and Koozies will grab a potential customers eye or simply remind them you are ready for their business. 

A well thought out promotional plan will take your business into 2010 and beyond this difficult economic period. Browse EBSpromo.com to find custom items that will draw attention to your business, your website, your charity. Pricing on custom promotional products such as license plate holders, magnets, silicone bracelets, key tags and more are just pennies on the dollar for cost per impression.  The excellent customer service representatives are also available to help you find unique items for holiday thank yous or corporate incentive programs that fit your style as well as budget.

Visit EBSpromo.com today and steer your organization into the future.

Quality Does Matter – Follow up on 9.2.09 Blog!

After my blog last night I found out that several of the competing silicone wristband websites have “F” ratings with the Better Business Bureau, a RipOff Report and have even had complaints filed with the state and the IRS.  Easy Business Services, and EBSpromo.com have an “A” rating!

It is more important than ever to keep close tabs on the businesses with which you want to work. The internet is a breeding ground for fraud and bad business practice.  We want every customer to be safe and completely satisfied when they shop!

I cannot stress enough customers MUST do homework before they order silicone bracelets or any promotional item from a website. Call and speak to representatives. Remember the saying If it sounds to good to be true I just might be. Check with the Better Business Bureau. Complaints that haven’t been responded to or resolved are a red flag. Will your awarness bands arrive on time? What happens if they miss my deadline? What if they send the wrong product?  How often are people unhappy with the rubber wristband order from that website. 

Because EBSpromo is not solely a silicone wristband company we understand the importance of top notch customer service and quality products.  We work with businesses, government offices, schools, charities, churches and individuals every day.

When a company slashes prices like some companies have recently it is usually an indication that something isn’t working right within the walls. It usually means they are trying to bring in as much money as they can before they jump ship.  It is always in a customers best interest to approach huge sales or mark downs, like 90% off, with caution.

Silicone Bracelets – Quality matters

Its very important to everyone that they get top quality silicone bracelets. EBSpromo.com is the leader in quality awareness bracelets and customer service. What are some of the important indicators a customer can look for when shopping for a silicone band provider?

Quality products of course are at the top of this list but what does that mean. Today’s rubber bracelet websites have a variety of options to choose from such as debossed, embossed and screen printed.  Debossing is a manufacturing process unlike laser engraving. Each order has a specific mold made with the message IN THAT MOLD. Laser engraved silicone bracelets are blank bands that are engraved with a machine.  This is the difference between debossed and laser engraving which some companies claim as debossing.  Laser engraved bracelets are not as deep set, they don’t have the clean lines of debossing.  Be aware of the difference and make sure that you are getting debossed bands. Some hints, charging for back messages or long front messages, stock colors, quick turn arounds and sometimes american made.  This is a tricky one because companies engrave them here even though they are getting the blank bands from the same factory EBSpromo.com uses!

Second, every customer should trust an internet company. We are surrounded by fraud and internet thefts but when you order from a company every thing they do should be honest and forthright.  Fake sales, american made, promises and more are all tactics used by many silicone bracelet companies that are not honest. There are companies out there that have been advertising 80% off sale ends today, there is even a count down clock…truthfully, that sale has been going on for months.  And the low price is a base price. Add in things that EBSpromo.com counts as standard such as unlimited message space on the front and back, clip art even free artwork*, and shipping in 1-2 business days and suddenly you’re looking at close to $130 for 100 custom silicone bracelets! 

Is that other company honest about deadlines? If we can’t make a deadline we won’t make empty promises. We’ve had many customers come to us after another company promised to get silicone bracelets to them by their deadline only to come up empty.  We’ve also had people tell us that reasonable deadlines were not acceptable, perhaps because the size of the order wasn’t large enough?

Customer Service is often overlooked by many internet companies. EBSpromo.com has built their business on customer service above all. Because we have thousands of other products we are a one stop shop but also we can’t afford to treat customers badly. We make sure that we treat every customer with the respect and courtesy with which we would like to be treated. Customer service in this virtual world is a dying art but we have retail and customer service backgrounds and will not sacrifice exemplary customer service.

Finally, talk to the company. We have been told so frequently that other silicone wristbands companies don’t give them the good feeling that EBSpromo.com does, that our knowledge,  compassion, and professionalism are above all the rest. At the end of the day, that is what makes EBSpromo.com the One Source for All Your Promotional Needs and silicone bracelets are no exception.  Do your homework. Don’t be fooled by fake silicone bracelet sales.

Awareness bracelets bring relieve to charities

Today many charities have found their donations dropping because people are holding on to their money out of fear. Those charities are finding hope in businesses that buy awareness bands from ebspromo.com and donate them as a donation motivator! Fear and uncertainty have not discouraged the good neighbors and businesses.

The holiday season is fast approaching and many charities will have great difficulties helping the people that need it most but with help from caring thoughful individual silicone wristbands can help make a difference. It is human nature to help but giveaways with that donation will motivate more people to help. That same motivator also can be a conversation start. The custom silicone bracelet that your company donated to the organization of your choice can reach many people in your community. The message debossed on that silicone bracelet will be talked about among friends and even strangers in the grocery store when they see the beautiful colors or interesting message they’ve never heard.

Be a hero to a local school or charity this holiday and donate silicone wristbands to help raise much needed funds. Done properly it is a tax deduction and it will make you feel great to know that you helped someone deserving.