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British Made Spectrum Sport Golf Umbrellas For Brilliant Promotions

Monday, March 28th, 2011
Promotional Spectrum Sport Umbrellas

British made promotional umbrellas are made to the highest standards

I am often asked for promotional gifts that are manufactured in the UK.  There are many reasons for this including faster lead-times, better choice and of course ecological issues.  One of the best promotional gifts for getting your name around is the promotional umbrella.  Perfect for sunny and rainy day promotions, these promotional gifts work as walking billboards for your business.

The best promotional sports umbrellas are manufactured in Sheffield.

I would like to introduce you to a personal favourite, The Spectrum ™ Sport Golf umbrella.

As these fantastic storm resistant promotional sports umbrellas are manufactured here in the UK, you can have your personalised umbrellas manufactured to order and delivered in days.

That’s right, these corporate umbrellas are completely customizable with a choice of 13 interchangeable colour shafts and spikes and an amazing 22 handle options. All of the parts are kept in stock for quick delivery.

The 8 paneled Spectrum Sport ™ also offers a strong fiberglass frame that will stand up to most British storms. The panels can be screen printed with a simple logo or you might like to look into having the canopy printed in full colour.  This is eye-catching and a great way to get people to take notice of your brand.

If you are on a tight budget and have a little more time, you could also have the Spectrum Sport manufactured in China.  Far East manufacture of the Spectrum ™ Sport is to the same high standards and the pieces used to manufacture them are identical.

You will have to wait up to 14 weeks for delivery.

If you would like more information about this fantastic value promotional golf umbrella, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01642 782455.

Promotional Umbrellas Can Get Your Business Promoted in a Big Way

Friday, December 17th, 2010
Promotional umbrellas

Printing all over the umbrella canopy can look spectacular!

I was in London the other day and noticed a large promotional storm umbrella my company designed and supplied. I was on Oxford Road in Soho and it was very busy and rainy. Through all the crowds and bad weather I still managed to see it. The person holding the brilliant blue umbrella printed over the whole canopy with a rainbow of colours must have been 200 feet away but it caught my eye immediately.

I know that the main reason for this was that I personally saw the umbrella manufactured from concept to design to finished product. But it was more than just that.

Textiles – especially large textiles like big storm umbrellas get noticed. You cannot miss them. If you have a big message to get across this is an excellent way to do it.

I spent the rest of that afternoon walking and taking the odd taxi from meeting to meeting in the city and looked upon the time between meetings as an opportunity to see what other promotional umbrella designs attracted my attention.

promotional Senz Umbrellas

The unique Senz umbrella can withstand winds up to 70mph!

It is my business, after all, that I ensure I get it all right for my customers.

As expected, there were a lot of umbrellas printed with small logos that really did not promote as well as others.

Many umbrellas were only printed on one panel and were of substandard quality. I know about the substandard bit because I know them as budget umbrellas. They are great as a backup at a one day outdoor event but as it was quite windy I knew most would end up broken or carefully put away.

The best quality umbrellas – those that are manufactured to last – were obvious. You cannot print all over the canopy of a budget umbrella. They are manufactured in China and simply cannot be printed all over.

The umbrellas that really stood out were those that showed off the logo, the bright coloured umbrellas and of course the unique umbrellas.

One of the most unique promotional umbrellas I saw was the Senz umbrella which is manufactured to withstand up to 70mph winds. If you have not seen one, key it into Google images or videos. Prepare to be impressed.

There is nothing wrong with budget umbrellas. I sell a lot of them and they serve their purpose. But if you really want to get a big bang for your buck – if you want your business promoted in a big way – look at slightly better quality promotional umbrellas that will last and that can be printed in an eye-catching way.

By Dan Toombs

Promotional Umbrellas and Why Wet Business People Just Aren’t Cool

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Growing up in California the idea of promotional umbrellas was quite foreign to me. In fact I don’t think I ever picked one up until I moved to England and needed one regularly. It is with this is mind that I would like to tell you a true story about a meeting I attended where – to put it mildly – I failed to impress.

It was shortly after arriving in the UK that I began working for a promotional

Promotional umbrellas

Promotional umbrellas are ideal walking promotional tools

ring binder manufacturer. I was the sales rep for London and had an important meeting with a sales promotion agency who had the potential of becoming a big customer.

It was lightly raining when I left my house that morning but the tube stop was literally next door and I ran to catch the train. Upon arriving at my destination, the mild rain had turned to a heavy downpour and all the seasoned Londoners reached for their umbrellas. I never thought to bring one.

Looking at my London A to Z map I could see that the company I was meeting was about a ten minute walk and there weren’t any taxies to be seen. Luckily there was a shop outside the station that was selling cheap umbrellas and I bought one.

Now you might think that my problem was solved but it was only really just beginning. I walked toward my meeting and as I did the wind began to pick up. WIthin minutes I was left standing broken umbrella in hand – completely drenched.

Has this ever happened to you or does it only happen people like me?

Anyway, to make a long story short, I arrived at my meeting very wet as if I had decided to go for a swim in my suit and my bag of samples wasn’t much dryer.

To make it all worse, two salesmen from a competing firm showed up right after me completely dry, with a very professional appearance. I knew they were competitors because they both held top quality storm umbrellas that had been printed in full colour all over the canopy with their logo and products.

There we were. On one side of the room was me sitting in a puddle and on the other side was them completely dry, with promotional umbrellas in hand, promotional pens and conference folders bearing their company logo and samples of their products that were nice and dry.

Luckily I was able to pull myself together and make a joke about it all but I really should never have allowed myself to be in that position.

In the UK it rains on average 115 days per year. Think about it… That is a lot of days that you could be advertising your business with good quality promotional umbrellas. Promotional umbrellas work as walking billboards that can promote your brand wherever they are carried for years to come.

Corporate umbrellas may not be the least expensive business gift on the market but when you consider how long and often they can be used, it is money well spent.

By Dan Toombs

Promotional Umbrellas * Get Better Value for your Money Online

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
Promotional umbrellas

Check out our massive range of budget and quality promotional umbrellas

Often it is necessary to source promotional products that have a lot more space for your logo and details. For example when promoting your brand at outdoor events where people may only see your brand from a distance. This is where the likes of good quality promotional umbrellas really make their mark – Or should I say your mark.

Promotional umbrellas can be a lot more expensive than your average promotional plastic pen but then plastic pens do not have the large print areas.

One thing to consider when purchasing promotional umbrellas is what you are trying to accomplish. If all you want to do is give away a little protection from a possible rainy day, then inexpensive budget umbrellas could do the trick.

If on the other hand you are sponsoring a major golf event where you really want to impress the attendees, you might rather look into top quality storm umbrellas. One such promotional storm umbrella that is really making a lot of people look is the Senz umbrella

The Promotional Senz umbrella is designed to withstand winds up to 70 miles per hour. In fact, if you don’t believe it, type Senz umbrellas into Youtube and see for yourself.

Promotional budget umbrellas start at about £2.50 each but don’t expect much for your money. Corporate umbrellas can be purchase in small quantities so you might rather invest a little money in umbrellas that will stay around for a while.

You can purchase really good quality wind resistant umbrellas for as low as £10.00 each.

It is also worth noting that the more expensive umbrellas offer many more personalisation options. Some can be printed in brilliant full colour all over the canopy. Talk about eye-catching! These umbrellas really have the wow factor.

You can also choose the trim and panel colours on many umbrellas. Pantone matching is also a definite option.

You will find the best deals and value for money from internet based promotional gift suppliers. These suppliers can offer you the same exact umbrellas as the more ‘traditional’ suppliers but they do not have the same overheads and are therefore quite a lot less expensive.

Once you find the umbrella that you think will work perfectly for your business, ask for a sample. No one wants to spend that kind of money without seeing a sample of the product. You may also request pdf visuals of your design so that you can really get a good look at what you are ordering.

By Dan Toombs

7 Reasons to Seriously Consider the Promotional Senz Umbrella for Promoting Your Business

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
Promotional Wind Proof Senz Umbrellas

The amazing Senz wind proof promotional umbrella

Have you seen the amazing new Senz umbrella that has been featured on TV worldwide?

This promotional product is simply amazing. That is unless you don’t consider a storm umbrella that can withstand up to 100 kph winds amazing. It can and if you don’t believe it, type Senz umbrellas into YouTube and see it for yourself.

In tests to show just how aerodynamic and strong the Senz umbrella is, they have shown people jumping out of aeorplanes and driving 70mph in a convertible with the umbrella open.

Try that with a normal storm umbrella. Senz umbrellas are becoming increasing popular and are often seen at outdoor sporting events. Give your top customers one of these top quality executive gifts and you could enjoy years of free advertising.

Here are seven reasons the Senz umbrella should be on this year’s must purchase for Christmas list.

The Canopy is water repellent. Rain seems to just roll off of it. The long tail-like construction ensures that the water rolls off far away from the users back keeping them dry. It is also quite good UV protection for those sunnier days.

The Senz canopy is the most aerodynamic umbrella to date. I have personally held one of these amazing umbrellas in 40 mph winds. It was fun playing with the wind. It just will not break.

The patented ribs of the umbrella are strong like no other. Go on… order a sample and see for yourself on the next windy day. You are going to be impressed.

The rib tips are also unique in that they are not sharp. No more poking strangers in the eyes! Have I got your curious? This is not your average promotional umbrella!

The handle is large and oversized which makes it comfortable to hold. It has a unique pull down mechanism that opens the canopy.
At the end of the handle is a high quality flexible cord that makes it easy and comfortable to carry the Senz umbrella.

It has a starting price of around £25.00. Now this may sound like a lot but when you consider how strong these promotional products are you may think again. They have ‘staying power.’ Your customers will use them for years introducing your brand to everyone who sees their top quality Senz umbrella.

Hmm – let’s see- £25.00 spread over five or ten years of free advertising. That isn’t very much now is it!

By Dan Toombs

Promotional Senz Umbrellas Will Withstand Winds up to 70 mph!

Saturday, October 16th, 2010
Senz umbrellas

The amazing Senz promotional umbrella

Do you want to give your customers a promotional product that they will never throw away? A promotional product that is the best available. Look no further than the amazing Senz umbrella.

The Senz umbrella was invented by three students at the University of Technology in Delft, the Netherlands. They wanted to know why there wasn’t an umbrella, after more than 3000 years of umbrella history, that could withstand strong winds.

On rainy stormy days when umbrellas are needed the most, hundreds of broken umbrellas could be found on the city streets and they wanted to do something about it.

The Senz umbrella was the result.

The promotional Senz umbrella has been featured numerous times on TV and is becoming very popular at outdoor sporting events. Look on YouTube and you will see some of the amazing tests that have been carried out to demonstrate just how amazing this umbrella is.

One video show a man jumping out of an aeroplane with the umbrella up and it doesn’t break. Another video shows someone holding the umbrella in a convertible driving at speeds of up to 70 mph without it breaking.

Senz promotional umbrellas

Chekc out that picture! Are you convinced this is the best promotional umbrella around?

With a starting price of around £25.00 the Senz promotional umbrella is an executive gift that should only be given to your best customers and employees. Print the umbrellas with your logo and details and you can expect a lifetime of brand promotion. There are not very many promotional products on the market that can do that!

If you have not seen the Senz umbrella in action I recommend you do so. Be prepared to be amazed. Then once you are convinced of the unique quality of this product, purchase a sample and try it out for yourself.

One thing is certain. The Senz promotional umbrella has a very unique look to it. It will get noticed by anyone who happens to see it. They will look at it and they will see your logo and contact details.

It is always good to find promotional products that are talking points. These promotional umbrellas will definitely get the conversations started. People will discuss the umbrella and they may want to know more about your company too.

And isn’t that what you want your promotional products to do? The best promotional gifts are those that are useful and unique. You want to give you top clients promotional gifts they want to own. I can’t thing of many people who would not want to own the Senz umbrella.

By Dan Toombs

Efficient Marketing Strategies Make Profitable Businesses

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Did you know that making your business more efficient can be fun and inexpensive? Rather than focusing on immediate profitability, the best businesses sit down and figure out how to increase efficiency first in their marketing department.  Promotional products offer just the solution your business needs for being part of incredible marketing strategies.  In an instant, promotional items convey important information to an array of audiences.

This article will explain how to increase the efficiency of your business by focusing on a marketing strategy that fully utilizes promotional gifts.  The more efficient your business becomes in its marketing strategies, the more likely it is to be highly profitable.

Of course Facebook, Twitter, and iPhone applications are all the rage for marketing your business.  At this point in time, using social media for marketing seems to be common knowledge amongst business owners. However, many business owners are struggling in finding ways to get people to these sites in the first place.  What good is a Facebook or Twitter account if few of your customers know how to access your social media sites?  What good is an iPhone application if no one knows it exists? The truth is, a Facebook or Twitter account is ineffective if your customers have no idea about them.  So, what you need to do is create what is often called a “viral” online marketing plan.

Promotional gifts offer the space for you to print the name of a Facebook or Twitter account upon them. Advertising a new iPhone application is also very possible with promotional merchandise.  Try printing the name of your company’s Twitter account on promotional items  that are visible to large groups of people at a time.  This way, your marketing is maximized at a low cost.  Products like promotional shopper bags are the way to go, if you especially want to appeal to consumers over and over again.  Many people shop at a mall, supermarket, chemist or boutique at any given time and will be able to access your Twitter account by seeing it printed on another shopper’s bag.

Umbrellas are also great promotional items that can play a major part in an efficient marketing plan.  Communicating the fact that your company has adapted to technology with a new Facebook account be visible to many with a promotional umbrella including the relevant information!  Perhaps you own an older or more traditional business that has recently decided to adapt to technology.  Your loyal customers will be impressed to see on a rainy day that your company has gone  above and beyond to appeal to a wide range of customers!

Golf bags and promotional sports bags are also great items for communicating the social media savviness of your company.  Typically, many business executives go golfing in order to do effective networking.  You never know if a business executive may be see your company’s new Facebook or Twitter account being advertised on a golf bag or set of golf balls. That same business executive may be the one who decided to place a large order with your company!

As you can see, an efficient marketing strategy directly effects the profitability of one’s business.  It really is worth business owners’ time to consider making promotional products a part of one’s marketing campaign or strategy. The company profits may one day far exceed a day or two spent on developing such a great marketing strategy!

Posted by Dan Toombs

5 Ways to Promote Your Small Business with Promotional Umbrellas

Friday, May 14th, 2010


Promotional umbrellas are a fantastic promotional gift item. Given their larger size and useful function, customers often value these gifts immensely and use them all the time. In addition, promotional umbrellas help advertise your business on the streets! This article will offer 5 ways umbrellas can promote your small business.

1. Advertising in a City or Community
Umbrellas are large and easily seen. Try creating a promotional umbrella in a bright or neon color with your company logo to attract attention in the streets. Umbrellas are a unique and often under-used way to effectively advertise small businesses in busy metropolitan areas.

2. Giving Umbrellas to Top Customers
Often, the best way to promote profitability in a company is by recognizing the customers that made a business profitable in the first place. Umbrellas can be a practical gift that top customers cherish forever. Try rewarding those customers that have made your small business successful with a “thank you” note and umbrella!

3. Gift with Purchase Ideas
For online businesses especially, offering a “gift with purchase” option to customers is a great way to gain an edge over competition. Many people forget to purchase umbrellas or need new ones. If your company is the one offering an umbrella incentive with a certain purchase, most customers will choose your business over the competition!

4. Printing a Catchy Phrase on an Umbrella
Make people look twice on the street by printing a catchy or funny phrase on an umbrella. Something like “When it’s raining cats and dogs, XYZ company brings out the sunshine!” gets people noticing your company and thinking about it. Especially on rainy days when people are frustrated, one simple and optimistic phrase can cheer people up and make them interested in your company.

5. Charity Walks and Outdoor Events
At charity events that take place outdoors, handing out umbrellas with your company logo printed on them is a great way to contribute to the cause and provide a valuable purpose. If it’s raining during a charity walk, your company can literally save the day with printed umbrellas.

When promoting your company with promotional products, the trick is to be inventive and unique. Print a catchy phrase on an umbrella or see a need at a charity event that no other company sees. Promotional umbrellas can get many people interested in your company and develop a great customer base.

Posted by Dan Toombs

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