There are many options to choose from in picking the best promotional products for your line of business.

Promotional products are an important advertising tool for many companies. Consumers can use good promotional products daily and in doing so, are frequently made aware of the company’s logo. When the time comes for them to consider making a purchase, that logo will be fresh in their mind, quite possibly causing them to choose your company without even considering other options. Here are the top ten products you can use to promote your business.

Apparel
Shirts and Hats are WALKING BILLBOARDS! Your employees and recipients become living advertisements. Keep in mind that the style of apparel you buy for your customers might be different from what you give your employees. Also need to give thought to logo size, location and embroidery style (click here to see embroidery tips and options (to come). When choosing a shirt or polo some popular options to look for are wrinkle fee or wrinkle resistant; curl free collar, pre-shrunk, fade resistant and stay-dry/moisture wicking (for outside/sports activities).

The better quality the apparel, the more likely it is to be worn and kept longer.

Pens & Pencils
Writing instruments are used constantly by employees and clients. Using pens and pencils for exposure is smart and inexpensive.

Spend a little bit more money and the pen will most likely last longer - giving you more bang for your buck. The longer the pen lasts, the better for your business and its image. Remember: Despite what you pay, the most expensive promotion is the one the ends up in the trash because it does not work!

Calendars/Personal Planners
Wall and desk calendars and personal planners are used Daily. They put your name in front of your customer or potential customer every day! Small Magnetic calendars are a low cost option.

The more attractive a calendar/personal planner the more likely it is to be used and displayed in public view .

Stress balls, paper clips holders & desk items
Think of these advertising products as DESK REAL ESTATE! Anything small that can fit easily on a desk keeps your information handy and can give visual appeal to an otherwise boring work setting. And these items, although common, do not have to be boring! There are new "twists" to these products coming out all the time...such as talking stress balls and custom shaped paper clips and liquid filled staplers.

Keep in mind what you are selling and who you are giving the item to in order to make sure the item gets kept on a desk or used and not hidden in a drawer!

Key chains
Keychains are an item that keep your name and telephone number in the hands of your buyers!

Consider the type of business you have and the clients you are trying to attract when choosing a keychain. A fun, funky key chain may be appropriate to recruit college students but may not be good for trying to promote a law firm.

Tote Bags
Right now the non woven grocery bag and convention totes are hot and environmentally friendly (as opposed to giving a throwaway plastic or paper bag). And totes advertise your business to other shoppers (potential customers) while telling others your business is concerned about the environment.

Water Bottles & Drink ware
This is a no brainier - everyone has to drink out of something - why not make it your coffee mug or wine glass or water bottle?

People are becoming more environmentally aware and are looking for alternatives to disposable plastic water bottles - reusable water bottles are inexpensive alternative that help the planet! .

Look for Dishwasher & Microwavable safe products if you want your drink ware to have a longer life span.

Mouse Pads
Mouse pads are a necessity for most businesses... and they need to be replaced fairly often.

Provide your customer with more than one so they have an extra when the first one wears out or to have one to use at home.

Magnets
A magnet is easy and inexpensive and easily and cheaply mailed. A magnet keeps your business information handy.

Provide your customer with more than one so they have an extra when the first one wears out or to have one to use at home.

Recognition Awards & Trophies
People love to display their success and achievements so the likelihood of displaying the product is high - and they don’t get thrown away. It is also a great way to keep your employees, volunteers or clients happy, motivated and appreciated!

With all of the promotional products available, you should have no trouble choosing something appropriate and affordable for your current and potential clients.

Choosing an unusual promotional product may be the answer to making sure your company is memorable.

Promotional products are an excellent way to advertise a business. Getting your company name seen by thousands of potential clients and customers can be done through the distribution of promotional items. Giving away products imprinted with the name of your business is becoming a popular advertising tactic. If you’re willing to take it a step further, choose an item that’s considered one of the weirdest promotional products.

Most business owners seek new, creative ways to make their company stand out. Purchasing a unique product to promote your business is a good way to make your company known to the world. Promotional products can be given to repeat customers, or you can give them away at trade shows and conventions. You can also use promotional products for Christmas gifts and other gift giving purposes.

Finding a promotional product you would like to use for advertising purposes can be difficult because there are so many items to choose from. Choosing something unusual can help narrow down the choices, but there is still no shortage of weird promotional products to make any business memorable.

1. Musical Violin — small violin replica that plays 7 different tunes

2. Flashing Extended-Length Bicycle Seat — comfortable and safe

3. Driver Alert Ear Piece — alarm goes off if the driver begins to get sleepy

4. Key Ring Alcohol Breath Tester with Flashlight — shows number representing blood alcohol level

5. Body Fat Analyzer with Alarm — stores information and analyzes body measurements

6. Custom Blinking LED Lapel Pins — pins that blink and have an advertising message on them

7. Wine Bottle Umbrella Holder — umbrella is cased in a holder that looks like a wine bottle

8. Attention Getter LED Tower — has colored lights that flash in patterns to draw attention

9. Magnetic Dart board “Decision Maker” Desk Clock — small desk game that has magnetic darts that are stored in the back

10. Glass Marbles Game Set with a Storage Canister — never lose your marbles again!

11. Waterproof AM/FM Duck Radio with a Built-in Water Thermometer — duck shaped radio that can be used in the bath tub

12. Stainless Steel Folding Utility Shovel — shovel your driveway in style

13. Lambda Catch Mitt and Ball Set — mini round mitts with Velcro ball

14. Sunglasses Clip — clips to car visor or belt to keep sunglasses within reach

15. Bottle Insulators — designed for glass bottles, has a built-in bottle opener on the bottom

16. Collapsible Travel Cup — collapses for easy storage and has a bottle opener lid

17. Custom Shaped Soap — choose your own soap shape

18. Newton’s Reaction Pendulum — desk decoration and game

19. Bendable Rubber Figurines — self explanatory.

20. Fortune Teller Key Ring — similar to a magic 8-ball; ask it a question and it gives you an answer

Each product has space for company information. The company slogan can be printed on the product, along with the phone number and other important contact information. Promotional products that are unique and memorable tend to travel with the recipient, exposing the business information to all kinds of people. Creating a useful and distinctive method to promote a business or service is one of the best ways to advertise for any type of business.