Guides

What we've learned about branded merchandise, uniforms, events, corporate gifts, branding methods and repeat ordering.

Use them as starting points. If you've got a deadline, a quantity, a logo file or some product links, send them through and we'll tell you what's doable.

Planning

7 min read

How to narrow down product ideas

What to send when you know the audience but not the product yet.

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6 min read

Minimum order quantities, explained

Why suppliers set minimums, and what to do when your number doesn't fit one.

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Events

7 min read

What to plan before an event or trade show

What to settle before you order merchandise for an event.

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Uniforms

8 min read

How to choose uniforms people will actually wear

Fit, fabric, weather and branding restraint all matter.

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Gifting

7 min read

Client gifts worth keeping

How to choose branded gifts that feel useful, appropriate and not overdone.

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Branding

8 min read

Branding methods for products

When embroidery, screen printing, sublimation, digital print and pad print each make sense.

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Catalogues

7 min read

How to read supplier catalogues

What a product page tells you, what it leaves out, and what we check before quoting.

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Programmes

6 min read

Managed catalogues and repeat ordering

When repeat orders or a client portal start earning their keep.

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Building a new starter or welcome pack

What goes in a pack people actually use, and how to keep it consistent over time.

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Sourcing

7 min read

Sustainable promotional products in New Zealand

What "sustainable" actually means on a product page, and how to ask for it properly.

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