When the Tories win the next election, millions of middle-aged workers will be forced to wait an extra year before collecting their state pension. It is certainly a bold move, which risks alienating voters currently in their 50s. Surely it is simply a matter of necessity? Something must be done to aid the countries failing finances, and that a planned rise in the pension age from 65 to 66 must be brought forward by up to a decade.   Great Britain currently runs on an eye watering deficit, while these plans will apparantly help to reduce this by £13 billion a year. Under current Government plans,...

With a quality branded conference folder from Gift Selection, you will certainly look like you mean business. Branded conference folders are the professional way to stay organised, and promote your business at the same time. Giftselection have very affordable conference folders, made from quality soft grained PU – these leather look folders will look smart printed with a wide variety of businesses artwork.   Make sure to look out for the details on your next promotional conference folder. Ask their friendly staff if you require gilt cornering or special internal pockets for example. On the...

My favourite promotional product these days is still the branded USB men.  I’ve been spending probably too much time of late, living in my own little fantasy branded USB men land as you can see. The fact that I mainly pull their body parts off, probably doesn’t reflect well on my character, but there you are. In our office we have a range of branded USB men taken from the standard range. If you’re not interested in splashing out on a completely bespoke USB man, then you’ll want to know what standard branded USB men are available. My favourite branded USB man is the surgeon...

Printed promotional USB drives are popular corporate gifts for all sorts of businesses. If you’re planning on giving lots out, you probably won’t want to spend a fortune on an individual USB.   Bracelet USB drives are one the cheapest promotional flash drives available, but their quirky appeal means despite their low cost, they are still popular. A younger audience in general I think would approve of a printed bracelet flash drive, as it’s a promotional gadget that they can really get to grips with. The beauty being that silicon branded USBs are extremely hard wearing – which is ideal for...

Consumers place price as the top factor influencing their purchases but are increasingly prepared to consider a brand’s record on carbon reduction. It’s not exactly surprising that people but price first, but that fact people are interested in the environment is encouraging.   A survey by the Carbon Trust of more than 1,000 consumers found that almost two-thirds (63%) were more likely to buy a product if they knew action was being taken to reduce its carbon footprint. Furthermore, some 58% of consumers said they valued companies that were taking action on carbon reduction but only 12% think...

A nice lady from Bic pens has just left our office, letting us know about a handful of tempting offers. Bic promotional pens offer exceptional value for money, and are popular all over the world. If you don’t want to spend a fortune on a promotional pen, then Bic are well worth considering.   The main point that separates Bic from other low budget pen manufactures, is their ability to print digitally in full colour, on nearly all of their range. Giftselection and pens2order are offering great offers at the moment, on the whole range of digitally printed Bic pens.   Previously you may not have...

I love quirky promotional items, and even more so if their eco friendly. These fun little printed pen pots, would look great on a contemporary desktop and will add a little character to a dull office.   These branded mini recycling bins are themselves made from recycled plastic, so they promote recycling and our eco friendly in themselves. These promotional desk top items are ideal if you’re prone to gathering rubbish on your desktop like myself. Plus a matching pencil sharpener is also available too!   I think these eco promotional gifts would work particularly well for councils in particular,...

 Prodir pens have for a long time been popular promotional writing instruments, with pens2order being a leading supplier of them. Recently however Prodir have brought out a range of pen books, to compliment their existing range of pens. The unique integration of a writing instrument into a notebook is what makes the Pen-books from Swiss quality brand Prodir so attractive. And the Ticino-based company has, during the last few months, continually developed their range even further. The most recent innovation is the models with a hard cover. Not only is the material of the cover new, the personalisation...

This clever and innovative promotional ceramic cup is an eco-friendly model of the take-away paper version. The great thing about this printed mug is that it fits nicely into car cup holders too.   Maybe your coffee’s not gourmet or yours tea not exotic, but at least you can look the part, drinking from your contemporary coffee to go mug. Plus if you’re a little on the clumsy side, the lid means your less likely to spill coffee all down your shirt and keyboard.   As well as having the novelty factor, this paper cup look-a-like is double-walled for insulating hot or cold drinks. This...

Brands linked with health and hygiene in the US are updating their marketing plans in regards to panic over swine flue, much more effectively then organisations here in Britain. Home-grown brands like Carex and Dettol for example, have no information about swine flue on their site, while equivalent US brands have plenty.   To be fair the US does border with Mexico, where the potential pandemic started, so it’s not too surprising that American brands have been quick to act. The British government has today launched a mass awareness campaign, with advice about washing hands, and to cover one’s...