Resolutions & Ribbons for New Beginnings

At the start of each new year, people generally set goals for themselves to become a better person. Businesses should be the same: setting goals to make their company better for their clients and customers. So, as we move into this holiday season, here are some helpful tips in using personalized ribbons to reach your New Year’s resolutions.

Custom ribbon rolls and imprinted badge ribbons are a perfect way to start realizing your company's New Year's resolutions.

Personalized ribbons are a great asset for every business. From full color ribbon rolls to award rosettes, we have a ribbon to match every need. Choose from a variety of colors and printing options to get your desired message into your customer’s hands. Here are our top three ribbon products to get you started in this coming year.

Single Face Satin Ribbon: Continuous Printing

These unique Single Face Satin Continuous Print Ribbon Rolls provide a brilliant, soft elegance to gift packages. From making the perfect bow to event decorating, these supple soft ribbons are a go-to for every business setting New Year’s resolutions.

Adding text, logos and small graphics (single color) is so easy, and then you can use these versatile ribbons for any business need. Decorating, product packaging, corporate gifting are just a few ways to use satin ribbons.

Single face satin ribbons with continuous printing are perfect for product wrapping, gift giving and New Year's resolutions.

Single Satin Ribbon Pros:

Considered a soft touch ribbon, it shapes well to make the best bows.
Our largest selection of colors for any ribbon!
Continuous, custom imprinting shows off finer details of logos and text.

Grosgrain Ribbon: Continuous Printing

Terrifically textured, Grosgrain Continuous Print Ribbon Rolls have a great look that makes your brand stand out. Made with distinct ridges (ribbing), your imprinting (logo and text) will have a unique look that is perfect for large, bold fonts and branding.

Whether for an event or another business need, grosgrain ribbons are sure to add character to your branding resolutions. Choose a color that matches your logo and add text according to your needs. Use them for decorating, product labeling and more!

Grosgrain continuous printed ribbon rolls to help achieve New Year's resolutions.

Grosgrain Ribbon Pros:

Distinct, crisp look and feel that makes the weight of this ribbon hold up well.
A unique and fun texture that will make your branding stand out.
Continuous, custom imprinting is perfect for large, bold logos and fonts.

Custom Badge Ribbons

Even though they are commonly used for title designations at conventions and conferences, badge ribbons are more versatile than you know. They are the perfect tool for advertising sales, promoting events and letting your clientele know about your business.

Add nearly any text and logos to Custom Imprinted Badge Ribbons that help you achieve your business goals. With these custom additions, you can meet all of your company branding and marketing resolutions. Your text can be slogans, logos and so much more!

Imprinted badge ribbons and badge holders from Name Tag, Inc.

Badge Ribbon Pros:

Fully customizable imprinted ribbons, versatile to adding text and some graphics/logos.
Low minimum with mix and match titles and designs.
Large variety of ribbon colors and available fasteners (tape, pins, etc.).

Resolutions & Name Tags

These aren’t the only ribbons we offer, so come on over and check out our large ribbon selection at www.personalized-ribbons.com.

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Choose the Right Corporate Gifts

A corporate gift is something businesses give to show appreciation for the people they work with on a regular basis. When a company shows gratitude for its associates, it strengthens its connections, which secures future business opportunities. The trick is putting money toward the right corporate gifts. The better the gift choice, the more a business gains from its investment. Here are some guidelines to help your company shop smart and get the most from its corporate gifting strategy.

An executive desk wedge with a green bow on top, one of the right corporate gifts to give this year.

Selecting the right corporate gifts for your …

… Clients

The purpose of giving gifts to your company’s clients is to gain their trust and improve brand image. To accomplish these goals, choose corporate gifts that reflect the quality your company wants clients to associate with its brand identity. Make sure they are durable and come with a satisfaction guarantee so your company knows its clients are getting something worthwhile.

You also want to show that your company values its clients as people. To do this, give each client a gift that matches their hobbies and interests. For instance if one client likes to play sports, buy them a duffel bag for sporting gear. Another option is to give them a personalized gift, such as a desk wedge with their name on it. By adding this personal touch to corporate gifting, your clients will feel connected to your company and continue doing business with you.

… Employees

A businessman hiding a corporate gift behind their back as part of the company's effort to give the right corporate gifts.

Retain your company’s talented employees by giving them meaningful corporate gifts. By showing gratitude for their hard work and dedication, employees become loyal and motivated them to do their best. Express appreciation by giving them gifts that make their jobs more enjoyable. Examples include an indoor plant to have at their desk (assuming they don’t have allergies) and noise canceling headphones to help them stay focused.

As with clients, employees want to know they are valued as individuals. Make their corporate gifts personable by wrapping them in personalized ribbons and presenting them with handwritten notes. Another way to make these gifts personable is to let employees choose what they want. Give them different options, such as a baseball cap, t-shirt or jacket. By giving them the chance to pick their gift, employees will know your company respects what makes them unique.

Pro Tip: Make sure all your employee’s gifts have the same monetary value so no one feels excluded.

… Suppliers

Before your company buys the right corporate gifts for its suppliers, make sure the suppliers are allowed to accept gifts. If they are, then definitely include them in your company’s corporate gifting strategy. Suppliers provide the tools and equipment your company needs, so building a good relationship with them is key to business success. Show gratitude for their help by giving them useful gifts, such as coffee mugs, earbuds and umbrellas. Find that happy medium where the gifts are good quality but not too expensive. This prevents suppliers from feeling they need to give your company something in return.

Don’t forget your ribbons!

Eight custom ribbon rolls for wrapping the right corporate gifts.

When people receive a beautifully wrapped gift, it tells them your company is committed to excellence. So gain the trust of clients, employees and suppliers by wrapping the right corporate gifts in high-quality custom ribbons. Add a personal message to these fine ribbon rolls and choose a color that goes with the gifts or matches your company’s logo. Include icons or graphics to enhance your company’s message and make the ribbons more visually exciting. As your company invests in first-rate gift wrapping ribbons, people will feel appreciated and want to continue working with your business.

What’s the best corporate gift you’ve received? Tell us in a comment below.

Decorating Your Office & Corporate Gifting

Did you know that the rules that apply to decorating your office also apply to corporate gifting?

From wrapping to branding, custom ribbons are perfect for decorating. You have heard it from us before, custom ribbons are essential for the holidays. And you have also heard that corporate gifting is a must for nearly every business. So, the key to maintaining these necessary relationships is remembering to customize your ribbons with the right information.

But, although you may have been giving back to your clients for many years, you may not know all there is to corporate gifting. So, here are some helpful hints when considering your corporate gifting (and decorating) this year.

We’ve said it before, don’t forget about proper marketing and branding.

There are many reasons for corporate gifting that range from thanking customers for their business to recognizing employees for outstanding work. But, the primary goal seems always to be the same. It is to sustain relationships and deepen the personal connection between the giver and the recipient.

Most companies agree that this fundamental reason is an opportunity to share your holiday cheer, connect with your clients and strengthen employee ties. Recruiting, retention and development are three other great reasons to give a corporate gift.

But, what does that have to do with decorating your office for the holidays? Well, that branded ribbon you now have lying around after wrapping all your corporate gifts is the perfect solution!

Use your leftover ribbon rolls to wrap up your office for the holidays. From the front reception desk to office doors, don’t leave anything without a bit of cheer attached. Make fun, festive bows to attach to the top of computers and hang on the wall. Or, cut little strips as table scatter for the luncheon you surely have planned to celebrate the holiday with your colleagues.

Don’t limit yourself to ribbon rolls. Grab some badge ribbons left from your last conference and start handing them out. They are great for bookmarks and other decorating around your office or store. Or, hang a fancy rosette ribbon on a door instead of a wreath!

And, remember that it isn’t always about the newest tech gadget or the latest candy fad.

Sometimes, the most memorable gift you can give is something personalized. From a fancy new name plate to custom award plaques, we have that unique gift for that special individual. And, once you choose the perfect corporate gift, keep your decorating perfect with custom branded ribbons!

3 Amazing Ways to Brand with Ribbon Rolls

Ideas such as corporate gifting are amazing ways to get your brand recognized.

And, the best way to accomplish brand recognition is with personalized ribbon rolls. From adding your company mission statement to finishing a ribbon with your logo, any company knows how important branding is. And, once you have those branded ribbon rolls, here are some amazing ways to use them.

Wrapping & Corporate Gifting

It’s no secret that ribbon rolls are the perfect accent to any gift! And once they are personalized with a company logo, there’s no stopping them. So, pull out your ribbon roll and start smothering your corporate gifts with them. From show-stopping bows to a simple strand wrapped around some colorful paper, your branded ribbon is sure to please any recipient.

Because of the branding, each recipient will always remember where they got that amazing gift. So, no matter what your corporate gift may be, don’t forget that ever important ribbon.

Corporate Get-Togethers & Other Events

Do you have a summer event planned for your company? Don’t underestimate the power of branded ribbons for your decorations. Even though most company events are for employees and colleagues who already know your brand, others may still see your decorations. So, keep your decor branded with easy-to-use custom ribbon rolls.

From table centerpieces to picture perfect selfie props, colorful imprinted ribbons are the ideal accessory. Even wrap them around cutlery for summer picnics or a more formal corporate dinner. And, they are perfect for tying up a small bag of goodies for each person to take home. At that point, your branding has even more power because the friends and family of each employee will be able to see your message on each ribbon.

Marketing & Company Promotions

Most businesses understand that branding and marketing go hand-in-hand. However, there are some things to consider. Even large companies use custom ribbon marketing. Promoting your brand with personalized ribbons is almost a must in the world today. From wrapping a purchase at a large department store to sending out event invitations, every business can, and should, benefit from using ribbon branding.

So, no matter your need, remember that custom ribbon rolls are amazing for branding!

3 Color Filled Ways to Brand with Ribbons

From Ford blue to Target red, color is what makes a brand.

Every brand tells a story, and in the same way, every color helps the story gain power. And isn’t that what brand recognition is all about?

No matter your business, branding with your name and logo shouldn’t be enough. Branding typically comes with a color attached. And what better way to make sure that sticks than with colorful personalized ribbons.

Making sure your brand is immediately recognizable is what the correct color choice can accomplish. And, here are three great ways to make sure your color choice will help you on your way to excellent brand recognition.

First, pay attention to the details.

According to many surveys, most often corporate gifting includes significant clients, employees and prospective clients. A company’s brand is what they are, what they want to be, and what they aim to become as a whole. And when gift giving, branding is essential for all corporations.

Now, what does color have to do with corporate gifting? When custom ribbons are concerned, everything! It is never just what is put into the bag or box that counts. It’s also about the amount of time that when into the wrapping. When giving a corporate gift, it’s about who gave it to you. And what a better way to remember just that than by a personalized and colorful ribbon. So add your text and logo to any ribbon, but don’t forget your brand color!

Second, give your audience an incentive.

Everyone asks the question, “what’s in it for me?” Give them a great answer with your stand-out brand! From blue to red and even to yellow, every color can be associated with a specific brand. Wouldn’t you want to be on that list?

By providing a colorful incentive, you give consumers a way to recognize your company immediately. And in turn, the motivation is that they remember you, your quality service and how much they liked you. So, wrap that up with a colorful bow and not only show your customer how much you like them, but help them to like you even more.

Third, remember that every color has a meaning.

When it comes to branding, the power of color is both emotional and practical. On an emotional level, it can affect how consumers feel when they look at a brand, while on a practical level it can help a brand stand out in the crowd.

So, no matter how colorful you choose your brand to be, make sure you pick the right scheme to match your services. Because red is great for a security company, but maybe not for a dentist!