Leading the Way

We're proud to be selected again as one of the top 500 diversity-owned businesses in the U.S. and one of the top 500 women-owned businesses in the U.S. by supplier diversity site, DiversityBusiness.com.

Plus, we're ranked seventh among the top 50 women-owned businesses in Ohio, and 14th out of the top 50 diversity-owned businesses in Ohio.

For more information about the rankings, see DiversityBusiness.com.

1. Select items that eliminate waste. Eight out of ten disposable plastic water bottles sold in the U.S. end up in landfills. Products like stainless water bottles and nonwoven shopping totes can be used again and again, potentially to eliminating tons of garbage.
2. Make sure your products can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Many eco items now carry tags with recycling instructions.
3. Go organic! Organic cotton is great for bags and apparel. Best of all, it's made without harmful pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.
4. Try corn plastics. Daily, 10% of U.S. oil consumption goes to plastic production. Corn plastic is made from a renewable resource, reduces our dependence on foreign oil and takes 65% less energy to produce than conventional plastics.
5. Tap into the simplicity trend. Functional products that save money will be kept and used, keeping your clients engaged with your brand.

Does your company exhibit at trade shows? A handy tool on mcmag.com, the site of Meetings & Conventions Magazine, can help you quickly determine your ROI. Their online calculator takes in to account such factors as salesperson salaries, display booth costs, travel expenses and number of leads generated to come up with your average cost per lead and cost to close for the show.

You've seen the news; you've heard the sneezes and coughs. Cold and flu season has begun. And the threat of H1N1 could make this year worse than ever.

What do you do if you have an employee, student or volunteer that's not feeling well? Give them our cold and flu kit!

Our handy kit contains just enough to check them out and get them home or to the doctor: a single-use NexTemp disposable thermometer, a pocket pack of tissues, two Halls cough drops and two antimicrobial hand wipes, all packaged in an eco-friendly biodegradable clear plastic pouch with a zip closure.

The kits are made in the USA and can be had with your one-color imprint for as little as $1.31 each. Don't wait until you need them, order now and be prepared.

Are you planning to send a little something to thank your best customers? Don't wait until December. Get the jump on your competition this holiday season by thanking them with a card or gift at Thanksgiving!

Not only will you beat the year-end flood of holiday cards and gifts, but the unmistakable message of thanks is sure to be appreciated. It also gives you a great reason to touch base with your clientele before the start of the busy holiday season.

See our online selection of holiday gift ideas for some instant inspiration, or call your Leaderpromos.com sales rep at 1-877-677-9988 for some great ideas.