Common Mistakes Made With Promotional Umbrellas

• Mistake #1: Ordering umbrellas that are too small. Make sure that you read the description carefully before you place your order. Umbrellas come in quite a variety of shapes and sizes, and if you order a child's size, your umbrellas may to go waste on your target customers. On the other hand, you might want the small size in order to cut costs and be able to give away a novelty item. If possible, see a sample of the umbrella you will buy before you place the order or at least open up your own umbrella and measure so you can accurately understand what you are ordering.

• Mistake #2: Keeping the umbrellas in a closet. If you plan to allow your employees to use the promotional umbrellas as give-a-ways, don't buy the most expensive ones you can find. While quality is important, so is quantity. You don't want to go to a single event and run out of umbrellas by mid-morning! Instead, save the more expensive promotional umbrella to give to your employees.

• Mistake #5: Ordering too quickly. Your business will survive for a few days without promotional umbrellas, so don't rush into making any decisions. Look for promotional umbrellas that make you happy, and even take some time to ask others in your office what they think. Also remember to take your time when filling out the order form, especially when spelling out words that will be printed on your umbrellas. One mistake can cost you a lot of money.

Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. However, by avoiding the five mistakes listed above, you can make sure that you have the best chance at getting the best promotional products for you and your company.