While the economy is always in flux, your profits don’t have to be.
In times of financial turbulence, discretionary spending is usually one of the first cuts to be made. This unfortunately often includes traditional promo items, such as pens or mugs. On the plus side, branded print products like forms and checks remain essential for businesses to operate efficiently, making them a safe sell even if traditional promo sales become challenging.
Discover great examples of reliable printed business essentials you can depend on in times of financial flux below.
Bank deposit slips and deposit security bags are must-haves to efficiently manage cash flow, regardless of the current state of the economy. To provide the best service to your clients, offer them multiple product options to securely transport their hard-earned cash and coin with help from DFS. For example, you can advise your clients to save time while running to and from the bank with endorsement stamps and preprinted deposit slips, which are available in booked, laser or single-sheet formats to meet any business need or preference.
One thing you can always count on is that businesses need to make payments and compensate employees. Whether companies use laser, manual or high-security formats, checks are an integral part of every financial operation and will remain so despite any economic turbulence that may be happening. Take your distributorship into the modern age by offering checks with software compatibility and fraud protection available from DFS. Another great suggestion? Let clients know they can add their company colors and logo to checks to boost brand identity. These small gestures go the extra mile for your clients and will reinforce your position as their go-to partner for business needs like these, whether the economy is up, down or anywhere in between.
In times of financial flux, it becomes even more important for businesses to reach their audience to promote sales, specials and services. One of the most effective ways to do that is through direct mail marketing. Envelopes are an easy way to get marketing messages in front of customers before they even open their mail – just add special wording or a colorful logo. You can also help clients save time with self-sealing, dual-window and business-reply options, plus protect mailed materials with privacy-tinted and right-sized envelopes, all available through DFS. These useful offerings will allow your clients to convey a cohesive look across all of their company collateral, down to the smallest details.
Forms are a necessity for almost all businesses to function during any economic climate, and DFS offers them in many unique specifications for different uses and markets, allowing you to fulfill needs for any type of customer. For example, business forms help companies record sales, facilitate payments and avoid misunderstandings while forms such as invoices, statements, purchase orders and sales receipts keep business dealings organized and properly recorded. Ask your clients what types of forms they currently rely on to keep operations running smoothly and then let them know you can provide customized versions branded for their business instead.
Labels are a lucrative sell during difficult economic times because they’re used for such a wide range of needs, from shipping to advertising to retail. Thanks to the hundreds of label sizes and shapes available through DFS, it's never been easier to prominently display company names and contact information, call attention to products and mailings, or add special details to packaging. Let clients know these products are also beneficial to their bottom line when times get tough, as customized labels help create a coordinated look for a super cost-effective price.
Don't wait to get started. By offering these products to your clients now, you’ll be prepared for any economic situation before it happens.