Christmas is just a few months away, and it is supposed to be merry. It doesn’t make sense that people are stressed about it. Everyone deserves a stress-free holiday season.
However, leaving preparations for the last hundred metres when it comes to Christmas is a bad idea. You will possibly be dealing with delays in shipments, higher prices, and reduced stocks. At the same time, you might end up trying to send those Christmas gifts in time while also hurrying to finish this year’s work before Christmas arrives. Stressful, isn’t it?
How can you avoid this dreadful prospect for December? Our advice is to start preparing early, even before the start of the “ber” months. August or early September is not too early to think about branded gifts; actually, it is the perfect moment!
Please keep on reading to find out the following reasons why you need to start Christmas shopping now!
Saving a Dollar
It’s nothing new that the expense of Christmas has risen into the hundreds and even thousands of dollars – and it could really mess with your budget! Christmas gifts tend to cost more around Christmas time. The easiest way to avoid this is to plan your Christmas shopping ahead of time. A lower demand leads to lower prices, because who is looking for Christmas gifts in August? So, shop early so you can save more!
Besides, if your items are bulky, then shipping via sea is the most cost effective way to get you branded merchandise thus saving you even more dollars.
Stress-Free Christmas Shopping
By ordering for Christmas months in advance, you will have more time to prepare and decide what to give without worrying about the delivery time and product availability. This also allows you to have more time to understand the recipient’s needs and wants and come up with creative presents that are not rushed.
Leaving Christmas shopping for the last weeks before holidays, on the other hand, usually results in a clueless buyer who is feeling rushed and stressed to find the right gift in the desired quantity that ships before the holidays. As we all know, stressed decisions are often not the best decisions, and being in a rush can cloud your judgment and lead to purchases that will not make sense anymore in the future.
Picking the Right Gift
Planning in time gives you the necessary amount to consider each person and their needs, so you are never trapped between two equally bad options because you don’t have time to find a better alternative that is not out of stock.
Have you noticed that the best gift ideas come exactly outside the holiday season or when the person’s birthday is far away in the calendar? We recommend making a list of your business partners and categories of clients you want to offer promotional products to, and note down your gift ideas as they naturally come from your interactions with those persons – when the Christmas season approaches, you will be amazed at the brilliant ideas you’ve had throughout the year!
Not Becoming Overwhelmed During the Christmas Season
Shopping is not the only activity that will keep you occupied in December. There are other things to consider, too, such as parties to attend, family photo sessions to go to, food to cook, work to be finished before the New Year.
Both online and offline shopping are time-consuming. If online shopping can result into late hours spent researching products, going to the nearby mall is not a good idea either. Shopping centres tend to get very crowded the last days before Christmas and you will be competing with hordes of shoppers looking for gifts for their family, friends, and business partners. So, ensure a peaceful tinsel hanging this year by cutting the Christmas shopping from your to-do list first.
Avail Amazing Holiday Freebies and Discounts
Christmas gifts and discounts are available as soon as the ‘ber’ months start. However, if it is a few days before Christmas, it will be difficult for you to claim freebies and discounts due to the high volume of demand. And if an item is on discount just before Christmas, this is usually a sign that the order will arrive after 25 December – what can be more absurd than this?
So, make sure you shop for Christmas outside the holiday season – there will be less competition from buyers like yourself and you become a priority client because you get your hands on the deal before the rush.
Online Orders Are Delivered on Time
There’s nothing more frustrating than finding the perfect presents online and at a discounted price only to realise that the shipping time is too long and the order will not arrive before Christmas. If you intend to shop from an online store in order to save money, it is a good idea to order ahead of time and allow several weeks for delivery. Purchasing a few days before Christmas is stressful and risky as it may not be delivered on time, especially if you are ordering from overseas with many other customers.
More Product Choices
When you purchase and prepare ahead of time, you will be able to choose from a large selection of in-stock products that are of great quality in your preferred colours, sizes, and patterns without having to compete with others.
Plus, you can have more time to choose from a variety of customisable gift themes like environmentally-friendly products, professional corporate gifts, and more!
VMA Promo Products offers promotional products and branded merchandise from the following categories, all-year round: apparel, bags, brands, business, drinkware, eco-friendly, headwear, leisure, pens, personal, print, promotions, and technology. All these products can be delivered in colours that specific to the holidays season, although we suggest to avoid making your promotional products too Christmassy. A good branded gift should match the occasion when it is offered while also being timeless and suitable for use every day. After all, your purpose is to have your brand image at the forefront of customers as frequently as possible.
Our top 5 recommendations for Christmas gifts are:
The Christmas season is that time of the year when everyone tries their hand at cooking. Help your recipients protect their festive clothes with a canvas apron that is high-quality and very durable. The apron is adjustable so it matches all sizes.
Your clients and partners will have their own shopping to do before the holiday season, so help them shop sustainably by offering a shopping bag that is sturdy, practical, and can be used multiple times.
After the holiday season, people will be making a fresh start at their offices. Offer as a gift quality stationery from VMA Promo. Your brand will be the first thing they see when they start work after the holidays, and throughout the entire year.
With some free days ahead, everyone will be spending more time at home enjoying their favourite drink. Coffee cups of all sizes and for different occasions are a must for everyone who wants to ditch the holiday fatigue.
No celebration is complete without good food. Encourage your clients and business partners to indulge into some quality cheese by offering accessories such as cheese boards and knives. They will associate your brand with the happiness they feel tasting a delicious cheese with family and friends.
For something a little more upmarket, look at our corporate gift packs which can contain 1 or more branded products beautifully enclosed in a gift box. Products can include a quality pen along with a keyring or business card holder, stainless steel drink bottle, cheese knife set, eco products etc. We can actually pair any two or more items in a custom gift box if you plan early.
Bottom Line
Choosing the perfect present may be stressful, and many of us get frustrated each year. Preparing ahead of time may help you minimise stress and prevent feeling overwhelmed. Plan ahead of time and purchase early to save money, time, and energy.
Let us help you make this Christmas extra special. Contact the VMA Promo staff right now at 1300 158 708!
