Through plenty of research, we found a great source in www.bulkusbdrives.com.  While their selection is limited from a style perspective, you still can’t beat the value. If you are looking for something more customized, see our friends at www.ProfessionalGifting.com. ]]> http://www.execmagazine.com/bulkusbdrives-wholesale/feed/ 0 http://www.execmagazine.com/personalized-usb-drives-usb-people/ http://www.execmagazine.com/personalized-usb-drives-usb-people/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:36:20 +0000 admin http://www.execmagazine.com/?p=150 Flash memory and USB drives are continuously making strides to carry more data.   The highlight piece that is taking advertising chanels by storm are the USB People.  These are Lego like creatures that can be customized to fit your target audience.  There are basically 3 different designs.  You can use the basic robot shape where the minimum order is 50 pieces.  The 1 GB drives are $15.50, plus a $50 setup charge.  The next step up are the professional designs.  These include a business man (not sure why a business woman was not included), a female nurse and a male doctor.  These require a 250 piece minimum and start at $19.75 each.  Last are the total custom designs.  You pick what kind of charactor you want and we will design it.  If you want to design your own, there is an online tool that can help you.

Another outstanding source we have found offers individualy personalized USB drives.  When ordering under 10 pieces, it is best to go straight to the source.  If you are doing more than 10 pieces and are looking for a better price, call our friends at www.ProfessionalGifting.com.  They also offer gift packaging as well.

Funnier even still are some of the weird gadgets that really don’t serve any purpose, other than entertainment.  Like the dog USB…  Clearly there are unique minds out there.

Here are a few additional creations ideas that have not been seen much yet. 

When looking for a new creative way to promote your business, let our friends at www.ProfessionalGifting.com bring life to your next promotion. ]]> http://www.execmagazine.com/personalized-usb-drives-usb-people/feed/ 0 http://www.execmagazine.com/usb-flash-drives-and-memory-drives/ http://www.execmagazine.com/usb-flash-drives-and-memory-drives/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:28:44 +0000 admin http://www.execmagazine.com/usb-flash-drives-and-memory-drives/

 

I would have to say that the USB has been one of the coolest gadgets that has been around for the last 3-4 years.  The style above shows just a few of the ways this item has been utilized.  I have now seen jump drives inserted into plush teddy bears, swiss army knives, pens, etc…  They even seem to make them in custom shapes.  I’ve seen trucks, Lego pieces, Coke bottles and pipe fixtures.  They are also starting to load them with widgets and tools that show your updated information upon request.

Are you ever curious of a nice gift to give anyone who uses a computer, give them a jump drive.  For creative gift ideas email sales@caseandtote.com ]]> http://www.execmagazine.com/usb-flash-drives-and-memory-drives/feed/ 0 http://www.execmagazine.com/custom-ipod-and-custom-flash-drives/ http://www.execmagazine.com/custom-ipod-and-custom-flash-drives/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:59:35 +0000 admin http://www.execmagazine.com/custom-ipod-and-custom-flash-drives/

     

While we are on the theme of electronics, here is a new item and design that is new to premium markets.  First, I must say that this concept is a winner.  IPOD’s are continuously gaining more and more users.  And while many people think of Ipods as music devices, they are starting to gain favor for training, educating customers, podcasting, carrying digital files, etc, etc, etc…  Here is one creative use.  Offer one of these devises to your employees with the understanding that they will be receiving important company information that they need to agree to listen to.  Then have all of your office policies relayed by podcast.  These will get uploaded every time they connect to a company computer.  Then a questionaire would be sent out to your employee that would require them to confirm that they have listened to and agree with the company message.  This is a huge legal benefit to the company and a nice perk for the employee.  How about this as a recruiting tool at job fairs?  Would the words “Receive your free IPOD” get attention?

For creative ways to use promotional products with a true unique flair, contact sales@caseandtote.com. ]]> http://www.execmagazine.com/custom-ipod-and-custom-flash-drives/feed/ 0 http://www.execmagazine.com/storesuite-by-interspire/ http://www.execmagazine.com/storesuite-by-interspire/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:50:32 +0000 admin http://www.execmagazine.com/storesuite-by-interspire/

 

Interspire is preparing to launch a new shopping cart named StoreSuite in Q4 2007.   Co-founder Mitchell Harper has done it again.  After launching SendStudio and ArticleLive, Mitch plans on this being his next big hit.  This new cart is designed to support both physical and digital sales. 

I currently run a store at www.CaseandTote.com and find the intricacies of X-Cart to be fairly complex.  It also takes a number of days to get support.  It sounds like one of the nicest options will be the ability to drag and drop the panels where you want them to be.  The current quality of my page and the layouts just don’t seem to pop like I would like them to.  I am hoping this has been addressed in the StoreSuite version.

The StoreSuite software is particularly geared toward small and medium size companies.  They also boast and extensive tracking and inventory management system and accepts all major payment gateways.

Currently they are offering a free beta version to the first 100 people that do a write up on this product.  I will be happy to give a review after we’ve integrated it into one of our sites.

I recently purchased a new style computer briefcase that is the bomb.  The manufacturer is McKlein and it can be purchased at CaseandTote.com.  There are a number of things I like about it.  The vertical design is less bulky when I carry it by the handle.  The shoulder strap has an ergonomic design that makes it comfortable but most of all, the back pack function makes it very comfortable when I travel from one concourse to the next.  It also has more of a business look, rather than the rugged, outdoor look.  You can even buy them in bulk for your sales staff at a discount. ]]> http://www.execmagazine.com/an-outstanding-leather-briefcase/feed/ 0 http://www.execmagazine.com/solar-flashing-key-tag/ http://www.execmagazine.com/solar-flashing-key-tag/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:56:41 +0000 admin http://www.execmagazine.com/solar-flashing-key-tag/ These are one of the more unique items on the market.  They are priced anywhere from $1.75 if you want to import a large quantity or $3.95 for 500 of them.

For creative ideas, contact Ken Reinstrom at 317-257-3466 or kenreinstrom@corplogoware.com ]]> http://www.execmagazine.com/solar-flashing-key-tag/feed/ 0 http://www.execmagazine.com/the-domain-name-business/ http://www.execmagazine.com/the-domain-name-business/#comments Tue, 29 May 2007 02:57:47 +0000 admin http://www.execmagazine.com/the-domain-name-business/ Did you know that there is a huge market for domain names?  We were surprised to see that if you wanted to buy belgiumlawyer.com, the asking price is $6500.00.  “The truth of the matter is, these names are currently selling at an extreem discount compared to what they will be selling for 10 years from now” said Brendan Aye of DotCommonProperties, Inc.  “They are addresses that will never go away, just brands that can be built upon”.  There are many domain name seller.  Most frequently used are Sitepoint and Godaddy.  Be sure of who you are dealing with though.  This industry is masked in anonymity.  Contact us for questions at editor@execmagazine.com.

Best of luck with your domain.