September 19, 2011

Clipboards

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Clipboards provide a very convenient method of holding a sheet of paper and facilitating an easy way for a person to write on it when on the move. We are all familiar with someone who is conducting a survey in a public place. They usually hold a clipboard and write your answers to their questions on to a sheet of paper held firmly by the prominent large clip at the top of the board. The clipboard is light and sturdy. It provides a convenient flat and firm surface to write on, and it holds the paper in place, even if the weather is breezy, which makes the clipboard ideal for anyone out and about who needs to write things down.

Clipboards can easily be personalised for any company’s needs. The most obvious way to personalise a clipboard is through printing. They can have litho printing, hot foil blocked printing or screen printed, and in addition, they can be padded or embossed. Your clipboard can also be made in a variety of different colours, and can have different textures and finishes. This means that the level of customisation available when ordering clipboards for a company is very comprehensive indeed.

Clipboards can provide a wonderful opportunity for marketing. When considering the printing options for your clipboards you can include much more than just a company name and logo with perhaps a company address and telephone number. Photographic images can be printed on to your clipboard and the choice will only be limited by your imagination. Your brand or message can have much more impact when it is incorporated into a well thought out colourful design that includes photo images.

The clips on your clipboard can vary too. You can have the traditional crocodile type of clip, or the larger and more powerful jumbo clip. The clip can be wide or narrow. The clip can be for a single or double page, and it can have various different appearances and styles as well. The clip on a clipboard is usually quite strong and requires a fair bit of pressure to open against the internal spring. However, this is necessary to hold the sheets of paper firmly and prevent them blowing away on a windy day if the clipboard is being used in an outside environment.

Clipboards have an air of authority about them. People who wield a clipboard are usually noting something important, or at least that is often a common assumption. They are a simple item designed to perform a simple task, yet clipboards offer considerable promotional and branding opportunities for businesses.

April 18, 2011

3 Things to Consider when Buying Clipboards

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Clipboards are a necessary item of stationery for the majority of companies. But what should you consider when you are purchasing clipboards? Here are a few of the most important factors.

Clipboards may seem like something that you don’t have to think about too much when you want to buy some for your office. Just pop into your local stationary store, browse around and choose the right style, colour and finish.  But there are a number of important considerations that you should make before you make your purchase.

1. Printing Options

There are a number of options when it comes to printing your clipboards. For example, depending on the company you order them from, you could choose to have your clipboards embossed, encapsulated, padded or litho printed amongst other options. A good idea is to look at a few examples of each before making your decision so that you can choose which of the styles is most suitable for your brand image.

2. Size of Clipboards

This is one of the most important considerations to make when ordering your clipboards. Size is important because people use clipboards for a variety of purposes. Some people in your office might prefer single-page clipboards, whereas others might only use double-page sizes. It really depends on how people in your company use them, so make sure you find out.

3. Marketing Opportunities

Because of the space available to print images and designs on, it is very easy to use your clipboards to promote your brand. Whether you are using them at trade fairs, in client meetings or during business trips, you should not miss out on a good branding exercise, and you could also use them for advertising purposes. Clipboards can be a very cost-effective tool when it comes to marketing, and they are easy to personalise, so consider making yours stand out.

Choose the Right Clipboards for Your Business

If you are going to be using your clipboards for marketing purposes then every factor of the clipboard design will matter. The style of printing you opt for, the style of the clips, the image that you print onto it and the quality of the final product are all issues that you should consider carefully. Make sure you find a company that can offer you exactly what you want and you will be able to use your clipboards for both practical purposes and to market your business for years to come.

 

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