Why Everybody Loves Promotional Products

Advertising a business can be a daunting prospect, especially if you do not know where to start. You may be asking yourself certain questions such as 'How do I make sure that it is a success?' or 'What should I use to advertise my business?'

Often, the most strenuous part is trying to find the funds to pay for advertising. At Ribbonworks.co.uk, we provide effective ways to advertise your business at affordable prices, meaning that you don't need to worry about spending a small fortune. Nevertheless, the question is what method should you choose?

Everybody Loves a Freebie

If you are pondering which means of advertisement to go for, make sure that you thoroughly investigate all the different options before deciding. One thing that is for certain though is that everybody loves a freebie.

No matter what it is, people will always appreciate something if it is given to them for free. For example, you are at a local sandwich restaurant and are unsure of which sandwich to choose. Then the assistant informs you that if you purchase one of their new sandwiches, you will get a free drink as well. Automatically, your mind is thinking 'go for it'; this just happens to be one of the most effective means of advertisement.

Appealing to Many

One of the top sellers here at Ribbonworks.co.uk is our head and wrist sweatbands. Say you had planned to go to the gym after a hard day's work but are quite fed up; then someone approaches you with a free sweatband.

You think, 'perfect', that is just what you needed to boost your morale before working out. The more you look at the sweatband, the more you remember that it made you feel happy; then you may look further at the logo that is branded across it. As you can see, this is another form of advertisement that will appeal to many.

Stand Out from the Crowd

If you are looking to promote your business but, like many other small business owners, simply do not have the funds to spend on mass media advertisements, we can help you out. Ribbonworks.co.uk carries a magnificent array of promotional products that we guarantee will ensure your logo stands out from the crowd.

If you require any information or would like to order a free sample, contact us today for further assistance.

Contact us today for more information.

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Affordable Yet Effective Means of Advertisement

Advertising is an essential element in ensuring the success of any business. Contrary to popular belief, this does not have to cost millions to be effective; there are many ways in which a business can be advertised successfully at an affordable price.

However, some companies feel the need to spend a fortune to promote their business. The plans for Heathrow Airport to get a third runway mean that advertisers are will enjoy even more exposure at the airport; at an extortionate cost, of course.

Opportunities

The plans have ensured that there will be another substantial boost to the out-of-home advertising sector, with a 9.6% increase year on year and an ad spend of £273 million in Q2 already in the bag.

The exciting developments mean that advertisers can take advantage of the millions of additional visitors that are expected to visit the airport each year once the project is completed.

Fantastic Range

However, spending massive amounts of money on advertising is not always necessary. If you want to promote your business at a considerably lower cost than the price of airport advertising, contact Ribbonworks.co.uk today.

We have a range of fantastic promotional products at low prices that have proven time and again to be effective when it comes to increasing brand awareness.

Contact us today for more information.

Call us on +44 (0)1355 813301

info@ribbonworks.co.uk

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Top Tips for Speaking Effectively at an Event

Nearly everyone gets nervous to some degree when it comes to public speaking, it's a natural anxiety response to doing something outside of one's comfort zone. However, with the right guidance and know-how, you can do plenty to help shake off those public speaking fears.

It's important to note that anyone can improve their public speaking skills. With enough practice, anyone can ace a speaking role, even in large events with hundreds of people. It's a skill like any other, and just like any other skill, it can be improved with enough time and effort.

Below we're going to take a look at Ribbon Works' top tips for speaking effectively at an event.

Practice Makes Progress
Most people aren't all that great at public speaking the first time they try it, most of the charismatic people you see making speeches on television actually had to practice to become as well-spoken as they are.

You can improve substantially by practicing your speaking. Try writing out what you plan on saying and read it out loud first by yourself, then in front of supportive friends and family. You'll soon find that you are more comfortable speaking in public because of this preparation and practice.

Mistakes are Completely Normal
Many charismatic and well-known people have made a mistake or felt embarrassed during public speaking, and while it's never pleasant, it's certainly not the end of the world. Strong people keep a level head when things go wrong, this applies to public speaking at events especially.

If you make a mistake during your speech, put it behind you and keep on going, it's only a setback for as long as you allow it to be.

Project Pure Confidence
Before you arrive at the event you are speaking at, do whatever makes you feel confident so that positivity carries on into your speech.

Be it wearing your very best clothes, getting your make-up just right, or listening to a powerful piece of music before arriving, anything that gets you into that positive state of mind is going to be very helpful.

Do What Makes You Comfortable
Find out what can help you feel more comfortable on stage. It could be something as small as having something like a clicker in your hand so that you feel you have something to do with your hands. It could also just be pacing little-by-little across the stage. Regardless, if it helps you feel comfortable and doesn't affect your presentation negatively, then go for it!

Don't worry about any of it being noted by your audience, they'll be too absorbed in what you are conveying during your speech to notice any quirks that may be helping you feel comfortable.

Be Slow & Steady
When it comes to your speech and breathing, try to keep a slow and audible rhythm. By doing this you will relax more easily and your audience will be able to keep up with what you're saying. This can be difficult to remember during a speech at first, but as you improve your speech and presentation skills, you will become more aware of your breathing and talking speed.

Remember that there is usually no rush to getting your message across as quickly as possible, your audience is there to take in everything you plan on presenting to them, take your time to do this well.

Improve With Every Event
By keeping our top tips for speaking effectively at events in mind, you will no doubt increase your proficiency in public speaking. Don't be disheartened by making mistakes, public speaking is a challenging skill to master, everyone makes mistakes every now and again.

Good luck speaking at your next event, from all of us at Ribbon Works, we're sure it'll be a great success.

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