Starting and maintaining a business in today’s world can be expensive. Without the proper investing, planning, and budgeting, many businesses tank at the mercy of the economy. One of the most expensive aspects of maintaining a healthy business is marketing and advertising. The costs ad up quickly- payroll for a marketing team, graphic designers turning out ads- the cost of just getting your ad visible is enough to put a small business out of the market completely. So where’s the solution for the business owners of today? DiscountMugs has the answer. 

With many companies trying to find marketing techniques in today’s recession, DiscountMugs has lowered prices on all of their items drastically, and is announcing their three cheapest promotional items. Starting with a list made of their top most affordable items from each category, they took the top 3 from that list and is sharing their secret with you! 

1.  Customizable Ballpoint Pens- Low As $0.08! http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/promotional-pens/994/value-stick-pen.htm

Could the price get any better? Stylish and durable plastic pens with colorful tops, these popular pens are a must-have item for promoting any company or event with.  Great for handing out at special events, for office giveaways, promotional items for tradeshows, and more, these pens can be personalized with your company’s logo, name, or event favorite motto to share with your clients.

 2.  Personalized Shot Glasses- Low As $0.32 http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/personalized-glassware/67/5121cl-2-oz-custom-shot-glasses.htm

Made out of the highest quality glass, DiscountMugs offers you the option to customize your shot glasses with your company name, funny saying, or event information easily! You can even have the bases of your shot glasses colored to match your company logo or event decor. Shot Glasses are memorable and unique giveaways everyone would love and remember.

 3.  Colorful Sports Bottles- Low As $0.58 http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/sports-bottles/1472/wb20-20oz-white-super-value-sports-bottles.htm

Great for company events, corporate picnics, office gifts, and promotional giveaways, these sleek 20 oz. customizable water bottles are one of the most popular promotional items sold at DiscountMugs.com. Available in nearly every color you can possibly think of, these affordable sports bottles make getting your companies name noticed easy. Add your favorite design, company mission statement, or inspirational logo to make your company’s marketing techniques unforgettable.

 Made out only the best quality materials, and printed right here in the USA, these stylish and unique promotional items are the perfect way to promote your company in an affordable, memorable way. No need to spend hundreds on marketing strategies that yield the same results- DiscountMugs offers you the same opportunities at everyday low prices. So the question seems to stand- why pay more?

When the DiscountMugs Media Team launched their Wedding Favor Campaign, they never assumed it would lead to big opportunities in the Bridal Community. However, they we’re proven wrong quickly as response to the videos grew considerably in just the first few months. With a do-it-yourself attitude and their low price products, DiscountMugs put together 13 videos which displayed step-by-step instructions on how to decorate your own Wedding Favors. With just a few cheap materials that can be found at any local craft store, and some of their affordable wedding favor items (like colored shot glasses and champagne flutes), they brought simple and cute ideas to the table to help all of the newly engaged couples make their wedding day a little bit more unique, without all of the hassle.

 Uploaded about 4 months ago, the DiscountMugs Wedding Favor Idea Campaign has received nearly 40,000 views, and several reviews ranting about the beautiful and simple designs the brides could actually use themselves. “When we started shooting these videos, we did not want it to be a huge advertising opportunity, but a helpful service for all of our wedding clients. We want to make their lives easier, and these simple decorations can spice up their wedding for less than a dollar each” says Julie O’Neal, Spokesmodel.

After seeing the success of their Wedding Favor DIY Videos, the Media Team has also started a blog, design specifically to help Brides with Wedding Favor Ideas. (http://discountmugsweddingfavors.blogspot.com/ ) “After the recession hit, we realized that Brides are looking for ways to get the glam of a big wedding, at a lower price that fits their budget. So we came out with easy ways to decorate wedding favors to try to take the stress out of wedding planning.” Ray Sherman, photographer/videographer, explains. After studying the approach to their Wedding Favor Video Campaign, it seems that DiscountMugs did not only set out to advertise their products, but to really help the Bridal Community. You can find all of the Wedding Favor Videos right on the DiscountMugs Website: http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/wedding-party-favors.php .

To see more of DiscountMugs unique Wedding Favors visit their website at: http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/wedding-party-favors.php 

                With hundreds of different styles of glassware, DiscountMugs has made its name as the Largest Factory-Direct Supplier of Personalized Glassware in the country. From champagne flutes and shot glasses to beer mugs and wine glasses, you think you’ve seen all they have to offer- well think again. Revolutionizing the world of glassware, DiscountMugs has launched a whole complete new line of colored glassware that redefines the industry. Using their already popular hand-blown glassware line, they have started offering the same great styles with colored stems, bases, and bodies that are truly one of a kind.  Offering over 15 different colors to choose from, with classic black and white to lime green and electric pink, these vibrant colors light up the room in an instant.

                In the past, DiscountMugs has offered just a few styles with classic colored bases, and immediately saw the public’s demand for more. “We saw how much our customers liked the product and decided to give them more choices. More colors and styles have been added to our line, creating a whole line of colored glassware that has grown exponentially in popularity. We are all very excited about the outcome” Company President, Amin Rahman states. Before DiscountMugs ventured into the world of colored glassware, there wasn’t many choices out there. After doing some research, we could only find small sets of basic colored glassware, for prices like $20.00 for a pack of 4 shot glasses. At DiscountMugs, they offer shot glasses as low as $0.33 a piece that can be colored and personalized to your liking. With stylish designs, industry-leading concepts, and their factory-direct prices, DiscountMugs seems to be the leader in the world of promotional products.

                “This is the most incredible spin on glassware I have seen in my career here. I can see this new line becoming the next must-have item for all events, weddings, clubs, and occasions.” says Julie O’Neal, DiscountMugs Spokesmodel, “Even I would love to own some!”  Recently becoming a well-known name in the world of Wedding Favors, there has been an exponential increase in colored stemware for toasting flutes, drinking glasses, candle votives, and shot glasses, all personalized for weddings and colored to match their decor. But wedding favors is just one possibility for these stylish new glasses. “I can just imagine walking into a night-club and seeing these vibrantly colored martini glasses sitting on a lit bar” Ray Sherman, photographer says, “it would blow my mind and definitely create a whole new atmosphere for the room.”

                It seems that this new line of Colored Glassware is just the beginning of a new must-have style for all occasions, and DiscountMugs is leading the sensation.  To check out their new line of colored glassware, visit: http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/color-glassware.php.

In just a few years, DiscountMugs has boomed exponentially with a 103% growth rate, landing it in the top half of Inc’s 5000 list of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2010.  Inc Magazine’s list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. With well known companies such as Toys ‘R Us and 7-Eleven accompanying DiscountMugs on the list, it is a true honor to be recognized for such growth. “The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression,” said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. “The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs.”

With around 350 employees currently working out of their Miami, FL warehouse, DiscountMugs has grown so much, in fact, that they are moving to a larger location nearby to accommodate their continuous growth. So what sets DiscountMugs apart from other companies in the same industry, allowing such growth? Already known to be the Largest Supplier of Personalized Glassware in the Nation,  DiscountMugs (http://www.discountmugs.com/ )  also offers one of the widest selections of customizable promotional products from tote bags and beer mugs to pens and apparel. “We never stop reaching for the next level and looking forward to see what we can improve. We are constantly adding new products and services to our line, but are sure to maintain our award winning customer service with each and every order.” Amin Rahman, President says.

The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2006 to 2009. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by June 30, 2006. Additionally, they had to be based in the United States, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2009. Founded in 1993, DiscountMugs has experienced growth every year since opening and continues to boom, despite the ongoing recession, landing it at #2402 on this year’s list of 5000 fastest-growing companies, as well as #116 in their Industry.

“We are just getting started. By next year, we will be operating out of our new headquarters, where we hope to make the Top 500 list.” says Steve Cu, CIO. With hundreds of new products recently added, a new line of Colored Glassware just launched, as well as their recent growth in Wedding Favor sales- it’s hard not to argue. It seems that DiscountMugs is emerging as the leader of promotional products and will continue to grow to great heights in the near future. They are without a doubt a  company to  watch this year.

To learn more about DiscountMugs, visit their website at http://www.discountmugs.com/

DiscountMugs.com is proud to introduce a new line of sampler glasses in our extensive glasssware inventory. Sampler glasses are extremely popular and growing in popularity by the day. Their designs are quaint yet elegant and present unique opportunities for glassware selections. These new sampler glasses include the Tulip Wine Glass, Slim Sampler Wine Glass, Small Cordial Drinking Glass and the Sampler Brandy Snifter Glass.

Though sampler glasses serve the purpose of their namesake to sample beverages, the literal classification of a sampler glass would be a glass drinkware item that is under six ounces in terms of liquid storage space. Samplers are fun items to use for special events like weddings, anniversaries and birthdays, but can also be used at corporate events like dinners or wine tastings.

Tulip Wine Glass - The Tulip Wine Glass is five ounces and named for its tulip shape glassware design. These designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also allow for easy gripping and drinking. These items are extremely popular for special events and look great with custom printed logo or designs.

Slim Sampler Wine Glass – The Slim Sampler Wine Glass is 3.5  ounces and has a slender aesthetically pleasing design. These glassware items have large custom imprint areas and are very popular at wine tastings and other corporate events. Items like these are multifunctional as well because they can be used as decorative wedding favors.

Small Cordial Drinking Glass – These customizable drinking glasses are the epitome of multifunctional glassware. Cordial glasses can be used to serve water, wine, juice or just about anything because of their broad yet elegant designs. These Small Cordial Drinking Glasses have six ounces of liquid storage space and are very popular items for birthday and anniversary parties.

Sampler Brandy Snifter Glass - These customizable brandy snifter glasses have large custom imprint areas for quality custom printed logos or titles. These items can be used at special events, but are most popularly used as barware items. These Sampler Brandy Snifter Glasses have very classy designs and are perfect items to customize for a bar or restaurant.

Admittedly, not all companies can sell promotional products in a company store. Selling a promotional product probably means that you have the brand recognition that would make the item sell-able.  It is harder to sell a promotional item if you run an insurance agency then if you run a popular television show. Most people who have promotional products give them away in trade shows or promotional giveaways. This increases the company’s exposure and acts as a very strong marketing tool. Imagine if you could sell those products so that you not only get exposure but also instantly make money off of it.  However, more companies can sell their products at a store than they know. Think of customers that may want to use your products for the brand recognition alone. If you can think of hundreds or even thousands willing, then it would be wise to open up a company store. Some companies and organizations increase their profits tremendously by simply putting in a store that has promotional products for sale. Here are some companies that definitely should have a store with promotional products for sale.

Restaurants – Restaurants are popular places to sell promotional products especially if its a franchise or has a long history. Some restaurants have an entirely different section dedicated to the sale of products with their brand name on them. Selling glassware items, t-shirts, tote bags and pens not only operates as additional income but advertises your company name everywhere the person bring the product. Restaurants also have the unique ability of offering drinkware items as part of a deal with a special drink they may be serving. Restaurant owners can charge a bit more for a drink if the customer gets to keep the glass.

Theme Parks – Theme parks are incredibly popular and most people that go to them are willing to get a souvenir as a way of remembering their fun day at the park. Customizable shot glasses and t-shirts are some of the  most popular items sold at a theme park store. Theme parks also use these stores to sell seasonally-themed t-shirts so people know when special things are happening their like the “Summer Getaway Adventure” or “Spring Break Special”. Traveling theme parks or Fairs can put the date of their arrival and departure on their promotional products so anyone who reads them knows when to go. This sort of exposure is invaluable for acquiring new and return customers.

Entertainment Companies – Whether you own a record label or put on concerts, the entertainment industry is popular, trendy and all about getting the word out there. It’s almost a concert past time to get a t-shirt with a list of dates in which a band travels. These shirts not only bring in great profits for vendors but also promote the band, concert and more. T-shirts aren’t the only thing sold at entertainment events like concerts and theater events, tote bags, caps, pens, coffee mugs, shot glasses and more can be sold as well.

Margarita glasses are one of those products that need no explanation as to what they do, or do they? Many people have found a multitude of uses for these famously curvaceous glassware items. I wouldn’t go as far to say that drinking margaritas is not the primary function of these drinkware items, but you would be surprised to know how many people use these items in non-conventional ways. The history of the margarita glass is perhaps as cloudy as the memory of those who drink too many of them. With stories ranging from highly plausible to flat out impossible. Most people agree that margaritas were first made popular in the early 20th century but it wasn’t until the latter part that the trend of non-beverage related margarita glass usage first emerged. Here is a list of non-conventional ways in which margarita glasses are currently used.

Margarita Glasses

Decorative Centerpieces:

I am sure that everyone will agree that the cost of weddings is astronomical, but aren’t they so much fun. The ambiance is what really gets a wedding party going, and that is usually set with elegant designs. Many people have started using wedding favors that are multifaceted, as in, they can be used for a variety of reasons.  Using a margarita glass as a centerpiece is a popular way to decorate at weddings. Not only are they decorative and can be used by guests during the wedding. But they can also be taken home as promotional gifts making them a memorabilia item. Think of the hundreds of ways in which you can use a margarita glass as a custom decorated centerpiece. Whether you add flowers, ribbon or marbles to decorate them, making an elegant margarita glass design is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to create a wedding centerpiece.

Candy Jars:

Many find the unique shape of margarita glasses make them great for holding treats either at your home or at the office. Their wide mouth designs make it easy to grab candy, pretzels or any other treat or snack desired. Because margarita glasses are glassware items, they look great with multicolor candy or other types of treats. Some of the most popular items used for margarita glass candy jars are skittles, jelly beans, trail mix and more.

Business Card Holders:

Amazingly, margarita glasses make fun and great business card holders. With their incredibly sleek glassware designs and wide space to place cards. Many offices have margarita glass card holders on the front desk welcoming potential customers. You can also customize these margarita glass business card h0lders to further promote your business.

Desserts:

Desserts are often just as much about presentation as taste. Imagine getting your favorite dessert in a creatively designed margarita glass. Whether its a dessert you drink or scoop out with a spoon, the margarita glasses clever designs are perfect for enjoying a quality dessert.

We here at DiscountMugs.com were excited to hear that our company received an “A” rating on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) review. The BBB determined that DiscountMugs.com was an “A” rated company based on prefixed standards and categories that help determine a final grade on a scale of “A” to “F”. The BBB provided an opinion on our company rating by stating that it was “An extremely high rating”.  This high rating will help customers understand that our company is dedicated to quality services and providing excellent products at the best possible price. Here is a link to our page on the BBB that display our “A” rating and general company information: DiscountMugs BBB Review.

The Better Business Bureau is a consumer protection organization designed to create quality assurance in the general business industry. Companies apply to the Better Business Bureau and are rated based on industry experience, length of operation, licensing, ethical advertising, sufficient information provided, good standing with the Better Business Bureau and quantity of complaints. DiscountMugs.com has all the necessary licensing with local government, has no history of government action against us as well as having all the proper accreditation and a spotless record of ethical advertising. Our website is a trusted site signed up with VeriSign Trust certification.

DiscountMugs.com has strived to adhere to the highest standards in our industry since the company started in 1995. We participate in our local community and provide jobs to over 600 people in the South Florida area. From our humble beginnings DiscountMugs.com now occupies a 350,000 square feet warehouse and has some of the most advanced printed, embroidery and engraving technology available.  All of this success was achieved by providing customers with factory-direct products that could only be acquired through our amazing website that is consistently updated with new products, new features and better designs.

DiscountMugs.com is one of the largest distributors of customizable promotional products in the country and offers extremely competitive pricing that is rarely beat by our competitors. Recently we found disturbing trends of negative reviews being posted from mysterious sources on various online locations. While the size of our company and the rate of our operations makes it impossible for us to make every customer completely happy, we know that our sales, art and customer service team will do anything and everything to ensure the satisfaction of our customers. Many of the negative reviews we received seemed baseless and made us wonder, perhaps our competitors are not adhering to the same ethical standards as our company. We know customers will be smart enough to see our quality ranking on the BBB and our amazing prices and not be deterred by false reports from our competitors.  Here is a link to our customer reviews.

Green Coffee Mug

Did you know that over 25 billion Styrofoam cups are wasted and used in the United States each year?  Styrofoam cups are a hazard to our planet.  Made from petroleum byproducts Styrofoam cups last forever, leaving a negative impact on our eco-system.  Toxic chemicals seep from the Styrofoam cup into the beverages you consume, especially when heated in the microwave.  Lead free ceramic coffee mugs provide an earth-friendly, green solution in comparison to the non-biodegradable Styrofoam cups. That’s why at DiscountMugs.com we offer a surplus of lead free ceramic coffee mugs!

The obvious eco-friendly choice, our variety of lead free ceramic coffee mugs can be personalized to meet all your promotional and event needs.  The difference is in the coffee mug.   Unlike Styrofoam cups, at DiscountMugs.com our ceramic coffee mugs are lead-free, non-toxic and safe for daily use.  Microwave friendly, our ceramic coffee mugs insulate your coffee to keep it warmer for longer.

From custom printing with your corporate logo to your name, we imprint all of our mugs with USA.  We offer a variety of colors and sizes to choose from.  In addition, we offer a variety of shapes to meet all your personal expectations and desires for your special ceramic coffee mug.  They include eleven ounce mugs, c-handle mugs, bistro ceramic mugs, cafe ceramic mugs, spooner mugs, and latte mugs.  Furthermore we also offer cappuccino and espresso mugs for the coffee enthusiast.

Help save the planet while promoting your business, event, or by rewarding your employees with custom ceramic coffee mugs by DiscountMugs.com.  The smooth sleek ceramic coffee mug is the best alternative to Styrofoam cups and paper cups.  Gentle on our eco-system ceramic coffee mugs help cut down on waste and are more colorful and stylish than harmful Styrofoam cups.  Bring unique style and goodwill to your workplace or event.  Do your part, order your custom personalized coffee mugs at DiscountMugs.com today!

Pens are great promotional products because of their affordability and versatility. Pens can be purchased in bulk and easily distributed to hundreds even thousands of potential customers. The promotional value of pens is incredibly high because they are often used at the office and other public locations that create more exposure for the company logo printed or engraved on the pen.  Many people choose pens based on price and quality which are standard guidelines by which to purchase any product. However, there are some designs and features that make promotional pens unique like extreme affordability, high-end appeal or eye-catching designs. While these are not the most popular pen products purchased they are often more effective than contemporary promotional pens. Here are examples of pen types that are both unique and exceptional.

Affordable Pens:  I know what you are thinking, aren’t all promotional pens affordable? Well, that may be true, but certain pens have extremely low costs which qualifies them as uniquely affordable.  For instance Value Stick Pens can be sold in bulk for as low as seven-cents apiece. These pens still offer standard features and designs with multicolor printing options but at an incredibly low rate. With pens this affordable, companies will be able to distribute promotional pens and store additional pens for future distribution. This many promotional pens will allow companies to distribute promotional products throughout a vast group of potential customers even on a modest budget.

Luxurious Pen: Certain qualities determine a pens level of luxury. Pens made of metal and stainless steel is considered higher end as well as pens that are custom engraved as opposed to being custom printed. A popular pen material is a leather or leatherette coating on the outside of the pen which provides a combination of grip and aesthetics. Gold and silver trimmings are popular with luxurious pens and they generally have twist tops or standard pen caps.  One of the many luxury pens at DiscountMugs.com is the Margate Silver Net Barrel Pen which has a silver designs and interwoven metal that forms its grip area and a brushed metal body.

Wacky Pens:  One of the most important qualities of a promotional product is that it stands out in a crowd. That’s the idea behind pens with fun wacky designs. Some pens are made of elastic material which allows them to be bent this way and that, other pens have flashlight lights that make them easy to see in the dark and attractive to the eye. Some wacky pen designs have multifunctional purposes like highlighter pens and key chain pens, but the most unique wacky pen design of them all is the Multifunctional Keylight Pen. These pens serve as a pen, knife, bottle opener, light and key chain. These sorts of designs are bound to grab attention and give your promotional pen more exposure.