Somewhere in a storeroom near you, there’s probably a box of branded stress balls that never quite found their audience. Maybe it was fidget spinners. Maybe it was branded coasters that went home with no one. If you’ve been in business in New Zealand for any length of time, you’ve

If you have ever pulled an old branded cap out of a cupboard and found the logo cracked, faded or peeling off in strips, you already know why this question matters. The decoration method you choose does more to determine the working life of a piece of merch than the

At some point almost every business ends up with someone, usually whoever has the most spare capacity that week, trying to sort branded merchandise. It seems like a simple task until it is not. Here is what actually changes when you keep it in-house versus handing it to an agency.

Search for branded merchandise and you will land on two very different types of business. One is a massive online catalogue with thousands of products and instant checkout. The other is a small team that asks you questions before showing you anything. Here is what actually separates them. The Online

A promotional products quote can look straightforward at first glance, but there are a few line items that often raise questions, particularly setup fees, logo digitising, and freight. Understanding what each of these covers makes it much easier to compare quotes and plan a budget accurately. Setup Costs Setup costs

One of the first questions we get from anyone planning a branded merchandise order is how long it will actually take from placing the order to having boxes on the ground. Timelines matter for event deadlines, staff onboarding, conference giveaways, and Christmas gifting, so it pays to plan with realistic

Choosing a decoration method is one of the most common sticking points when ordering custom or branded apparel. Screen printing, embroidery, and heat transfer are the three main options, and each one suits a different type of job. Here is how they actually compare, and when to use each. Screen

One of the most common questions we get at Withers & Co is simply, how many do I need to order. The honest answer depends on what kind of custom apparel you are after, because not all custom is created equal. A one colour logo on a t-shirt and a

If you are planning your first branded merchandise order, the question that comes up before any other is simple: how much is this actually going to cost? The honest answer is that it depends on the product, the decoration method, and the quantity you order, but once you understand how