They might seem like a minor detail, but customized lanyards can be more than just a collar for staff. These colorful accessories have a primary function, which is to hold your badge or company ID in place, and a secondary function, which is that custom lanyards identify a worker and spread the business name or logo through branding. They can also hold useful tools like flash drives for data storage.

Look for custom lanyards with your department's needs in mind, including a head count and consideration of the best way to print your logo or name.

Business operators:

1. Use id lanyards to keep track of a diversity of staff from different departments or companies in the same building.
2. Promote the business name and logo using tradeshow lanyards.
3. Provide identification lanyards as a courtesy to staff who need a way to keep their badges on them without clipping them onto their clothes.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find ID packages

Get customized lanyards as part of an ID package. If you'll be issuing badges, you'll want card printing systems, as well as materials for cards or badges. Online vendors can offer you diverse solutions for getting ID's to your staff.

I recommend: The ID Super Shop sells lanyards wholesale; they also carry card systems and even cameras. Take a look at the products available for setting up your own staff ID system. IDville sells customized lanyards for promotional events.

Customize lanyards for name promotion

You can customize lanyards online to get your name or logo out there. These are great for outfitting a staff expansion or just as a new idea for the department.

I recommend: Namifiers offers business lanyards with your requested name or logo printed and shipped same-day in a choice of over a dozen colors. Take a look at sample images online and order lanyards wholesale. QualityLogo will put your company name or logo on printed identification lanyards at wholesale prices.

Get breakaway lanyards for convenience and safety

There are a few reasons you may want these kinds of breakaway lanyard clasps. Workers on a factory floor know the prime rule: no solidly attached garments or accessories near machinery. Another consideration is for whether the worker will have to separate the badge to use it in a security system. Breakaway lanyards accommodate these concerns by offering an easily separating clasp.

I recommend: Take a look at breakaway lanyard models at DiscountOfficeSupplies, where items ship Fedex with a very quick turnover.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Get extras. The general rule is that anything issued to a large number of people will inevitably have a 'loss rate.' Days after you hand out lanyards, some will be coming back for more. Factor loss into your numbers when making your purchase.