A custom wall calendar is a great way to get your business’ name out there and to keep your contact information right at your customer’s and potential customer’s fingertips. There are many different types of calendars: wall, sticky, erasable, the list goes on and on. The type of calendar you give is an important decision. You want to make sure that your calendar is attractive enough that it gets used. The application for the calendar is also very important. Many people may like one type over another, so get an idea of which type is most preferred.

Deciding on the type of wall calendars you want to distribute is the first step to finding the right one for your business. Consider these ideas when making your decision:

1. Provide some visual entertainment with a whimsical and eye-catching office wall calendar.

2. Keep your name and logo front and center with colorful promotional wall calendars.

3. See that your company name is always on their mind with a useful custom wall calendar.

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

Pass on both wisdom and jokes with daily wall calendars

Some of the hottest office wall calendars today are the whimsical, fun variety. These come in such a wide range of types such as poetry, joke-of-the-month, comics and 'this month in history' for all of those history buffs out there. The easy part is knowing that you want to get some of these for your employees and customers. The tough part is deciding on just one kind.

I recommend: Calendars.com sells many types of wall calendars including humorous and political. Megacalendars.com carries just about every kind of wall calendar imaginable. Finally, the Mapleleaf Promotions website stocks a number of calendars that are sure to fit all tastes.

Surprise your customers with unique promotional wall calendars

Every year you probably give your most valued customers a small token of thanks. What better way to say 'thank you' than to give them wall calendars with colorful pictures? Whether it features landscapes, classic automobiles or cute kids, a custom wall calendar will surely brighten up your customers' work week.

I recommend: The 4imprint Inc. website sells promotional wall calendars of several types featuring many different scenes. The Promo Empire website has different types of items such as a calendar wall clock to keep year after year. Gimmees.com has wholesale wall calendars with a variety of pictures and nature scenes. Finally, the ARMU Products website provides a vast selection of designs to choose from.

Help customers jot down their notes with a custom large wall calendar

Give monthly wall calendars that do a double duty. Many people jot notes and phone numbers on their wall calendar because that is the only paper handy at the time. Be the spot that your customers turn to by putting customized wall calendars with your logo on them.

I recommend: The New England Calendar Company website gives you many options for personalizing your custom wall calendar. The Lauder Company has a large selection of fully customizable wall calendars. Finally, Plum Grove Printers sells unique wall calendars that are sure to come in handy.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Be sure to purchase next year's monthly wall calendar ahead of time to allow enough time for your customers to receive them before the new year. That way you have a better chance of making sure your calendar is the one used, instead of another company's.