Planning branded merchandise for events: a practical timeline
Ordering branded merchandise for an event can feel straightforward until you realise how many small decisions stack up. The choice of item, the artwork setup, the production time, and the delivery window all need to fit together before the first attendee walks through the door. Missing any one of these can leave you with empty-handed guests or a box of stock that arrives the day after the event finishes. The trick is to work backwards from your deadline and give each stage t
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Ordering branded merchandise for an event can feel straightforward until you realise how many small decisions stack up. The choice of item, the artwork setup, the production time, and the delivery window all need to fit together before the first attendee walks through the door. Missing any one of these can leave you with empty-handed guests or a box of stock that arrives the day after the event finishes. The trick is to work backwards from your deadline and give each stage t
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