Enhance your brand with the Prestige and Longevity of Leather Gifts

By Kim Vermaak

What I love about leather is the sheer luxuriousness of it. The smell has a classy established aroma to it and the feel of a genuine leather item speaks of style and taste. That’s what makes leather gifts such an appealing corporate gift. One of the great things about leather is that there are so many applications for corporate gifting. You can also build an entire corporate gifting strategy around leather. For example, entry level clients can get something as simple and cost effective as a leather business card holder. Although more expensive than many of the metal business card holders, they have excellent longevity. In fact leather gifts really do stand the test of time when it comes to wear. It is even a status symbol to have a more worn looking leather item. If it is genuine leather in comparison to bonded leather, it will wear very well. While Moleskines have become an increasingly popular brand name and one of the brands that we well a lot of, these books need to be replaced on a regular basis, meaning that to get longevity for your brand, you are going to have to replace them yourself every few months. The genuine leather notebooks covers however, are branded and given out once. Many of the A4 notebooks available at the moment form stationary stores that easily be slipped into these covers. This means that the genuine leather notebook covers offer longevity and longevity equals value for money in a corporate gift. The leather notebook would be an excellent example for a mid-level leather corporate gift. The highest end leather corporate gifts definitely come in the form of leather travel bags. This is the highest level of style and class and a sort after corporate gift by executives, dignitaries and many other high level individuals. They make wonderful golf day prizes and awards because of their high value and stylish design. Along the way there are number of leather corporate gifting items that will compliment your leather gift strategy. You can choose form desk based leather corporate gifts such as, A4 leather trays, leather desk blotters, leather desk business card holders, leather desk memo pads; leather desk pen caddies, leather mouse pads. As there is such a wide range of these leather items, it is easy to find a different item every year as part of your corporate gifting strategy. Then then there are travel theme leather corporate gifts such as, leather cosmetic pouches, leather jewellery rolls, leather luggage tags, leather passport covers and leather travel wallets Conference leather gifts include, leather A4 Folders, leather A5 Folders, leather computer bags, and leather document bags. For clients who embrace both technology as well and a timeless elegance there are a number if IPad options to choose from such as, leather IPad covers, leather IPad sleeves, leather IPad zipper folders. By Kim Vermaak Belle Regalo – Supplier of Corporate Gifts www.belleregalo.co.za For more leather ideas visit: http://www.belleregalo.co.za/gifts/Leather-Gifts.htm Contact us on info@belleregalo.co.za or 082 948 7461

Top Year End Corporate Gifts

What to give someone who has everything is a question often asked of corporate gifts specialists. Having access to a number of gifts, we often make purchase for ourselves. So for this article I will review what has really wowed me enough to spend money on myself. With so many things on the go keeping organised really makes difference, so for me these four items make a big difference. 1. The Ladies Stylish Laptop Handbag.

I love this bag because I can slip my tablet into the tablet sleeve, I can fit those need to reach quickly items, such as car keys, access cards, a lipstick, a cell phone and a small change purse into the small zip up compartment on the side. Although this is a laptop bag, I have a second company which requires that an A4 membership pack and educational support material. These fit very comfortably into the bag. I also always have a corporate gifting catalogue in the bag. In fact I have two of them, which are kitted out with the same information. I have the black bag, which fits into any wardrobe and recently because I have developed a passion for red, I also have the cherry red bag to compliment the cherry red shoes that I just bought as part of my power look. 2. The Manicure Set in Pouch

This corporate gift was so popular for woman’s month that it sold out virtually as it arrived at the warehouse. But the good news is that it will arrive in time for the Valentine’s Day gift rush. The next shipment is due on 10 Dec 2013, if customs is kind to us. The reason that I love this gift is not just because it has a cute little design, but because for years I have been driving my family insane by always frantically trying to find lip ice or lip gloss or lipstick. You see my handbags are often big and then I end up scratching around for them like crazy, getting more and more frustrated by the minute. A lipstick is an infuriatingly small thing than never seems to appear when you need it, especially when it is in a big handbag. I often pop a lipstick or lip glass into my pocket and then forget about it and buy a new one until the lipstick miracle appears when I next wear the jacket. Since I got the manicure set in pouch corporate gift, I always know where to find my lipstick. The funky little design fits into my bag easily, but when I am not using my bags, I just pop it into the car if I am dashing out and only need a purse and some freshening up. This nifty corporate gift is a definite winner, but please do remember that you will need to back order it for the New Year. 3. The Portable Boot Organiser

I actually bought this for our sales manager, who often carries around catalogue to be dropped off with our clients. But I am definitely going to get one for myself. The great thing about catalogues is that they produce sales. The frustrating thing is that if they are left lying around in the car, they tend to get bumped by other objects and then get dog ears and then when clients see a tatty looking catalogue, it just looks sloppy. But writing off many tatty looking catalogues is just really a waste of money. With the boot organiser, all these essential sales tools can be left comfortably in the boot. It is an extremely light weight item that is easily lifted out and removed if you need to transport things that take up more space. For moms it is also a great way to keep toys and other school related items neatly stored. For attorneys, you can easily keep your case files into his without having to haul all the work around. You can then just sort through your files and take out the ones that are essential for that case. Not having to carry such a huge load may well reduce your visits to the chiropractor. 4. The Executive Desk Box with Memo Pad.

For someone like me, who hates clutter, I see to attract an enormous amount of it. Some people would say that it is the law of attraction. Meaning that what you focus on is what you get, whether it is good or bad. In our office we have limited space and we have an open plan office. The amount of pen grabbing, searching for cell phone chargers etc. is frustrating and each person seems to put things into a different place. I will be buying one of these corporate gifts for every team member. It has a stylish leatherette finish. An annoying part of daily office life is that as we all use Nokia phones, everyone just grabs for the nearest charger. What I love about it is that I can store my cell phone in it and it has a little drawer that I can put my charger in. Then everyone can have their own charger in their own little drawer and we can quit squabbling about who is using the charger. It also has space for a small tablet or letter opener. Some people put their business cards where I would put my cell phone, but you can decide what works best for it. For these and other corporate gifts, contact us on info@belleregal.co.za or visit us on www.belleregalo.co.za or call us on 0829487461.

Belle Regalo supplies T-shirts and Golf Shirts for the Steffanutti Stocks Family Fun Day

In September 2013, Steffanutti Stocks had their family fun day. Belle Regalo provided the t-shirts, caps and towels for the day. We supplied both the adults and the kids t-shirts as well as the cheerleading outfits.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October

Breast Cancer Awareness "Go Pink" for October. Help bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, get people talking about breast cancer, and raise money for research. 160g Ladies T-Shirt

Description A ladies’ option in an industry standard weight. Garment features ladies-specific lines and neck shape. Durability is enhanced by double top-stitched neck rib, hem and sleeves. • 160g 100% Super carded cotton jersey fabric • Round scoop neck • Shaped sides for more flattering, feminine fit • Abbreviated sleeves Start and awareness campaign with your clients and staff, to improve breast cancer awareness and also start exercising as a critical part of reducing risk of breast cancer.   Glass Water Bottles

A glass solution to keeping water, freshly squeezed juices or milk drinks tasting exactly as they were intended - fresh and delicious - the funky 500ml glass bottle is perfect for everyday use. With the big scare of BPA and cancer, this is an ideal corporate gift for breast cancer awareness month. Polyester sports bag

Drawstring bag – ideal for the gym or other sports like swimming. Start and awareness campaign with your clients and staff, to improve breast cancer awareness and also start exercising as a critical part of reducing risk of breast cancer.   Cookie Mugs

A cookie mug is a mug with a cut out section at the bottom to slot a cookie into it. This is a wonderful breast cancer awareness gift as it sits on the desk and is a constant reminder of reducing risks of breast cancers. 210g Ladies Vest Description Features include self-fabric trim on neckline and armholes with top-stitching. Available in three feminine colours. Ideal garment for sports or cami application. • 100% Carded Cotton 1x1 rib fabric • Shaped body for flattering appearance • Scooped neck-line Bling ladies torch

Ladies metal LED torch with gem stones. Shine a light on breast cancer awareness with these great torches. Ladies Breezeway Golfer Description The ultimate ladies golfer with shaped body, side vents and curved side panel inserts. Top quality finishes all around. Available in eight exciting colour ways. • 100% 170g performance fabric • Feminine Two-tone sport styling • Zipped placket styling Coloured Barrel Metal Ballpoint Pen Description • Coloured Zinc Alloy Barrel • Chrome Ring • Chrome Clip • Twist Action Mechanism • Chrome Tip • TC Tip With German Documental ink – Black Pens make great breast cancer awareness gift as they are small and are used so regularly and serves as a constant reminder about breast cancer. Luggage tag "Kemer" Trendy & colourful luggage tag – large branding area! Combatting stress is a powerful ingredient against cancers including breast cancer, so encourage your staffs, family and clients to take a break even if it is just a few weekends away.   Wax Highlighter with Ballpoint Pen Description • Plastic Colour Body • Ridge Detail • Twist Action Mechanism • Wax Highlighter Breast cancer awareness month is about highlighting the risks of breast cancer. This pink highlighter makes and excellent corporate gift for breast cancer awareness month. Sunscreen Sunscreen is a great defence against skin cancer. Use this has a handy reminder to care for your help and prevent cancer. This makes a super corporate gift for any event.   Knotted Sling Bag Description • 180D Nylon • Mesh Sides • Main Zippered Compartment • Nylon / Mesh Knotted Shoulder Strap Exercise is a critically important part of preventing cancer. So start a campaign with your staff to start exercising. This corporate gift is an ideal breast cancer awareness gift to highlight the benefits of exercise in the fight against cancer. Weekend Sports Bag Description • Large Main Compartment • Carry Handles • 600D Nylon Construction • Front Zippered Compartment • Adjustable/Removable Shoulder Strap   Pocket Tissues Sometimes when bad news arrives, you need a good cry to process the shock. Instead of hiding behind our fears, let’s bring breast cancer out into the open and share our feelings and fears about breast cancer. Tissues serve as a reminder that we need to be empathetic to those who face breast cancer and to give them the support that they need to be strong and fight back. Super 6 Panel Brushed Cotton Cap Description • Fabric construction • Embroidered self-coloured eyelets • Pre-curved peak   Olympic Six Panel Cap • Fabric Construction • Polymicrofiber Peachskin • Self-Fabric Velcro enclosure to accommodate adjustability Active Military Cap • Fabric construction • Embroidered self-coloured eyelets • Pre-curved peak   Travel size sewing kit Travel size sewing kit for any wardrobe emergency. Twill Visor • Fabric Construction • 4 Needle strict twill sweatband • Self-fabric Velcro enclosure to accommodate adjustability   Automatic umbrella 190T polyester automatic umbrella with wooden hook handle. Protection for the sun is always an excellent defence against cancer. A parasol or umbrella is an excellent way to convey that message.

Sectary's Day Gifts Show Appreciation

Trust is a very special thing in the corporate world. Trust is what brings us sanity, allows us to sleep at night knowing that the job will be den and all things will work out in the end. That is why Secretaries are so important. Your secretary’s is like a natural sleeping tablet. You get a good night’s rest knowing that she is capable. So with all the stress that secretaries save us, a secretary's day gift is a very small, but appreciated gesture to show that you appreciate all that your secretary does for you. While you may be tempted to believe that being a secretary is just a job that needs to be done just as any other job, a Secretary is a very special type of person who has a servitude heart. They put up with tight deadlines, moody bosses and helping out when there is an emergency. While you may not be able to afford a very large salary for your secretary’s, the occasional spurge in your corporate gifting budget to rewards the secretaries in your company goes a long way to show them that you appreciate them. That is why secretary’s day gifts are such important corporate gifts, as they produce something that money cannot but – loyalty. So dig into your pocket and get a special corporate gift as a secretary’s day gift today.

Belle Regalo has Updated its Secretary's Day Gift Page

We have updated our Secretary's Day Gift Page. Visit: http://www.belleregalo.co.za/gifts/Secretaries-day-gifts.htm or e-mail us on info@belleregalo.co.za

Honesty in the Corporate Gift Industry

The fight for website ranking is high. Once a week I check the corporate gift ranking to see where we are situated. The Google search for corporate gifts reveals at least 115,000,000 results per day. It is mind boggling how quickly a good ranking can change and a lot of companies get good ranking for corporate gifts as they are paying for certain spots. But how do you know that your corporate gift company can deliver the goods. Over the 12 years that Belle Regalo has been in business, we have earned a reputation for meeting function deadlines. When a client has a clearly communicated function deadline for corporate gifts, then we pull out all the stops to meet that corporate gift deadline. We are honest with clients about what they can expect. For example one of our clients wanted Moleskines as corporate gifts for a function. There is only one importer in South Africa who has the licence for Moleskines. Which means that the entire country’s Moleskines has to comes through same importer. Having sold books for many years as corporate Gifts, Belle Regalo knows this very well. The Moleskines are imported from Italy. Once Moleskines arrive in the country, then they have to go through customs and the Moleskines enter into the country via the Durban harbour. Sometimes customs lets through items very quickly and some spot checks are done. However when as a country we are expecting possible crime when it comes to major events, then customs sometimes checks every single container. For example around the FIFA World Cup customs was expecting fake FIFA shirts and so started inspecting everything and that is how they uncovered the fake shirts. Back to our Moleskines as Corporate gifts. From day 1 we communicated to our client that the Moleskines were due at a certain time, but that ETA was dependant on customs. As luck would have it customs did a check and slowed everyone’s orders down. We let our client know that we could offer then unlined Moleskines in comparison to lined Moleskines. They were not happy with this and then found another supplier and asked us to send their refund for their corporate gifts to the other supplier. Now as we know that there is only one license holder to import Moleskines, we also know that if we cannot get the Moleskine stock, neither can anyone else. Moleskine in Italy has very strict contracts about what can or cannot be allowed for the importing and distribution of Moleskines in South Africa. We communicated this to the client and asked the client to make 100% sure that the supplier had the physical stock at his premises to supplier. We also got additional enquiries from Moleskines for the exact same specs as our client and when we enquired the brief was being sent by our competitor. After investigation our client found out that our competitor in fact did not have the stock and was also waiting for customs to clear as were we. We pride ourselves on being honest with our clients even though we know that some competitors get business through lying. For us the long term relationship is more valuable than fast money that comes with deceit. The end result was that the client realised that although they did not like the answer that we gave them, it was an honest answer and in this industry trust is an extremely valuable commodity. The client took the unlined Moleskines and we are privileged enough to receive future referrals to other clients from them. If you want to find out more about our corporate gift range visit us on www.belleregalo.co.za

Indestruktible Range of Corporate Gifts

For corporate gifts we have a wonderful range of the Indestruktible luggage and travel bags. For more than 20 years Indestruktible have offered corporate gifts of the finest quality, durability and style. The Indestruktible Range Offers Luggage and travel bags as corporate gifts Laptop and travel bags as corporate gifts Sports bags as corporate gifts Backpacks as corporate gifts Backpacks as corporate gifts Cooler bags and wine accessories as corporate gifts For more information please visit our website www.belleregalo.co.za or e-mail us on info@belleregalo.co.za

Belle Regalo completed an order of coffee mugs for National register of Sex Offenders

Belle Regalo just completed an order of 1000 branded coffee

mugs for the National register of Sex Offenders. The order was divided into standard coffee mugs and magic mugs. Belle Regalo sells a range of coffee mugs which make great corporate gifts. Bullet Mugs Cone Mugs Cookie Mugs Irish Coffee Mugs Jumbo Cone Mugs Martini Coffee Mugs Slimline Coffee Mugs Standard Coffee Mugs To see some of our coffee mugs please visit: http://www.belleregalo.co.za/gifts/mugs.htm We have a wide range of corporate gifts to choose from.

Belle Regalo Supplies USBs for a Uranium One Awareness Project

Uranium One Inc. (“Uranium One”) is a Canadian-based uranium producing company with a primary listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (the Johannesburg stock exchange). In October Belle Regalo supplied the firm through it event coordinator with USBs.

Friday August 17th was be the last day that Uranium One uses the ticker symbol "SXR" on the Toronto and Johannesburg stock exchanges. Their new symbol "UUU", which more accurately reflects the chemical composition of their product - U3O8, took over on August 20th. The trading symbol of "SXR.DB" for Uranium One's convertible debentures listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange became "UUU.DB" on the same day.

The USBs are part of an awareness campaign of the change.

For our range of USBs and other corporate gift ideas visit our website on www.belleregalo.co.za