I love free stuff! I probably love it a little too much, but how can you turn down something that’s free? I think it also helps promote your business.

I go to the University of Michigan so every year we have a festifall which is basically a fall festival where all the businesses and organizations get together and hand out free stuff! Seriously. Just walk through campus and you’ll get some great free stuff. I’m talking about folders, mugs, water bottles, pens, backpacks, and more! Sometimes I like walking by and then making a u-turn if it’s something extra special.

When I get home I look at all the stuff that I collected throughout the day, check out the websites of the different companies and sometimes even use their services! I know most people think giving out promotional items is just a waste of money but you have to think big! Handing out 1,000 promotional pens will probably get you more than one client and I’m sure they will spend more than you did on all the pens you had made. So think big! Don’t be afraid to hand out free things, people like me love getting them and using them. And hey, more than likely you’ll gain a new clientele base.