Step 1: Define your project scope (5 minutes)
Decide quantity (50-5000), product type, deadline, budget envelope, target audience. Rough sizing.
Step 2: Send brief inquiry (1-2 days)
Email or contact-form your requirements. Receive quotation in 1-2 business days. Itemized: per-unit, total, tax, lead time.
Step 3: Review options and pick tier (1-2 days)
Vendor proposes 2-3 SKU options across pricing tiers (entry/standard/premium). Pick based on use case and budget.
Step 4: Approve strike-off sample (5-10 days)
Order strike-off ($35-100 per item). Receive in 2-4 working days. Verify color (Pantone), logo placement, material, packaging. Provide written approval.
Step 5: Sign contract and pay 50% deposit (2-3 days)
Receive contract with terms, deposit invoice. Pay via bank transfer or corporate card.
Step 6: Production runs (5-14 days)
Vendor produces 5-8 working days standard, 8-14 premium. In-line and AQL 2.5 QC throughout.
Step 7: Shipment and final invoice (1-15 days)
Goods packed and shipped (same-day local, 1-3 days regional, 5-15 EU/non-EU). Pay 50% balance on delivery.
How to place your first corporate merch order
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