Money and markets
Banks and building societies
What they do
High-street banks such as Lloyds, NatWest and Barclays, and building societies such as Nationwide, serve millions of customers through branches, apps and community events, where a pen or an umbrella goes home with the customer.
What they order
When they order
Branch events, community days, Christmas.
Money and markets
Insurers and brokers
What they do
Insurers such as Aviva and Direct Line, and brokers from national groups to local independents, meet clients at renewals, events and claims, so smart, useful items keep the name to hand.
What they order
When they order
Renewal campaigns, conferences, Christmas.
Money and markets
Wealth managers and financial advisers
What they do
Independent financial advisers, planners and wealth managers build long relationships, often over many years, so a thoughtful, well-made gift fits better than a giveaway.
What they order
When they order
Client reviews, tax year end in April, Christmas.
Money and markets
Fintech and payments
What they do
Fintech and payments companies such as Monzo, Starling and Wise grew up digital, and use hoodies, tote bags and tech accessories for teams, events and community launches.
What they order
When they order
Launches, hiring drives, tech events.
Advice and assurance
Accountancy and audit
What they do
From the Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG) to small local practices, accountants order notebooks, pens and travel mugs for staff, trainees and the long nights before deadlines.
What they order
When they order
Graduate intake in September, deadline season, Christmas.
Advice and assurance
Tax advisers and bookkeepers
What they do
Tax advisers, bookkeepers and payroll specialists work to fixed deadlines, such as 31 January, and keep clients organised with calendars, planners and document holders.
What they order
When they order
31 January, the new tax year in April.
Advice and assurance
Law firms and chambers
What they do
Solicitors’ firms, barristers’ chambers, conveyancers and legal teams prefer discreet branding: engraved pens, leather-look notebooks and quality umbrellas for client meetings and court days.
What they order
When they order
Trainee intakes, client events, Christmas.
Advice and assurance
Consultancies
What they do
Management, strategy, IT and engineering consultancies send teams to client sites, so laptop bags, notebooks and power banks are used every week.
What they order
When they order
New projects, graduate intakes, conferences.
Property, people and payroll
Estate agents and lettings
What they do
Estate agents and letting agents are out on viewings in all weathers, so branded umbrellas, key rings and pens are part of the shop window.
What they order
When they order
Spring and summer moving season.
Property, people and payroll
Surveyors and architects
What they do
Chartered surveyors, valuers and architects split time between site and office, and use smart layers, notebooks and umbrellas with the practice name.
What they order
When they order
Project launches, client events.
Property, people and payroll
Recruitment agencies
What they do
Recruitment agencies run careers fairs, candidate events and client meetings, and hand out lanyards, tote bags and notebooks by the hundred.
What they order
When they order
Careers fairs, graduate recruitment season.
Property, people and payroll
Payroll, HR and business services
What they do
Payroll bureaux, HR consultancies and business service firms keep companies running behind the scenes, with desk accessories and travel mugs for their own teams.
What they order
When they order
Year end, new tax year, client onboarding.
Mutuals and membership
Credit unions and mutuals
What they do
Credit unions, mutuals and friendly societies are owned by their members and rooted in their communities, so practical items for members’ events fit their values.
What they order
When they order
Annual general meetings, member events.
Mutuals and membership
Professional bodies and institutes
What they do
Professional bodies such as ICAEW, ACCA, the Law Society, the Chartered Insurance Institute, RICS and CIPD run exams, conferences and member events, with lanyards, notebooks and pens for every delegate.
What they order
When they order
Exam seasons, annual conferences.