Remember, remember… it’s Christmas soon! You can expect November to be full of sales opportunities as well as a demand for Christmas and New Year print. As the last month before the big day, you can expect to be busy over the coming weeks. Keep reading to discover more about what sales opportunities you can make the most of this November and get to know which industries prove to be the most popular at this time of year.

Top Industries this Month

Charitable organisations have two print peak buying periods over the course of the year. With Christmas being their most popular and busiest time of year for fundraising. Charity Christmas cards, raffles and events always prove to be popular and of course require print. Many charities sell Christmas cards as a way to raise funds. Help your clients design a collection for different seasonal events – complete with a little note on the back to let the recipient know that this card has supported a worthy cause. For events, stalls and fayres why not suggest roller banners, flyers and posters, all great ways for helping share their cause.

Alongside Charities, we also see an increase in print demand from Religious Community groups. Be it celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or other important holidays, Religious Communities are often hubs of local activity and, as such require a plethora of cost-effective print items. Flyers are often the most popular choice, but you may find that your clients might be interested in creating something informational for newcomers or explaining the various aspects of their worship and organisation with a booklet or poster.

With the World Cup starting at the end of November, you’ll also start to see a surge from the hospitality industry as the first match draws closer. Promotional menus and drinks lists as well as live sports adverts will be just some of the pieces of work you can expect to take on.

Top Products

Christmas Cards – The countdown may be on but there is still plenty of time to place your Christmas Card orders. With our range of premium stocks and festive finishing options, you and your clients will be able to build the ultimate show-stopping card this season.

Calendars – Whether it’s a branded Christmas gift to give to clients or an organised order ahead of the New Year, you may find customers coming to you ready to order their 2023 calendars. Select from wall calendars, desk calendars or drilled calendars and ensure your customers have all their important dates right in front of them, all year round.

Diaries – A perfect complimentary product to our calendars are our diaries. For those busy businesses that are always on the move, hopping from meeting to meeting, they’re going to need a diary that can keep up. Browse our standard wiro bound diaries and our more hardwearing yet luxurious hardcover diaries online now.

Other Opportunities

Bonfire Night – Saturday 5th November

Gearing up for Bonfire Night, print is going to be needed. From posters displaying firework prices to PVC banners advertising local Bonfire Night parties, you can expect a demand for print from a range of retailers and hospitality businesses ahead of the 5th November.

Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 13th November

Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, customers may be coming to you for print to help them raise awareness and get donations. Charities often have stalls at local events and fairs, local supermarkets, along the high street, or anywhere with heavy foot traffic, meaning a roller banner is often a popular choice. Donation stickers, flyers that spread awareness and strut cards with poppy prices may also be needed. Take a look at our blog; How to Sell Print to: Charities & Not-for-Profits for more guidance!

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Sunday 20th November

Ahead of the World Cup, your customers might come to you with some print requirements. Whether they need flyers and posters to advertise ‘watch the match here’ or menus and tabletop print to display food and drink offers, we’ve got you covered! Don’t forget that your customers may also be looking to create sweepstakes and wall charts, here we suggest a 150gsm Silk A2 Poster, as this stock is best for writing on.

Black Friday – Friday 25th November

Black Friday is one of the biggest sale events of the year. Providing discounts that can’t be resisted, retailers will truly want to make the most of the occasion. You can be certain that they’ll need a whole host of retail promotional materials including flyers, posters, PVC banners, window vinyls, aisle fins and shelf wobblers to truly highlight their deals.

Looking to make a head start on your Christmas marketing? Explore our dedicated Christmas Hub for free tools, resources, and tips to help you do just that. Our Business Support area gives you the latest advice on everything from campaign planning to upselling finishing options to help you make more profit this season.