When a company prepares materials for the office, business cards and envelopes are usually the first things that come to mind. Branded office supplies can also solve practical day-to-day needs: organising documents, taking notes in meetings, recording deliveries or preparing folders for clients.
This guide focuses on printed materials that people actually use at work and on ordering sensible quantities rather than filling a storeroom with obsolete stationery.
Which office materials can carry your logo?
Notepads and worksheets
They are useful for meetings, internal forms, sales visits and quick notes. Leave enough clear space to write. A dark background or an oversized logo can make a notepad look striking while removing most of its useful area.
Folders and binders
These help present proposals, organise files and group documents. Start by deciding which document size they must hold, how many sheets will go inside and whether you need pockets, rings or an identifiable spine.
Letterheads and envelopes
They remain necessary for certain communications, contracts and postal deliveries. Check the letterhead, writing area, postal address and company details carefully. Envelope windows and flaps also limit where artwork can be placed.
Duplicate books and business forms
A well-designed delivery note, job sheet or receipt can prevent repeated data entry. Depending on its use, consider carbonless paper, sequential numbering, perforation and sets of two or three copies.
Notebooks, diaries and planners
They can be used internally, offered as corporate gifts or supplied to sales teams. Before choosing decorative finishes, confirm the format, number of pages, binding method and expected frequency of use.
How to prepare a corporate stationery order
- List the products each department genuinely uses.
- Separate versions by office, employee or language when the details differ.
- Specify quantities per item; envelopes, notepads and folders rarely run out at the same rate.
- Check the logo, colours and contact details in every file.
- Confirm sizes, papers, finishes and deadlines before approving production.
Should everything be printed at once?
It depends on consumption and how often company details change. Large quantities of a form containing frequently changing telephone numbers or staff names may soon become unusable. Stable artwork with regular consumption is easier to replenish economically.
Before ordering hundreds of copies, test at least one sample for size and for the usable writing or filing area. Measurement problems tend to become obvious only after the paper has been cut.
Which files does the printer need?
A print-ready PDF at final size, including bleed where required, is the usual starting point. Folders, duplicate books and die-cut products need their specific template. An A4 folder must be larger than an A4 sheet if it is expected to hold documents comfortably.
For a coordinated campaign, our promotional product printing service can help align formats and finishes across different items.
Corporate office materials from LH Gráficos
If you need several product references, we can review sizes and quantities so that the materials share a recognisable identity without losing their practical purpose. Send us the details through our contact page and we will assess the most suitable production options.
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