Christmas & New Year In September
Happy Christmas (not a hurried one!)
Christmas and New Year print works best when it is handled with quality, reliability and understanding.
At Print RFT we have direct oversight, practical advice and a personal partnership : helping your campaign arrive right first time.
For existing or potential new clients in or near Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Shrewsbury or the wider West Midlands, September is the moment to begin working with us. Not because Christmas feels close. Because the process behind great print takes time.
September :
September is the best month to move from ideas to a clear print plan.
Begin by deciding what your business wants to achieve over the Christmas and New Year period:
- Thank existing clients
- Promote seasonal offers
- Support Christmas events.
- Strengthen your brand visibility
- Prepare January sales and campaigns
- Help seasonal staff look professional and consistent
Then create a list of the products you may need.
Popular Christmas and New Year print includes:
- Christmas cards and branded envelopes
- Seasonal brochures and hospitality menus
- Festive flyers and leaflets
- Banners and window graphics
- Promotional products and branded merchandise
Christmas party materials.
- Packaging, stickers and product labels
- New year sale posters
- January campaign print
This is also the time to consider your team.Branded workwear, custom t-shirts, polo shirts and uniforms can help seasonal staff look part of the team. They build brand awareness, support a professional image and make your business easier to recognise.
That is particularly valuable for hospitality, retail, events, delivery teams, construction businesses and service companies working across the west Midlands.
Start with a conversation
You do not need every detail finalised before asking for help.
Use the Print RFT Product Finder to explore options, or send an enquiry for a tailored recommendation.
Our shop and enquiry system help you browse ideas and submit your requirements, while Paul personally oversees bespoke orders.
Rachel, our senior print adviser and receptionist, is also available to help guide your enquiry.
This is the beginning of the digital to physical bridge : taking online inspiration and turning it into carefully managed, high-quality print and workwear.
Late September : artwork, checks and approvals
Once you know what you need, move into artwork preparation.
Your artwork may need:
- Correct sizing
- Suitable resolution
- CMYK colour settings
- Bleed and safe areas
- Clear text and contact details
- Consistent logos and brand colours
- Separate versions for different products
Our artwork guide explains some of the key requirements. However, you do not have to manage the technical details alone.
A free design check is included with every order.
We check your supplied artwork for common print issues and help identify anything that may affect the final result. That extra care protects your quality and supports our right first time promise.
Allow time for your team to review proofs too. Christmas projects often involve several people : owners, marketing managers, venue teams, sales staff or directors. Decisions can take longer when multiple items are being approved together.
September gives you room to make changes without pressure.It also gives you time to make the right choice between:
- Standard printed products
- Bespoke brochures or menus
- Promotional products
- Branded clothing
- Large-format banners.
- Direct mail and leaflet delivery
- Packaging and labels
For hospitality businesses, this may be the point to approve christmas menus, drinks lists, table materials and seasonal brochures.
For retailers, it may mean finalising window graphics, sale posters, gift packaging and promotional stickers.
For professional businesses, it may mean preparing christmas cards, client gifts and a january brochure or campaign.
October : approve and book production
By October, your main designs should be moving towards approval and production.
This is where starting in September gives you a practical advantage.
As December approaches, print suppliers, promotional product suppliers and workwear providers all experience increased demand. Production slots become tighter. Popular products may have less availability. Delivery schedules have less flexibility.
The later you leave the process, the fewer options you may have.
By ordering earlier, you protect:
- Your preferred products.
- Your chosen finishes and colours.
- Your delivery date.
- Time for artwork revisions.
- Avoid potential supply chain interruptiions
The quality of your final campaign.
Your team’s time during a busy period.
This is especially important for promotional products and branded merchandise. Mugs, notebooks, tote bags, drinkware and technology accessories all make thoughtful gifts for clients, suppliers and staff. But they may need product selection, branding approval and production before they can be delivered.
Choose useful items that people will keep. Your brand then stays visible beyond the festive season.
At Print RFT, bespoke quotations are prepared around your requirements and approved by Paul. Standard print shop items have online pricing for transparency. Payment is required upfront, so allow time for approval and payment before production begins.
November : Delivery, distribution and final campaigns
November should be about receiving, checking and organising your materials.
By now, your Christmas Cards should be ready for signing and posting. Your branded merchandise should be ready for packing. Your menus, brochures, leaflets and event materials should be ready for distribution.
If you are running a local campaign, this is also the time to coordinate your leaflet delivery and direct mail.
Print RFT can help coordinate the journey from printed materials to delivery, supporting campaigns aimed at selected audiences in birmingham, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.
Think about how your materials will be used:
- Will leaflets support a christmas offer?
- Will banners promote a seasonal event?
- Will window graphics guide visitors?
- Will brochures explain your services before the new year?
- Will branded gifts support client appreciation?
- Will workwear help seasonal staff represent your brand?
A printed campaign is more effective when every item works together.
Your business cards, stickers, posters and banners should carry the same message and visual identity. These four key sale lines remain useful throughout the year : and they can support your festive activity too.
December : use your print, not chase it
December should be about connecting with clients, promoting your offer and delivering a positive brand experience.
You should not still be waiting for essential print.
With the right preparation, your team can focus on:
- Sending Christmas Cards
- Welcoming customers
- Running christmas events
- Delivering seasonal services.
- Thanking clients and suppliers
- Promoting january activity
- Preparing for the year ahead
Branded workwear plays an important role here too. Consistent polo shirts, uniforms and custom t-shirts help staff and subcontractors feel part of the team. They also present a professional image whenever your people meet clients or work in public.
At Print RFT, branded clothing is a high-touch service. We provide expert oversight and bespoke guidance so your logo, colours and branding are represented with care.
January : keep the momentum going
Christmas print should not be the end of your campaign.
Use the same planning process to prepare for january:
- New year sale posters.
- January leaflets.
- Fresh business cards.
- Promotional stickers.
- Updated brochures.
- Banner printing for new offers.
- Direct mail campaigns.
- New seasonal workwear.
A January campaign often benefits from being designed and approved before christmas. That way, you can begin the year with a clear message rather than starting from scratch.
A bespoke service : a personal partnership
Print rft is more than a place to order print.
We are your print partner.
Our technology helps you browse products, compare options and submit enquiries. Our people provide the understanding, advice and oversight that make the process more personal.
We offer free expert print and workwear consultancy, available 24/7. Rachel supports enquiries as our receptionist and senior print adviser. Paige, our ai team member, answers website queries by text and provides instant help and real-time support for print, workwear and promotional product enquiries.
That combination gives you a helpful digital to physical bridge : with a personal partnership behind it.
Our mantra is simple:
- Quality.
- Reliability.
- Understanding.
- Right first time.
Print & workwear ❤️ love your brand
Ready to start your September plan?
Arrange a free, friendly zoom meeting with us to talk through your ideas.
He can help you consider how christmas and new year could spread your brand message through cards, brochures, leaflets, promotional products, branded workwear, event materials and january campaign print.
Arrange your product enquiry with print rft, or get in touch with our team.
Have a quick question? Paige is available through the website for instant answers.
We would love to hear from you : and help get your Christmas and New Year print right first time.