Inventory management can be a challenge for any size company. Many start-up companies have limited space but want to offer large product lines to their customers or staff. The challenge is the cost and work involved with managing your inventory in a warehouse. Today’s consumer also expects fast shipping at a low price. It’s safe …
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At CostSmart we take pride in our relationships with our clients. Our dedicated and loyal employees have enabled us to secure lasting relationships and we are proud to still be partnering with a number of clients who have been with us since we commenced in 2004. We recently conducted a Customer Satisfaction Survey and received …
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Printed marketing material and visual merchandising can give your brand a space to tell its story or offer more insight into your services. Sometimes a design agency is hired to create the designs for you externally, and other times the concepts are created in-house. Either way, understanding printing principles can arm you with the knowledge …
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Is your packaging ready for 2021 and beyond? Maybe some of these current packaging trends will help you stay on brand but be responsive to your customers needs. Solid All-Over Colourng While the colour palette is limited and must align with your brand, this trend undoubtedly catches the attention of the consumer. In 2021, expect …
Our account managers and procurement team are constantly scanning for the newest and greatest products on the market. To help keep on top of the latest product trends and ensure a quality product is provided to our clients, each year members from the CostSmart team attend the annual APPA Roadshow. The Australasian Promotional Products Association (APPA) is …
Earlier this year the member for Dobell, Emma McBride, created an initiative to engage young students in Earth Day and to raise awareness about the damage plastic is doing to our oceans and marine life. Emma and her party created an art competition for year five students on the Central Coast in her electorate. The competition required the …
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CostSmart is delighted to announce we have made the finals for the HelloWorld Erina Group Central Coast Business Excellence Awards, under the category of Excellence in Small Business! The Awards celebrate and recognise business excellence throughout the Central Coast region. We are thrilled to be announced as one of the final four! Our Team – …
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We provide assistance on the latest marketing trends, brand compliance and promotional products Whatever you’re buying we will help you remove links from your supply chain to maximise efficiencies and decrease costs. Our account managers and procurement team are continually scanning for the newest and greatest products on the market. We can assist with the …
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THE CHALLENGE It is evident in any sized business that important documents are generated continuously and require storage either by choice or due to legislation. Often storing in-house can quickly become disorganised, inefficient with documents being misplaced or lost. This can compromise the business in a variety of ways. Hence, it’s essential that clients have fast access …
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We are on the move! CostSmart and Smartgear Australia are moving to a new warehouse and office. The office will be closed on Friday 21st September and from Monday 24th you can find us at 4 Lucca Road, Wyong NSW 2259. UPDATE: EXCERPT FROM NEW AND IMPROVED WAREHOUSE UPDATE: CostSmart and Smartgear Australia has grown …
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