A fresh look at Custom Binders

There comes a time when your corporate documents need to be upgraded to a dedicated binder. It's a sign of the maturity of your organisation when you take the time to look at these items and understand how they impact your image. Here are a few signs to look for when it's time to upgrade your catalog, corporate folder or training manual.

There comes a time when your corporate documents need to be upgraded to a dedicated folder. It's a sign of the maturity of your organisation when you take the time to look at these items and understand how they impact your image. Here are a few signs to look for when it's time to upgrade your catalog, corporate folder or training manual.

- You have a pile of generic ring binders with generic labels
- Your pricelist is bulging out of your company presentation folders
- Your spiral-bound training manuals go out of date too fast
- You hear admiring comments about your competitors sales kit

It's interesting how an ordinary document can command extra respect when placed in a custom designed ring binder. It is a simple way to convey the importance of a project or a new initiative in your organisation. It creates an opportunity to brand your document and package it in a way that gives it more lasting value. But there are many other practical advantages of custom binders.

Custom Binders are versatile. They can hold a huge range of material beyond printed sheets. You can include photos, CDs and brochures, group small items into clear sleeves or mount samples on sheets and ring punch them. Many organisations like to build an evolving manual or catalog that can be updated each year with new inserts. Some are fitted with auxiliary pockets on the inside covers for added convenience

One big advantage is the ability to categorise a complex document using tabbed dividers. Tennyson Group is a leading manufacturer of tabbed mylar dividers. These have proven to be extremely hard-wearing as well as being bright and attractive.

There are three main kinds of binder. The most popular model has a cover with a clear pockets for colourful inserts on the front, back and spine. The favourite model for legal professionals and companies in the finance industry is the printed leather or textured vinyl. These are usually customised with a logo in gold or silver foil, but any colour combination can be used. For a more modern finish, try some of the new, translucent acrylic materials or even metal. These can be screen printed in corporate colours in many different shapes and sizes.