Big Business Shirt

When you are going to place a big business shirt order there are many considerations to keep in mind.  You have to consider whether or not you have done enough research to get the best wholesale price possible. You also have to consider whether you have an accurate list of items or not. You also have to think about the organization of that list.  Beyond that, you must think about the timing of the order for shipping, receipt, and payment for the order.  You also have to consider how the bill will be paid. Is this a personal order or does the company pay for the shirts?

It is important for a big business shirt order to be as close to wholesale prices as possible.  There are many levels to the distribution chain; the shorter the chain, the lower the cost to you as a consumer.  You need to get to the link that is closest to the manufacturer.  Many manufacturers offer direct purchasing from them via their web site, but always watch careful when purchasing online.  The label on the shirt is not always the same as the manufacturer. Just because you type in the label name does not mean that is the company who actually made the shirt and may not be the lowest price available.

To avoid problems with a big business shirt order, you need to keep and double check an accurate order list. This can be tricky when the orders are coming from different departments within your organization.  You may want to develop a standardized form for everyone to use. This could save you a great deal of work later on trying to combine information in different formats.  You might also wish to have each person or department head initial that the sizes and amounts are correct for each person’s order.  Getting this approval ahead of time makes it difficult for people to complain later on.

Timing is a critical consideration for a big business shirt order.  You must consider how long it will take for the order to be received by the vendor. Many times this is done online, but the order may not be posted to the vendor until they receive a purchase order number from your company.  This PO number may require you taking necessary paperwork to your accounting office or financial officer for prior approval.  You also need to consider the time it takes to ship the shirts to your location. Not all vendors offer next day or priority shipping unless you pay an additional premium.

Payment for big business shirt orders can also be tricky. Many times these items are not paid for by the company because they are a personal expense.  In that case, you will have to collect money from each individual or enlist the help of department heads to help collect. It is important to get the money ahead of time to avoid a hold up in shipping the shirts. Many companies require a substantial down payment.  You do not want to get stuck with a huge bill and be scrambling for money.