Common merchandise problems in technology
These are the issues we are asked to solve most often.
Remote employees have no office to collect from
Distributed hiring means every new starter needs an individual shipment to a home address, on their start date.
Conference merchandise is always rushed
Event dates are fixed and immovable, but merchandise decisions land late and options narrow to whatever can be produced fastest.
Swag quality reflects on the product
Cheap giveaways are remembered. Technology audiences notice materials and finish, and the wrong item undercuts the brand.
Marketing ends up doing fulfilment
Someone on the team becomes the unofficial warehouse, packing kits and arranging couriers instead of doing marketing.
No reorder process
Stock runs out mid-quarter and the whole sourcing exercise starts again from the beginning.
How TVG helps
The parts of our service that apply most directly to technology.
Employee Onboarding Kits
New-hire kits assembled, held in stock and shipped individually to each employee's address as they join.
Learn moreKitting & Fulfilment
Kitting, packing and per-recipient shipping for events, campaigns and customer gifting.
Learn moreManaged Merch Programs
An ongoing program with stock levels, reorder points and one point of accountability.
Learn moreCompany Stores & Uniforms
An internal store where employees or regional teams order approved items themselves.
Learn moreExample programs
Typical programs we build for organizations in this sector.
Remote onboarding kits
A consistent welcome kit packed and shipped to each new hire, wherever they are based.
Conference and event swag
Booth giveaways and premium items produced to the event calendar and delivered to the venue or organiser.
Customer and prospect gifting
Considered gifts sent individually to named recipients rather than shipped in bulk to a sales team.
Developer community and launch merchandise
Items produced for community programs, launches and partner enablement.
Internal recognition and team gear
Apparel and recognition items ordered by employees through an internal store.
Frequently asked questions
Can you ship onboarding kits to individual home addresses?
Yes. We hold the kit components, pack a kit per employee and ship to each home address. You send names, sizes and addresses; we handle packing, shipping and tracking.
Can you ship to employees outside Canada and the United States?
We ship internationally. Duties, taxes and customs handling vary by destination, and we will confirm cost and timing for the specific countries in your program before you commit.
How far ahead should conference merchandise be ordered?
Timing depends on the product and decoration. Standard catalogue items with simple decoration can move quickly, while custom production needs longer. Tell us your event date first and we will work backwards from it.
Do we have to hold stock ourselves?
No. We hold your stock and release it as orders come in, so nothing lives in an office closet.
Can employees order their own sizes?
Yes. An internal store lets each employee select their size and options, which removes the sizing spreadsheet entirely.
Let's make merchandise easier.
Tell us what you are planning, what needs to be managed and where it needs to go. We will help shape the right approach.