# Australian Corporate Essentials > Australian Corporate Essentials is a proudly Australian-owned supplier of branded promotional products, corporate gifts and business merchandise, operating for 25+ years and serving clients Australia-wide from Melbourne. We offer thousands of customisable products (printed, embroidered, laser engraved, embossed or full-colour digitally printed) across categories including bags, drinkware, apparel, tech, confectionery, writing instruments, conference merchandise and corporate gifts. Minimum order quantities, decoration techniques and artwork setup all vary by product — we provide free virtual samples and a Price Beat Promise on matched quotes. ## About - [About Us](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/content/23-about-us): 25+ years Australian-owned history, team background and company values. - [Our Clients](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/content/15-websiteclients): Case clients include Monash University, RMIT, Telstra, Audi, GM Holden, Wesfarmers, Chobani, G4S, Save the Children and NSW Government. - [FAQ](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/content/11-faq): Common questions on ordering, decoration, lead times and minimums. - [Contact Us](https://corporateessentials.com.au/contact-us): Phone 1300 85 50 35; email via website contact form; Melbourne-based, ships Australia-wide. ## Ordering process and policies - [Sample Policy](https://corporateessentials.com.au/content/12-sample-policy): How to request physical product samples before committing to an order. - [Get a Free Virtual Sample](https://corporateessentials.com.au/content/22-get-a-free-virtual-sample): Digital mock-up of your logo applied to any product before production. - [Price Beat Promise](https://corporateessentials.com.au/content/8-price-beat-promise): We match or beat competitor quotes on equivalent branded product. - [Custom Made Advertising Products](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/content/21-custom-made-promotional-products): Bespoke product manufacture from overseas factories for larger orders. ## Artwork and decoration - [Artwork Specifications](https://corporateessentials.com.au/content/19-artwork-tips-for-promotional-products-merchandise-items): Accepted file formats, vector vs raster guidance and resolution requirements. - [Decoration Techniques](https://corporateessentials.com.au/content/20-decoration-technique): Screen printing, digital print, pad print, laser engraving, embroidery, embossing, sublimation and full-colour print. - [PMS Colour Chart](https://corporateessentials.com.au/content/13-pms-colour-chart): Pantone Matching System reference for specifying brand colours on printed products. ## Product categories — core - [Shop All Products](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/shop-all): Full catalogue browse across every product category. - [Bags & Satchels](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/15-bags-satchels): Backpacks, conference bags, cooler bags, laptop bags, tote bags, calico/jute, travel bags, drawstring sacks, paper bags. - [Clothing & Apparel](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/90-clothing-apparel): Polos, t-shirts, corporate shirts, jackets, vests, hoodies, workwear, aprons, singlets, bath robes. - [Caps & Hats](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/74-caps-hats): Caps, beanies, visors, wide-brim sun hats, straw hats. - [Coffee Mugs & Drinkware](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/110-coffee-mugs-drinkware): Ceramic mugs, travel mugs, reusable cups, drink bottles (glass/metal/plastic), flasks, protein shakers, glassware. - [Bar & Wine Accessories](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/35-bar-wine-accessories): Wine tools, bottle openers, coasters, cheese sets, ice buckets, hip flasks, stubby holders. - [Pens & Pencils](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/257-pens-pencils): Plastic, metal, executive, enviro/bamboo, stylus, novelty pens; highlighters; pencil sets. - [Compendiums](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/122-compendiums): Leather, bonded leather, non-leather, ring binder, tablet and zippered A4/A5 compendiums. - [Desk & Office Accessories](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/184-desk-office-accessories): Calculators, clocks, notebooks, notepads, mouse mats, photo frames, stationery, sticky notes, rulers, magnets. - [Computer Accessories / Tech](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/131-computer-accessories): USB flash drives, power banks, speakers, headphones, chargers, phone accessories, iPad/tablet covers, mice. - [Conference Products](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/154-conference-products): Conference satchels, lanyards, name badges, wristbands, ID holders, tradeshow giveaways. - [Lanyards & Card Holders](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/253-lanyards-card-holders): Printed and sublimation lanyards, retractable card holders, name and pin badges. ## Product categories — gifts, lifestyle, seasonal - [Corporate Gifts](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/180-corporate-gifts): Premium branded gift items suitable for client and executive gifting. - [Corporate Christmas Gifts](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/178-corporate-christmas-gifts): End-of-year gifting range with festive packaging options. - [BBQ, Picnic & Outdoor Products](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/59-bbq-picnic-outdoor-products): BBQ sets, picnic sets, picnic blankets, picnic chairs, cooler bags, outdoor umbrellas. - [Bath & Body / Health & Personal](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/50-bath-body): Hand sanitisers, first aid kits, sunscreen, lip balm, face masks, sunglasses, manicure sets, bath spa sets. - [Confectionery & Cookies](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/143-confectionery-cookies): Chocolates, jelly beans, mints, cookies, tea — branded packaging available. - [Environmental Products](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/211-environmental-products): Bamboo, cotton, cork, jute, recycled and wood-based eco-friendly promotional items. - [Golf Balls & Accessories](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/232-golf-balls-accessories): Printed golf balls, branded golf towels, golf umbrellas. - [Sports Products](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/270-sports-products): Fitness and yoga equipment, sport balls, sports bags, sports towels. - [Toys, Games & Novelties](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/298-toys-games-novelties): Teddy bears, stress balls, yo-yos, frisbees, puzzles, balloons, temporary tattoos, money boxes. - [Keyrings](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/249-keyrings): Metal, leather, printed and torch keyrings. - [Travel Products](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/309-travel-products): Luggage tags, locks, travel wallets, eye masks, travel mugs, folding umbrellas. - [Umbrellas](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/325-umbrellas): Corporate, folding/travel, golf umbrellas. - [Clocks, Watches & Timers](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/80-clocks-watches-and-timers): Desk clocks, wall clocks, watches, pedometers, stopwatches. - [Tools, Torches & Binoculars](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/288-tools-torches-binoculars): Multi-tools, pocket knives, torches, tape measures. - [Towels](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/293-towels): Beach, golf and gym/sports towels. ## Blog and guides - [Blog Index](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/blog.html): Articles on promotional product strategy, category guides and branding trends. - [Promo Backpacks: Effective Corporate Marketing Products](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/blog/promo-backpacks-effective-corporate-marketing-products--b40.html) - [Marketing Benefits of Branded Vacuum Bottles and Flasks](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/blog/marketing-benefits-of-branded-vacuum-bottles-and-flasks--b39.html) - [Conference Bags: The Promotional Tool for Business Branding](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/blog/conference-bags-the-promotional-tool-for-business-branding--b38.html) - [Corporate Merchandise in Australia: A Guide to Branded Gifts](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/blog/corporate-merchandise-in-australia-a-guide-to-branded-gifts-b37.html) - [Elevate Your Brand with Branded Desk and Office Accessories](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/blog/elevate-your-brand-with-branded-desk-and-office-accessories-b36.html) - [Custom Promotional Water Bottles: A Must-Have for Your Business in Australia](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/blog/custom-promotional-water-bottles-a-must-have-for-your-business-in-australia--b35.html) ## Optional - [Sister Site — Promotional Product Experts](https://www.promotionalproductexperts.com.au/): Related brand operated by the same team, 50,000+ promotional products. - [Quote / Cart System](https://www.corporateessentials.com.au/order): Self-service quote request flow; most orders quoted manually by the team. - [Australasian Promotional Products Association](https://www.appa.com.au/): Industry body — Australian Corporate Essentials is a member in good standing.