Buy customized envelope openers as promotional giveaways

Custom letter openers serve as a great way to promote your business. You can stock a basket full of letter openers with your name and phone number in plain sight of your customers and clients, and attach a card to the basket urging people to take one home. They also make excellent giveaways at trade shows.

I recommend: Add your business card to the blank magnetic business card mail openers at Idlebrook. Also, consider Handy Cutter Line's imprinted letter openers with a calendar on one side and your message on the other side. If you just want a simple and inexpensive letter opener, look at the plastic opener offered by Promo Plus.

Purchase a letter opener for yourself or your assistant

You can always buy a traditional letter opener, but you may also want to take a look at the letter opening machines available online, and at most office supply retail stores.

I recommend: You can order online or pick up a simple plastic letter opener at your local OfficeMax. The same goes for the traditional-looking, simple stainless-steel letter opener at Office Depot. If you're considering electric letter openers, purchase the lightweight automatic letter opener designed for personal office use at Office Zone or the automatic letter opener at ABC Office that can open several letters at a time.

Order a special letter opener as a business-related gift

Letter openers make nice gifts for office professionals who open lots of mail. You can personalize them or find ones to match their personality.

I recommend: For a classy gift, consider the green marble letter opener at Gifts For Professionals. At Absorbent, Ink., you can bulk order a modern-looking letter opener with digital clock and leatherette sleeve. For a feminine touch, buy the pewter letter opener at Wish Treasures. Your assistant might also enjoy the ceramic letter opener at House of Ambiance.