B2B Product

Stationery

Notebooks, pens, folders, business card holders, calendars — for office, conference and onboarding programs in Česko.

Category overview

We offer a wide range of branded merch in this category:

Česko a EU kontext

Czech and EU context. The standard VAT rate of 21% applies to merch products and gadgets in Česko — 12% for selected services and goods (e.g. printed publications), 0% for exports outside the EU. From January 2025 mandatory e-faktura (ISDOC) applies to all B2B transactions — full integration with client financial systems (SAP, Pohoda, Money S3, ABRA). Czech remains the default language on invoices and labels, English standard in international documents. ÚOOÚ (Office for Personal Data Protection) requires GDPR and Personal Data Protection Act 101/2000 Coll. compliance when collecting employee data for merch programs (names, numbers, size preferences). GOTS, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, EU Ecolabel certificates are honoured across the EU — for products in food contact Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 also applies. A5 notebook, A4 notebook, metal pen categories fall under these regulations and we work in full compliance.

Cenotvorba a rámce

Pricing and financial framework. We quote in CZK or EUR with 21% VAT (standard rate). For enterprise clients we offer framework agreements with volume discount tiers — from 5% at CZK 100,000 annually to 15% at CZK 1,000,000 annually. Payment by proforma invoice 50% deposit + 50% before dispatch for new clients; for recurring B2B clients payment terms 14-30 days. We accept SEPA bank transfers (CZK and EUR), payment cards via Stripe, deferred payments for the public sector. Invoices are issued in ISDOC format from January 2025 as mandatory. For A5 notebook, A4 notebook, metal pen categories the standard price tiers apply — 250-1,250 CZK net per piece for basic products, 1,250-5,000 CZK net for premium gifts.

Dodací lhůty

Lead time. Standard cycle for A5 notebook, A4 notebook, metal pen — 5-8 working days (digital proofing + production + control + delivery). For projects with extensive personalisation (Pantone embroidery, debossing, name-personalised digital print) — 10-15 working days. For Asia imports (production + sea freight + customs clearance at Hamburg or Bremerhaven) — 8-12 weeks. During the autumn season (September-November) and pre-Christmas period (November-December) timelines extend by 1-2 weeks. For recurring B2B clients we maintain a 10% warehouse buffer — we recommend quarterly planning ahead.

Sezónní plánování

Seasonal planning. Česko has strong B2B merch seasons — January-February (new year welcome, annual plans), April-May (Easter, Mother’s Day), June (end of school year, summer collection launches), September (back-to-school, trade shows), October-November (conferences, Q4 launches), December (Christmas, Black Friday). Onboarding programs for new employees are most often launched in January and September. For A5 notebook, A4 notebook, metal pen categories the customer campaign calendar should be synchronised 6-8 weeks ahead to avoid production and delivery delays.

Doprava a logistika

Shipping and logistics. Central warehouse in Praha (Praha 10 - Hostivař). Shipping via Česká pošta (Balík do ruky, Balík na poštu, EMS), PPL (24h delivery within ČR), Zásilkovna (pickup points across ČR), GLS Česko, DHL Česko (domestic and international express), DPD Česko, UPS Česko, FedEx (international Express 1-3 days). Delivery time in Česko 24-48h, in EU 3-5 days, outside EU 5-10 days. We deliver multi-address (e.g. to company branches in Praha, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Liberec, Olomouc, České Budějovice, Hradec Králové) with individual packaging per address. For A5 notebook, A4 notebook, metal pen the standard packaging is cardboard boxes with paper filling for transport protection.

What it is

Category A5 notebook is among the most frequently ordered in Czech B2B merch — Corp-Merch annual volume covers tens of thousands of pieces for enterprise and SME clients. A5 notebook in the branded version combines functionality, brand aesthetics and durability — each piece passes AQL and visual inspection before packing.

For B2B clients in Česko we offer A5 notebook in variants matched to the brief — Pantone colours, certificates (GOTS, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX), eco and premium gift packaging. A5 notebook is available from the local Praha warehouse and in dedicated versions (production per client brief, 5-8 week lead time).

Czech and European brands in the A5 notebook category offer different quality tiers — economy, mid and premium; we match them to client budget and requirements. Each project in A5 notebook goes through digital proofing (PDF/X-1a) and a physical pre-production sample before launching the full run.

A5 notebook with the client logo is a proven channel for building brand visual identity — employees, customers and partners carry or use branded merch daily. In the A5 notebook category we offer eco and premium options — for companies with ESG goals and for executive class; same MOQ, different materials and decoration techniques.

Category A5 notebook is among the most frequently ordered in Czech B2B merch — Corp-Merch annual volume covers tens of thousands of pieces for enterprise and SME clients. A5 notebook is the most frequently ordered product in the A5 notebook category — popular in onboarding, event and loyalty programs in Česko.

A4 notebook in the branded version is a standard element of welcome packs for new employees and enterprise clients in Praha. metal pen with the client logo works well in seasonal campaigns and ambassador programs — 5-8 week lead time.

conference folder is available in Pantone-accurate variants, with certificates and premium gift or eco packaging. leather card holder accompanies Corp-Merch clients from the first brief to delivery, with a dedicated project owner.

Selection of book calendar in the A5 notebook category is based on client brief specifications, warehouse availability and campaign calendar.

When to order

Standard lead time for A5 notebook is 5-8 working days from proofing approval to dispatch from the Praha warehouse. Seasonal windows should be reserved early — Black Friday and Christmas require 6-8 weeks, corporate holiday gifting programs need 8-10 weeks.

For A5 notebook with extended supply chains (Asia production, sea freight) the cycle is 8-12 weeks. Express 24-72 hour turnaround is available for selected A5 notebook products from the Praha local warehouse — rush surcharge 20-40%.

The July-August holiday period extends production by 1-2 weeks at Asian partners. For year-end invoicing (December) production must finish by 20 December.

New seasonal collections for A5 notebook (summer, autumn) become available from February and August respectively. Quarterly stock audits take place in the last week of each quarter.

Standard lead time for A5 notebook is 5-8 working days from proofing approval to dispatch from the Praha warehouse. A5 notebook — summer collection available from March to August, 8 weeks ahead of first delivery.

A4 notebook — autumn collection launched in August-September, delivery October-November. metal pen — limited holiday edition, brief in October, delivery first half of December.

conference folder — warehouse rotation quarterly; minimum reasonable execution time 4-6 weeks for A5 notebook. leather card holder — spring collection launched in January-February with delivery in March-April.

Calendar of book calendar is synchronised with the customer campaign calendar — brief 6-8 weeks before the premiere date.

Specification

Quality standards — AQL 1.0-2.5 inspection for textiles, AQL 1.0 for electronics, full visual inspection for premium packaging. Packaging — individual protective packaging for electronics, multi-pack for textiles, gift sets in boxes with paper or EPS filling.

Logistics — central warehouse Praha (Praha 10 - Hostivař), shipping via Česká pošta (Balík), PPL, Zásilkovna, GLS Česko, DHL Česko, DPD Česko, UPS Česko, FedEx. Documentation — 21% VAT invoice in CZK (or EUR on request), CMR for international transport, EUR1 certificate of origin for exports.

Material certificates — GOTS for organic cotton, GRS for recycled polyester, FSC for paper and wood, OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Decoration and colour — Pantone Coated and Uncoated, CMYK with ICC FOGRA39 profiles, screen-printing with Pantone inks.

Warehouse and stock — 10% production buffer for recurring B2B clients. Order system — B2B client portal with status tracking, order history, invoices and documents; EDI integration.

Quality standards — AQL 1.0-2.5 inspection for textiles, AQL 1.0 for electronics, full visual inspection for premium packaging. Specification of A5 notebook — Pantone Coated/Uncoated for brand colours, min. 300 dpi for bitmaps, AI/EPS/SVG files for logo.

Materials of A4 notebook — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificates, optional GOTS for organic cotton or GRS for recycled polyester. Decoration of metal pen — Pantone Aqua screen-printing (water-based inks), DTF, embroidery with Madeira Polyneon threads — AQL 1.0-2.5 control.

Packaging of conference folder — cardboard boxes with paper filling or EPS; multilingual labels CS/EN/DE. Logistics of leather card holder — Praha (Hostivař) warehouse, shipping via Česká pošta (Balík), PPL, Zásilkovna, GLS, DHL, DPD, UPS, FedEx.

Documentation of book calendar — 21% VAT invoice in CZK in ISDOC format (mandatory from January 2025), CMR for international transport.

Common mistakes

Brief submitted too late — the client comes 2 weeks before an event, leaving no time for proofing and delivery. Underestimating quantities — a re-print after production approval costs 40-80% more than the first run.

Decoration technique mismatched to material — we always proof before production. Brand book colour mismatch — digital PDF proofing and physical sample eliminate surprises.

Seasonal logistics overlooked — Black Friday, Christmas and product launches add 2-3 working days to delivery. Missing certificates required by the end client — e.g. OEKO-TEX for infant textiles, REACH.

Incorrect invoice data (DIČ, registered vs delivery address) — extends settlement by 3-5 working days. No Plan B for delivery — keep an alternative delivery address and courier in case the first is delayed.

Brief submitted too late — the client comes 2 weeks before an event, leaving no time for proofing and delivery. Brief submitted too late for A5 notebook — submit the order at least 6 weeks before the event.

Wrong choice of A4 notebook — not all decoration techniques work on every material; we recommend a sample. Underestimating volume of metal pen — order with 10% buffer, a re-print after approval costs 40-80% more.

Pantone colour confusion on conference folder — Pantone Coated for glossy, Pantone Uncoated for matte paper. Ignoring certificates on leather card holder — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for skin-contact textiles.

Seasonality overlooked for book calendar — Christmas, Mikuláš and Black Friday require 6-8 weeks lead time.

Execution process

Client brief — consultation on product selection, MOQ, decoration techniques and certificates. Design preparation — digital design (PDF/X-1a) and physical sample before launching the run.

Approval — client approves sample, Pantone colours and technical specification. Production — manufacturing at partner facility with AQL control at every stage.

Quality control — 5-10% sampling of the batch, 100% visual inspection for premium products. Packaging and dispatch — packing into cardboard boxes with paper filling, transport documents preparation.

Delivery — shipping via Česká pošta / PPL / Zásilkovna / GLS / DHL / DPD / UPS / FedEx from Praha. After-sales support — claims within 3 working days, re-prints 7-14 working days.

Client brief — consultation on product selection, MOQ, decoration techniques and certificates. Process for A5 notebook — brief → product selection → digital design → physical sample → approval → production → control → delivery.

A4 notebook starts with the client's brand manual review and Pantone colour definition. For metal pen we prepare 2-3 design variants for client selection.

After approval of conference folder we launch production at the partner facility with ongoing AQL control. leather card holder goes through 100% visual inspection for premium orders, sampling for economy series.

Dispatch of book calendar goes via contracted carriers (Česká pošta / PPL / Zásilkovna / GLS / DHL / DPD / UPS / FedEx).

Case study

Case study: Škoda Auto — 5,000 hoodies for new employee onboarding in Mladá Boleslav, 14-day delivery. Case study: ČEZ — 2,000 thermal tumblers and 3,000 power banks for internal motivation program, distributed across 7 branches.

Case study: Kofola — 8,000 cotton totes for summer promo campaign, screen-printing branding Pantone, 10 working days delivery. Case study: Pilsner Urquell — 4,500 premium gift sets for trade partners, wooden boxes with logo.

Case study: Agrofert — 12,000 eco bags and cotton T-shirts for ESG campaign, GOTS and GRS certified. Case study: PPF — 1,500 premium leather business card holders for the board, handcrafted in ČR.

Case study: Czech Airlines — 6,000 shirts and polos for cabin crew, slim-fit cut, embroidery branding. Case study: Madeta — 3,000 ceramic mugs for B2B loyalty program, eco packaging.

Case study: Škoda Auto — 5,000 hoodies for new employee onboarding in Mladá Boleslav, 14-day delivery. Case study: Škoda Auto — 5,000 pcs of A5 notebook for onboarding in Mladá Boleslav, 14-day delivery.

Case study: ČEZ — internal motivation program with A4 notebook, distributed to 7 branches. Case study: Kofola — summer promo campaign with metal pen, Pantone branding, 10 working days.

Case study: Pilsner Urquell — premium gifts with conference folder for trade partners. Case study: Agrofert — ESG campaign with leather card holder, GOTS and GRS certificates.

Case study: PPF — book calendar for the board, handcrafted in ČR.

Compliance and certificates

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate for all textiles and skin-contact products — class I or II depending on use. REACH (Regulation EC 1907/2006) — no SVHC above 0.1% w/w; regular list updates.

RoHS for electronics — limits on lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE. GOTS for organic cotton — full traceability from field to finished product, certified supply chain.

GRS for recycled polyester — minimum 20% recycled content, full supply chain traceability. FSC for paper and wood — certified renewable sources, full chain of custody.

EU Ecolabel — independent European environmental label for selected product categories. 21% VAT invoice in CZK — from January 2025 mandatory ISDOC; all invoices for B2B clients are in ISDOC.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate for all textiles and skin-contact products — class I or II depending on use. A5 notebook is supplied with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate for skin contact (class I or II).

REACH compliance for A4 notebook — no SVHC above 0.1% w/w. RoHS for metal pen in case of electronics — heavy metal limits.

GOTS certification for organic cotton in conference folder — full traceability. GRS for recycled polyester in leather card holder — minimum 20% recycled content.

21% VAT invoice for book calendar — from January 2025 mandatory ISDOC format.

Comparison

Polo shirt vs T-shirt — polo more formal, 30-50% higher price, preferred for sales and customer service teams. Hoodie vs fleece — hoodie with hood more casual, fleece warmer and more formal.

Soft-shell jacket vs padded jacket — soft-shell better for transitional period, padded for winter. Embroidery vs patch — embroidery more durable and elegant; patch cheaper and easier in small runs.

Cotton bag vs recycled polyester bag — cotton natural and biodegradable, recycled polyester cheaper. Ceramic mug vs thermal tumbler — ceramic better for office coffee, thermal keeps temperature 4-8 hours.

Standard power bank vs solar power bank — standard cheaper, solar eco and ideal for outdoors. Paper notebook vs digital notebook — paper better for brainstorming, digital for archiving.

Polo shirt vs T-shirt — polo more formal, 30-50% higher price, preferred for sales and customer service teams. A5 notebook vs A4 notebook — price difference 20-40%; both variants apply in A5 notebook.

metal pen is cheaper, conference folder more premium; enterprise clients choose the premium variant. For A5 notebook: A5 notebook (economy) vs A4 notebook (premium); recommendation matched to brief budget.

Comparison in A5 notebook — metal pen works in mass campaigns, conference folder in executive class programs. leather card holder vs book calendar — 30-50% price difference; premium versions carry OEKO-TEX/GOTS certificates.

Lifecycle

Short-term (1-3 months) — seasonal campaigns, events, product launches; standard order with 5-8 weeks lead time. Medium-term (3-12 months) — employee onboarding programs, ambassador programs; framework agreement recommended.

Long-term (1-3 years) — loyalty programs, continuous client merch, annual seasonal collection editions. Continuous improvement — product catalogue updated quarterly, new eco collections every 6 months.

Product lifecycle management — phases: selection, proofing, production, warehousing, distribution, aftercare. Sustainable lifecycle — recycled materials and certifications (GRS, GOTS, FSC), return program offered.

After-sales support — claims processed in 3 working days, re-prints in 7-14 working days. Evaluation and reporting — for enterprise clients quarterly reports with volumes and optimisation recommendations.

Short-term (1-3 months) — seasonal campaigns, events, product launches; standard order with 5-8 weeks lead time. Short-term A5 notebook is used in event campaigns and product launches — 5-8 week lead time.

Medium-term A4 notebook powers onboarding and ambassador programs — quarterly rotation, 10% warehouse buffering. Long-term metal pen is part of loyalty programs — framework agreement with 5-15% volume discounts.

conference folder in sustainable lifecycle — recycled materials (GRS, GOTS, FSC) and return program for used products. leather card holder — continuous improvement: catalogue updated quarterly, new eco collections every 6 months.

book calendar — after-sales support: claims processed in 3 working days, re-prints in 7-14 working days, returns of defective batches at our cost.

Frequently asked questions

Jaké je minimální objednací množství pro A5 notebook?

Minimální objednávka je 25-50 kusů pro tištěné produkty a 10-20 kusů pro prémiové dárky.

Jak dlouho trvá realizace objednávky na A5 notebook?

Standardní dodací lhůta je 5-8 pracovních dnů pro katalogové produkty ze skladu Praha; 10-15 dní pro personalizované série.

Je A5 notebook certifikován OEKO-TEX?

Ano, veškerý textil a produkty v kontaktu s pokožkou jsou certifikovány OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (třída I nebo II).

Vystavuje Corp-Merch faktury v ISDOC?

Ano, od ledna 2025 všechny faktury pro B2B klienty vystavujeme v ISDOC formátu s integrací na ERP systémy klienta (SAP, Pohoda, Money S3, ABRA).

Jak probíhá dodání A5 notebook v Česku?

Zásilky přes Česká pošta (Balík), PPL, Zásilkovna, GLS Česko, DHL Česko, DPD Česko, UPS Česko nebo FedEx ze skladu Praha; dodání 24-48h v ČR, 3-5 dní v EU.