Branded notebooks for business: what they cost and what to choose for each use
A stationery item with your logo costs from CZK 16.80 per unit, with printing included. The right product is not the same for a meeting room, a new starter pack or a sales visit: the paper, the cover and the best way to apply your logo all change. In this guide you can see today’s prices, which branded notebooks or stationery suit each use best, and what to check before ordering so you do not rely on the photo alone.
How much does a custom stationery item cost?
Price per unit with printing included, excluding VAT and delivery. The unit price falls as quantities rise because the print setup is spread across more units.
| Model | Technique | 50 units | 100 units | 250 units | 500 units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50x75 mm Sticky-Mate® Sticky Notes | Offset printing | — | — | CZK 16.80 | CZK 11 |
| Makron Notepad | Pad Printing | CZK 80 | CZK 56 | CZK 44.80 | CZK 39.90 |
| Vimaz Folder | Screen Printing | CZK 93 | CZK 66 | CZK 56 | CZK 49 |
| A5 note notebook | Screen Printing | CZK 97 | CZK 78 | CZK 61 | CZK 54 |
| A5 lined notebook | Screen Printing | CZK 97 | CZK 78 | CZK 61 | CZK 54 |
| Canek Diary | Blind debossing | CZK 127 | CZK 85 | CZK 66 | CZK 56 |
- 50 units
- —
- 100 units
- —
- 250 units
- CZK 16.80
- 500 units
- CZK 11
- 50 units
- CZK 80
- 100 units
- CZK 56
- 250 units
- CZK 44.80
- 500 units
- CZK 39.90
- 50 units
- CZK 93
- 100 units
- CZK 66
- 250 units
- CZK 56
- 500 units
- CZK 49
- 50 units
- CZK 97
- 100 units
- CZK 78
- 250 units
- CZK 61
- 500 units
- CZK 54
- 50 units
- CZK 97
- 100 units
- CZK 78
- 250 units
- CZK 61
- 500 units
- CZK 54
- 50 units
- CZK 127
- 100 units
- CZK 85
- 250 units
- CZK 66
- 500 units
- CZK 56
The minimum order is CZK 2,435 excluding VAT per quote, across everything you order.
With today's prices, the smallest quantity in the table already exceeds the minimum order:
- 50x75 mm Sticky-Mate® Sticky Notes: 250 units × CZK 16.80 = CZK 4,200
For meeting rooms, stands and internal handouts
On shared desks, training sessions or an exhibition stand, the practical option is stationery that gets passed around while keeping your brand visible without getting in the way. Pads and sticky notes work well because they are useful for quick notes and can carry your logo on the cover or repeated on every sheet.
The usual mistake here is to treat the cover like a poster. With branded stationery, a small one-colour logo is used more often; if you want constant visibility, it is usually better to add the brand or a template inside the page than to cover the whole front in colour.
For your team, training and onboarding
For day-to-day use by your team, a simple notebook is still one of the most reliable choices. Hardback notebooks stand up better to desks and meetings; soft-cover or recycled ones weigh less and are easier to carry in a bag. On the cover, foil blocking, screen printing or UV digital print all work well.
Before deciding from the photo alone, check the paper. Below eighty gsm, ink tends to bleed through and the notebook loses half its usefulness. It also helps to keep the logo restrained: small, in a corner or centred usually looks better than a front cover filled with colour.
For sales teams and diary-based work
When work revolves around appointments, routes or visits, a diary stops everyone ending up with their own system. A simple cover and discreet branding, usually in foil blocking or screen printing, work better than a busy cover and keep being used all year.
The classic mistake is ordering dated diaries once the year has already started. If time is tight, look for an undated option. And keep the logo small: on a diary that goes into meetings, a discreet finish makes it more likely to keep being used.
For visits, conferences and meetings
For client visits, conferences or longer training sessions, a conference folder brings documents, a pad and business cards together in one place. Folder and portfolio styles take a clean logo well in screen transfer or digital transfer, visible without turning the cover into an advert.
Here too, it pays to choose a neutral cover if the logo colour matters. Black, grey or understated shades usually work better across different brands than a very bright cover. If it goes with a branded pen, it is best to keep the same overall look.
Lead time: when you will receive it
It depends on the technique, the quantity and the delivery location. The table shows working days from order to delivery, including time to approve the mock-up and transport.
| Technique | 250 pcs. | 500 pcs. | 1,000 pcs. | 2,500 pcs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offset printing | 8-12 days | 8-12 days | 9-13 days | 12-16 days |
| Screen Printing | 5-14 days * | 6-14 days * | 8-14 days * | 12-15 days * |
| Pad Printing | 5-14 days * | 5-14 days * | 6-14 days * | 7-14 days * |
| Blind debossing | 7-14 days * | 7-14 days * | 8-14 days * | 9-14 days * |
| Transfer screen printing | 5-14 days * | 5-14 days * | 6-14 days * | 9-14 days * |
Offset printing
- 250 pcs.
- 8-12 days
- 500 pcs.
- 8-12 days
- 1,000 pcs.
- 9-13 days
- 2,500 pcs.
- 12-16 days
Screen Printing
- 250 pcs.
- 5-14 days *
- 500 pcs.
- 6-14 days *
- 1,000 pcs.
- 8-14 days *
- 2,500 pcs.
- 12-15 days *
Pad Printing
- 250 pcs.
- 5-14 days *
- 500 pcs.
- 5-14 days *
- 1,000 pcs.
- 6-14 days *
- 2,500 pcs.
- 7-14 days *
Blind debossing
- 250 pcs.
- 7-14 days *
- 500 pcs.
- 7-14 days *
- 1,000 pcs.
- 8-14 days *
- 2,500 pcs.
- 9-14 days *
Transfer screen printing
- 250 pcs.
- 5-14 days *
- 500 pcs.
- 5-14 days *
- 1,000 pcs.
- 6-14 days *
- 2,500 pcs.
- 9-14 days *
Working days from order to delivery in Czechia, including the time to approve the mock-up.
* Estimated from similar orders. We'll confirm the exact date with your quote.
How each material is branded
| Material or item | Technique | How the logo looks |
|---|---|---|
| Wrapped board, PU or fabric | Foil blocking | One-colour logo, metallic finish or tone-on-tone; understated and durable |
| Smooth hard covers | UV digital print | Full colour, including gradients and photographic designs |
| Flexible covers and small areas | Pad printing | A logo in one or a few colours on a small surface |
| Kraft board and fabric | Screen printing | Sharp, solid inks; on kraft, white or black usually works best |
| Cork, wood, bamboo and metal | Laser engraving | A burnt tone or exposed metal finish, with no ink to wear away |
| Pads and sticky notes | Print on every sheet | The logo or your own template is repeated on every page |
Minimum order and artwork
The minimum order is CZK 2,435 excluding VAT per quote, and you can mix notebooks, diaries and pads to reach it. The prices on this page are per unit, with printing included, excluding VAT and delivery; if you change the technique or the print area, it will be adjusted in the quote.
Upload your logo on the product page to see the price straight away, or ask us for a free full-size mock-up: you pay when you approve it. The lead time is shown on each product page.