Essential Business Tools: The Name Tag

Picture this: you walk into a business and immediately need assistance finding what you need. You went to this business precisely because you needed something they offer. But if you cannot immediately find it, are you willing to stay and figure it out, or are you leaving and going elsewhere?

Now, add this to your picture: you walk into a business and are greeted by an employee wearing a name tag that gives you all the information you need. Then you notice that all of the employees are wearing name tags. Now, are you staying? The point: name tags are essential business tools for creating success.

Essential Business Tools: The Name Tag is for every occupation and professional.

So, who needs name tags? Everyone! Studies have shown that communication is enhanced when people know each other’s names. That is why name tags are so important. Whether you are a professional, a business, an educator, a meeting planner or anyone else, name tags are for you.

Finding your name tag

Whether it is a reusable tag like a Mighty Badge or something more permanent like a name tag with a UV Color Logo enhanced with all the upgrades, each profession deserves a suitable name tag. We want to make it easy for you to find your name tag. Follow this table to find a name tag that is best suited to your business.

Finding your name tag: a chart that shows what should go on a name tag to make it work best for each occupational type.

How to use these essential business tools

While you may understand that you need name tags for your company, do you understand what a name tag is? These business tools help every company provide quick employee identification and help with organization. Name tags also give customers instant knowledge of who is working and who can help them answer their questions. Here are some easy definitions to help you find that perfect name tag for your business.

Professional Name Tags

As a professional, you understand the importance of connecting with your clients. When you wear a name tag, you encourage communication. As part of your profession, you also know the importance of quality and how every detail matters. Let your name tags help you show your clientele just how much you appreciate them and that you are an expert in your field.

Classic name tag with name, title and business for a realtor.
Essential Business Tools: UV color logo name tag on a doctor featuring a name, title and logo.
A mighty badge printed with a first name and title for a law student.

Things to add to your professional name tag:

Names (first and last), Titles and credentials, Logos and other branding

What your name tags should express:

I can be trusted because of the level of expertise I have in my field. I am a professional.”

Examples of occupations that would use professional name tag styles:

  • Law/Judicial
  • Libraries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Medical/Dental Office
  • Hospital/Medical Institution
  • Veterinary/Pets
  • Clubs/Fraternities
  • Nonprofit/Association
  • Educational
  • Personal/Family
  • Finance/Insurance
  • Real Estate/Housing
  • Government/Military
  • Sports (Professional)
  • Journalism/Public Relations

Employee Name Tags

As a business owner, you know that your employees are part of the key to success. So, when you use the proper name tags to identify them, you enable your customers to have the best experience possible. Employees are held accountable for their actions when their name is easily seen on a name tag. From logos to names, choosing the right name tag for your employees will help ensure business success.

Essential Business Tools: Classic template name tag with a first name only for a food service worker.
Engraved metal logo name tag with a first and last name and a title for a small business owner.
UV color logo on a plastic name tag with a first and last name and a title for a hospitality worker.

Things to add to your employee name tags:

Names (first and last – when appropriate), titles, Logos that match your branding

What your name tags should express:

Please talk to me. I can assist you in finding answers to your questions.”

Examples of occupations that would use employee name tag styles:

  • Arts (Theaters, Museums, etc.)
  • Automotive
  • Business/Technology
  • Staffing/Temp
  • Nonprofit/Association
  • Religious
  • Manufacturing/Construction
  • E-commerce
  • Print/Engraving
  • Parks and Rec
  • Events/Event Planning
  • Fairs/Festivals
  • Retail
  • Food Service
  • Wholesale/Distribution
  • Personal Care (Gyms, Salons, etc.)
  • Sports/Camps/Youth Programs
  • Hospitality/Tourism
  • Transportation

Temporary Name Badges

Most employers understand that wearing name tags goes hand in hand with credibility. That also pertains to temporary or seasonal employees. When you provide these staff members with reusable name badges, you accomplish two things. One, identification for everyone. And two, the ability to reuse these badges for different people as needed. Temporary badges enable all employees to receive the benefits associated with name tags, including improved communication and networking.

A template name tag with a title for a retail worker.
A logo name tag with a handwritten first name for an event staff member.
Essential Business Tools: A clear reusable name badge with a printed insert for a seasonal shop worker.

Things to add to your temporary name badges:

Names or titles where appropriate, Logos when needed

What your name tags should express:

We believe that everyone is important and that everyone who is helping should be recognized for their efforts.”

  • Most occupation types have a form of a temporary worker. From interns to seasonal help, temporary name badges are appropriate for nearly every business type with employees who are only there for a short time.

Name tags are essential business tools

Now that you have a complete picture of what your customers need to see as they walk into your business, we are here to help you find the perfect identification. From high quality logos to reusable badges, we guarantee to have your most essential business tool: a name tag.

Building Relationships, One Name Tag at a Time

A name tag is so much more than a piece of plastic or metal with your name on it. It is the beginning of a relationship with those around you. You encourage others to interact with you when you wear a name tag. In some ways, your name tag becomes a symbol of your availability and helps you when building relationships with customers and others in business.

By making yourself available, you set yourself apart from those around you. This is why employers often encourage staff to wear badges to identify them to customers quickly. A name tag identifies those who can answer questions and serve clients’ needs. Most employers understand the need for building relationships and see that one of the best ways to do this is by wearing a name tag.

Most people know what a name tag is, but do you know how it can help in building relationships?

Name tags are an excellent way for customers to start conversations with employees and other retail staff. They tell the customer who they are working with from the moment they meet your employee. Identification provides an easy way for customers to distinguish your employees and other staff in your store from other customers. Then, when a customer has a question or requires assistance, they will know who to ask for help.

Engraved and logo name tags will help any business in building relationship with their customers by quickly identifying all staff.

At some point, everyone experiences a moment when they cannot remember a person’s name. While it can be embarrassing, name tags are there to help. Your name tag makes it easier for people to approach you and start a conversation, especially in large and unfamiliar group settings. They provide a sense of professionalism and belonging in nearly every situation.

Communication is key to all business interactions; name tags help establish these connections.

Sometimes, especially in larger retail locations, it can be challenging to remember everyone’s name. By wearing name tags or other identification, newer employees and other team members in the company are more apt to recognize each other. Name badges also provide accountability for all of your employees. When wearing name tags, it requires that your employees accept responsibility, one, for their actions and, two, for the way they treat your customers.

Remembering and using a person’s name during conversation shows them that you value and respect the relationship you are building. Using others’ names helps create a more personalized and memorable interaction. After all, you are working on establishing rapport and building relationships that should last a lifetime. Name tags allow you to build a sense of trust and friendliness, and they help the people you do business with feel more comfortable and open to communication.

Name tags are about building relationships with your customers and business partners.

Building trust between a company and a consumer is essential to business. All companies, whether they are organizations or individuals, should continually work on creating a culture of mutual trust. A trusting culture helps make challenging conversations easier, teams more integrated and employees more engaged. It also helps keep consumers loyal to a company’s brand.

Making an effort to remember and use people’s names is a powerful tool for building relationships. By wearing name tags, you are encouraging connections as you do business. Name tags make networking easier when participating in social events, conferences and professional settings. When your business is actively building relationships with customers, it shows that you understand the importance of personal connections. Remembering and using names builds trust, something every business should turn into a habit.

How and why name tags make you successful in building relationships.

No matter your view on name tags, certain informational aspects answer these questions. We’ve all been influenced by the idea of a uniform; it keeps us connected with the employees of a business. Part of this uniform can sometimes be a name tag. Name tags help keep both the customer and the employee respectful toward each other.

Name tags are commonly worn at conferences, seminars, trade shows and workplace meetings to help people identify each other and facilitate networking. Name tags are also worn at social gatherings such as parties, weddings and other events. They are the perfect way to introduce people and create a friendlier atmosphere. Service organizations use name tags for volunteers and staff to help identify their roles and make it easier for members to approach them.

Engraved Name Tags

Engraved name tag using a classic or template design on Name Tag, Inc.

Several studies have shown that communication is easier when people know each other’s names. Building relationships with customers all starts with the simple process of letting them quickly understand who the employees are. Quickly connect with customers by having your staff wear name tags.

Name tags are the perfect solution for having quick identification. Even simple engraved name tags that show a person’s name and title have an impact. This helps build trust and respect in your business relations.

Logo Name Tags

UV printed logo on a metal name tag that shows how to upgrade a badge for any business.

Enhance your relationship with customers when you add your logo to name tags. Choose from several styles of engraved or printed logos. The crisp, vivid colors created by UV printing will highlight your logo and leave a lasting impression on your customers. They will truly showcase your business’ branding and company colors.

Your communication with employees and customers will improve when your staff wears name tags. And by adding your logo to name tags, you help with building relationships both internally and externally. So, grow your business by upgrading nearly any name tag by adding a high quality logo.

Premium Name Tags

UV color printed logo name tag with a dome and a frame to show how a premium name tag can upgrade an employee uniform.

Take your professionalism up a notch with these upgraded name tag choices. Make your badge as fancy as you want while maintaining professional appeal. Both colored and engraved logos will look amazing with these simple and elegant additions. Make your name tags really stand out by upgrading with frames and domes.

Celebrate your professionalism with a classy step up from the average name tag. Fancy only begins to describe our premium frames. Add a sparkle of gold, silver or black around a new name tag to let your team know how much they are appreciated. These frames guarantee to make your name tags look as professional as you feel.

Another way to upgrade and add even more flair to your name tags is by adding an epoxy dome. Seal in elegance and professionalism with a gorgeous raised 3D epoxy dome. Doming is the process of applying a thick layer of durable epoxy to the tag’s surface in order to protect it from dents and scratches. Not only does the epoxy help protect your name tags from scratches and dings, but it also provides the right attention to detail. The raised bubble look gives your employee name tags sophistication while making them last a long time.


Grow your brand, connect with new customers and work on building relationships with your new name tags.

Using Markers on Reusable Name Badges

Affordable, reusable badges provide employee and personal identification when there is a high turnover rate and high demand. Our quality badges are convenient and perfect for identifying volunteers, conference attendees and temporary employees. Get the most out of each name badge by using them over and over again by writing on them with markers.

Reusable means that you have the flexibility to customize names and other information on the spot. Since you can easily erase and write new names, you can reuse each badge for different events. They are ideal for any business, event or classroom. Write names with a permanent or erasable chalk marker onto each badge for quick identification.

No matter the marker or the name badge material, dry erase markers are the best way to remove text.

The MAGIC of Dry Erase Markers

When using any marker to write on your products, we recommend testing that they work as expected and can be removed according to your needs. Erasable chalk and permanent markers work on all our plastic and metal products. Watch this video to learn about removing the marks from our name badge products.

Using markers on Reusable Name Badges - Video by Coller Industries Incorporated

Badge Materials and Usability

Now that you know how to remove permanent and erasable chalk markers from your name badges, let us help you find the right tag for your needs. We have several options that you can choose from that are in both metal and plastic materials.

Chalkboard Name Badges: This plastic material is specifically made for erasable chalk markers. It allows you to write and wear. Just remember to wait for the chalk marker to dry before adding to a uniform. | DESIGN YOUR BADGE

Dry Erase Name Badges: Using markers is easy on this slick, plastic surface. Using dry erase markers makes for a quick change. However, be aware that the marker comes off easily and will be removed at the slightest touch. | CREATE A TAG

Logo Only Name Badges: Adding a logo helps associate your employees with the brand image you have worked to build for your company. Engraved single color logos and UV color printed logos are available on plastic and metal materials. Full color badges (digitally printed and may contain a bleed) are only available on plastic. | UPLOAD YOUR LOGO

Blank Name Tags: Add temporary names and titles using our marker method or a label or sticker. These name badges come in both metal and plastic materials. | ORDER NOW

Erasable Chalk Markers: These markers wipe off easily from most badge surfaces. When using markers of any kind to write on your reusable name badges, make sure to follow our guidelines for the best results. | BUY MARKERS


Storyboard instructions for removing permanent markers on a reusable name badge with a logo.
How to remove permanent marker from nearly any hard surface: DRY ERASE MARKERS!

11 Ways to Use Ribbons in Product Packaging

Ribbons can help you in so many ways. They help improve your brand image, holiday decorating and more. But most importantly, you can use ribbons to improve your business’ product packaging.

According to Mailchimp, “Product packaging is the process of designing and creating packaging for a product.”

Ribbons are so helpful in elevating your business’ product packaging. Use these tips to improve product packaging and customer satisfaction.

Wrap product packages neatly with ribbon rolls

Topping off products with ribbon rolls neatly tied around them is a great way to elevate your company’s packaging. Since ribbon rolls come in 100 yards each, you can package almost any product, regardless of shape or size.

Check out these examples:

A pink ribbon roll wrapped around a product package.
A white ribbon roll tied around a blanket.
A red ribbon roll tied around a product package.

Label products with badge ribbons

You can label multiple products with badge ribbons. They’re great when you have various items in a package that may not be clear on what they are, what its name is or who it belongs to. This is an excellent method of letting customers know the difference between products.

Personalize ribbons with your company name and logo

You can personalize ribbons to include both your company logo and name. This method of personalization helps with improving brand image when packaging products.

Here are some ribbon ideas:

A blue ribbon roll with a company logo and name on it.
A ribbon roll with a company name printed on it.
Pink ribbon rolls with a company logo printed on them.

Promote deals, events and more with custom top ribbons

When you use informational custom top ribbons, customers who have recently purchased from you can know about deals and events. They’re fantastic because they can be easily placed onto product packages.

Here are some examples for inspiration:

A custom top ribbon promoting a fun event.
A custom top ribbon on a product package promoting a deal.

Follow a seasonal theme for product packaging

If you want to make your office or workplace more festive and seasonal, ribbons have you covered. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors so you can customize them to whichever holiday.

Look at these great examples:

A seasonal custom top ribbon on a product package for Christmas.
Ribbons on a product's package that lean into the Christmas, seasonal theme.
A ribbon roll tied around a plant to go along with a seasonal, Christmas theme.
Seasonal ribbons to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Share encouraging messages with ribbons

One of the great perks of ribbon rolls is including custom text. This allows your company to share cheerful messages. For example, you can uplift those who pass by with ribbons that say, “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.”

Here are a few ideas you could try:

A badge ribbon with a custom, encouraging message printed on.
A ribbon roll with a custom, encouraging message written on it and placed on a product package.
A badge ribbon with an encouraging message printed on it.

Thank customers with badge ribbons

Give thanks to your customers with badge ribbons that let them know your business appreciates their support and loyalty. Customers are a huge reason your business can continue to thrive because they purchase your products and services. You give them a product they will use and they give you their money. With badge ribbons, you can give them more than just the product they were expecting.

Check out these ribbon examples:

Ribbon rolls that thank customers.
Badge ribbons that thank customers for their purchase inside their product packaging.

Share extra details with custom top ribbons

Informing customers of product details got even more clear. Your company can customize custom top ribbons to notify customers about more information they should know after purchasing your product. You could share product instructions or warnings. With custom top ribbons, they can be placed on your product’s package to make sure they see them first.

Simplify product packaging with ribbon rolls

Packaging your products is simpler when you use custom ribbon rolls. When you use a ribbon, customers can open their purchase with a simple tug of a ribbon end.

Add subtle accents with ribbons tied around product packaging

There are several textures to choose from when choosing a ribbon to package your products. Combine ribbons of different textures to highlight your company’s products, starting with it’s packaging.

A ribbon roll wrapped around a basket of products to at accents to a product packaging.

Bundle similar items using a custom ribbon roll

If you have various items typically bought together, bundle them with custom ribbon rolls. This gets rid of the hassle of packaging each product by itself.

These are just a few tips to help you use ribbons in your business’ product packaging. Now you are informed about the many ways you can use them. Visit Personalized Ribbons to start customizing ribbons to work for your business.

Did you know there are other ways to use ribbons in your business? Learn more about how to use ribbons to elevate your business’ brand image, office decorations and more at our blog Ribbons Impressions.

You can also find us on social media to see the other ways you can use ribbons to work for you. And, learn even more about different product uses like name tags and signs on Personal Identification Uses.

Explore all of our ribbon options:

4 Tips to Engage Customers & Employees

When a business is able to hire and engage with the right people, they will be able to operate better. And, as we are nearing the holiday season, businesses are looking for necessary holiday help. Part of this includes quickly identifying employees so customers and clients will be able to locate who can help them. Simply provide each employee with a name tag to help them communicate with your customers.

Name tags create a personalized experience as they make it quick and easy for customers to quickly see employees. These tags play an important role in developing effective communication between employees and customers for several reasons. From helping with employee visibility to increasing business approachability, name tags are an essential tool for any business to have.

Using custom ribbon rolls, custom plaques and engraved signs in a retail business to inform and engage customers and employees.

Engage Seasonal Workers with Name Tags

For many businesses, seasonal help is necessary to handle holiday demands. Not only are seasonal employees cost effective, but they also help your business remain flexible in adjusting the size of your workforce. During peak holiday times, these temporary employees are often necessary to have around to help keep full time operational coverage. Without these crucial employees, you couldn’t keep your business running the way your customers and clients are used to.

Adding seasonal and temporary employees to your staff has huge benefits for your company. It makes it easier for full time staff to enjoy the holidays while they maintain work/life balance, and you can keep your business steady. You will also have enough people to cover any increase in hours or demand for products and services.

So, have you already started the process of hiring your seasonal employees? If not, now is the time. Of course, you will need to make sure you train them thoroughly before your holiday rush hits! With that being said, as a business owner, you should also be concerned with how well your new help will be able to work with your customers.

Tip #1: As always, name tags help to engage employees and customers.

When employees wear identification, they help to enhance the overall customer experience. This, in turn, will make customers feel more valued. When a customer knows an employee’s name, they can quickly establish a level of trust with them. Name tags humanize interactions and help customers feel more comfortable when shopping or doing business with your company.

Name tags also express a sense of professionalism and being organized. When employees wear name tags, it shows that the company takes customer interactions seriously and is committed to providing a higher level of service. Employee identification also holds them more accountable for their actions and behavior. Name tags encourage staff to provide excellent customer service and uphold your brand’s reputation.

Tip #2: Decorating is easy with custom ribbon rolls.

Custom ribbon rolls with holiday messages and themes are great for helping to decorate any business.

Be creative in your store or shop by using custom ribbons to promote sales and products. Ribbon rolls are eye catching and will help with displays and packaging. Use these ribbons in a variety of ways, such as wrapping around products, decorating packaging or creating displays. Their versatility allows you to showcase your business creatively.

When using custom ribbons for promotions and sales, make sure that you consider how the design works. Always provide messaging that aligns with your branding and the purpose of any sale. Remember to consider the placement of the ribbon rolls and make sure that they are easily noticeable to customers.

Decorating for Success: Business 101

The key to a successful retail business is product presentation. No matter what your company sells, whether it’s furniture or cookies, product packaging and store design play a key role in how well your business performs. Take some time right now to learn about an easy to use tool that will help you decorate for success: RIBBONS.

Tip #3: Custom signs engage your holiday helpers.

Using custom engraved signs helps communicate clearly with employees and customers.

Begin the season with the early fall holidays by keeping your store current with up to date signage. The signs can be customized or simple office signs. From holiday hours to indicating entrances and more, engraved signs are your customer’s best friends.

Offer special promotions or discounts that are tied to the early fall holidays. Then, use signs to communicate these sales so customers can take full advantage. Or show off products that are relevant to any holiday or season. Use your creativity to promote Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving and other holidays or special events.

PRO TIP: Extend your signage efforts to social media by customizing signs with a QR code, helping your customer base find your channels and interact with you. This will help create an online buzz and attract a wider audience.

Tip #4: Making award plaques work for you.

Create award plaques to help employees feel like they are making a difference.

Keep your holiday momentum going by awarding your staff and teams as they achieve their goals. You encourage improvement by consistently recognizing your staff and helping them set well defined goals. Custom award plaques help you provide meaningful rewards for a job well done. And by acknowledging your employees’ success, you influence your business’s success.

Custom Plaques & Employee Recognition

From promoting accomplishments to motivating employees, custom plaques are a unique and personal way to connect with coworkers and other colleagues. Motivating employees to stay on track while at work can often be problematic. Use these custom plaques to go beyond highlighting someone’s achievements and help them see just how useful they are to your company.

Engaging with Employees and Customers

By strategically incorporating these tips, you can create a memorable and engaging shopping experience for your customers during the holidays while keeping your business’s atmosphere current and exciting.

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Parents Networking for Better Education

Ask any parent what they think is the most important factor in a student’s success, and most will say a good and responsive teacher. Ask that same thing to a teacher, and they will say that student success depends on a parent’s involvement. But only by working together will parents and teachers help students succeed to make each child’s educational experience the very best it can be.

Getting involved in a student’s education is important to their success. In addition to teachers and students, parents can help support their children and be involved in the classroom. Through parent organizations, parents and the community help to provide support to every student.

Parents and teachers networking to make education for students better. Some people are wearing lanyards and photo ID badges.

These PTOs and PTAs (Parent Teacher Organizations/Associations) are groups of parents and other community members that are working together toward excellence in education. When people become active in these organizations, they will learn much about what it takes to help students succeed. And only when everyone is involved will kids succeed.

While many things help aid a child’s educational success, research shows that students show significant improvement when parents are highly involved. Due to the critical role both parents and teachers play in a child’s education, here are some tips on how parents can support the efforts of teachers in the classroom.

Parents and Teachers can Network to Reach Student Success

The start of a new school year can be the beginning of a journey toward success when parents, students and teachers work together. Research continually shows that students flourish when everyone comes together and gets involved. When a child knows that people care, they are more likely to attend school more regularly, stay in school longer and perform at higher levels. Family support can make or break a student’s education.

With school back in session and autumn approaching, there is one question looming over every teacher, parent and student: how can we help our students be successful this year? Teachers, parents and students are hoping for the best possible outcome. Teachers are preparing lesson plans and prepping classrooms, hoping they will not have to deal with virtual learning. Parents need help with how to help their children in a traditional classroom or through homeschooling. The students are stressing about succeeding at school and with their peers.

Parents can start talking with their children about the upcoming school year and what will happen on the first day of classes. This discussion should include what is expected from the student, such as dress codes, school supplies and how to treat peers and teachers. If the family is new to the area or school, visit the school before classes begin. Make it a point to speak with teachers and the administration. Walk or drive the way to the school so your child can be more familiar with the trip to and from school. The more everyone knows about the school and how it operates, the more likely your children will succeed.

Working Together for a Supportive Network

Parents, teachers and the community collaborate to create a supportive network around students. Regular communication between teachers and parents ensures that everyone is on the same page regarding the students’ needs and progress.

  • Students: They are at the center of the education system and the primary beneficiaries. Their active engagement and willingness to learn are crucial for the success of the educational process.
  • Parents: Parents play a vital role in supporting their children’s education. They provide emotional support, encouragement and a conducive learning environment at home. They communicate with teachers to stay updated on their child’s progress and collaborate to address any learning challenges.
  • Teachers: Facilitators of learning, teachers are responsible for delivering knowledge, guiding students’ growth and creating a positive and engaging classroom environment.
  • Community: The community plays a crucial role in supporting education. Local businesses and organizations can serve as sponsors, providing funding for school programs, scholarships or resources like books and technology. They can also offer internships, career guidance and support extracurricular activities.
  • Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) & Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO): Formed by parents and teachers to work together, these organizations help in enhancing the educational experience. They organize events, fundraisers and workshops, promoting communication and collaboration between parents and educators.

Overall, the collaboration between students, teachers, parents, the community and various stakeholders creates a holistic and supportive educational ecosystem, fostering the growth and success of students in their academic journey and beyond.

One more tip (from UEA)

Set aside time for studying every night. Discuss with your child what time of day would work best. Right after school? Just before dinner? Before bedtime? Adjust the schedule as needed to accommodate extracurricular activities. If your child attends an after-school program, find out if students will be expected to do homework there. If your child completes homework assignments away from home, plan to review the work together every night. If there is no homework assignment, have the child use study time for reading or reviewing problem areas.

And don’t forget – whether it’s a bedroom desk or the kitchen table, every child needs a regular place to study and complete homework. This area should be well lit and equipped with school supplies like paper, pencils and a dictionary.

Parents and Teachers Building the Ultimate Classroom

Teaching and learning shouldn’t only occur in a classroom. The reality is that students learn better when everyone (parents, teachers and even the community) partners together to build a learning environment. Everyone needs to work together and be held accountable for a student’s success.

Parent engagement is central to education. They are the ones who will continue teaching their children long after they’re out of class. – Nitzah Santiago-McRae, Aspiring Educator (NEA)

Strong partnerships between teachers, parents and community members, are among the greatest needs in most public education systems. When parents are willing to help teachers both inside the classroom and outside, everyone has a better chance at succeeding. Parents need to be willing to help continue classroom education in their homes and other places. When students continually set their minds to learning, not only are they more likely to succeed, but they are also more likely to thrive in life.

PTAs are built specifically for this purpose. They work together with everyone in the education process to keep things running smoothly. Everyone has a role to play in supporting learning in the classroom and beyond. When appropriate, invite parents and community partners to advocate for educators with decision makers. Remind the public that you are fighting for things that impact children and educators.

Parents, make time to meet and get to know your child’s teachers. Let the teachers know that you appreciate feedback on your child’s progress – both positive and negative – and that you will follow through at home. Alert teachers to medical or other problems that may affect your child’s ability to learn. Make a point of meeting the principal, school secretary, bus driver, cafeteria staff and others who work at the school. The better you know the school and how it operates, the more likely your child will be to have a productive and positive school experience.

Identification in Education: Photo ID and Lanyard Best Uses

Name tags, lanyards and other identification will help in any educational setting. We have every solution you need, from quick adhesive badges for volunteers to the always classy photo ID. Schools frequently use name tags to identify teachers, lanyards to support school spirit and badge holders for PTA events.

Giving teachers and other staff photo identification enhances your school’s safety. Use them with matching lanyards to provide easy visual identification for those who belong within the school. This also makes it easier to quickly identify any outsiders that may come into the school, including volunteers and parents.

Most schools require that teachers and staff wear identification while on campus. Not only do these name tags provide quick identification for teachers and other staff, but they also provide a way to allow people into the building securely. Adding photos to name tags makes it super easy for school administration to quickly know who belongs and who doesn’t. It also helps students find their teachers and other staff who can help them in their learning.

These two products go together so well that it just makes sense to get lanyards when you order photo ID badges for your teachers. Adding photos, names, titles and even grade levels is important. And pairing them with lanyards is even better. No matter a staff member’s position, matching lanyards and photo ID badges are the perfect way to keep everyone identified. Not only does photo identification help increase your security measures, but upgrading with a lanyard ensures instant access to those badges.

Photo ID Badge with a parent or teacher picture, name and title.

Photo ID Badges

One of the most important features of a photo ID badge is the security it offers. Providing employees with a picture and a name and title makes sure that the proper people are entering and exiting your building. Quickly and easily identify someone with photos and provide security in the workplace. Fully customize each badge by selecting the orientation and fastener (deluxe magnet, pin or a variety of other fasteners, including punched slots.

Custom printed lanyard for teachers and students.

Custom Lanyards

Choose from various styles, colors and options that will best suit your lanyard needs. From full color printing to simple cords, we have a lanyard that will fit your style and you can customize most of them to match school colors and add logos or mascots. And don’t limit yourself to thinking they are only for identification. These colorful lanyards will help to promote school spirit for students. They also provide easy access to key cards all at the same time.

Getting Involved

Education involves more than just the student. Everyone can play essential roles in supporting the learning environment. The start of a new school year can be the beginning of a journey toward success. Especially when parents, students and teachers work together.

A teacher wearing a custom printed lanyard visiting with a parent volunteer wearing an ID badge.

When students and staff wear name tags, it becomes easier for them to start up conversations and build connections. Name tags act as quick and friendly introductions, and they break down any barriers that occur when new people meet. This creates a warmer and more inclusive atmosphere. By seeing each other’s names, everyone at school can address each other personally. This simple act will create better social interactions and help to promote a sense of belonging among scholars.

Building Trust into Your Business Culture

Building trust between a company and a consumer is essential to business. All companies, regardless if they are organizations or individuals, should continually work on creating a culture of mutual trust. A trusting culture helps make challenging conversations easier, teams more integrated and employees more engaged. It also helps keep consumers loyal to a company’s brand.

“When people respect you as a person, they admire you. When they respect you as a friend, they love you. When they respect you as a leader, they follow you.”
–John C. Maxwell, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You

Building trust in any business starts with networking and knowing the correct tools, like name tags, that will help get the job done.

Trust is crucial for building strong relationships, especially in business. When people trust a company, employees instinctively work harder and listen better. In turn, this makes customers more willing to forgive mistakes or misunderstandings. Companies need to be reliable and follow through on commitments. Trust comes in three forms: confidence in the completeness of a company’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

Building Trust with Knowledge

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Communication is at the core of all relationships, and it should be no different with employees, colleagues and consumers. When building a relationship with customers, business owners can excel when they take pride in what they know. And by sharing this knowledge with their employees, business owners empower so the business will run smoothly.

Communicating your company’s knowledge with consumers builds their trust in your brand. It shows them that you know what you’re doing and that you can do it well. Proving your knowledge of your business (service or product) helps customers to know and trust your process. A February 2019 Gallup survey revealed that “trust remains a vital form of business currency, but customers rely on different signals to convey a company’s trustworthiness — including, in many cases, a wealth of information about its ethical track record and the experiences of its customers and employees.”

Companies who work on building trust on a daily basis in routine interactions with customers, consistently delivering on their promises or going to great lengths to rectify the situation when they cannot. They behave as if their customers’ satisfaction and well being are their most important considerations, leaving customers with a feeling of partnership rather than adversity.

Trust in Skills

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Doing a job well is only one important step toward achieving your business goals. Whether you have a product or provide a service, your skills are what will keep you in business. No matter what your business offers, customers learn to trust in your skill set, and that is what keeps them returning. So, make sure that you continue to build on your business skills.

Consumers don’t just buy your product or service. They are only with your business because they trust how you make them feel. They also trust how you provide solutions to their problems. Yes, this means that customer needs are typically emotional, not logical. The more you know about each of your customers, the better you will be at communicating with them and meeting their needs.

Every transaction your customer has with you is actually an entire journey. At every step of this journey, there is an opportunity to either delight your customer or have your customer suffer a pain point.

A refined skill set will drive trust because it demonstrates that your business has the needed competence and expertise. Your skill set will drive trust because it provides tangible evidence of your abilities and knowledge of what you do. When you show that you have your specific skill set, it means you have invested time and effort into developing your knowledge and abilities. This, in turn, will inspire confidence in your customers and lead them to trust your abilities.

Trust in Ability

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When a business goes out of its way to prove it has the abilities it says it does, it shows its customers that the company can be trusted. Ability helps with building trust because it provides evidence that your business can deliver on its promises. It shows customers that you have the means and skills to achieve their needs no matter what they need. This, in turn, inspires customer confidence and fosters trust in your business.

Inspiring trust and confidence in customers should be one of your primary goals. So, if your business has the ability to perform the service or provide the product you advertise, that means you have the necessary skills, knowledge and resources. This will prove to consumers that they should trust you to make decisions that best suit their needs when they choose your company.

Consistently demonstrating competence and proficiency in your company’s abilities instills confidence in customers and, in turn, builds this needed trust. Truthfulness, responsibility, unification, steadfastness and thankfulness are the foundations required for trust. When your customers see you consistently displaying these qualities, their trust in your abilities will continue to build.

Make sure you always give everything you have to your job, no matter what you do. No matter your position or standing in your company, doing good work will help others see their value in the company. Being a positive influence will help you take pride in your job. Show a hunger for learning what your company offers, and you will be noticed for growth opportunities your company may offer. Engage with your job and find that you not only take pride in a job well done but also that you love what you do.

Dave Wendland, VP Strategic Relations at HRG, says the following:

Truthful: Honesty, integrity and consistent actions undeniably lead to trust.

Consistency in your delivery of materials, the way you treat clients and the manner in which you operate your business day in and day out can truly set you apart in the market.

Responsibility: Establish corporate activities with the main purpose of benefiting external individuals, a community or the environment.

For some organizations, social consciousness or “doing the most good” are simply words that are written on a wall. But it needs to be a way of life. This can be as simple as your entire team accepting responsibility for outcomes for your clients, community and co-workers.

Unifying: Demonstrative focus on a client and brand’s specific needs and ensuring that all members of the team are sincerely working together toward a common goal.

Teamwork is best exemplified by a group of individuals all pulling in the same direction and moving toward a common goal. Although unique individuals are departmentalized from a structure standpoint, when it comes to client needs, you should move as one.

Steadfast: Be reliable, almost predictable, in how you approach business and treat customers.

Nothing gives me more delight in our company’s delivery of a service than clients who comment that they “set their clocks by us.” In other words, keep your promises by doing what you say you’ll do and delivering it when you say you will.

Thankful: Customers are at the heart of why brands survive. Without them, a brand wouldn’t last. Authentic appreciation goes far.

Building Trust and Respect in the Workplace

What is a culture of respect, especially when it comes to your business? A culture of respect is when your business or organization admires the achievements of someone. This can include those such as an employee, a volunteer or any team member. Learn more about Creating a Culture of Respect in the Workplace.

“Trust is like the air we breathe—when it’s present, nobody really notices, but when it’s absent, everyone notices.” –Warren Buffett

So, what are you doing every day to strengthen the culture of respect and trust with your employees and customers?

3 Ways Awards Make You More Remarkable

It doesn’t matter where you’re from, it’s what you do that makes you stand out. Unfortunately, there’s a possibility your company can get lost in the crowd of mediocrity. Awards help you prevent that by standing out and attracting more attention to your brand. Here are four ways awards make you more remarkable.

Awards are a form of recognition that people and their organizations receive for their achievements. They represent an organization’s success and excellent performance, leading to public relations benefits. Awards not only gain publicity but also attract top talent and raise the probability of competitive advantage. They also gather positive attention from stakeholders.

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Rosette Ribbon rewards for first, second and third place.

Awards Make You More Remarkable by Recognizing Your Hard Work

Awards are important because they help you feel like you’re doing something right. This is important for your self confidence as a worker. When you’re recognized for doing something well, it helps you feel like your work is not just an obligation but something that matters.

Receiving rewards also allows employers to show appreciation for employees’ hard work and dedication. This can make employees feel valued, which will make them more likely to stay with the company longer than they would otherwise have stayed if they hadn’t been recognized with an award. This show employees that the company is willing to invest in them and their work.

When employers reward their employees, they help promote themselves and their employees to the public. A company that recognizes its employees with awards is likely to be seen as an excellent workplace. It also makes customers more likely to patronize it.

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Name Tag and Badge Ribbon

You Build Reputation

Awards are a great tool to build your reputation, which is essential for any company or organization. They are a way to identify the best in your industry, thus assisting you and your company to stand out from the crowd. In addition, they help improve resumes tenfold when you include awards and certifications earned.

You increase your visibility when others know about your recent accomplishments. Awards help solidify your strengths and knowledge in your field. They give people who already know about your business a reason to trust and support you even more.

When people see that an organization has won awards, they are more likely to believe that the organization is reliable and trustworthy. They are also more likely to buy from them. This is especially true if there are awards for specific products or services. “Best Product” awards are compelling because they show potential customers that your product is better in terms of quality and value.

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Name Tag with a matching Name Plate

Increase Your Productivity

Awards are a powerful motivator for employees. They motivate people to do more work and encourage people to work smarter. When you give your employees an award, you’re telling them their hard work has paid off, and that you are noticing their efforts. That feeling of validation can be enough to spur them on to greater heights. It also helps them feel more confident in their abilities and more willing to take risks with new ideas.

Organizations that give out rewards regularly help their employees feel like they’re part of something larger than themselves. This is when people start working together as a team. This is especially true if the award is based on teamwork rather than individual performance. Giving prizes out regularly helps everyone feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves, and that’s when people start working together as a team.

Awards Make You More Remarkable

Awards convey an elite status, which is what organizations want because of the increased professionalism. Organizations that win awards are gaining tremendous amounts of exposure and receiving a lot of goodwill points from their clients, peers and consumers. When people view a company as a leader in their industry, it means that the brands continue to meet the highest standards in both quality and ethics, something that competitors struggle to do.

Whether you’re a business, a non-profit or something in between, awards are a great way to show the world that you’re doing good work. In many ways, earning an award validates the positive impact that you’re making and sets you apart from your competitors—not to mention that they’re also a lot of fun to receive. Awards truly make you more remarkable.

Name Tags are Your Best Friend

Excellent customer service begins with name tags. They are an integral part of your work uniform. Dress codes state what workers should and shouldn’t wear to work. That is why you would typically see brokers wearing suits, teachers wearing business casual and retail workers wearing company colored shirts. When jobs do not require anything specifically, name tags do the trick just as well as regular uniforms. They tell guests and other workers your name, job title, business name and more. Name tags are your best friend because they help you quickly become friends with everyone you serve.

When you wear a name tag, you break the awkwardness of speaking to a customer when they do not know how to address you. With that, communicating with customers is easier than ever. With your name displayed, you give customers and employees permission to learn your name and address you as such. After that, you are open to communication for any reason.

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Relationships Start with Name Tags

Imagine you are at the county fair. You manage a game booth where kids compete for the biggest stuffed animal. When you are on the job, you and your coworkers only wear black, a subtle way to show that you are working. However, you could blend in just like an ordinary fair visitor.

Visitors don’t have to second guess when you wear a name tag. You and your coworkers are attentive workers when you wear them. You are the professional they can approach if they want to play the game at your booth. Wearing a name tag shows that you can assist them with whatever request or concern visitors have. Name tags are your best friend.

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It is comforting for customers whenever you wear a name tag. You appear to be a fun member of your community who enjoys helping other members have a good time. You are ready to show visitors a great time when you have proper identification.

The same is true when you work in retail. While wearing a name tag, you are easy to spot from a crowd. Consumers can call your name, making it more personable. Then, lead your consumers to whatever they are searching for. Finally, when you ring them up, you offer them a discount they were unaware of.

You can help customers save time and money with excellent customer service. You help your guests leave the store quicker and happier, and then they will keep coming back for more. They will remember interactions like these because quality service is memorable. When you take care of your guests, they will remain loyal to your business.

During volunteering events, name tags are essential. Volunteers usually work in casual clothes, making it difficult for people to tell the difference between volunteers and guests. Crowded events make things even more difficult. If no one wore identification, the place would be chaotic. That’s why you typically see volunteers wearing lanyards or badge holders with a tag on them. Volunteers see people come and go throughout the day, so it simplifies things when it is easy to see you are a volunteer.

Create Unforgettable Moments for Guests

When you present excellent customer service, your customers will remember. Excellent customer service can be as simple as asking if they’re finding everything OK and telling them they can come to you for anything. Then, you can take it a step further and walk them to the destinations. Finally, you can talk to them about deals and discounts they can sign up for during that time. 

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When you give your customers your full attention, it shows that you care about their satisfaction. Name tags are your best friend because they allow for more unique interactions.

Small talk helps friendships blossom because what everyone wants is to be understood. In addition, this back and forth lets guests know that you are willing to offer more than the assistance they are used to.

Name tags are your best friends because they assist you in starting conversation with people you serve. They are the catalyst you need to get closer to your customers. Wearing identification shows you are open to helping them. Treating people with excellent customer service means you treat guests with respect and trust. Because you treated clients well, you’ve begun two relationships: you and the customer and the client and company. Because you showed excellent customer service, you have started a significant relationship between the company and clients. Name tags are tools you can use to build relationships with your guests.

“A good relationship is when someone accepts your past, supports your present and encourages your future.” – Unknown


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