Wearing Your Name Tag Proudly

The Simple Use of A Name Tag

Name tags are a friendly greeting, a statement of your name, and, more importantly, a direct line from you to your end consumer or goal; such a simple and yet efficient idea. Wear it around your neck or on your shirt, maybe put it on your desk as a name plate. A name tag identifies who you are and what your presentation or purpose is.

Name tags are used by customer service companies so that customers are able to identify employees at a quick glance. Professional organizations where employees do not wear uniforms may use name tags as a way of distinguishing or identifying themselves.

By wearing a name tag, you let the work know who you are. You show them the pride you have in your name. This name can represent you, your company or your goal or purpose. But in any way, you are showing how much pride you have in this name or purpose; you let them know that you’re serious about your name or purpose. By wearing a name tag, you let your customers and those around you know what you’re really about.

While the presentation is simple, the message goes way beyond that. A name tag can be used as a point of intrigue. By using only a first name on a name tag, it gives the consumer an opportunity to ask more in depth questions about who you are and will help them learn what you’re truly all about.

By identifying yourself with a name tag, you’re making a statement. You’re telling those around you that you’re proud to go by that name and that you’re proud to be representing yourself or your purpose. A name tag is not only your name but can also include more explanation about your cause. Perhaps there might be a title that has been given to you, maybe one that has been earned that you’re proud of.

By wearing a name tag, you become the face of your purpose, and you are representing that to everyone around you. In many ways, this benefits you and your purpose so that the customer is able to put a face with a name. It has been said that “a picture is worth a thousand words;” you tell that story with your smile and a name tag. Wear your name tag proudly and let it serve its purpose!

Donation Spotlight: Shocco Springs Conference Center

Recently we donated some product to the Shocco Springs Conference Center. We had a chance to chat with Lauren about their organization, here’s what she had to say!

Name Tag: What is the name of your company or organization? Do you have a mission statement?

Lauren: Shocco Springs Conference Center. Our mission is to provide a distinctly Christian environment for spiritual transformation and renewal.

Name Tag: What was donated to you? How did will it help your organization?

Lauren: 600 lanyards were donated to us. These lanyards will be used for a marriage conference that we will be hosting February 28 – March 2, 2014. This conference is the first of what we hope will be an annual event that will focus on building marriages and inspiring couples. This donation was helpful to our organization because it allowed us to have quality name badges that we could not have otherwise afforded.

Name Tag: If you could describe your company/organization 3 words what would they be?

Lauren: Passionate, caring, and fun!

Name Tag: 1. Do you have any other comments you would like to add?

Lauren: Shocco Springs is a Christian conference center in Talladega, AL that has been serving Christian and nonprofit organizations for over 65 years. We host events for groups ranging from 2 to 1400 participants. We offer quality lodging, meeting rooms, recreation, and meals. For more information about who we are and what we offer, you can visit our website: www.shocco.org.

We are so thankful for this donation and want you to know that it will continue to be a blessing to our organization as well as the many other nonprofit and Christian organizations that hold events at our facilities who will be able to make use of these lanyards as well.

You can check out the conference center on their website at:

http://www.shocco.org

Donation Spotlight: AIESEC

Recently we were able to donate 400 of our badge holders, and 400 of our round lanyards to AIESEC for their 2012-2013 US Winter National Conference.
They are present in over 113 countries and territories and have over 86,000 members! AIESEC is the world’s largest youth-run organization. They are focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development. AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to participate in international internships, experience leadership and participate in a global learning environment. What makes AIESEC unique is the youth driven impactful experience that it offers to its members. AIESEC is run by young people for young people, enabling a strong experience to all its stakeholders. In return for our donation we had them answer a few questions about their fantastic organization, and send us a few pictures of their event!

What is the name of your company or organization? Do you have a mission statement?

AIESEC is the world’s largest youth-run organization, present in over 113 countries and territories and with over 86,000 members, Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to participate in international internships, experience leadership and participate in a global learning environment.

What was donated to you? How did it help with your event?

We received 200 dollars worth of Nametags. Your donation greatly helped us to cover our accommodation cost, resulting in making the price per delegate cheaper and opening up this opportunity to more young leaders.

What was the nature of your event (conference, charity event, party, etc.), and was it a success?

2012-2013 AIESEC US Winter National Conference’s aim was to review and analyze past performance of 43 local committees in the United States, understand deviations, and plan for the future of AIESEC US with an estimated 400 young leaders from all over the country, while participating in leadership workshops that helped develop their global mindset. AIESEC US considers your support vital to the development of our members. With your great help, the conference could be successfully hosted.

If you could describe your company/organization 3 words what would they be?

Leadership: AIESEC is a leadership platform for today’s brightest and most ambitious youth.

Network: AIESEC offers young leaders to gain access to the largest international student network in the world.

(Ex)Change: AIESEC facilitates life-changing cultural exchange of individuals to and from the farthest edges the globe.

Do you have any other comments you would like to add?

On behalf of AIESEC United States Inc., I would like to thank you for your donations. We could not have done it without you and your support to help us make this event such an amazing success. Our organization is looking forward to having a strong partnership with your organization. We hope you will honor us in the future by supporting our events and remaining in contact.

What a wonderful organization! Click the link below to visit their website!

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4 Products You Need to Increase Brand Awareness

Carrying out marketing and advertising campaigns can be an expensive, albeit effect way to increase brand recognition for your company, business or organization.

However, for smaller businesses, creating brand recognition is essential to increase sales and influence. And with small businesses comes a smaller marketing budget, so how can you inexpensively promote your brand?

Name tags: If you work in an environment where employees interact directly with clients or customers, then name tags are an essential tool for creating brand awareness. Name tags will give you a chance to put your logo as many places as possible, so your customers won’t be able to escape it. They will also set a standard for professionalism, and they can say a lot about the personality of your company. When you design your name tags, take into consideration what you want them to say about your company. Do you want to be recognized as clean and professional? Or fun and hip?

Lanyards: They’re inexpensive and highly customizable. If your work environment necessitates security or ID badges, give branded lanyards to your employees and they can wear them and keep their badges handy. If your employees leave work, they will likely be wearing their lanyards still, so people will be continually exposed to the brand. Lanyards are also a great promotional tool. You can resell them, give them to customers or clients, or hand them out to family and friends. As far as usability goes, lanyards can be convenient for holding keys, USBs, whistles, cameras or small MP3 players. So the more people who use your lanyards, the better chance you have of your brand reaching the masses.

Custom Signs: Presentation can make or break a brand, so having a carefully designed, high quality sign to represent your brand is can be pretty important. Like name tags, your company’s sign tells customers and clients about your values and personality. If you run a quirky cupcake shop, try adding some flare to your signs with a playful font and a colorful image. If you’re a prestigious marketing firm, try a bold font with clean and sharp features.

Personalized Name Plates: If your company, business or organization deals directly with clients or customers, then having name plates for all of your employees is essential. Have the name plates include a logo, the employee’s name, and their position within the company. For one, it will show that your company is invested in its employees, which will then incite respect from your clients. If you’re invested in your employees, you will likely be invested in your customers and clients, too. It also adds to the professionalism of your company. The little details count, and your customers and clients will notice, and spread the word about you.

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