Posted by Brandy Bell on Fri, Jan 24, 2014 @ 10:37 AM
Starting out a new year means new sales, new opportunities for growth, and new incentive programs for your employees! Make sure that you are encouraging proper participation of your employees by making sure that you are providing the right incentives! It isn’t always about the bonus or expensive TV. Remember that all employees have smaller milestones that they hit throughout a year also. So make sure you are prepared to highlight those smaller milestones with some of the latest and greatest employee give-aways. Typically something they can use or wear are the items that go over best. People don’t want something that they are just going to take home and it take up space and collect dust. Give employees something they can use and you will ensure that you are hitting the mark on your employee give-aways. Always remember that they should always be personalized and customized to your company with either screen printing or direct embroidery. Here is what SITEX recommends:
5) The T-Shirt: Who doesn’t love a free t-shirt??? Even if it is 5 sizes too big, people love that free t-shirt because either they will wear it to lounge around the house, give it to their significant other, or even hand it off to a friend who they know will use it. To add the icing on the cake, people will be wearing something out and about that has your logo and company name on it. Score one for free advertising!!!
4) The Koosie: We all have a drawer full of them, but somehow they never get old and we love continually getting more. Weather it is a brand new one you just received yesterday, or the one stuffed in the back of the drawer still hanging around since college, koosies are a grand slam every time! Nothing is worse than the day your favorite koosie wears out and holds its last cold beverage.
3) The Umbrella: No one thinks they need an umbrella until it starts to rain (unless you live in Seattle, then it is an everyday accessory). However, giving out an umbrella to your employees is something that will definitely come in handy! Everyone can always use more than one umbrella. They need one for the car, one for the truck, one for their bag they take to work, and at least a few to have at home. The extras at home are always for that dreaded day when your umbrella flips inside out and done for forever. Moral of the story… you can never go wrong with an umbrella.
2) The Beanie: Sock Cap, Sock Hat, Beanie, Knit Hat, Deerstalker, Trapper, Skull Cap… whatever you call it, people love them! Keeping the chill out of your bones, starts with keeping your head warm. We all know there is no better way to do that than to throw a beanie on your head before you walk out into the cold. Now maybe this might not be such a popular choice in South Beach, but even still, people are wearing beanies everyday as a simple accessory. Many not even taking into account the temp outside.
1) The Hoodie: The best employee give-away – Hands Down! Like the t-shirt, it doesn’t matter what size it is; like the umbrella, you can never have too many; similar to the koosie, you will always have your favorite; and like the beanie it can be used for warmth or fashion! With lots of styles, materials, and price points, you can’t go wrong with a hoodie. Performance fabric, poly-blended, terry, organic, and good ol’ cotton are just the starters for what you can choose.
There are plenty of milestones to reach and challenges to overcome ahead of each of us in the weeks to come. Make sure you are prepared to highlight those ‘Wins’ for your employees. Have the proper stock of give-aways that you know will be a hit!
Posted by Brandy Bell on Fri, Nov 22, 2013 @ 12:46 PM
5. Barcodes & RFID Chips – Each of your garments are barcoded or chipped with and RFID chip. These barcodes give us lots of information to be able to help you locate missing pieces or when repairs and mends have to be made to your garment. From these barcodes and RFID chips, we can tell exactly what garments are assigned to you, how many times those garments have been washed, when the last time you turned in each individual garment was, and what pieces are scheduled for your next delivery. This helps us locate items when something is missing and helps us to better serve you.
4. Your rental uniforms are counted 4 times per delivery cycle - To ensure reduced shortages, each and every single garment is counted 4 times during each delivery cycle. This allows us to provide you with valuable information on the status of each of your garment and to make sure you get back what you turn in. Your garments are counted at customer pick up, after they are laundered and finished, before loading for delivery, and at customer delivery. Each and every time your garments are counted at this 4 point process and then the cycle begins all over again.
3. Repairs done right and before you have to ask – many repairs are made before you even have to ask. We ensure your garments are in tip top shape with the 10 point collar to cuff weekly inspection. This inspection covers 10 points on your shirts and pants. Shirts are inspected for overall cleanliness, identification tags, shoulder panel, collar, emblems and pockets, sleeve, button and front button panel, underarm & side seams, cuffs, and the back panel. Pants are reviewed for overall cleanliness, buttons & fasteners, pockets, side seams & inseams, hems, rear seam, under seam, zipper, waist band & belt loops, and the identification tags. Making sure every inch of your uniforms are reviewed for mending needs.
2. Uniforms Build Trust – Consumer surveys continue to show that the public prefers your employees be in uniforms. Uniformed employees are seen as more professional, more credible, more service oriented, more capable, and make the work place feel safer. Consumers know who your employees are before they ever verbally identify themselves. Customers have also voiced that they are more likely to do business with a company whose employees are in uniforms over a business whose employees are not.
1. Uniforms stretch your marketing dollars – Who knew uniforms could be effective marketing tools? When questioning several different industries, we have found that 70-90% of most industries agree uniforms help to stretch their marketing dollar. 90% of passenger transit companies & wholesalers, 80% of building general contractors & food manufacturers, and 70% of automotive repair services agree. Having your name and logo in more locations can only help to stretch that dollar even more!
Posted by Brandy Bell on Fri, Nov 15, 2013 @ 03:50 PM
In today’s business world there are lots of products and services every business needs in order to operate their own business. Many people use some kind of accounting software, lead generation assistance, a cleaning service, someone that delivers office supplies, etc. That list could go on and on.
However, have you ever considered uniforms as a necessity for your company? Some of you may be sitting there thinking “I couldn’t afford it,” “I don’t have a large enough business,” “My industry requires certain stipulation on my employee’s clothing,” and more and more reasons why you wouldn’t or couldn’t use a uniform company.
Having uniforms doesn’t have to break the bank and odds are we carry whatever clothing is required in your industry. For those “naysayers” who think a uniform program isn’t for them. Consider this…
Fact is that uniforms are affordable! Whether you are looking to rent clothing and have us process and clean it each week, or would rather purchase custom apparel for your employees, we have a program to fit your budget.
Fact is that uniforms are mutually beneficial to the company and the employee! The company gains community exposure, promotes safety, and provides an added benefit to being an employee at your company. The employee gets standardized clothing to wear to work, they save time not having to pick out clothes each morning, and they save money not having to go shopping for work clothes.
Fact is that uniforms are free advertising! Imagine having a billboard advertisement all over town. One at the grocery store, one at the gas station, and one anywhere else imaginable. That is what you get when your employees are outfitted in a proper uniform program. You company name and logo are seen everywhere they travel throughout the day. Think about all that extra exposure your business will receive by just having your employees in a top quality uniform program.
Fact is that uniforms and custom apparel are beneficial for both large and small businesses! Whether you are a Fortune 500 company or a small 2 man shop the right uniform program and custom apparel can help show the world that you are organized and care about your image. A unified look shows your customers that you are proud of your company.
Fact is we carry a range of uniforms for a variety of industries! No matter what type of uniform you need, we’ve got you covered! We carry enhanced and hi-visibility for construction and road crews. Flame resistant garments to provide safer working conditions against electrical ARC flash burns. Your shop mechanics can proudly display your dealership brand, or your chefs will look professional in front of your guest with our available chef apparel.
No matter what kind of business you are, there is a uniform program out there to fit your needs, style, and budget!
Posted by Brandy Bell on Fri, May 18, 2012 @ 05:35 PM
Going to the mall and spending hours and hours looking for something to purchase is beginning to become a way of the past. Online shopping has catapulted itself into the forefront of our shopping routines. Most everyone who has access to the Internet has purchased something online.
The benefits of online shopping are nearly endless and allow us to have so much more freedom with shopping. The simple fact that you can shop anytime of the day give people a feeling of ease. There is no need to rush because you have to get there before they close. Additionally, there are no long lines to wait in as you scurry through the store on your lunch break.
The convenience of online shopping is beyond words! You have the ability to look at different colors on the models and decide which would look best on you. If something comes up you just save your “Shopping Cart” and come back to it later. It saves you hours of trying on clothes to see what they look like on. It’s right there on your screen and you get to see what it looks like on an actual person.
Last but not least, you have the freedom to purchase something from anywhere. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, you can take just a few minutes to get all of your shopping done. From your cell phone and other wireless devices to your tablet or computer you have the opportunity to shop anytime. If it’s 5 in the morning or 5 at night you are able to get it done!
Online shopping has changed our world and gives us so many more options. Most places run internet only specials and feature special products. There is typically more availability when you are shopping online rather than in a store. So next time you are looking for a new shirt, a scarf, or a suitcase log-on to SITEX’s online store and shop around. Or you can check out some of our featured products and deal of the day on our Facebook page.
Posted by Brandy Bell on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 @ 09:49 AM
We all wear clothes to work, so why not simplify your employee’s lives and increase your company’s exposure all at the same time? SITEX is here to help you with all of your uniform needs. Uniforms are available in all sorts of variations including 100% cotton rental uniforms to Flame Resistant Garments.
Have you ever had someone come to your house to perform routine maintenance and they did not have any identifying marks on their clothing? Did you wonder if they really were who they said they were? A uniform with your company logo would have eliminated those questions for the customer and they would have known exactly what company your employee was with before they even opened the door.
Additionally, your employees will be walking billboards for your company as they go through their work day. Not to mention they would have looked more professional and knowledgeable than your fellow competition.
Now consider your employee’s perspective… Instead of your employees spending upwards of $500 to $1000 a year on work clothes they are provided with an employee uniform by SITEX. Not only are you putting green back into their pockets, but you are also saving them valuable time.
Now, there is no need to worry about picking out an outfit each morning. They already know what they are going to wear each day! And don’t forget about the valuable time they will be saving by not having to go shopping, do laundry, and pick out clothes each morning. That extra 15 minutes of sleep they will gain could help increase their daily productivity.
Higher recognition of your company, savings of both TIME & MONEY – what are you waiting for? Outfitting your team in a SITEX uniform could be the best decision you make all year – for your company and your employees! To learn more about why your business needs a uniform company, check out our 12 Reasons Your Business Needs A Uniform Company Guide.
Posted by Tara Smith on Fri, Aug 05, 2011 @ 03:07 PM
Every company has one goal is mind...find, gain, and keep happy customers. But how do you find your customer? What marketing tools do you use? How do you promote your name and who assist you in branding your company? These are some of the most important questions you should be asking yourself when deciding how your marketing campaigns will work.
There are an endless number of ways to go about getting your name out there and in today’s world most of those ways include some sort of social media marketing…blogging, Facebooking, Tweeting, etc. While all these are extremely important and most certainly at the top of your priority list, it is also important to remember the power of something you can see, touch, feel, hold in your hand. Think of the connection you make when you see a person wearing a garment with the name of his/her company on it. It may not be as lighting fast as the internet, but at the end of the day custom promotional products and apparel help get the job done. Like what, you ask? Apparel imprinting, awards, bags, caps & hats, custom golf balls, custom mouse pads, key chains, mugs, screen printing, stress balls, t-shirts, watches & clocks and writing instruments are all ways companies spread their name and or logos across their sales territories and beyond.
Most anyone viewing this site knows that SITEX is a company centered on uniform and linen rental and laundering. What many of you may not know is that we also carry a long line of other direct sale custom promotional products including the custom apparel and promotional items listed above. Now you can answer the question, “Who can assist you in promoting your company?” SITEX can.
SITEX will reproduce your company's logo precisely using your corporate colors and symbols. We use only state-of-the-art customizing and embroidery equipment to ensure the most precise application of names, logos and other design criteria. And all work is done in-house by staff design artists to maintain absolute quality control.
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