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 Mon, Jul 02, 2012 @ 11:51 AM
1) Comfort. Nothing beats feeling like you get to work in your pajamas all day! Scrubs are known for their ultimate comfort. Consider all those people who buy scrubs just to wear and have no other reason to purchase them other than pure comfort!
2) Color Choices. A new color choice for every day of the month! The shades offered in medical scrubs are practically endless. What could be better than having the option to choose any color you can possibly think of?
3) Power of Prints. Dogs, cats, Halloween Bats. Presents, Christmas Trees, & Fall Leaves. Mickey Mouse, Betty Boop, so many choices, they are all just so cute! Express your hobbies, passion, and favorite cartoon characters with printed scrubs.
4) Customization. Imagine your logo on all of your employees! The hottest trend in scrubs is having your logo made into a print fabric! (Check out the photo above!) Of course, there is always the trusted direct embroidered logo with the option of the employees’ name.
5) Easy Care. Scrubs are a very “Wash & Go” uniform for employees. Now days many scrubs are made with wrinkle resistant fabric or a poly-blend. No more hours and hours of standing at the ironing board on the weekends!
SITEX can handle creating your custom scrubs that will make your employees one of a kind!