"Branding Your Image"!

I have been reading that many of us, sheltered at home, or working from home, are bored! Bored translates into buying, seems especially Christmas presents! For those with a "to do" list, this seems like the ultimate task to check off, for business needs, now is the time to buy. Business buyers need to plan ahead, as lead times are lengthen and inventory is short for branded product offerings. For the rest of us, maybe we need to take a breath and enjoy the season we are in, at least get out of September :) This rush has motivated big box stores, as I have seen locally, to already have Christmas decorations on display, for sale- sure makes it harder to draw lines for the kids and keep each season special.  Just a thought~ Happy 2021 (now that's something worth pushing!)

Who knew that we'd move the best ad spot to the center of our face?!  The promo industry just shared over 60% don't have a customized mask but over 50% would wear one. Now is a great time to offer packs of 3-5 units so you or anyone can keep track of which they have worn on what day, to make a fashion statement, give a shoutout to favorite teams, companies and more.  To really make a statement, let your smile shine out, makes it easier to read emotion, read lips, diffuse confusion- great for teachers, servers- just for fun. So for a small investment you can make a BOLD statement! Have fun as you impact the new in-person non-verbal branding opportunity!

As I was recently enjoying dinner, dining out, I became aware how I and so many others just kicked back and slowly finished my meal, stalled after paying our bill before leaving- for a restaurant the ability to turn a table one more time could mean up to 50% more revenue, for the servers could mean double their income. This caused me to work on creating a weather-proof label for tables- a soft message to help out. Though we are so excited to "get out" and enjoy being served, now is a great time to let your "brand" come forth, be known as the kind guest, the attentive customer- one they want to see, who is generous (with tips) and who cares to help others succeed. A joke, a kind word, leaving sooner (don't miss the experience, but know when you have overstayed)- offering more than asked for will help all of us restart, rebuild and find solid ground again in our country. This is a part of the NDS culture, to "provide incredible service... to make others succe...