Wow, the 'I'm not a plastic bag' sold 20,000 pces from 45o stores in a few hours in UK. That just shows that people all over the world will in fact spend a few dollars to help 'Mother Earth'
I posted this article April 11, 2007
Eco friendly shopping bags - plastic bags banned
-Tofino BC is looking at a plastic bag tax as a way to reduce plastic in the landfill.
-Leaf Rapids, Manitoba banning plastic bags.
-Rossland BC banning plastic shopping bags.
-Ireland has a plastic bag levy since 2002 and reduced use by 90%.
It will take a desire from businesses to offer alternatives
and a desire from customers to consider how they can make a difference.
Ladner village (Delta BC) is looking at more ways to become eco friendly.
The promotional products industry for years has been selling custom imprinted tote bags which are reusable and which will carry the logo / message of the supplier.
These have always been a good promotions tool.
Imagine your name, logo and message being carried to the shopping mall, packed with goods, taken home, unpacked and put back in the car for the next trip. These could last literally forever.
People will also develop their favourite bag. Just like ladies have their favourite purse.
How do you want to be seen? Like you're doing something to help? or like you don't care?
Call for pictures of bags and pricing for imprinting of logo and message.
www.winningfairways.com shows some promotional products pictures and links.
With Gratitude. Rod Winning info@winningfairways.com or rod.winning@gmail.com
Friday, April 27, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
These pieces will live on forever!!
The Promotional Products arsenal would not be complete without a good line of Custom Cast Medalions, Coins, Lapel Pins, Belt Buckles, Key Tags, Golf & luggage Bag Tags, Ornaments, desk accessories anon.
There is a wide range of qualities to consider. Econo Graphic poly dome, Budget Soft enamel, authentic cloisonne, casted and pewter, die struck and precious metals. The choices also include many colours and shapes to meet your logo or design requirements
There is something for every budget. These custom made items are perfect for Tournament keepsakes, Corporate celebrations, Promotional items to be given out at trade shows to prospective customers or to be given out to preferred suppliers and customers as a memento of an achievement.
The pricing is relative to the quantity where the more you buy the less expensive they are.
These items will live on forever. The quality of the pieces will show and the recipient will never throw that item away. It will be used, treasured and finally kept in a safe place. This is one promotional product which will last.
For information and pictures Call Rod Winning
info@winningfairways.com
There is a wide range of qualities to consider. Econo Graphic poly dome, Budget Soft enamel, authentic cloisonne, casted and pewter, die struck and precious metals. The choices also include many colours and shapes to meet your logo or design requirements
There is something for every budget. These custom made items are perfect for Tournament keepsakes, Corporate celebrations, Promotional items to be given out at trade shows to prospective customers or to be given out to preferred suppliers and customers as a memento of an achievement.
The pricing is relative to the quantity where the more you buy the less expensive they are.
These items will live on forever. The quality of the pieces will show and the recipient will never throw that item away. It will be used, treasured and finally kept in a safe place. This is one promotional product which will last.
For information and pictures Call Rod Winning
info@winningfairways.com
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Ready Target - Ready Aim Network
Not having any success networking?
Are you actually networking or are you just going to a lot of meetings?
I sell promotional products. Virtually anything imprinted to be given to a target audience. My customers could be literally anyone from the elementary school volleyball team to a multi-national corportation, and anywhere in between. My target is wide to the extreme.
To effectively network, you are the networker. You talk to people about your business and learn about thier business.
They will hopefully refer their network of acquaintences to you while you can refer your network of friends to them.
Sounds pretty easy but of course it's not. You'll collect and hand out a lot of cards. Contact by follow ups via email or phone, and sometimes refer one contact to another contact. It takes time but it's worth it to build that data base.
Try targeting the areas of business you'd like to attract. I don't mean that you don't talk to people who aren't on your target list, but just try to make sure you're at the right meetings, luncheons, associations, clubs, charities, etc. Be seen and heard where ever you go. Have your elevator speech memorized.
The 6 degrees of separation is a revolutionary concept putting each of us a max of only 6 people away from any one with whom we'd like to talk.
Promotional Products can be used in networking. There are lots of inexpensive items like pens and scratch pads emblazoned with your name and products which say to the prospect 'Remember me when I've gone.' Rod Winning www.WinningFairWays.com
Are you actually networking or are you just going to a lot of meetings?
I sell promotional products. Virtually anything imprinted to be given to a target audience. My customers could be literally anyone from the elementary school volleyball team to a multi-national corportation, and anywhere in between. My target is wide to the extreme.
To effectively network, you are the networker. You talk to people about your business and learn about thier business.
They will hopefully refer their network of acquaintences to you while you can refer your network of friends to them.
Sounds pretty easy but of course it's not. You'll collect and hand out a lot of cards. Contact by follow ups via email or phone, and sometimes refer one contact to another contact. It takes time but it's worth it to build that data base.
Try targeting the areas of business you'd like to attract. I don't mean that you don't talk to people who aren't on your target list, but just try to make sure you're at the right meetings, luncheons, associations, clubs, charities, etc. Be seen and heard where ever you go. Have your elevator speech memorized.
The 6 degrees of separation is a revolutionary concept putting each of us a max of only 6 people away from any one with whom we'd like to talk.
Plan and Network towards your Target.
Promotional Products can be used in networking. There are lots of inexpensive items like pens and scratch pads emblazoned with your name and products which say to the prospect 'Remember me when I've gone.' Rod Winning www.WinningFairWays.com
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Need to Succeed? - Get Noticed?
What do I have to do to get noticed?
Do I need a promotional product?
Tired of keeping on keeping on.
Let's make some changes in the way we do things.
Let's get noticed.
But how to do it? What works best for me and my product or service?
Well, some people are comfortable to put the ad in the yellow pages,
some local newspapers and set up a website, then wait for the phone to ring.
Unless that is working well for you, you may want to add the Networking effect where
you volunteer in strategic places and network with the people there. Strategically sponsor
teams and put your business card ad in special programs.
Networking doesn't happen to you. You have to network. Plan or just let it happen but
make sure you are the networker. When you go to a luncheon, you move around, introduce yourself, trade cards and move on. You will soon figure out who in the room you need to talk to. Always remember that networking is not direct selling. You want the other person to know what you do but you must also find out what they do. The whole idea in networking is to help others while they help you.
I just about forgot... Promotional Products are always a great value for your dollar. Any item you choose (and budget) goes directly to the target.
What or Who is your TARGET??
Monday, April 16, 2007
Cloth, Imprintable reusable eco friendly shopping bags
Eco friendly shopping bags - plastic bags banned
Tofino BCis looking at a plastic bag tax as a way to reduce plastic in the landfill.
Leaf Rapids, Manitoba banning plastic bags.
Rossland BC banning plastic shopping bags
Ireland has a plastic bag levy since 2002 and reduced use by 90%.It will take a desire from businesses to offer alternatives and a desire from customers to consider how they can make a difference.
Ladner village (Delta BC) is looking at more ways to become eco friendly.
The promotional products industry for years has been selling custom imprinted tote bags which will be reusable and which will carry the logo / message of the supplier.These have always been a good promotion tool.
Imagine your name, logo and message being carried to the shopping mall, packed with goods, taken home, unpacked and put back in the car for the next trip. These could last literally forever. People will also develop their favourite bag. Just like ladies have their favourite purse.
How do you want to be seen? Like you're doing something to help? or like you don't care?
Call for pictures of bags and pricing for imprinting of logo and message.www.winningfairways.com shows some promotional products pictures.
With Gratitude. Rod Winning info@winningfairways.com
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Tofino BCis looking at a plastic bag tax as a way to reduce plastic in the landfill.
Leaf Rapids, Manitoba banning plastic bags.
Rossland BC banning plastic shopping bags
Ireland has a plastic bag levy since 2002 and reduced use by 90%.It will take a desire from businesses to offer alternatives and a desire from customers to consider how they can make a difference.
Ladner village (Delta BC) is looking at more ways to become eco friendly.
The promotional products industry for years has been selling custom imprinted tote bags which will be reusable and which will carry the logo / message of the supplier.These have always been a good promotion tool.
Imagine your name, logo and message being carried to the shopping mall, packed with goods, taken home, unpacked and put back in the car for the next trip. These could last literally forever. People will also develop their favourite bag. Just like ladies have their favourite purse.
How do you want to be seen? Like you're doing something to help? or like you don't care?
Call for pictures of bags and pricing for imprinting of logo and message.www.winningfairways.com shows some promotional products pictures.
With Gratitude. Rod Winning info@winningfairways.com
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Friday, April 13, 2007
Recognition - Wow what a word. Just look at all the ways it can be used.
Dictionary
“Recognition”
The act of recognizing , or the state of being recognized..
Friendly notice..
Salutation..
Attention..
Acknowledgment and acceptance on the part of one government of the independence of another..
Recognitory
Recognitive
Recognizance
An obligation of record, with condition to do some particular act, as to appear and answer..
A sum of money deposited as surety for fulfillment of such act or obligation, and foreited by its nonperformance
Recognize
Recognizing
Recognized
To perceive as identical with someone or something previously known..
To identify, as by previous experience: I recognize good work when I see it.
To perceive as true: To recognize the facts in a case..
To acknowledge the independence and validity of, as a newly constituted government.
To indicate appreciation or approval of..
To regard as valid or genuine: To recognize a claim..
To give ( someone ) permission to speak, as in a legislative body.
To admit the aquiantance of ; Greet.
Recognizable
Recognizably
Recognizer
Roget’s
Gratitude (907 Roget’s)
Reward (962 Roget’s)
Discovery, Invention, Sensitive, Thoughtful, Take cognizance of, distinguishable, intelligibility.
“Recognition”
The act of recognizing , or the state of being recognized..
Friendly notice..
Salutation..
Attention..
Acknowledgment and acceptance on the part of one government of the independence of another..
Recognitory
Recognitive
Recognizance
An obligation of record, with condition to do some particular act, as to appear and answer..
A sum of money deposited as surety for fulfillment of such act or obligation, and foreited by its nonperformance
Recognize
Recognizing
Recognized
To perceive as identical with someone or something previously known..
To identify, as by previous experience: I recognize good work when I see it.
To perceive as true: To recognize the facts in a case..
To acknowledge the independence and validity of, as a newly constituted government.
To indicate appreciation or approval of..
To regard as valid or genuine: To recognize a claim..
To give ( someone ) permission to speak, as in a legislative body.
To admit the aquiantance of ; Greet.
Recognizable
Recognizably
Recognizer
Roget’s
Gratitude (907 Roget’s)
Reward (962 Roget’s)
Discovery, Invention, Sensitive, Thoughtful, Take cognizance of, distinguishable, intelligibility.
The theory of recognition next time.
With Gratitude Rod Winning
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Is that your real name?
People often ask if Winning is my real name or if I just use it because it's the name of my company Winning FairWays Inc. promotional products.
Well it is my name and has been since I was born many years ago, right in Vancouver BC. All those years I worked in the Steel Service Centre Industry as Purchasing Manager mostly, then Sales Manager and eventually General Manager of a variety of very large companies that have since disappeared from business. Nothing to do with me, all 'corporate' decisions back east or down south, some to cash in the huge inventories for money for other 0pportunities or others with just bad corporate decisions.
Anyway I met people named Steele and Rusty which fit right in to that business. Not until I started my Trophy & Engraving shop did my name really fit into the business. Now that I am selling Promotional Products, Winning really fits in.
What a nice business this is. Awards, Recognition, Incentives, Attraction, Thank you's, etc. We just help people do the nice things they are doing for their players, employees, customers, suppliers.
Well it is my name and has been since I was born many years ago, right in Vancouver BC. All those years I worked in the Steel Service Centre Industry as Purchasing Manager mostly, then Sales Manager and eventually General Manager of a variety of very large companies that have since disappeared from business. Nothing to do with me, all 'corporate' decisions back east or down south, some to cash in the huge inventories for money for other 0pportunities or others with just bad corporate decisions.
Anyway I met people named Steele and Rusty which fit right in to that business. Not until I started my Trophy & Engraving shop did my name really fit into the business. Now that I am selling Promotional Products, Winning really fits in.
What a nice business this is. Awards, Recognition, Incentives, Attraction, Thank you's, etc. We just help people do the nice things they are doing for their players, employees, customers, suppliers.
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