When you think of a logger or forester, what is the first tool that comes to mind? Probably a chainsaw, right? Well the other tool that they use on a daily basis is a diameter tape measure. What exactly do they use this specialized tape measure for?
To wrap about tree branches, logs, and trunks to determine their diameter without cutting them
To help estimate the age of the tree
To determine the value of the tree if it’s being logged
For landscapers, it also helps calculate the amount of fertilizer needed
To be consistent, all loggers measure standing trees with their diameter tape measures at Diameter Breast Height (DBH), which is 4.5’ above ground.
Gas and oilfield workers are the most prominent users of pipe tally books. They need to write in them every time they add another pipe to the drilling rig. These hard working people keep track of pressure readings and inventory in their critical jobs 24 hours a day. How do you choose which tally books you buy for them?
The books should be:
Durable (vinyl is great for this purpose)
Weather resistant
Small enough to fit in a pocket
Colorful enough so they won’t get lost in a pile of stuff
The right color to show off your corporate logo on the front vinyl cover
Able to hold a removable water-resistant “stone” paper pad, which is “un-rippable”
Designed with an integral pen loop
When you equip your men with the right products, they can focus on their work.
Business Gifts for National Get To Know Your Customers Day
It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind at work and just think about checking things off your to-do list, right? Are your customers on your to-do list? Do you think you give them enough thought and attention, or is that something you could work on? Today is National Get To Know Your Customers Day, a good a day as any to start rewarding your customers with personalized business gifts for supporting your company.
Here are some other things to consider today:
Work in a retail environment? Perfect environment to get to know your customers face to face
The more you get to know your customers, and the more time you spend making them feel appreciated, the more loyal they will become and they’ll keep coming back to your company.
Do you have plans on this relaxing Sunday? Maybe you’re going to brunch with friends, running errands, doing laundry? Since today is National Bird Day, maybe you could also squeeze in some bird watching. We are surrounded by approximately 10,000 species of wild birds in the world, so it’s quite amazing that most of us walk right by them without giving much notice.
Are you a person who likes to make a list of resolutions for the New Year? Perhaps you want to lead a healthier lifestyle, volunteer more in your community, or reconnect with a certain family member? Maybe you want to improve your work environment? One of the best ways to create a better environment around you is to give back without expecting anything back in return. Brighten the atmosphere at your office by handing out personalized, engraved Maglite flashlights. It’s the best way to get you on the path to creating a positive, successful 2020.
Have you been perusing Pinterest over the weekend, looking for the perfect cocktail recipes to make for your family, friends, and coworkers tonight? Or will you stick with something simple and easy like champagne or wine? Either way, don’t be an innocent bystander as you watch someone fumble with a low-quality corkscrew at the party tonight. Make it easy for everyone to ring in the new year by bringing your favorite corkscrew.
We’ve finally come to the end of 2019, can you believe it? While many of us are probably still eating Christmas leftovers, others are eager to prepare new meals to ring in the New Year. Want to make sure you and your loved ones don’t catch a foodborne illness in the New Year? In the spirit of Worldwide Food Service Safety Month, here are the top things to focus on while preparing food:
What is your favorite pie of all-time? Is it as simple as apple or cherry? What about a summery peach or key lime pie? Some people even like a fancy pear frangipane tart (is a tart still considered a pie?) But today, National Pumpkin Pie Day, is the one day that honors the all-American pumpkin pie.
No matter your palate preference, even people on the most restricted diets can find a good ol’ pie that they enjoy- there are sugar & flour substitutes galore! Just go to your local bakery, or if you’re feeling bold, go online and find a recipe to try at home that suits your guidelines.
Homemade or store-bought, it doesn’t matter- a pie still needs to be cut and served, and you can do it in a breeze with this American-made serving set. Going to a dinner party at a customer’s home this week? A serving set would be the perfect gift and would help remind your customer of you every time they use it to serve their favorite dessert.
Today is both Christmas Eve and the third day of Hanukkah, a day of anticipation for everyone of the Christian and Jewish faiths. What do you think your customers will be doing tonight? Going to a special candlelit church service? Hosting friends and family for dinner at their home? Wherever they will be, they would appreciate having a reliable electric candle lighter with them. It will help them quickly light the candles at church while singing “Silent Night”, and when they get home it will help light their centerpiece candles on their dinner table, or the candles of the menorah. Make sure to have this candle lighter laser engraved with your company logo so that your customer thinks of you all year long- whether it’s this winter while lighting holiday candles, or in the summertime while lighting their grill.