The most common thing to have engraved when a member of the military dies while in service is a gravestone, a plaque, or a monument. But have you thought about engraving a personalized pocket knife with his or her name? It would be a thoughtful and unique gift for their family & friends, don’t you think?
Happy Armed Forces Day to all of our active duty military across the country! Today has been a day of celebration and recognition for all members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, & Air Force for the past 70 years.
What are the best ways to celebrate during this tumultuous time?
Proudly display your American flag in your yard
Wear red, white & blue
Send letters of thanks to members of the military, no matter where they are
The most deserving members of the American military are being celebrated today, on National Medal of Honor Day. They have been recognized by the President and Congress as having performed noble acts of valor in the name of our country during times of war.
Did you know…
There are Army, Navy & Air Force versions of this highest military award
40% of all MOHs were given for service in the Civil War
MOH Day was first recognized in 1990
Earlier names for the MOH: Fidelity Medallion & Badge of Military Merit
Which of your employees have gone above and beyond what is asked of them? Who makes the office an enjoyable environment in which to work? Which employees are most deserving of these engraved pocket knives of the highest distinction? Anyone who receives these collectible knives will be so honored:
As we all wait out this coronavirus pandemic from the comfort of our homes, we can’t help but to start compiling a stockpile list in our heads.
What is on your list? Non-perishable foods such as beans, rice, pasta, etc? Lots of proteins to stick in the freezer? Have you also thought about what is the best pocket knife to have on hand? It’s always good to have a pocket knife nearby to help you with a variety of tasks to help ease the anxiety of an emergency situation.
Here is the best pocket knife to have in case of emergency (plus a few others!)
There are a lot of pocket knives out there to choose from, amiright? How do you choose the right one for your customers? Well, if you’ve at least narrowed your search down to the popular engraved Gerber knives, here are some stats about them that may surprise you:
Gerber Knives is the #1 direct military supplier of knives & multi-tools
Many of their knives are manufactured in Portland, OR
They use 686,000 lbs of steel a year!
One of the most prestigious positions at the company? The Knife Sharpener
Safety is an important word these days. It is better to be prepared than sorry. The sale of Engraved Pocket Knives with rescue tools on them is big business. If you give rescue knives with your logo to your employees or customers, you will be a hero. And maybe they will be, too. Here is Gordon Blake holding two rescue knives for Dave Navoyosky at a recent trade show in Cleveland OH. Gordon is a field representative for Kutmaster/Utica knives.
Have you given any thought to what your New Year’s resolutions will be? On the top of most people’s lists are losing weight, exercising more, eating healthy, volunteering more, and spending more time with family. But perhaps you’re thinking that you want to focus more on creating a positive environment around you, no matter where you are. The best way to do that is by giving without expecting anything back in return. Family, friends, employees, and customers alike will all appreciate personalized engraved pocket knives to ring in the New Year.
Today is National Color the World Orange Day, which to many people sounds like just a day to celebrate this beautiful color. It is, in fact, a day to bring awareness to CRPS/RSD. What do all these letters stand for? According to https://www. colortheworldorange.com:
“Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is a chronic pain condition characterized by continuous, intense, often burning, pain that is out of proportion to the severity of the original injury. Symptoms can include changes in the skin color and temperature of the affected body part, as well as skin sensitivity, sweating and swelling.”
Many of us, yours truly included, have probably not heard of this painful ailment, but hopefully through word of mouth more awareness can be drawn to it in order to help those affected.
How can your company raise awareness for CRPS/RSD?
Wear orange ribbons
Plan a company event where part of the proceeds go to a CRPS/RSD nonprofit
Change your company website color to orange
Post an image to your social media account with the hashtag #CRPSORANGEDAY
employees for Christmas, great. Here is a quick list of factors to consider.
Do the knives need to be American-made?
Do they need to be the color of your company logo?
What price do you need to stick with?
How many? Don’t forget to order a few more, for last minute changes in your workforce.
What style of pocket knife would coordinate with your business? Rescue, camouflage, tactical style, traditional style, or ones with multi-tools attached?
What size? Big and bold, or small, gentleman’s pocket size.
When you can answer all these questions, you are ready to focus your shopping on a particular pocket knife. Happy Shopping!
It comes as no surprise that the most successful companies are those with the best customer service. How can you improve the efficiency, quality, and reliability of yours this week? After all, it is National Customer Service Week.
First, you need to define how you can transform your customer service from just “meh” to “ah-may-zing!”.
Listen to your employees; happy employees will lead to better service
Always answer the phone
Hire & train employees properly
Take constructive criticism- complaints can become opportunities
The next question, once you’ve attracted your customers, is how can you keep them coming back? What incentives or engraved pocket knives can you give them?
Create a Customer Loyalty Reward Program- give different engraved pocket knives when a customer reaches a new level
This year during National Customer Service Week, give useful, enjoyable, and thoughtful engraved pocket knives to your customers. It will brighten up their day and keep them coming back.