The Visual
October/2007 Quarterly
Dear Reader,
Summer has come to a close and Fall is upon us! There was
some terrific news that occurred in August that we want to share
with you, which by the way, was only possible due to your
continued patronage. We are very proud to tell you that US Markerboard was listed on Inc.
Magazine's 'Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America' for 2007! So,
thank you all for your business! Read our press release.
As the season creeps to year-end, we've got more exciting news
and tips to help you along the way.
In this Issue -
- America Gets Organized: The Clutter-Busting Products - Real Simple
- National Fire Protection Week
- New Homepages From USMarkerboard Family
- Tips for Selecting Classroom Materials
- What Students Should Know To Be Successful Today
- Event Planning Made Easy
- 7 Tips To Being Politically Correct This Holiday Season
America Gets Organized: The Clutter-Busting Products - Real
Simple Magazine
US Markerboard was sought after by Real Simple Magazine because
they found the exact product they needed for their feature story, "America Gets Organized:
The Clutter-Buster Products"! We can all identify with the subject of
'clutter', right? Whether its at the office, your classroom or at home,
things just always seem to pile up. Take action this season and do something
about it so 'clutter' becomes a thing of the past. Read the web exclusive and
visit our website for
details on the product
they selected.
National
Fire Protection Week
Did
you know it's National Fire Protection Week, October 7 - 13, 2007? Yes it is
and every year it's our responsibility to make sure we have a
fire emergency plan for our home, classroom or office.
According to the National Fire
Protection Association, who happens to be a client or
ours, it's even more important to practice this plan to insure that
everyone on the premises has a route to safety. Something else you
should think about, in case of fire, is a safe place to keep your
valuables, like important documents, treasured photos or anything else
that's precious to you. Ever think of placing a fire resistant cabinet or safe in
your home or office? Think about it. It could be the best investment you ever
make.
New Homepages
from US Markerboard Family
We
realize a website is only as good as its pages and product mixes. So,
we've been busy working hard to bring you a new look, easier navigation
and some interactive fun on our sites. Have
you visited the ClassroomPlus.com
homepage lately? Where your cursor becomes a crayon, paint brush or
book. Or how about MapsandGlobesPlus.com?
At the top of the homepage where the product groups revolve you
can use your mouse to go forward or reverse to select
the group of products you want to view. We think it's pretty cool and
will make your purchasing tasks less tedious. Remember Holiday
shopping begins soon and MapsandGlobesPlus
is a great place to start for gift giving. Visit us today and let us know what
you think!
And remember, we may have 'new looks', yet you can still depend
on our qualified Customer Service Staff to be there when you need
help with your order or if you have questions.
Coming soon, the new and improved,
better than you can ever imagine - Brite Inc. website!
Tips
for Selecting Classroom Materials
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To get more for your dollar and enhance your
learning environment it makes sense to break-down
your list for classroom materials and supplies into
two separate categories. According to Kelly Elmore, a
National Board Certified Teacher and a merchandiser
for Kaplan Early Learning Company, those categories
although broad should consist of non-consumable and multi-use
items. Even though the school year is in full swing, categorizing your
purchasing needs is a repeated process, year after year. So, if you're
looking to streamline your buying practices read the full article and visit
ClassroomPlus.com for any of the items you use all year long.
What
Students Should Know To Be Successful Today
Based
on a '21st Century Business Panel' discussion conducted this year
at
Arapahoe High School, we want to share some very insightful
feedback about
what's really important for students to become
successful at the
college level or in the world of work. This extensive
list can
help those students just entering college, those breaking-in
to the job
market or anyone starting a new career. The first few
are significant such as:
A core value is to learn
something from
every situation ... People must have a
willingness to learn
new
ways of doing things; Both written and verbal communication skills
are essential; Teamwork
and collaboration
are key ... and the
abundant list continues. So read more
about the main points that
will enlighten you and be sure to share the knowledge with others!Event
Planning Made Easy
 When it comes to food and table settings leave
those details to
the talented ones. But when it
comes to seating and space capacity
planning for
banquets, meetings and buffets you can become
the expert. Did
you know a round 48 inch
table seats 6-8 comfortably? We found a great
source
to guide you that will nix all the guess work.
Just use these easy guidelines in determining available
space
for your next gathering. Rest assured it will be a success!
7
Tips on Being Politically Correct This Holiday Season
Remember, with the spread of diverse ethnic
backgrounds in our
country today, the term
'Happy Holidays' means different things to different
people. It may be a good idea to check your
list twice and keep in
tune with recognizing other
Holidays celebrated during December. We
found
seven very useful tips that can guide you. Here's
a few to start: 1).
Know your demographics,
breakdown customer or class lists before connecting with any
Holiday ... 2) Ask. Ask those involved if they're even
interested
in celebrating ... 3) If so, How? Match visibility with
interest level ... Read all 7 Tips found
on the Microsoft Small
Business Center website.
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Author: Marguerite Gallinaro, Sr. Mktg. Mngr/USMB
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