1. It’s important to proofread what you’ve submitted and on the proof itself. Don’t overlook this important component just to get it done quickly.Companies creating the recognition pin or employee recognition pins will typically have multiple orders going concurrently. They may review the order multiple times, but not understand the message that is unique to a corporate culture or company. Nothing is more embarrassing than receiving employee recognition pins with embarrassing errors.
2. Maintaining the bottom line with low prices, must not result in the sacrifice of higher quality, classic lapel pins. Saving money is important, but if the recognition pin is significantly reduced in quality, the investment will produce the opposite desired effect. Business owners or customers should make sure they are working with a reputable solid company when purchasing employee recognition pins. This company should produce quality at a reasonable price.
3. Buyers should do their research when selecting a recognition pin, determining style, quality, and overall appearance. Getting quotes and proposals is also an important part of the decision making process for employee recognition pins.
4. Procrastination has no place if a company is looking for high quality recognition pins, especially if time is of the essence. The turnaround time is relatively short, but having the employee recognition pins completed by ordering early is an exceptional idea. This allows the recognition pin company the time needed to deliver quality customized recognition pins on schedule.
5. Getting samples or proofs is critical to the process. Being able to see the final product before the production run is completed is important and can prevent major costly mistakes and allow for changes if needed.
6. Companies should ask questions. The pins will end up representing the company or business. If companies are not familiar with the lingo, they should clarify their understanding of the process.
7. Buyers should remember to keep it simple. Lapel pins are used for branding in a marketing sense. Great conversations can be sparked by seeing a recognition pin. Keeping the design simple by including company name, colors, and a few words about the achievement or a logo to represent the achievement is sufficient. Anything more is too much.
8. For branding purposes, a good question to ask is whether or not the recognition pins fit the company image. Companies should ask if they want their employee recognition pins to support the product or services they offer.
9. When it comes to cost versus quality, go with quality. Low cost does not make lapel pins the best choice. Recipients of customized pins can recognize shoddy quality and poor craftsmanship, as well as its tainted reflection on them and the company.
10. There are several questions companies should ask including how many lapel pins will be needed? How big should the lapel pins be? Do the lapel pins require metal finishes such as shiny or antiqued? What type of coloring will be used and will it include hard or soft enamel? Would these lapel pins look better by sandblasting the recessed areas, feature epoxy, back text, clutch, or packaging? How long will it take to produce the pins? Are the employee recognition pins required for an upcoming event? Does the company need a sample of the artwork or the product before the final run?
About The Author: Paul Stark is the proprietor of The Monterey Company, a firm that specializes in designing and creating employee recognition pins, custom lapel pins and other custom metal products. Visit http://www.MontereyCompany.com for more information about lapel pins, service lapel pins and service pins.
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