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		<title>LAPEL PINS – TOP 10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROOFREAD! MANY TIMES COMPANIES WILL OVERLOOK THIS IN A RUSH TO GET THEIR RECOGNITION PIN IN HAND. 1. Although the company creating the recognition pin or employee recognition pins will probably look at the order many times, typically they are working on numerous orders at the same time. To make matters worse, the recognition pin company may not understand [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=servicepins.wordpress.com&amp;blog=21928802&amp;post=11&amp;subd=servicepins&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>PROOFREAD! MANY TIMES COMPANIES WILL OVERLOOK THIS IN A RUSH TO GET THEIR RECOGNITION PIN IN HAND</strong>.</h3>
<p>1. Although the company creating the <a title="recognition pin" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/specialty-lapel-pins/">recognition pin</a> or <a title="employee recognition pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/specialty-lapel-pins/">employee recognition pins</a> will probably look at the order many times, typically they are working on numerous orders at the same time. To make matters worse, the recognition pin company may not understand the meaning of the customization and draw incorrect assumptions about the pin’s design. <strong>Nothing is more embarrassing than receiving employee<a title="recognition pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/specialty-lapel-pins/">recognition pins</a> with egregious errors</strong>.</p>
<p>2. Maintaining the bottom line with low prices, must not result in the sacrifice of higher quality, classic <a title="lapel pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/custom-lapel-pins/">lapel pins</a>. Saving money is important, but if the money is being saved by producing a lesser quality recognition pin, is the savings worth it? When purchasing employee recognition pins, <strong>customers need to make sure the recognition pin company has a proven track record</strong> and possesses the ability to be innovative without sacrificing overall quality.</p>
<p>3. <strong>Buyers should do their research when selecting a recognition pin</strong>, determining style, quality, and overall appearance. Once determined, they should get quotes and proposals on the employee recognition pins they want.</p>
<p>4. If high quality recognition pins is what a company seeks, there is no room for procrastination. Although the turnaround time for employee recognition pins is relatively short, <strong>companies should place their orders well in advance</strong>. This allows the recognition pin company the time needed to deliver quality customized recognition pins on schedule.</p>
<p>5. <strong>Obtaining pre-production samples is as important as proofreading</strong>. This affords buyers of employee recognition pins the opportunity to see them prior to the final product in case changes are needed.</p>
<p>6. <strong>Companies should ask questions</strong>. After all, it’s their company the employee recognition pins represent. If companies are not familiar with the lingo, they should clarify their understanding of the process.</p>
<p>7. <strong>Buyers should remember to keep it simple</strong>. Most lapel pins are branding tools. It’s a good way to spark discussion about the company, so all a recognition pin needs is the company name, company colors, or a few words about the goal or achievement if appropriate for the recognition pin. Anything more is too much.</p>
<p>8. <strong>As for branding, do the employee recognition pins fit the company</strong>? Companies should ask if they want their employee recognition pins to support the product or services they offer.</p>
<p>9. When it comes to cost versus quality, go with quality.<strong> Low cost does not make lapel pins the best choice</strong>. Recipients of customized pins can recognize shoddy quality and poor craftsmanship, as well as its tainted reflection on them and the company.</p>
<p>10. <strong>The big questions companies should ask are: How many lapel pins are needed</strong>? How big should the lapel pins be? Do the lapel pins require metal finishes such as shiny or antique? Will these lapel pins use soft or hard enamel colors? Would these lapel pins look better by sandblasting the recessed areas, feature epoxy, back text, clutch, or packaging? What is the production time for these lapel pins? Does the company need employee recognition pins for an event? Does the company need a sample of the artwork or the product before the final run?</p>
<p>For more information about <a href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/lapel-pins">Lapel Pins</a>, <a href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/recognition-pins">Recognition Pins</a>, <a href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/recognition-pin">Recognition Pin</a>, <a href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/service-lapel-pins">Service Lapel Pins</a>, <a href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/custom-lapel-pins">Custom Lapel Pins</a>, <a href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/employee-recognition-pins">Employee Recognition Pins</a>, <a href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/service-pins">Service Pins</a>, <a href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/years-of-service-pin">Years Of Service Pin</a>, and <a href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/recognition-lapel-pins">Recognition Lapel Pins</a>, please click on the appropriate link.</p>
<p align="center"><a title="The Monterey Company specializes in high quality service lapel pins, custom made lapel pins, recognition lapel pins, employee recognition pins, years of service pins, custom coins, key chains, and much more." href="http://www.montereycompany.com/" target="blank"><img src="http://www.thesearchenginepros.com/sem/2011-04-02_082710.png" alt="lapel pins, custom made lapel pins, custom lapel pins, service lapel pins, recognition lapel pins, recognition pin, employee recognition pins, recognition pins, years of service pins, service pins" width="179" height="120" border="0" /></a></p>
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		<title>Recognition Pin &#8211; MontereyCompany.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:28:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since 1989, Custom Made Lapel Pins The Monterey Company specializes in high quality service lapel pins, custom made lapel pins, recognition lapel pins, employee recognition pins, years of service pins, custom coins, key chains, and much more.  A leader in the custom lapel pins and recognition pin industry since 1989, they have emerged as the #1 choice for non-profits, military units, small businesses and even [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=servicepins.wordpress.com&amp;blog=21928802&amp;post=4&amp;subd=servicepins&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 align="center">Since 1989, Custom Made Lapel Pins</h2>
<p align="center"><a title="The Monterey Company specializes in high quality service lapel pins, custom made lapel pins, recognition lapel pins, employee recognition pins, years of service pins, custom coins, key chains, and much more." href="http://www.montereycompany.com/" target="blank"><img src="http://www.thesearchenginepros.com/sem/2011-04-02_082857.png" alt="lapel pins, custom made lapel pins, custom lapel pins, service lapel pins, recognition lapel pins, recognition pin, employee recognition pins, recognition pins, years of service pins, service pins" width="610" height="90" border="0" /></a></p>
<p><a title="The Monterey Company specializes in high quality service lapel pins, custom made lapel pins, recognition lapel pins, employee recognition pins, years of service pins, custom coins, key chains, and much more." href="http://www.montereycompany.com/" target="blank"><img src="http://www.thesearchenginepros.com/sem/1234aeff.jpg" alt="lapel pins, custom made lapel pins, custom lapel pins, service lapel pins, recognition lapel pins, recognition pin, employee recognition pins, recognition pins, years of service pins, service pins" width="250" height="199" align="right" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>The Monterey Company specializes in high quality <em><a title="Service Lapel Pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/service-lapel-pins" target="blank">service lapel pins</a></em>, <em>custom made lapel pins</em>, <em><a title="Recognition Lapel Pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/recognition-lapel-pins" target="blank">recognition lapel pins</a></em>, <em><a title="Employee Recognition Pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/employee-recognition-pins" target="blank">employee recognition pins</a></em>, <em><a title="Years of Service Pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/years-of-service-pin" target="blank">years of service pins</a></em>, custom coins, key chains, and much more.<em> </em> A leader in the <em><a title="Custom Lapel Pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/custom-lapel-pins" target="blank">custom lapel pins</a></em> and <em><a title="Recognition Pin" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/recognition-pin" target="blank">recognition pin</a></em> industry since 1989, they have emerged as the #1 choice for non-profits, military units, small businesses and even large corporations that demand high quality manufacturing of <em><a title="Lapel Pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/lapel-pins" target="blank">lapel pins</a></em>. If you’re seeking a lapel pin manufacturer that has strong ethics with regards to health and safety laws, look no further than The Monterey Company and its friendly staff.   Founder Paul Stark believes strongly in green technology and environmentally friendly lapel pin manufacturing.  Whether you are looking to buy <em><a title="Recognition Pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/recognition-pins" target="blank">recognition pins</a></em> to boost employee morale, or issue <em><a title="Service Pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/service-pins" target="">service pins</a></em> to honor the loyalty and dedication of long-term employees, <em><a title="Custom Lapel Pins" href="http://www.montereycompany.com/blog/recognition-pin/custom-lapel-pins" target="blank">custom lapel pins</a></em> are a fun and easy option.  The Monterey Company is one of the only online firms that have a phone sales team ready to assist with an order.  Moreover, you won’t be bounced around in the creative process as customers are assigned one point of contact for the entire order.   Visit the site at <a href="http://www.montereycompany.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.MontereyCompany.com</a> to claim your FREE copy of “10 Mistakes To Avoid When Ordering <em>lapel pins”.  Mention code SH435 when<strong> </strong>calling<strong> 877-290-9290</strong> to get a special gift with your order of <em>lapel pins. </em></em></p>
<p align="center"><a title="The Monterey Company specializes in high quality service lapel pins, custom made lapel pins, recognition lapel pins, employee recognition pins, years of service pins, custom coins, key chains, and much more." href="http://www.montereycompany.com/" target="blank"><img src="http://www.thesearchenginepros.com/sem/2011-04-02_082710.png" alt="lapel pins, custom made lapel pins, custom lapel pins, service lapel pins, recognition lapel pins, recognition pin, employee recognition pins, recognition pins, years of service pins, service pins" width="179" height="120" border="0" /></a></p>
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