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exhaustedCustom lapel pins can be a great way to honor team members, employees, partners, and donors.
Custom lapel pins can fill various needs and take on many different forms. Companies can use these in many different ways. Popular variations can include employee recognition pins, a recognition pin for goals accomplished, as well as pins for monetary contributions and contributions of energy, time and resources. While custom lapel pins are invariably an appropriate gift, some thought should be given to selecting the best type. Giving consideration to variables such as logos and insignias, colors, defining icons, and finding a reputable producer will help ensure the design of a recognition pin the recipient wear with pride. This is true of employee recognition pins and years of service pins. This allows us to show appreciation which is often overlooked. The following tips will help you express the right message to your employees or team members with these employee recognition pins. Giving the right pin in the right way will provide value and meaning for both the recipient and the giver.
1. Select a company that is oriented around customer service to design and manufacture the custom lapel pins. Years of service pins and employee recognition pins aren't likely to be nearly as valuable if the sales approach adopted by the company producing these pins is quick and hurried.
2. When selecting a recognition pin proof, remember that size can deceive. The proof should be the same size as the custom made pin. The proof should be used to gauge the size. If too small or large, the proof should be revised. The recognition pin may not necessarily be worn on the lapel, the size should be a good guide as to whether or not the recognition pin will be too large or too small.
3. Since employee recognition pins evoke company spirit, corporate colors – if important – should be considered. When working with a sales representative for custom lapel pins that colors are important and the color match should be precise. The color match from business cards alone may not be sufficient especially as it relates to getting the right coloring on the enamel.
4. Use colors that will look good on a recognition pin, not just the proof.
5. Recognition pin text should be legible and easy to read. Small text needs to be struck into the metal first if color-filled or printed onto the metal as part of the manufacturing process.
6. Consider whether epoxy enhances your custom lapel pin design. The epoxy may help to prolong the life of the pin and provides a hard enamel effect without providing too much overhead.
7. The finished metal varies with different methods. While genuine silver tarnishes, a nickel finish works; gold or brass finishes may be other options for creating a solid pin. The right selection can be made often with the help of a reputable salesperson for custom lapel pins or any type of recognition pins for that matter.
8. Velvet boxes or bags can cost more than the employee recognition pins if not chosen carefully with cost in mind. Consider nice looking, but reasonable, recognition pin boxes.
9. For a special recognition pin, or employee recognition pins for many years of service, gemstones give added significance and meaning.
10. Pins can include phone or website information engraved on the back side, possibly serial numbers to keep track of each.
Regarding The Author: Paul Stark is the owner of The Monterey Company, a firm that specializes in producing 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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