Maximize Restaurant/Bar Sales through the Holidays and New Year with these Tips

‘Tis the season for feasting, and if you’re in the bar/restaurant/foodservice business, you know the potential is big for busy end-of-year sales and a momentum swing into 2020 Q1. Give your “per check” revenue a boost with effective displays, cross-promotions, and upsells for hungry, thirsty customers. They’re ready to order: give them more choices and increase sales at the same time…everybody wins!

Start by catching the holiday wave. According to the National Restaurant Association’s latest Restaurant Performance Index, sales trended upward in September and October, leading into a busy holiday season and a great time to create repeat customers. Show them some love and they’ll be back in 2020!

Don’t ignore your take-out customers! Especially during the holidays, people are in a hurry. If you want to grab your share of take-out revenue, your Takeout Menu Holders can play a vital part! Show them what’s good to-go with an Acrylic Brochure Holder.

Put your seasonal promotions in the spotlight. Whether marketing a signature drink for the holidays or special winter comfort food dish, capturing attention can be tricky. Draw hungry eyes to your upsells with attractive Curved Sign Holders. Clear acrylic over a black acrylic background with stylish metal standoffs makes a perfect, eye-catching showcase!

Make ‘em warm-n-cozy! There’s typically a post-holiday drop-off in business as holiday revelers return to routine and spend less after the Christmas season. Add a winter touch with your slicks and specials to keep customers coming back. Swivel base acrylic displays accentuate your décor and spin to reach more eyes and potential buyers!

Celebrate Answer the Telephone like “Buddy the Elf Day”, December 18

It’s the most anticipated day of the year…a day of joy, peace, and happiness. Christmas? Thanksgiving? Valentine’s Day? No, it’s National Answer the Telephone like “Buddy the Elf” Day!

In case you missed the joke, “Buddy” is a character played by Will Ferrell in the 2003 movie Elf. The holiday comedy was a box office hit and, according to Elf’s IMDb storyline, revolved around Buddy’s return to human society as a 30-year old man who has lived his entire life up to that point as one of Santa’s elves. Life in New York City being decidedly different territory throws everyday challenges at bewildered but well-meaning Buddy, like answering phones.

To honor this special day, December 18^th, one only needs to accomplish a simple task…and if you know the scene in the movie, you know what’s coming. A phone rings and you answer “(Insert your Name) the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” The event also has a social media following at #AnswerThePhoneLikeBuddyTheElfDay.

This year, there’s a new wrinkle to the festivities that lends itself perfectly to the optics: “_______________ the Elf” name inserts in Clear Acrylic Name Plate Holders! Every Elf station in any office has potential. Desktops, cubicles, partitions, walls, and countertops all make ideal platforms.

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Desk Name Plate Holders really add a festive flair to Buddy-like Elf inserts with silver and black border options. Cubicle Name Plates also feature colored borders in silver, black, bronze, and white. All deliver a crystal-clear view in stunning acrylic with polished edges.

Perforated card stock is also included free on select orders so you can print your own “_____ the Elf” inserts and save some green this holiday season. As for Name Plate borders and your color options? Just ask “what’s your favorite color?”

 

 

Executive Name Plate Holder Awards for National Salesperson Day, December 13th

Imagine your operation without an effective sales force, the women and men who quite often represent the face of a company. The personality that cements the bond with clients, earning the trust of that client and his or her choice to do business with you above all others. You can’t underestimate the value of a hard-working salesperson.

As a client liaison, a good salesperson must also answer questions about various operational aspects, requiring a deeper internal knowledge than is often required of other personnel. In recognition of their heroic efforts, Friday, December 13^th is designated National Salesperson Day!

National Salesperson Day was first observed in 2000 and one could argue that this was long overdue. From the 1800s all the way through the 1950s, the “salesman” was often considered a disreputable manipulator using sly techniques to “trick” one into buying something. The image of peddlers promoting cure-all snake oil has basis in fact. Times have certainly changed.

Different sales techniques took shape from the 1920s-1950s. The psychology about understanding buyers and what makes each “tick” was first considered during this period. Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People coincided with the advent of “relationship selling.” The practice of overcoming objections also became known as barrier selling.

If you’ve ever seen Glengarry Glen Ross, you’ll recall the explanation of AIDA in a rather brutal sales “motivation” meeting. It’s a formula that also became popular in the ‘50s, standing for Attention, Interest, Desire, Action. In theory, successfully convincing a sales prospect in all four areas adds up to signing the dotted line. AIDA was widely adopted from that point forward by telemarketers and door-to-door salesmen up to top execs.

You can make every salesperson feel like a top exec for National Salesperson Day with Executive Series Name Plate Holders.  Style NPA2 delivers exceptional class with Silver Posts. Clear Glass Green Executive Name Plate Holders take the elegance a notch higher. Think about it and be sure to thank your sales team!

 

Operation Santa Paws Brings Holiday Cheer to Animals in Shelters

For a time that conjures images of relaxing with family and peaceful contemplation, the holiday season for many is extremely chaotic and stressful. Aside from shopping and planning, the holidays are also typically busiest for animal rescue shelters.

Illustrating the need for adoptive forever homes and guardians, Operation Santa Paws is in force. Annually designated from December 1^st through 24^th, Operation Santa Paws aims to stock these shelters with critically needed food and supplies during the hustle-bustle of the holiday season.

The Operation reports that approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter shelters every year. Adoptions are generally near their highest during the holiday season as families treat themselves to a furry family addition. And those not adopting also tend to share generously in the spirit of the season by donating to shelters. Treats, blankets, food, toys…you can bet these items are welcome.

Of course, animal shelters also need hard cash to stay afloat. Making every dollar count begins with the right approach to donation appeal, and acrylic is doing its part. Acrylic Donation Boxes are filling fast in kennels and shelters across the country…solid, tough, durable models like those in the Plastic Products Mfg PMBSC styles. These attractive Donation Boxes offer secure locking options and Sign Holders to help draw the eye to a worthy cause.

As Operation Santa Paws spreads its good work, note how much difference one person can make this holiday season. Justin Rudd originally put OSP together in 2001 for local shelters in Long Beach, California. In 2018, his philanthropic efforts are benefitting animals nationwide.

Tips and Must-Haves for Your Annual Holiday Office Party

‘Tis the Season for gathering with friends and family, including those work families often seen more than each’s own. Of course, that means it’s also time for another annual event popular every holiday season: the office party.

Start with the official announcement and pronounce it visible for all to see. Top-Mount Cubicle Sign Holders (Style CSHH) and Cubicle Sign Frames (Style CSHL) capture the essence and showcase upcoming festivities clearly.

Acrylic Cubicle Sign Holders make a brilliant display and fit perfectly on partition walls. The literature display stands out among the festive décor, right at eye level. It’s also why this dynamic Sign Holder is so popular for use in directional guidance and emergency signage displays. And check out the latest colored-border options that match so nicely with holiday decorations!

User-friendly Cubicle Sign Frames elevate party invitations and holiday festivities in high fashion. Other times of the year, this same Tiered Sign Holder delivers top visual acuity above cubicle/partition walls, grabbing attention from greater heights.

As for the holiday office party itself? Here are a few other tips, courtesy of Create & Cultivate, an “online platform and offline conference for women looking to create and cultivate the career of their dreams.”

Spread the cheer with music…and you don’t need a DJ. Spotify, Apple Music, and a Bluetooth speaker can take care of the Silent Night.

Cocktails beyond the ubiquitous beer and wine? There are plenty of tasty recipes online you can easily make your own, or even do a mulled punch in a crockpot, wafting aromas of clove and orange.

Set aside a “photo booth.” It’s almost always a draw (eventually). Garlands are festive and easy to hang. Edison string lights, too. As for the food? A charcuterie board adds upscale flavor to easy-snacking finger food.

No matter what, you can show all the details in Cubicle Sign Holders/Sign Frames. We hope your holiday office party’s a hit!

Deck the Halls with New Office Name Plate Holders!

Are you ready for the holidays, both at home and in your work environment?  What’s in your office this season?  Photos, decorations, a splash of color?  While you’re in the spirit, consider capturing NEW colors in your office décor that will accentuate your holidays and look great even after the Christmas decorations come down.  Deck the Halls with Plastic Products Mfg.’s New Color Bordered Name Plate Holders!

The latest in Bordered Cubicle Nameplates give your office space a professional look that’s also incredibly attractive.  Polished edges in premium thickness .092 acrylic give passersby an attention-grabbing, aesthetically appealing showcase with colored-border edges providing the frame.  And check out the exciting new colors, like festive holiday-ish Gold, Satin Silver, and White.  You also have bold Black and Bronze options.

These Cubicle Name Plates make a great fit in a professional atmosphere, giving your floor layout a new look and attitude for 2020.  Clear acrylic catches the eye and border colors keep them focused on your message.  There are multiple possibilities for usage, from name, title, and department inserts to directional signage and office announcements.  Be seen in a whole new light!

Easy to install securely atop partition walls, Top-Mount Cubicle Name Plate Holders elevate displays with a view from both sides. It’s not only the perfect spotlight for Name/Title inserts framed in stunning silver Cubicle Name Plate Holders can also guide passing foot traffic with Directional Signage and Combination Suite Identification. You can use your imagination if you want to express your need for privacy.

Holidays have you in a creative mode?  If you prefer designing your own name and title inserts on laser or inkjet printers, the perfect perforated card stock for the job is included FREE with standard sizes.  Let your design inspiration flow with unique fonts and graphics.

If you want to take that creativity in branding and customization to the next level, consider silk-screening and custom imprinting on your Bordered Cubicle Name Plate Holder.  Options are available with select quantity orders.

Go ahead and think bold-n-colorful!  ‘Tis the Season!