Monday, November 28, 2011

How Will You Benefit From A Packaging Audit???

(this is you when you get a promotion after your boss sees how awesome you are and all the money you saved your company!!)

Please call Paul to schedule your Free Packaging Audit Today!! 631 327 1958

The benefits of an audit are numerous. Audits can improve a company’s efficiency and profitability by helping the management better understand their own shipping supply systems. Your company, as well as shareholders, suppliers and financers, are also assured that the risks in their organisation are well-studied, and effective systems are in place to handle them.
Audits can also identify areas in an organisation’s shipping structure that need improvement, and how to implement the proper changes and adjustments. Having an audit also lessens the risk and therefore the cost of capital.
An audit can uncover inaccuracies and discrepancies within an organisation’s records, which may be indications of weak financial organisation or even internal fraud, although fraud detection is not the main purpose of an audit.
The benefits of an audit:

Analyse and understand your company’s shipping records.
Identify key areas for improvement in your company.
Assess risks, economy, efficiency and quality.
Evaluate new technology.
Uncover fraudulent or other illegal activities within your company.
Reinforce and strengthen internal control.
Analysis of Packaging Costs!!

Paul's Packaging Audit offers you a unique broad perspective of your company which you can apply to deliver effective analyses and relevant information. Management can use this information to evaluate the company and implement measures necessary to meet their objectives.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

You Can Save Space and Money Using The Air Plus High Speed!!

Please call me today to set you free trial!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd7Fo4-duNQ

Effective. Flexible. Cost-conscious.

Effective: Its strength and durability offer reliable protection for your products.
Cuts costs: Saves storage expense plus the light weight keeps your shipping costs down.
Flexible: Pick the machines and the films to meet your requirements.
Easy: The rolls of film are light and easy to handle. The machines are easy to operate, fast and reliable.
Environmental benefits: It‘s reusable and the film is recyclable.
Versatile: Machines are compact and portable allowing them to integrate easily into your packaging area.

AIRplus^® from Storopack offers quality machines that create versatile air-filled film packing materials. AIRplus^® films combine reliable protection and multiple uses with cost-saving features for the ideal in-the-box packaging products. Their lightweight properties lower shipping costs, and because you’re creating the inflated packing materials on-demand they require minimal storage space and handling in your facility. By using AIRplus^®, your packaging will be consistent and controlled. You’ll appreciate the low labor requirements and ease of production as well as its clean, dust-free characteristics.

You Can Save The Planet And Save Money With Your High Speed Paper Shooter!!

Please call me today to get one of these in your facility for a free trial??
thanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u99j2x-3Was

PAPERplus® Shooter from Storopack

Paper filler dispensed at high speed

The paper filling system PAPERplus^® Shooter from Storopack provides an exceptional running speed of 1.6 metres of paper filler per second. The handy device features an integrated automatic cutter. As well as optimum user convenience, this simple and durable mechanism ensures outstanding operating reliability.
A sensor is integrated to prevent paper jamming despite the high feed rate, ensuring that the machine’s high-speed performance is consistently translated into efficient packaging logistics. The PAPERplus^® Shooter is used for efficient void fill and stabilization of pack contents for transport.

A paper strip is cut off at the required length by releasing a foot pedal. This eliminates the need for manual tearing which interrupts the work flow and can be highly strenuous over the course of a shift. Packing staff have both hands free to fill the pack voids, and can easily control the machine speed as required.

The dispenser processes single-ply kraft paper to create a multiple-ply filler. The material is fed using a dispensing carton containing an 850 m roll of paper. To refill, the carton is simply exchanged.

The PAPERplus^® Shooter comes with a highly ergonomic design and facility for individual adjustment. The head of the dispenser can be freely swivelled. As the height is also adjustable, the filler can be dispensed from the most convenient position above the packs.

The PAPERplus^® Shooter measures 500 mm (width) and 600 mm (depth) and has a freely variable height of between 1,800 and 2,000 mm. The minimal size of its footprint allows the dispenser to be positioned easily in the required location even in cramped conditions. With a total weight of 23 kilos, it can also be moved to different operating locations with a minimum of effort. The table-top version offering the same functional characteristics can be height adjusted between 1,000 and 1,200 mm.

Monday, November 21, 2011

You Can Save 80% on Labor With A Battery Strap Tool!!

Yes....please ask me for your demo on this great ...cordless strapping machine that your bottom line will love!

The preferred battery tool for heavy duty and high tension applications. For most applications, Polyester works best when applied in the working range, ideally at least 50% of the break strength of the strap. At 700 pounds maximum tension, the VT700 is the ideal battery powered tool for a wide range of polyester strapping applications. Operation and batteries are identical to the VT550. TheVT700 is equipped with a high tension motor for increased tension, and all VT700 tools have a standard heavy duty steel wear plate for heavy duty applications. Competitively priced, the VT700 is a cost effective solution for heavy duty and high tension!

Adjustable tension, maximum 730 lbs. for heavy duty jobs.
Sealing efficiency 80% (+/- 5%) of strap breaking strength (varies based on strap quality, remaining battery power and set sealing time).
14.4V 3000mAh NiMH high capacity rechargeable battery.
BOSCH 30 minute charger.
High friction weld sealing, no metal seal required.
Sealing time adjustment from .6 to 4.8 seconds.
Ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue.
Easy one-step strap insertion.
Computer controlled operation monitoring system.
Self-adjustable front and rear strap width guides for perfect strap alignment.
Changeable strap cutting blade.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

You Can Now Protect With Paper Bubble-Wrap!!

Yes...you can now ship your products with Geami Protective Paper Packaging!!
You now can go green and save green at the same time!!
As usual...please ask Paul for more information!!

"We love our GreenWrap packing materials and have been using it for 6 years. It is great to find an eco-friendly packaging material to replace bubble."

GreenWrap's paper-based protective packaging materials provide sustainable packaging solutions for businesses looking for an alternative to oil-based plastic packing materials such as bubble packaging, foam wrap and air pillows. The proven cushioning properties of GreenWrap packing materials help to ensure that your products will survive the rigors of small parcel shipping and arrive at your customer's door in good condition - Nearly 20,000 packages are shipped daily with their contents protected by GreenWrap packing materials. Businesses just like yours are benefiting from our eco friendly packaging solutions.

Protective Packaging Materials for Any Shipping Volume

Whether your company ships a few packages per day or thousands per week, GreenWrap offers packaging solutions suited to your type of business. Our packing materials are designed to deliver quality, performance, value and your product, in good condition, to your customers door.

Environmental Benefits of GreenWrap Protective Packaging Materials

While oil-based plastic packing materials such as bubble packaging are non-renewable and hard to recycle, GreenWrap's paper-based packaging materials are renewably sourced, biodegradable and 100% recyclable through curbside collection programs found in nearly every community. Additionally, the Kraft paper used to make GreenWrap packing materials have received third party certification from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). This SFI certifications assures that the fibers used to make GreenWrap packaging materials are derived solely from sustainably managed forests.

Reasons to try GreenWrap Protective Packaging Materials

Proven in-the-box product protection & cushioning using our recyclable packaging materials. Every year from small businesses, to Top 100 Catalogers, millions of packages are shipped using GreenWrap protective packing materials. We have the right protective packaging solutions to meet the needs of businesses like yours.
Packaging solutions that create opportunities for your company to reduce overall packaging materials costs while eliminating the problems often associated with using bulky plastic packaging materials such as bubble packaging wrap, foam protective wrap and air pillows.
Improve your brand's image - no matter your industry, get ahead of the competition by using the type of earth friendly packaging materials that an ever increasing number of eco-conscience consumers prefer.
Eliminate the hassles that consumers experience when they have to handle plastic packaging materials by replacing them with more end-user friendly packaging solutions. Your customers will appreciate your choice of eco packing materials that are easily disposed of in their curbside recycling bin.
GreenWrap's packaging solutions easily integrate into most existing shipping processes that use packing materials.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Here Are 49 Ways For You To Get A Job In A Down Economy!!!

Maybe you or someone you know could benefit from these ideas and links attached to them!!
Remember, Believe and Succeed!!

You'll find great insights on age discrimination, handling the Web and social networks, what happens to your resume when you click "send", negotiating your offer, handling a declining industry and much, much more.

So, while I don't expect you to read all 49 of them (that would be more than 300 pages!), let me make a recommendation:

Pick the five that are most relevant to you, print them out, and read just one each day this week. You can do it on the treadmill, the train or as you're flying around this big old country of ours. It won't take much time, but it's a great way to get smarter about your job hunt...

Our 49 best advice packages (click on the link to download)

16 Things You Should Know About When You Used Linked-In!!!

Here are 16 things you should consider when using Linkedin!!

While most people think of LinkedIn as a glorified job search board, this social media site is actually an amazing business-to-business marketing tool.
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With a little bit of time and effort, the following guide can help you turn LinkedIn into a lead generation engine and give you the inside track to generating more business with LinkedIn.
Start with your profileYour profile <http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=tab_pro> on LinkedIn is the single most important element on the site. It’s your "enhanced" business card -- a quick and easy way for people to decide if you’re relevant or not to what they care about.
LinkedIn provides a rich feature set to make your profile stand out. Use these tips to create a profile that gets your message across without losing readers along the way.
1. Don’t get clever with your picture
2. Headlines matter (as always)
3. You are more than your job
The more experiences that you add, the easier it will be for LinkedIn to connect you with others within their network.
4. Create connections that matter
As general rule of thumb, ask yourself, would you feel comfortable picking up the phone and calling this person? If not, don’t add them to your contacts.
One of my favorite ways to add contacts is using the People You May Already Know tool. Of course, the "trick" is to make sure you have done a thorough job of adding all of your work and non-work experiences to your profile.
While you’re busy adding contacts, don’t forget to prune a few out as well. By using the "would you call" benchmark, you may find that are a few names to drop. Keep your contact list relevant.
5. Work your recommendations
The best way to get recommendations is to ask for them <http://www.copyblogger.com/ask/>. The Request Recommendations tool is simple to use, but take the time to edit the default message by tailoring it for your audience.
For people you know well, a simple subject line could be "I need your help."
(I wouldn’t recommend "You are not alone" <http://www.copyblogger.com/get-your-email-opened/> for this one … you might make your colleagues a bit nervous.)For other connections that you may not know quite as well, include a point of reference to jog their memory.
As for the message itself, be short and to the point. A good way to start your message is to acknowledge how much you value their opinion. Vanity is often a great motivator.
And if your requests for recommendation fall flat? Start writing recommendations for others you know. You will be pleasantly surprised how many will reciprocate.
6. Don’t waste your summary
Instead, use the summary as a place to answer a simple question - Why do you do what you do? Think of your summary as the human element of who you are, the backstory to everything you’ve done so far.
7. Flesh out the details
One of my favorite features is the ability to add content from SlideShare.net, Twitter, and WordPress.
Give your LinkedIn viewers a well-rounded sense of your digital presence.
8. Drag the conversation along
Next to every section heading on your profile page is a directional arrow icon that allows you to re-order and emphasize the sections of your profile for viewers.
Front-load your page with the most exciting content. For example, if you have great recommendations, drag them to the top so viewers see your most positive details first.
9. Don’t forget SEO benefits
Take the time to optimize your summary, using your full proper name versus "I" or "me." You might also want to enter links to websites you want to highlight.
Also, give your profile page some link juice by creating a link from your website biography page to your LinkedIn profile page.
Now you’re ready to start promoting your business on LinkedInHaving a solid LinkedIn profile is a crucial ingredient - but it is only the starting point. LinkedIn gives you lots of tools to drive interest and traffic to your business - so use them.
10. Update your email signature line
The Email Signature tool <http://www.linkedin.com/signature?display=> provides a series of options to input and style your signature line. Make sure to select under Options the "Professional Profile" link and "See who we know in common" link.
11. Explore the rest of the tool kit
For example, beef up your online Bio or About page with a quick link back to LinkedIn by using the Member Profile plugin <http://developer.linkedin.com/docs/DOC-1278>.
If you have a business blog, the Share on LinkedIn plugin <http://developer.linkedin.com/docs/DOC-1283> is the perfect complement to your Tweet Share button.
Don’t forget to also include the Recommend with LinkedIn button <http://developer.linkedin.com/docs/DOC-1282>. This feature gives your business social proof through recommendations of LinkedIn Users that are visible on your site.
As a side note for those of you who are more SEO-savvy, it is very feasible that LinkedIn Recommendations will be a factor in search rankings - similar to Facebook Likes or Twitter sharing <http://www.copyblogger.com/seo-twitter-facebook/> today.
12. Dominate the All Updates area
Start building authority and awareness through an ever-present stream of relevant information that appears directly on the LinkedIn home page of your connections.
13. Create your own LinkedIn group
But for the savvy professional who is willing to commit the time, creating and nurturing your own online group <http://www.linkedin.com/createGroup?displayCreate=&trk=hb_side_crgrp> can pay huge dividends - if you build it right.
The real secret of having your own group is the free email broadcast tool included with it.
Under the Manage options, you will see a feature to Send An Announcement. While restricted to once every seven days, LinkedIn provides you with a free and easy method to send email broadcasts to your group members.
14. And speaking of email …
The Compose Message feature in your inbox has a unique way to tailor your emails to your LinkedIn Contacts by geography and/or by industry, for up to 50 people at a time.
So if you want to share an interesting story or idea with your contacts in the accounting industry, a simple point and click is all it takes.
Obviously you’re not going to use this feature to spam or annoy your contacts (that will take you in the exact opposite direction of where you want to go). Keep these messages informative and highly relevant.
15. Work your company page
As you update your Products & Services page, consider including appealing special offers <http://www.copyblogger.com/58-killer-offers/> for people who visit and recommend your LinkedIn company page.
And of course, don’t forget to promote your company page by LinkedIn email, group discussions, group announcements, and updating your status.
16. Manage and mine your data stream
On the Account Settings <https://www.linkedin.com/settings/?trk=hb_acc> page, you will see a tab called Account. Within the Account features is an option to Get LinkedIn content in an RSS feed. Make sure this feature is enabled and add the link to your favorite RSS reader to receive daily updates from your connections.
Once you have everything where you can review it easily, mine the data stream by taking advantage of the built in search features of your newsreader. Alternatively, your reader may have additional options to flag certain items that contain terms you designate.
With a little bit of effort, your RSS reader can become a daily source of business opportunities.
The value of LinkedIn is youLinkedIn gives you plenty of powerful toys to play with that can make your business-to-business marketing more effective. This guide represents just a few of the many things you can do.
The tools are there, your customers are there … the only thing that’s missing is you. So while the rest of the world sits in awe of LinkedIn’s stock price, start creating your own return on investment for your business.
With so much activity conducted within LinkedIn, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. This is where RSS can become your friend.
Recently, LinkedIn introduced company pages <http://www.linkedin.com/company/copyblogger-media-llc> - an easy way to provide additional details about your business.
Did you know you can send out email newsletters to your contacts?
LinkedIn contains a vast collection of online groups. For many, joining and participating in a LinkedIn group is an easy way to build authority through comments and discussion postings.
By default, LinkedIn presents a list of Network Updates <http://www.linkedin.com/home?trk=hb_tab_home> when a user logs in. This is a gold mine for the smart content marketing professional <http://www.copyblogger.com/content-marketing/>.
The LinkedIn Developer site <http://developer.linkedin.com/community/plugins> has a rich number of easy-to-use tools to enhance your site.
You’ll want to start building awareness of your LinkedIn Profile. Since many professionals rely on email as their primary digital communication stream, your usual email signature is often a great starting point to connect with others.
If you make your profile page public, search engines like Google and Bing will index it.
With one click and a mouse move, you can substantially control the narrative that people view when visiting your public profile page.
A new feature of LinkedIn is the Add Sections tool - a way to modify your profile with additional details about your qualifications from other online sources.
Don’t waste your summary area with a lot of empty verbiage about your "team-oriented, results-focused goal setting" qualifications.
An easy way to enhance your reputation is to obtain as many recommendations <http://www.linkedin.com/references?mrs=> as possible. Lots of recommendations add up to social proof that you’re a professional others can depend on.
Schedule some time every few months to update your contacts <http://www.linkedin.com/connections?trk=hb_tab_connections> within LinkedIn.
The biggest mistake people make with their profile is excluding their non-work related experiences. If you belong to a local networking group or other affiliations, add them.
The Professional Headline that appears below your name is included on every reference about you on the site. Make sure it includes your title and your company. Again, don’t get so caught up in trying to be clever that you’re hard to understand.
No one will recognize you if they can’t see your face. The best pictures have solid color backgrounds with your face taking up as much of the frame as possible. The image upload tool in LinkedIn includes a cropping feature to make this easier. , that is, you know what you’re doing.

Are You Starting Your Own Products-Based Business??? Think Packaging!!!

When You Are Starting a New Products-Based Business, It Involves Thinking About Your Packaging Needs!!

When starting a new product-based business, it’s important to make sure every aspect of your company is professionally treated. A shipping and receiving department handles all packaging of your company’s products. While some products may be shipped in standard envelopes or small boxes, others require custom-shaped material in order to properly mail. As a product gets more valuable and fragile in physical form, the detail in packaging material should increase for protection.

Consider the distance and procedures involved with shipping a package from your home or office address to the customer’s door. More often than not, that boxed product is sent out for processing at the shipping center, placed on a truck and possibly an airplane and sent to its final destination. Shipping companies process thousands, even millions, of mailed items a day, therefore the handling must be quick and sometimes abusive.
The protection needed for each product before shipping might start to make sense now. With this item security in mind, carefully plan how each of your company’s products should be arranged for mailing. Electronic devices can be easily damaged if moved around too much during transportation, therefore packing peanuts, a foam-like material, fill empty space for security. Your product is what drives your company and maintains your image, therefore mindful packaging techniques minimizes any problems when each item leaves home base.

Paul Pileggi's Packaging World!!!

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