| There are so many choices when it comes to picking | | | | business is viewed as more upscale and your clients |
| out a name badge. Should you go with something | | | | relax, realizing they're in a professional establishment. |
| disposable, like plastic? Is it better to have a | | | | These badges are not completely indestructible (none |
| magnetic back or a pin back? | | | | of them are) but they have a better chance of |
| The opinions on what makes a name plate attractive | | | | survival when accidentally run through the washer |
| or useful are as numerous as the many versions | | | | and dryer when forgotten and left on a clothing item. |
| made. Some of the things to consider when | | | | Should you go with the pin backs or the magnetic |
| purchasing name tags are:o Attractiveness (Will your | | | | backs? That's a good question. In my opinion, |
| employees want to wear them?)o Durabilityo | | | | however, there's no contest. Good magnetic backs |
| Readabilityo Type of backing usedo Creativity (This is | | | | are quite strong. The magnet back badges come |
| my personal favorite) | | | | with a stainless steel strip on the back of the badge |
| After all, many businesses have a vested interest in | | | | itself and a removable magnetic bar that you hold on |
| the public remembering the names of their | | | | the inside of your jacket or shirt while you put the |
| employees. Name badges can put your customer at | | | | name plate in position. Simply snap the two together |
| ease. He or she can speak to you or your employee | | | | and you're all set. |
| by using your first name, eliminating the "Hey you!" or | | | | Pins are OK, but then you have to deal with sticking |
| the "Sir/Ma'am formality. | | | | holes in your clothes and possibly putting a rip in |
| Employees who are especially helpful or just the | | | | them if you are a Veterinarian handling a |
| opposite can be noted by your public and handled | | | | rambunctious dog. If you have a pacemaker, |
| appropriately. | | | | however, the pin would be the only type of backing |
| It's doubtful you need convincing of the importance | | | | you should wear. |
| of name tags, but there are some things to think | | | | Now about the creativity factor. How many artistic |
| about before ordering them. The major problem I've | | | | name badges have you seen? Truly memorable ones |
| heard by professionals in the Veterinary and Dental | | | | that you wanted to know more about? I know, it |
| professions is that their employees don't want to | | | | sounds impossible. Most people think of name badges |
| wear them. | | | | with about the same amount of enthusiasm they |
| Who can blame them if they're forced to wear a | | | | have towards their shoe laces. Something you have |
| tacky white plastic rectangle all day? Fortunately | | | | to wear but nothing to get excited about. |
| there are alternatives to that old stand-by. | | | | It is possible to find name tags that can be exciting |
| You can purchase name badges made from brass or | | | | and beautiful- name badges that communicate |
| stainless steel. Not only are the letters easier to read, | | | | something about an individual's own unique personality |
| but the tags are classier looking. Instantly your | | | | and interests. Sound interesting? It is! |