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Saturday, October 13, 2007

Beware of Bankers Bringing Gifts!!!!!

Ever gone to a conference to listen to bankers promising to lend money to you to start up your new business??? All you need is a sound business plan, projections, decent credit and they have millions to lend you to start your business!!! RIGHT!!!

The one thing they neglect to tell you is that you have to show them that you DON'T NEED THE MONEY!!!! They forget to mention that you need assets - i.e. - a house, stocks, land - something they can hold over your head! You need major collateral no matter how sound your business plan is!!!

I am so tired of listening to smarmy bankers smile and tell you how friendly they are to the new entrepreneur and how much they want to help you get your new business venture off the ground. In reality - once you show them you really DON'T need their money to get started - or once you are really making money in your new business - that is when they will be more than willing to lend you ANYTHING you need!!!

That doesn't mean that every once in a while the new business doesn't win - but you better meet some kind of quota for that to happen. So - rely on yourself, build your business one day at a time - and let the bank come to you - for most of us, it is our only chance!!!

I was at a conference just the other day and spoke to the VP of the bank that my company does business with about this very subject. Well - instead of listening to my concerns, having been turned down by them for everything from an SBA loan to PO financing - he tried to walk away from me. Well - I told him as the VP of the bank I use and am so unhappy with - he should make it his priority to find out how he can assist with the growth of my company. Unfortunately - he didn't see it that way and turned his back on me and walked out the door.

For the sake of the good people that work there - I won't mention the name of the private bank serving Connecticut - but that is only because I have integrity - whereas he has a cushy job and a fake smile and goes around giving people false hope in starting their businesses.

Take heart - most of us that are willing to go out on a limb and begin our own business will not let a smooth talker like this win. We make it happen on our own. Only then will your bank become friendly and interested in making your business grow. Don't let them fool you with the numbers - until their numbers include you!!!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

New Alliance Brings Fund Raising Flexibility to YOUR Community

Following a successful collaboration to provide safe backpacks filled with school supplies to the Deerfield Run Elementary School in Laurel, the two principal benefactors have formed a long-term alliance to help kids throughout the entire area. ShopInUSCities.com, whose local website ShopInLaurel.com facilitated the Deerfield Run donation, and S1 Safety First, the distributor of the see-through backpacks, announced their alliance today. “S1 really stepped up to the plate. They are matching our model of giving half of our revenue to the community” said Glenn Garnes, founder of ShopInUSCities.com.

Whereas ShopInUSCities.com places half of its revenue into a separately-managed college scholarship fund for use by local residents who sign up for the free service, S1 is giving half of its revenue to the organizations who make the specialty bags available to their members through a unique fund-raising approach. “Car washes and bake sales can’t match this kind of approach – these folks can make real money for their organizations while providing a product that people really want and many school systems are now requiring” commented Dori DeCarlo, President of S1. Indeed, because they minimize the chances that drugs or weapons can be brought into schools, see-through backpacks are now required in some schools in at least 35 states.

The fundraising approach is focused on ease-of-use to encourage participation. Organizations simply email their members to make them aware of the S1 products, including a full line of clear bags, backpacks, wheelchair bags, sports bags, travel bags and wheeled backpacks, and the members enter the code unique to that organization when they purchase from the S1 website. With the bags retailing between $22.95 and $49.95, the organizations can pocket between $11.90 and $24.90 of every sale. The organizations can also place links on their own websites or hold special events to generate sales.

The S1 products are also being made available for retail purchase at participating merchants that are part of ShopInUSCities.com. For every sale made at these merchants’ storefronts, S1 Safety First will donate an additional 5% to the merchant scholarship fund.

This new fundraising option supplements the existing fundraising strategy being used by organizations who partner with ShopInUSCities.com, giving them one more option. Under that approach, the organizations empower their members to sign up merchants to participate in the community websites operated by ShopInUSCities.com. In addition to helping the community by facilitating substantial contributions to the merchant scholarship fund, the organizations benefit financially by keeping a percentage of each listing fee. These fees continue to provide long-term funding to the organizations because they are paid each year when the merchants renew their participation.

About ShopInUSCities.com

ShopInUSCities.com's main focus is using funds provided by merchants who participate in their community websites to fund scholarships for college-bound children in those communities. Merchants pay a fee to participate in a local merchant directory and half of that fee is contributed to the scholarship fund. The company also maintains a community email list of member residents who are eligible for prizes and special savings offered by participating merchants, and free access to community events and workshops offered throughout the year.

About S1 Safety First

S1 Safety First was founded by a mom concerned for her kids’ safety. Initially begun to assist with the safety measures being implemented in schools, S1 is now on the forefront of addressing these issues nationwide in sports arenas, airports, institutions and in workplaces where security personnel need to monitor large volumes of people. The products are constructed of heavy-weight, temperature-resistant vinyl, fabric- lined and reinforced seams, and carry a 3-year warranty against manufacturers’ defects. They were also developed with chiropractors to incorporate and ergonomic design. Utilizing curved padded straps and a waist belt to evenly distribute the weight of the materials inside, they are clearly safer, clearly stronger and clearly more comfortable than other products on the market.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Back to School Needs Being CLEARLY Met!

Well - as our children head back to school, more and more are required to carry clear bags or no bags because of the safety issues that we are facing in our learning environments.

S1 is meeting these challenges head-on with our full line of clear bags and backpacks. More and more schools are working with us to ensure that their students are carrying the finest clear bags on the market.

As consumers we all know that "Cheap is expensive" so why not buy a product that you know will stand up to the day to day wear and tear that our children inflict on any and all of their things.

Visit us at www.s1bags.com to see our full line and purchase a product that will last. Parents want safety - kids want cool - and S1 is there to satisfy all! Be part of the solution and help keep our learning environments safe. Together, we can make a difference.

S1 ~ The advantages are CLEAR!

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Together we can make a difference!

Together, we can make a difference. This is how I sign all my business correspondence and it is so very true.

The On-Line Security Authority and BlogTalkRadio did an amazing interview online with our company promoting our company and our mission to keep our children safe.

As we all send our children back to school, more and more of our schools are requiring them to carry a clear bag or backpack when they return.

As parents, we have all learned that Cheap is Expensive - so we have the finest line of clear bags and backpacks available to give parents a clear choice when they purchase thier bags!

Parents want safety, kids want cool! All our bags are designed to look great and really stand up to the day to day wear and tear of daily use.

Visit us at www.s1bags.com and see the finest line of clear bags available on the market! S1 - The Advantages are CLEAR!

Saturday, July 14, 2007

School Safety is an Issue Now More Than EVER!

Daily, schools are contacting us regarding our clear bags and backpacks as they are heading into the new school year and updating security measures in the learning enviromemt.

More and more parents are demanding that schools take a stronger part in keeping our children safe and want a good quality product to assist in these measures.

As consumers we have all learned that 'cheap is expensive' and in the long run paying a few dollars more for top quality saves money in the long run.

Visit us at www.s1basgs.com to see our full line of clear bags and backpacks Work with S1 to keep our children safe! Together, we can make a difference.

Thursday, July 5, 2007

Airport Security Concerns!

Hi All -
Well - having just gone to the airport with a friend to drop off her son the need for clear bags is more apparent to me than ever!
The lines just to get into the airport were huge as they were searching vehicles and then trying to check bags was even worse.
I always carry a clear mini messenger bag as my purse and more than one security guard stopped me to ask where I purchased the bag and if I had any information to leave them!
Visit www.s1bags.com and make time at security checkpoints smoother and faster than before. S1 - the advantages are CLEAR!

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Cooperation - not Competition!!!

Now how is that for a business concept?!?!?!?

Why don't we all stop "competing" and realize there is enough to go around. Reward your fellow entrepreneur - don't undercut them to make you look _______ you can fill in the blank with all the underhanded things done in business.

What do you have to say about it???

Monday, June 25, 2007

What a network we are developing...

Unbelievable.
There is not a day that goes by that I do not meet someone that needs and wants our clear bags. Whether they are looking to promote an event or just tired of having to dump their contents out everytime they go out in a public arena or airport - S1 is jumping off like crazy.
Visit our website - www.s1bags.com and see the clear advantages to using our products day to day.
S1 - The advantages are CLEAR!!!

Monday, June 18, 2007

CT, MA and NY Businesswomen Unite!!!

I welcome all businesswomen in the Tri-State areas of CT, MA, and NY to join Tri-state Businesswomen through FastPitch Network Marketing.

This forum is open to women of all ages and backgrounds - it is here to share our strengths and ideas and to support each other as we develop our businesses.

We welcome all ideas from motivated women!!!
Together - we can make a difference.

Saturday, June 16, 2007

FastPitch Group for NY, CT and MA Businesswomen

Looking to network in the tri-state area with other strong-minded businesswomen looking to make a difference.
Are you interested in connecting with focused powerful women that understand the challenges of managing family life with the businessworld and are making a success of both?
Share your ideas, goals and daily suggestions to move your business onto the forefront of your field.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Corporations Clearly See the Advantages of S1 Bags

We are thrilled to have just custom designed a laptop bag for IBM in Hopewell Junction, NY for use by their cleanroom personnel. It is exciting to see how the corporate world is seeing the clear advantages to using our bags for their employees. IBM set out to find a clear bag to carry a laptop and other peripherals into their manufacturing facilities cleanroom and S1 custom designed a new laptop bag for their specific needs which combined features of our Messenger Bag and Laptop Briefcase.

Many companies and corporations are making carrying a clear bag mandatory for all personnel and are confident that S1 will provide them a professional product designed to last. As consumers, we have all learned that ‘cheap is expensive.’ I set out to create bags that are cool, comfortable, and durable and at the same time face safety issues head-on with our premium line of clear bags

Whether branding your company logo, creating sales kits, maintaining the integrity of manufacturing rooms, assisting with security measures and checkpoints or using as corporate gifts and giveaways the growing line of S1 products will continue to fit your every need. Our line of clear bags is available online at www.S1bags.com or by calling 203 924 6577 for all custom orders and other information.

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