I don't know about you - but I love to travel. By car, by train, by boat, by plane - no matter how I get there - I love it! One of the things that makes it a drag is dealing with security when you hit a checkpoint. Another is finding everything you need without having to empty out your entire bag! Well - S1 Bags take care of both of my pet peeves.
Okay, you're thinking that the bags are from my company, of course I think that they are great when dealing with these issues. Honestly - they really ARE! There is nothing like going through airport security and not having to take my laptop out of the bag. Or getting somewhere, not having time to unpack, and being able to see what I need inside my bag. My two favorite traveling bags are the S1 checkpoint friendly laptop bag and gym bag.
Contrary to what you might think - the checkpoint friendly laptop bags are NOT clear~its the design that makes them checkpoint friendly. We worked very closely with the TSA to make sure we met all their guidelines so travelers could go through security checkpoints with ease! Nothing like opening the flap of your bag, putting it flat on the belt, and leaving your laptop where it is, safely surrounded by a half-inch of padding.
The gym bag is my favorite"luggage" because it has 3 side compartments and a large main compartment to hold everything I need for work or play! The side pockets are large enough for my shoes, travel bag and toiletries. The main compartment is large enough for up to a weeks worth of clothing. Best of all - the adjustable strap has a shoulder saving pad and is long enough to be worn across your body. This is so much more comfortable than hanging it from your shoulder.
No matter what bag you need - S1 has a great line of bags to fit that need. Take a moment and see what we have for YOU! Come and see why we are S1 - the CLEAR Advantage!
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Showing posts with label checkpoint friendly laptop bags. Show all posts
Showing posts with label checkpoint friendly laptop bags. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Heightened Security for Travelers
Well - this past week has brought an element of closure for most of the world - but not all. Nothing will ever bring back those lost that sunny day in September almost ten years ago, nothing. The aftermath has been felt across the country and around the world. The United States lost our innocence that day and nothing will ever bring it back. We joined ranks with countries spanning the globe that have been ravaged by terrorism and we will stand united with you always.
In the coming days and weeks and months security will become even more of an issue, especially for travelers. How I wish I began S1~Safety First because I thought it would be cool for school and that a clear bag would make it easier for kids in a hurry to find their belongings. Sadly that was not the case. S1 Bags began as one mom to another I tried to design and develop a line of bags to keep our schools safe because of what two boys did in a place called Columbine.
It would be wonderful if we added the Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpack cause they were easy. They were added in response to the TSA's request and designed based on Federal guidelines that make them "checkpoint friendly". This request from the TSA was in response to the heightened security after that day in September that forever changed us.
Fellow American's and as a member of the human race, I stand with you united in the love our our country and our brothers and sisters around the world. We will not be defeated, terrorism will not win and S1 will be there meeting your every need and keeping our schools, offices, airports, sports arenas and other public venues safe. Together, we can make a difference.
In the coming days and weeks and months security will become even more of an issue, especially for travelers. How I wish I began S1~Safety First because I thought it would be cool for school and that a clear bag would make it easier for kids in a hurry to find their belongings. Sadly that was not the case. S1 Bags began as one mom to another I tried to design and develop a line of bags to keep our schools safe because of what two boys did in a place called Columbine.
It would be wonderful if we added the Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpack cause they were easy. They were added in response to the TSA's request and designed based on Federal guidelines that make them "checkpoint friendly". This request from the TSA was in response to the heightened security after that day in September that forever changed us.
Fellow American's and as a member of the human race, I stand with you united in the love our our country and our brothers and sisters around the world. We will not be defeated, terrorism will not win and S1 will be there meeting your every need and keeping our schools, offices, airports, sports arenas and other public venues safe. Together, we can make a difference.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Why Clear? See Why S1 is the CLEAR Advantage!
As safety issues become more the focal point of our daily lives, how do we find the balance between privacy and security? So often people ask me if I feel uncomfortable carrying a clear bag. I always say that I would rather have someone see what is in my bag than dump in out the name of safety. To me it is less intrusive to have things visible rather than having someone rifle through my things.
In designing and developing S1 Bags we took into consideration privacy and security at the same time. Let’s face it – everyone knows what we have in our bags ladies and gentlemen. Do you honestly think that because someone can “see” what you have it puts your possessions in greater peril than if it were “hidden” in your bag? Realistically, the answer is no. If anything, when entering a public venue where you go through security screenings, carrying a clear bag makes it easier on everyone and your belongings are not taken out and for all to see. They remain safely in your bag! Not only that, but you spend less time at security checkpoints – a win-win for everyone.
As a fellow traveler, I know how distressing it is to deal with checkpoints and applaud the TSA for setting forth guidelines for the development of checkpoint friendly laptop bags. S1 designed two different checkpoint friendly laptop bags and a checkpoint friendly laptop backpack. Understand that it is not the “clear” that makes S1’s laptop bags checkpoint friendly! It is not – it is the design of the bags – which meet all Federal TSA guidelines as checkpoint friendly. Your laptop is secure in a fully lined and padded compartment. In fact, S1 checkpoint friendly bags have a ½ inch padded compartment that safeguards your laptop when in use. What makes it checkpoint friendly is that the bag opens and lies flat as it goes through the scanner. The front flap does have the patented S1 clear feature for your peripherals and information, but rest assured, your laptop is safe and secure.
Take a look at what S1 has to offer – visit www.s1checkpointfriendlybags.com for our laptop bags and www.s1bags.com to see our full line. S1 has an ever expanding line of bags to meet your every need. Whether for school, business, sports, going to ball games or traveling across town or across the continents, S1 has a bag for all your needs. Come see why we are S1 – the CLEAR advantage!
In designing and developing S1 Bags we took into consideration privacy and security at the same time. Let’s face it – everyone knows what we have in our bags ladies and gentlemen. Do you honestly think that because someone can “see” what you have it puts your possessions in greater peril than if it were “hidden” in your bag? Realistically, the answer is no. If anything, when entering a public venue where you go through security screenings, carrying a clear bag makes it easier on everyone and your belongings are not taken out and for all to see. They remain safely in your bag! Not only that, but you spend less time at security checkpoints – a win-win for everyone.
As a fellow traveler, I know how distressing it is to deal with checkpoints and applaud the TSA for setting forth guidelines for the development of checkpoint friendly laptop bags. S1 designed two different checkpoint friendly laptop bags and a checkpoint friendly laptop backpack. Understand that it is not the “clear” that makes S1’s laptop bags checkpoint friendly! It is not – it is the design of the bags – which meet all Federal TSA guidelines as checkpoint friendly. Your laptop is secure in a fully lined and padded compartment. In fact, S1 checkpoint friendly bags have a ½ inch padded compartment that safeguards your laptop when in use. What makes it checkpoint friendly is that the bag opens and lies flat as it goes through the scanner. The front flap does have the patented S1 clear feature for your peripherals and information, but rest assured, your laptop is safe and secure.
Take a look at what S1 has to offer – visit www.s1checkpointfriendlybags.com for our laptop bags and www.s1bags.com to see our full line. S1 has an ever expanding line of bags to meet your every need. Whether for school, business, sports, going to ball games or traveling across town or across the continents, S1 has a bag for all your needs. Come see why we are S1 – the CLEAR advantage!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Easier Travel - Are You Part of the Solution
There are so many ways to make travel and safety co-exist - are you doing your part? When I travel, which is fairly often, there are little things that I do to make things easier for myself, security and those waiting behind me on the check-in line. You know, that endless line that seems to go on forever; the place where privacy has no place.
No matter how cold it is I wear my sandals -sometimes with socks- that slip right off. I don't wear anything with metal or wire - anywhere! No belt buckles or cute buttons - nothing that can set off the dreaded alarm! All my carry-on items are in a clear bag, whether it is a backpack or gym bag, both fit in the overhead bin. My toiletries are in a clear pouch in the front of side pocket of my carry-on. I also carry a checkpoint friendly laptop bag so I no longer need to remove my laptop and put it in the plastic bin. No chance of me dropping it - or forgetting it - in my haste to get my things. Thanks to the TSA who wanted to speed up check-in time and reduce breakage! They created guidelines that gave specific instructions as to what makes a bag checkpoint friendly. It must lie flat, nothing can be in with your laptop and nothing can obstruct your laptop from the x-ray machine. Simple as that.
Where can you find great quality items that make travel easier! Right here at S1 Bags! Alright, this blog is a direct promotion of my company - but can I help it if my company has designed and developed a line of bags that make safety and convenience possible! You can find our checkpoint friendly bags at www.s1checkpointfriendlybags.com and our clear bags and backpacks at www.s1bags.com. Don't get confused - just because S1 has a line of clear bags and backpacks it is NOT the clear that makes our checkpoint friendly bags checkpoint friendly! It is the design - your laptop is in a fully padded compartment and there is a clear flap in front for your boarding pass, id and peripherals - another great feature of our bags!
We know you will love the quality of our products and the way they make it easier to travel. Be part of the solution - carry an S1 bag and cut down on the time you spend on security checkpoints. Visit our web sites and find out why we are S1 - the CLEAR Advantage!
No matter how cold it is I wear my sandals -sometimes with socks- that slip right off. I don't wear anything with metal or wire - anywhere! No belt buckles or cute buttons - nothing that can set off the dreaded alarm! All my carry-on items are in a clear bag, whether it is a backpack or gym bag, both fit in the overhead bin. My toiletries are in a clear pouch in the front of side pocket of my carry-on. I also carry a checkpoint friendly laptop bag so I no longer need to remove my laptop and put it in the plastic bin. No chance of me dropping it - or forgetting it - in my haste to get my things. Thanks to the TSA who wanted to speed up check-in time and reduce breakage! They created guidelines that gave specific instructions as to what makes a bag checkpoint friendly. It must lie flat, nothing can be in with your laptop and nothing can obstruct your laptop from the x-ray machine. Simple as that.
Where can you find great quality items that make travel easier! Right here at S1 Bags! Alright, this blog is a direct promotion of my company - but can I help it if my company has designed and developed a line of bags that make safety and convenience possible! You can find our checkpoint friendly bags at www.s1checkpointfriendlybags.com and our clear bags and backpacks at www.s1bags.com. Don't get confused - just because S1 has a line of clear bags and backpacks it is NOT the clear that makes our checkpoint friendly bags checkpoint friendly! It is the design - your laptop is in a fully padded compartment and there is a clear flap in front for your boarding pass, id and peripherals - another great feature of our bags!
We know you will love the quality of our products and the way they make it easier to travel. Be part of the solution - carry an S1 bag and cut down on the time you spend on security checkpoints. Visit our web sites and find out why we are S1 - the CLEAR Advantage!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Reinventing Yourself!
WELL - as our economy continues to be an uncertainty - what is a business owner to do? Reinvent yourself - it is the only way to survive in this business climate. Find new ways to market yourself and do it with a smile. Humor is a great way to get people to notice you and your products and shows that you don't take yourself too seriously.
We are getting ready to move into the airport advertising arena and in trying to design our billboard it occurred to us that humor will always grab people's attention. So - with that in mind - we are incorporating the amazing cartoon that Mike Samuel did as a joke regarding our Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags.
The last time I was traveling, standing there at security with my travel clothes on - no buttons, under-wire, zippers or anything that could possibly set off the alarm - I was watching people stripping off layers of clothes, jewelry, shoes - not to mention the ever dreaded laptop removal - and I wanted to start singing the stripper song, "Da na na na..." I can't believe people still haven't figured out that less is more when you are flying and that S1 Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpacks make the removal of your laptop unnecessary. Why hassle at security - use a checkpoint friendly bag or backpack from S1 and make it simpler to go through security.
Take a look at our commercial and let me know what you think and remember - keep reinventing yourself and your business.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Introducing S1 Safety First in Hong Kong, China
Well - it is official - S1 has expanded internationally! Here is the press release that is posted on our websites, www.s1checkpointfriendlybags.com and www.s1bags.com. Along with S1's VP of Global Media Strategy Nancy Aborn Wuennemann, I attended the 2009 Asian Aerospace Conference in Hong Kong - not bad for a mom on a mission. There we introduced S1's full line of Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpacks, including our Made in the USA line that is "Green" - meaning it is constructed in 100%recycled materials - making it water-resistant and stronger than most Denier on the market. I am so amazed at how far S1 has come in 5 years - and we are just getting started. So, I share this announcement here with my fellow bloggers - thanks for following and keep the comments coming...
INTRODUCING S1 SAFETY FIRST IN HONG KONG, CHINA
Asian Aerospace 2009 attracted 356 exhibitors from 28 countries and 12616 attendees!
S1 SAFETY FIRST Founder and CEO Dori DeCarlo attended Asian Aerospace 2009 from September 8th - 10th. The bi-annual, 3-day event is the world’s largest single-focus exhibition and congress for the commercial aerospace and civil aviation market.
The show provided S1 Safety First Founder Dori DeCarlo a fresh opportunity to participate in some creative learning and a chance for all attendees to share new ideas across an international platform.
This year's Asian Aerospace show featured an impressive list of onsite highlights. Among them, a showcase of Connecticut companies sponsored by the Connecticut sector of the US Department of Commerce. S1 SAFETY FIRST Founder and CEO Dori DeCarlo lead by Melissa Grosso, Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center.
On Tuesday September 9, 2009 S1 Safety First Founder & CEO, Dori DeCarlo was interviewed by FLIGHT DAILY NEWS, the world’s #1 Airshow publication. Dori represented S1 Safety First attending Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress in Hong Kong, China with the Connecticut delegation of the US Department of Commerce.
Please visit our sites, www.s1checkpointfriendlybags.com or www.s1bags.com to see the full article and other information on the conference. Thanks again and remember - Together, we can make a difference!
INTRODUCING S1 SAFETY FIRST IN HONG KONG, CHINA
Asian Aerospace 2009 attracted 356 exhibitors from 28 countries and 12616 attendees!
S1 SAFETY FIRST Founder and CEO Dori DeCarlo attended Asian Aerospace 2009 from September 8th - 10th. The bi-annual, 3-day event is the world’s largest single-focus exhibition and congress for the commercial aerospace and civil aviation market.
The show provided S1 Safety First Founder Dori DeCarlo a fresh opportunity to participate in some creative learning and a chance for all attendees to share new ideas across an international platform.
This year's Asian Aerospace show featured an impressive list of onsite highlights. Among them, a showcase of Connecticut companies sponsored by the Connecticut sector of the US Department of Commerce. S1 SAFETY FIRST Founder and CEO Dori DeCarlo lead by Melissa Grosso, Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center.
On Tuesday September 9, 2009 S1 Safety First Founder & CEO, Dori DeCarlo was interviewed by FLIGHT DAILY NEWS, the world’s #1 Airshow publication. Dori represented S1 Safety First attending Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress in Hong Kong, China with the Connecticut delegation of the US Department of Commerce.
Please visit our sites, www.s1checkpointfriendlybags.com or www.s1bags.com to see the full article and other information on the conference. Thanks again and remember - Together, we can make a difference!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
S1 Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags Go GREEN!!!
S1 is going GREEN!!! We are so proud to bring our Made in the USA Green line of Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpacks to market.
As our line has expanded I have always dreamed of a Made in the USA line of products, but alas, none of the factories here in the US can work with the materials that the line of S1 bags is made of. There was no way I was going to sacrifice quality for the US label - so in China our manufacturing remained.
Then came our Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpacks - and since the "clear" S1 features are not what makes this bag checkpoint friendly, I decided to look at making a line of bags without any of our clear material. This now opened S1 up to the possibility of a Made in the USA line, so I contacted the factory in North Carolina that I worked with in the past to see if they could make our bags.
Well - they have always had "green" products, so one thing lead to another and we are now offering 100% Made in the USA Green Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpacks that are made with 100% recycled materials - which actually make them stronger than the existing Denier materials normally used in bag manufacturing. Needless to say, it is with great pride that we add these 3 designs to our product line.
With the name S1 - for Safety First - we are now looking at the safety issues facing our environment as well as the issues we deal with on a daily basis. Please take the time to see our new site - http://www.s1checkpointfriendlybags.com/ where you may view all of our checkpoint friendly bags and now have a choice to a Made in the USA Green product line. They cost more - which is why most company's choose not to manufacture here in the USA - but they are worth the extra money. Support our Green effort as well as a Made in the USA product and take a look at what we have to offer. We are S1 - and still - The CLEAR Advantage!
As our line has expanded I have always dreamed of a Made in the USA line of products, but alas, none of the factories here in the US can work with the materials that the line of S1 bags is made of. There was no way I was going to sacrifice quality for the US label - so in China our manufacturing remained.
Then came our Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpacks - and since the "clear" S1 features are not what makes this bag checkpoint friendly, I decided to look at making a line of bags without any of our clear material. This now opened S1 up to the possibility of a Made in the USA line, so I contacted the factory in North Carolina that I worked with in the past to see if they could make our bags.
Well - they have always had "green" products, so one thing lead to another and we are now offering 100% Made in the USA Green Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpacks that are made with 100% recycled materials - which actually make them stronger than the existing Denier materials normally used in bag manufacturing. Needless to say, it is with great pride that we add these 3 designs to our product line.
With the name S1 - for Safety First - we are now looking at the safety issues facing our environment as well as the issues we deal with on a daily basis. Please take the time to see our new site - http://www.s1checkpointfriendlybags.com/ where you may view all of our checkpoint friendly bags and now have a choice to a Made in the USA Green product line. They cost more - which is why most company's choose not to manufacture here in the USA - but they are worth the extra money. Support our Green effort as well as a Made in the USA product and take a look at what we have to offer. We are S1 - and still - The CLEAR Advantage!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Another Elevator Pitch Contest!
Well - I went to an event at The Hard Rock Cafe at Yankee Stadium sponsored by WCBS 880 News Radio - and low and behold - the evening included an Elevator Pitch Contest!
Let me back up - I have been invited to different networking events that WCBS has had in the past, and this was the first one I was able to attend. Couple that with it being at the new Yankee Stadium and my car practically drove itself to the event. There was an excellent turn-out and great contacts to make, so I smiled and started working the room!
About an hour into the event, I hear a voice that sounded like "The Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz" meaning a voice over the microphone and no one in sight!! Well, I worked my way down into the lower part of the room and there was Chad Lopez doing his thing. He welcomed everyone, acknowledged different companies that has tables there and announced the Elevator Pitch Contest. Needless to say, I was very excited about having a chance to pitch S1 at this event.
Happily, I was one of the people selected - and I won the contest! The prize - a free round of a 60 second commercial on WCBS 880 News Radio! How amazing is that!?! Not only does S1 get this very costly advertising for free - they want me to do the voice over for the commercial.
In deciding the best route to go, we are going to modify the voice over for our TV commercial and focus on the Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpack - adding that corporate branding is available for custom orders.
This is why it is so very important to have your Elevator Pitch down cold no matter where you are. You never know when you will have a chance to pitch the who, what, where, why, when and how of your company - and when the chance arises, you want to always be on top of your game.
I will keep you posted as to when we will be on the air! So remember - we are S1 - The CLEAR Advantage!
Let me back up - I have been invited to different networking events that WCBS has had in the past, and this was the first one I was able to attend. Couple that with it being at the new Yankee Stadium and my car practically drove itself to the event. There was an excellent turn-out and great contacts to make, so I smiled and started working the room!
About an hour into the event, I hear a voice that sounded like "The Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz" meaning a voice over the microphone and no one in sight!! Well, I worked my way down into the lower part of the room and there was Chad Lopez doing his thing. He welcomed everyone, acknowledged different companies that has tables there and announced the Elevator Pitch Contest. Needless to say, I was very excited about having a chance to pitch S1 at this event.
Happily, I was one of the people selected - and I won the contest! The prize - a free round of a 60 second commercial on WCBS 880 News Radio! How amazing is that!?! Not only does S1 get this very costly advertising for free - they want me to do the voice over for the commercial.
In deciding the best route to go, we are going to modify the voice over for our TV commercial and focus on the Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpack - adding that corporate branding is available for custom orders.
This is why it is so very important to have your Elevator Pitch down cold no matter where you are. You never know when you will have a chance to pitch the who, what, where, why, when and how of your company - and when the chance arises, you want to always be on top of your game.
I will keep you posted as to when we will be on the air! So remember - we are S1 - The CLEAR Advantage!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Power of Twitter and On-Line Marketing!
I am completely amazed at the power of Twitter. The spectrum of people that you find tweeting back and forth is remarkable. Believe me, when Theresa - S1's Director of Finance - asked me if I was on twitter - I knew what a powerful tool this really is. If you knew Theresa and her lack of web-based marketing knowledge, you would understand. Needless to say, she was very happy to see that I am happily tweeting away.
As we launched our Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags I was checking on Google to see where we were ranking on the search engines imagine my surprise that all my blogging regarding the launch landed S1 fourth on the list! My blog - not our website - but my blog.
The power of On-Line marketing is literally right at your fingertips and there are great people out there to connect with that will be happy to walk you through things as you get started.
I was sharing information with a class at Gateway Community College in March and was amazed that to so many they don't realize that the www is for world wide web! The saying, "It's a small world" has never been more true than now.
The most important thing to realize is that we don't need to know it all - there are plenty of people out there that can share their knowledge with us - and believe me - they are happy to help.
So those of you on Twitter - my name is Dori_S1_Bags - follow along as we travel the online road together!!!
As we launched our Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags I was checking on Google to see where we were ranking on the search engines imagine my surprise that all my blogging regarding the launch landed S1 fourth on the list! My blog - not our website - but my blog.
The power of On-Line marketing is literally right at your fingertips and there are great people out there to connect with that will be happy to walk you through things as you get started.
I was sharing information with a class at Gateway Community College in March and was amazed that to so many they don't realize that the www is for world wide web! The saying, "It's a small world" has never been more true than now.
The most important thing to realize is that we don't need to know it all - there are plenty of people out there that can share their knowledge with us - and believe me - they are happy to help.
So those of you on Twitter - my name is Dori_S1_Bags - follow along as we travel the online road together!!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Love What You Do!
As entrepreneurs we get caught up in the day to day running of our business while we juggle all the other responsibilities in our lives. For me that is my 3 children and all that is happening in their lives and trying to get a life for myself.
Each new day I am excited to see what is going to happen today - because you never know what the new day will bring. I was able to talk to my children, get a couple of our clear backpacks into great hands, go to a fabulous lunch and learn with The E-Circle (check out their blog on my sidebar) and then make my daughters softball game. Now, here it is 10:04 pm and I am writing this as I watch a ballgame because I had to share the cartoon S1's designer, Mike Samuel created.
Mike is the owner of Mike Samuel Graphics and is an amazing designer and has created many a logo that has branded some of the most recognizable companies. Just to name a few - The History Channel, A&E, Sears, VH-1, Nickelodeon and my personal favorite - the Keep America Beautiful symbol of the Native American man with the tear coming down his face! Needless to say - he is a great artist that knows how to convey what you are in his logo.
On the other hand - he is also an amazing illustrator who has a quick mind that always keeps me laughing. My office has cartoons from Mike World all over it and for the first time - I am sharing them with the public. I have uploaded a cartoon that is one of the reasons I love working with my partners in S1. I had called him from the road to ask him to create a banner ad for our checkpoint friendly laptop bags and I received that - which is also here - along with this cartoon and I had to put it up everywhere I could.
As hard as we all work in our respective businesses, we need to remember to laugh lots and never take it too seriously! Enjoy the brilliance of Mike - I know we do.
Each new day I am excited to see what is going to happen today - because you never know what the new day will bring. I was able to talk to my children, get a couple of our clear backpacks into great hands, go to a fabulous lunch and learn with The E-Circle (check out their blog on my sidebar) and then make my daughters softball game. Now, here it is 10:04 pm and I am writing this as I watch a ballgame because I had to share the cartoon S1's designer, Mike Samuel created.
Mike is the owner of Mike Samuel Graphics and is an amazing designer and has created many a logo that has branded some of the most recognizable companies. Just to name a few - The History Channel, A&E, Sears, VH-1, Nickelodeon and my personal favorite - the Keep America Beautiful symbol of the Native American man with the tear coming down his face! Needless to say - he is a great artist that knows how to convey what you are in his logo.
On the other hand - he is also an amazing illustrator who has a quick mind that always keeps me laughing. My office has cartoons from Mike World all over it and for the first time - I am sharing them with the public. I have uploaded a cartoon that is one of the reasons I love working with my partners in S1. I had called him from the road to ask him to create a banner ad for our checkpoint friendly laptop bags and I received that - which is also here - along with this cartoon and I had to put it up everywhere I could.
As hard as we all work in our respective businesses, we need to remember to laugh lots and never take it too seriously! Enjoy the brilliance of Mike - I know we do.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Checkpoint Friendly Bags Hit the Airwaves!
The first week of our commercial has finished and we are doing well with our sales. Our website is gaining exposure and other orders have come from the hits.
Visit www.s1bags.com and take a look at our Checkpoint Friendly Bags. Our Laptop Messenger Bag design comes in two sizes - 15" and 17" and our Laptop Backpack holds up to a 15.5". At each airport I have used we gain more support and find others who want to cut time at security and safeguard their laptops at the same time.
It is exciting to take this next step into the spotlight and know that our commercial is on the air. As I have said before, don't give up - because it takes as long as it takes!!!!
Visit our site - purchase a great bag - and fly safe!
Visit www.s1bags.com and take a look at our Checkpoint Friendly Bags. Our Laptop Messenger Bag design comes in two sizes - 15" and 17" and our Laptop Backpack holds up to a 15.5". At each airport I have used we gain more support and find others who want to cut time at security and safeguard their laptops at the same time.
It is exciting to take this next step into the spotlight and know that our commercial is on the air. As I have said before, don't give up - because it takes as long as it takes!!!!
Visit our site - purchase a great bag - and fly safe!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
S1 Hits the Airways!
S1 Hits the Airwaves - how amazing is this!!!
As entrepreneurs we work and sacrifice and deal with family and friends wondering "why you don't get a Real Job" - but you believe so strongly in yourself that you keep on growing and learning and finding the right connections to make all your work a success.
S1 has gone through so much; I have worked and relied on the team that I picked by hand and heart when all of this began and we have persevered. You have to have nerves of steel to see your business through the first 5 years - because that is how long it takes - and you have to have the guts to tough it out.
We created a new site to launch with our commercial and love our new look! Linda [our webmaster] and Mike [our director of design] and I worked our tails off to create this new look with a new hosting company - and thank God we found them - so http://www.s1bags.com/ has a brand new style and even more of the finest line of clear bags on the market.
Our Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpack are now available, and if you are in Portland, Richmond, Los Angeles, Dallas/Ft Worth, Providence, New York and Washington, DC you can see our commercial on CNN Headline News and Travel Channel. How amazing is that!
Media-Corp, our production partner, has developed an amazing commercial for our checkpoint friendly bags and selected key cities for this test. They are the As Seen on TV company - so we couldn't be in more professional hands.
You can't imagine the pins and needles that I am on right now - we all are - and it is so exciting and...I just can't seem to find the words...but it just is.
Let me know if you see the commercial - take a look at our new site and share your reaction - and for all of you that fly with your laptop - buy yourself and S1 Checkpoint Friendly Bag. They meet all Federal TSA requirements as checkpoint friendly so you can fly without having to remove your laptop at airport security. Having just flown from both NYC airports to KS and TX going through security was a breeze and everyone loved our bags. One of the NY airports was amazingly empty when I went through the checkpoint and the TSA personnel called over a few of their colleagues to take a look at our laptop backpack. Validation is mine!!!
If you truly believe in what you are doing don't EVER stop believing...stay the course and take the risk...and surround yourself with a team of people that are experts in their field and go for it. This is why Together, we can make a difference is one of my favorite ways to close a letter; we can't do it alone. My other favorite closure I will use here as we are S1 - The CLEAR Advantage!
As entrepreneurs we work and sacrifice and deal with family and friends wondering "why you don't get a Real Job" - but you believe so strongly in yourself that you keep on growing and learning and finding the right connections to make all your work a success.
S1 has gone through so much; I have worked and relied on the team that I picked by hand and heart when all of this began and we have persevered. You have to have nerves of steel to see your business through the first 5 years - because that is how long it takes - and you have to have the guts to tough it out.
We created a new site to launch with our commercial and love our new look! Linda [our webmaster] and Mike [our director of design] and I worked our tails off to create this new look with a new hosting company - and thank God we found them - so http://www.s1bags.com/ has a brand new style and even more of the finest line of clear bags on the market.
Our Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags and Backpack are now available, and if you are in Portland, Richmond, Los Angeles, Dallas/Ft Worth, Providence, New York and Washington, DC you can see our commercial on CNN Headline News and Travel Channel. How amazing is that!
Media-Corp, our production partner, has developed an amazing commercial for our checkpoint friendly bags and selected key cities for this test. They are the As Seen on TV company - so we couldn't be in more professional hands.
You can't imagine the pins and needles that I am on right now - we all are - and it is so exciting and...I just can't seem to find the words...but it just is.
Let me know if you see the commercial - take a look at our new site and share your reaction - and for all of you that fly with your laptop - buy yourself and S1 Checkpoint Friendly Bag. They meet all Federal TSA requirements as checkpoint friendly so you can fly without having to remove your laptop at airport security. Having just flown from both NYC airports to KS and TX going through security was a breeze and everyone loved our bags. One of the NY airports was amazingly empty when I went through the checkpoint and the TSA personnel called over a few of their colleagues to take a look at our laptop backpack. Validation is mine!!!
If you truly believe in what you are doing don't EVER stop believing...stay the course and take the risk...and surround yourself with a team of people that are experts in their field and go for it. This is why Together, we can make a difference is one of my favorite ways to close a letter; we can't do it alone. My other favorite closure I will use here as we are S1 - The CLEAR Advantage!
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