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Labels 101: Everything you need to know about selecting the right labels

It may be only the middle of July, but school is, in actuality, just over a month away and stores are already stocked with back-to-school gear. As such, it seems appropriate to visit the School of Labels, helping you to make informed decisions regarding the purchase of your labels. Consider it part of your continuing education.

Don’t be fooled by designer labels. Despite what some may tell you, you don’t have to purchase only the designer brands to fit in. Or, more specifically, our competitors may tell you that compatible labels aren’t the same as their labels and that they could damage your machine…but that simply is not true. We use high quality paper, liners and adhesives and maintain high standards for production. Oh, and in case you didn’t know, all of our labels are made in the USA, unlike much of the manufacturing that is done today.

A Lesson in Economics. The larger brands want you to purchase their labels and machines…even at the higher price. However, what you are paying for isn’t the machine or labels, it’s the brand. While we pride ourselves on our name and quality products, we aren’t going to charge you extra for it. We feel confident that you can find the best deals on our site without compromising value.

Keepin’ it Fresh. For those of you who prefer to order in bulk, you don’t need to worry about the shelf life of our products. Our labels can be safely stored for long periods of time in packaging that is designed to keep your investment fresh and protected.

Free tutoring available. We pride ourselves on our customer service team, who are here to answer any questions you might have. We have even extended our customer service hours to make ourselves more available to our customers on the West coast.

Easter Basket Essential: Return Address Labels

For the finishing touch on your office Easter basket, we recommend personalized return address labels from LabelValue.com. They are compatible with almost all models of Dymo Labelwriter printer, and can be printed for any occasion. With a roll of these nestled in an Easter basket, your friend will have everything they need to get started mailing out Easter greetings this weekend.

These white return address labels measure 3/4" x 2" and come with 500 labels per roll. They are direct thermal (so you don't have to worry about running out of ink) and feature permanent adhesive, great for any envelope, package, box or bag.

Looking for something special? These return address labels can be custom printed in any color with any logo. What better to get in the spirit of Easter than a label with the Easter bunny on it greeting you? Perhaps a brightly colored Easter egg, or fuzzy little chick? Either way labelvalue.com can customize the label just the way you like it, so it complements the motif of your Easter basket just so!

Dymo LabelWriter Replacement Spool

A perfect supplemental gift for this year's Easter Basket is a Dymo LabelWriter Replacement Spool.  Instead of taking the extra few moments to slide the top off the spool, and slide a new roll of labels onto it, simply pop up the Dymo Label printer lid and pop the replacement spool in already loaded with your other label. Having an extra spool allows the recipient to switch out labels faster. So if your friend or co-worker works with different labels on a daily basis this would be a perfect accessory (or if he or she had the misfortune of a broken spool). 

I have one for my Dymo TwinTurbo that I use to switch between address labels and return address labels, so it becomes virtually my all-in-one mailing station. Give your friend the perfect gift this Easter Sunday, give them the gift of convenient, easy label printing. This replacement spool fits all 400 series or later Labelwriter printers.

So far the LabelValue Easter basket consists of items that are designed to get your friend or co-worker everything they need to get started as a labeling aficionado. The Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo and the Lavender address labels. Stay tuned tomorrow for the  final item LabelValue recommends for this year's Easter basket.

Custom Hot Sauce Labels Coming Soon!

New content will soon be available on LabelValue.com discussing Custom Hot Sauce Labels.

If you would like to know more information about designing and manufacturing custom labels with LabelValue.com for good prices and quality service, don't hesitate to call us

Monday -Friday 9-5 at:

1-813-868-4841

Retail Labels

Every once in a while the world of retail changes. The colors brighten, the air lifts, and no, I'm not talking about the weather. I'm talking about the big signs that are hoisted and plastered on the windows, I'm talking about Sales. Clearances. Specials. These phenomena earn more for businesses than promoting new items at full price- which is great for the consumer shopping for a bargain and great for the business owner trying to lighten a load of merchandise they seem to have too much of. Talk about a win-win situation.

I'm talking about retailers inviting bargain shoppers into their places business to shop, and yes, save. In the world of retail, the business with the best revenue at the end of the quarter seems to be the one that  used the most advertising. But let's not think big: lets think small. Retail Label Small.

Retail labels are commonly found with a small, single message saying something like "50% Off", "Clearance", or my personal favorite "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" ( because whats better than one great item? Two!). This message is printed in bold on a brightly colored background, so the consumer's eye naturally picks it up.

An item on sale that is individually labeled is also more likely to be purchased simply because of the easy message it sends out. All to many times have we been in at the checkout with a great item that wasn't on sale at all: it was simply tossed into a bin by another shopper. The customer goes home dissapointed and the retailer distressed over the lost business. Retail labels reduce both risks.

But these little billboards aren't just stickers, they can also double as a security device. This "Paid" sticker is what called 'tamperproof' for a reason. The sticker has a slit in the middle,  making it hard to peel off in one piece, and even harder to place onto an item that actually hasn't been paid for.

Retail labels are starting to grow in popularity, they can most likely be use at:

• fairs
• farmers markets
• grocery stores
• clothing stores
• shoe shops
• Furniture warehouses

 

 

Winning workplaces - How does your company stack up?

A little pizza can go a long way. We know we're a label solutions company -- so why are we talking about pizza?

Besides trying to make you hungry, it turns out pizza -- or food, rather -- is a common denominator among keeping employees happy. It's gathering together for a company lunch and rewarding hard work.

Many of our most loyal customers are entrepreneurs - working to build businesses from the ground up.

According to Entrepreneur magazine, happy employees make for happy, thriving businesses.  How does your company keep its employees happy, productive and thriving?

What do groundhogs and the "other guy's" labels have in common?

Well, for one, they're inconsistent and sometimes the outcome makes you mad. (6 more weeks of winter? Bleh! Poor print quality and dirt? How do I avoid this!)

All it takes is a look through the Label Hall of Shame to see more of what could happen. 

Luckily, we're not like the other guys. And, we have nothing in common with groundhogs.  We do, however, have tons of checks and balances with our manufacturing that set us apart from our groundhog-like competition.

1. All of our label rolls are wound using the latest technology and undergo more than 15 quality checks

2. We never turn scrap into sales and all rolls are packaged in protective bags to prevent scuffing

3. We use glueless closure. It might be more expensive, but it's a better value because it prolongs the life of your printer.

4. Constant monitoring and QA/QC procedures ensure professional images every time

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Label Myths: Beware of Bullies

We don't like bullies. But, just like the school yard, you might find a bully or two in some of our competitors. You see, the manufacturer of your label printer might scare you into thinking that using compatible labels is somehow not good for your machine.

They're wrong.

Our label products meet or exceed their specifications and are 100 percent compatible with the brand of printers specified. We use only the best paper, adhesives and liners along with our stringent production standards. With a wide array of support for different service temperatures and durability enhancements, we know that these labels serve you well and will support almost any environment. We want to earn an A+ our selves, so we always produce the best products at the lowest prices for you.

If you have a question about our label compatibility please give our Label Experts a call: 1-800-750-7764. Click here to learn more in our Labels 101 sections.

Label Hall of Shame: You've been burned with poor quality before. We'll show you how it should be.

You know that all labels are not created equal. You know that seemingly simple labels can be complex. You know that expertise has its value and that's why you decided to order from Label Value instead of the other guys.

Label Value wants you to know that we're different. Stellar quality, value and customer service are the most important tenets of our philosophy.

We strive to be the antithesis of our competitors who ship products with low-grade materials or unsavory manufacturing practices. While many of our competitors move manufacturing offshore, we are pleased to report that our labels remain Made in the USA. We don’t outsource our manufacturing and we certainly won’t ship you anything we wouldn’t want to use ourselves because honestly, it would make us ill. Not to mention it would just be plain wrong. But more than that, Label Value has built a strong reputation on providing solutions that meet or exceed OEM manufacturer specifications.

We stand true to our tenets so you may comfortably rely on Label Value brand products.

We promise to NEVER allow greed to get in the way of customer satisfaction and label performance. Our products may be inexpensive, but they certainly are not cheap.

Here are a few reasons why you should partner with Label Value and avoid the other guys. You know….the guys who provided us with the ammunition to create the infamous Hall of Shame.

Check out the entries in our LABEL HALL OF SHAME.

Five Label Value lessons that will save you from a headache in 2010.

There's nothing wrong with being a smarty-pants about labels. In fact, those are our favorite kind of customers. You see, they get what we're about and push us to be better.

Test your label knowledge with our five label lessons. Remember, the more your know, the easier it will be to spot great deals and quality while leaving the bad stuff behind. 

Lesson One: Beware of Class Bullies

Just like the school yard, you might find a bully or two in some of our competitors. You see, the manufacturer of your label printer might scare you into thinking that using compatible labels is somehow not good for your machine.

They're wrong. Our label products meet or exceed their specifications and are 100 percent compatible with the brand of printers specified. We use only the best paper, adhesives and liners along with our stringent production standards. With a wide array of support for different service temperatures and durability enhancements, we know that these labels serve you well and will support almost any environment. We want to earn an A+ our selves, so we always produce the best products at the lowest prices for you.

If you have a question about our label compatibility please give our Label Experts a call: 1-800-750-7764

Lesson Two: Dollars and Sense

If you think about it, larger companies don't want you to look for labels elsewhere. They'll make more money if they can get you to buy your printer and labels from the same place. But guess what else you're paying for? The brand name.

At Label Value, we take pride in our name, but we're not going to charge you extra for it.

Lesson Three: Shelf Life

Although our price model includes free freight, sometimes you might buy in bulk or have infrequent specialty label needs. At Label Value you can be assured that labels may be safely stored for prolonged periods of time and come in packaging designed to keep your labels fresh. With Label Value, your investment is protected.

Check out lessons four and five here.