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Summer, it’s pretty much the greatest thing invented since electricity, sliced bread and John Stamos. Good news: Mother Nature called and she’s ready to party. It’s easy to forget about the inevitable and dreaded first burn! Our Sunscreen saves the day. Summer can be cruel, don’t forget the Sunscreen.
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If you’re wondering who this fluffy, gargantuan-snow creature is? You’e not alone. Meet Freddy the Yeti, SnugZ USA’s cherished mascot.
He’ll make appearances throughout our office and he’s got his own Comic Series. We hope you enjoy this as much as we do.
Memorial Day is now behind us, schools are wrapping up the calendar year, and pools have officially opened. Now that June has arrived, get ready to embrace the days filled with sunny skies, fresh cut lawns, and family vacations taking off–also known as summer time.
Last week, we asked our veteran National Sales Rep, Katy Burum, for her recommended item of the week for those in a pickle on what to suggest to your customers. She didn’t have one single item for this popular time of year but rather an entire category—Sunscreen and lots of it! Katy is no stranger to making recommendations. She has been a top Sales Representative at SnugZ USA and is going 13+ years strong with us. Her keen knowledge and robust work ethic did not go unnoticed either; this year, Katy was recognized as the #5, out of top 20, Supplier Sales Representatives by ASI Advantages magazine.
Whether your customers have plans this summer to visit a National Park, go on a cruise, or getaway trip to the beach, you’ll want to consider getting them Katy’s recommendation because accompanied with these fun filled days are threatening ultraviolet rays and nasty sunburns. For many of us, sunscreen can be an easily forgettable item to pack but fun in the sun comes with responsibility. Though, initial sunscreen application is just not enough. Did you know experts recommend applying sunscreen 30 minutes before going out? Moreover, be sure to reapply at 80 minutes, especially if you’re sweating or swimming. Don’t be conservative on the amount you slather up either because most of us don’t put on enough. The recommended amount use of sunscreen for an adult is 1 oz., or a full shot glass.
Next, does the level of SPF matter? You bet. Make no mistake, any sunscreen is better than no sunscreen. However, there is a difference in the levels variations of SPF. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and it’s a formula designed to calculate how long one can withstand being in the sun until they begin to burn. For example, an SPF 15 sunscreen means:
Minutes to burn without sunscreen x SPF number = maximum sun exposure time
How do you calculate this formula? Let’s say you step outside and within 10 minutes you begin to burn. If you were to apply an SPF 15, at the rate your skin burns, that means it will protect you up to 150 minutes without burning. However, before you make a dart for the beach, this equation isn’t accurate for everyone and those who participated in the testing may burn faster than you. It’s important to know your skin type because this will play a role in finding out which SPF works best for you. To find which skin type you are, click here.
Now begs the question, SPF 15 vs SPF 100, is there a significant difference? Absolutely. Did you know the recommended use is between 15-50. Beyond SPF 50, you’re really not getting that much more skin protection, a mere 1%. Take a look at the chart below provided by Consumer Reports. An SPF 15 will protect you at a level 93% of UV Rays and SPF 50 will protect you at 98%. No sunscreen will protect you 100%.
All in all, Sunscreen is important. Not only to protect your skin from getting sunburn but Melanoma has never been more of a threat. Melanoma is one of the seven most common cancers in the US and largely rising among young adults. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, an estimated 73,000+ new cases of Melanoma will be diagnosed this year and it accounts for the majority of skin cancer deaths. Katy highly recommends sticking with sunscreen as you think about your customers this time of year. Below we have our starting sunscreen lineup for you to choose from. Believe us when we say they’re sun-sational.
To receive a quote or get a question answered, you can reach our Customer Service department at 888-447-6840.
Sources:
Advantages Best Reps 2015. (2015, February 15). Retrieved May 24, 2015, from https://www.asicentral.com/news/magazines/advantages/january-2015/advantages-best-reps-2015/
What to Know About Sunscreen Before Buying It | Sunscreen Ratings – Consumer Reports News. (2014, May 1). Retrieved May 19, 2015, from http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/07/what-to-know-about-sunscreen-before-buying-it/index.htm
Jeffries, M. (n.d.). SPF Numbers – HowStuffWorks. Retrieved May 17, 2015, from http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/sun-care/spf.htm
Skin Cancer Foundation. (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts
May is a month packed with a number of events. College finals are wrapping up, graduates to-be are preparing for their big ceremony, don’t forget mom’s present for Mother’s Day, and one of the biggest vacation holidays of the year is approaching fast—Memorial Weekend. P.s. don’t forget the sunscreen.
Along with this action packed month, SnugZ USA would like to recognize May’s Most Valuable Players. We’ve receive feedback from our Managers and Supervisors on individuals who have demonstrated exceptional work and gone above and beyond their call of duty. This month we would like to award Sam Bairagee, Alex Ortiz, and Amanda Barlow as our 2015 May MVP’s.
Administration – Sam Bairagee
In the short time that Sam has been with SnugZ, he has proven his value to the Marketing/Art Team and to the company with his outstanding work ethic, high attention to detail, and positive attitude. No matter how busy he is, he exemplifies our core values in all he does and treats his co-workers like his customers.
He is simultaneously juggling multiple individual projects all meanwhile managing the virtual queue. We are very lucky to have Sam on our team and he makes SnugZ an even better place to work. #teamelevated
When he’s not working, Sam enjoys to go hiking and camping with his wife, Shannon. No kids yet for these lovebirds but they do claim to have an overweight cat that’s convinced it’s a dog. If he’s not out adventuring come weekends, Sam enjoys a little down time to simply relax. Turkey Day is this guy’s favorite holiday because “It’s an excuse to eat without being judged.” Spot on Sam. We asked Sam for any last words and he said, “Every time you stretch a font, somewhere, a designer cries!”
Production – Alex Ortiz
Alex has been a SnugZian for over a year now and has implemented and displayed his hard work ethic. Just recently he was promoted to become the Team Lead in our Burn Screen department. Alex has stepped up as a leader these past couple of months while we experienced some employee turnover and his help did not go unrecognized. He is always willing to work overtime and pick up some additional projects to help make the department successful. Just in the past month, he has been reclaiming, stripping screens of excess paint which can be tedious work, screens sometimes all shift and he never complains. Alex is a great asset to the team and supports everyone around him.
Alex lives in Salt Lake City now but he derives from four hours south in sunny St. George, Utah. There he attended Dixie High for four years and was involved in the ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program; he was a lieutenant during his time with the group. Naturally, leadership and discipline come innate to Alex. He hopes to join the Air Force Academy in the future one day. When he’s away from his work duties, he watches over his younger siblings. He recently took his younger brother to watch the new Avengers movie. In July of this year, Alex plans on traveling to Mexico to visit his youngest brother and treat him to a visit to Disneyland.
We’re very glad to call Alex a SnugZian and part of the team. Appreciate all you do Alex, we salute you. You’re team is excited for your leadership.
Labs – Amanda Barlow
Amanda is a recent hire but her work ethic reflects that of a veteran. In her short time at SnugZ she has already proven herself to be incredible asset and it’s hard to notice her abnormal ability to easily pick up new skills. Since her inception with us, she has demonstrated her willingness to go above and beyond her job responsibility and to meet any crazy request we send her direction.
She works overtime without any reluctance and capable of working odd hours whenever asked. Once again, her ability to quickly learn a new skill has helped her excel in every task presented upon her. She is an inspiration to those around her. We’re uber grateful for her positive attitude and hard work. She reflect every characteristic of a team player.
Amanda is originally from Colorado City, Colorado. She comes from a family of 10 children! Amanda is the sixth child and one of four daughters. She currently lives in South Jordan, Utah with her boyfriend. Her favorite dogs are Dachshunds. When she’s not at work she enjoys a good nap and has a deep passion for baking. Ginger cookies are her favorite. One unique hobby of Amanda’s is modeling. She always had a great admiration, delight, and connection with models and runways. Just last week she finished her first photo shoot. Lastly, she’s looking forward to her summer vacation she has planned in August in San Diego, California.
Does your company offer Employee of the Month? Or some method of recognition? Whatever form it may be, some is better than none; especially after a great effort on the employee’s part. By displaying acknowledgment to your worker for their labors, you are:
Now there is much debate on how to correctly appreciate employees. An article in Inc. magazine talks about the importance of face time and individual recognition rather than public announcements. Whether you agree or not, this is a continuously debated topic in search for the correct methods. If you’re new to an employee of the month program, you can’t go wrong asking your subordinates, “How would you like to be recognized?”
Citations:
Heintz, N. (2009, September 1). Building a Culture of Employee Appreciation. Retrieved May 7, 2015, from http://www.inc.com/magazine/20090901/building-a-culture-of-employee-appreciation.html
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your customers?
Then we’ve got a product for you. There’s no question Essential Oils are a big hit among consumers. Key contributors to the significant growth are consumer attitudes and choices favoring natural ingredients. A Washington Post article in June 2014 highlighted that the word natural alone on food products helps sell $40 Billion in sales in the US every year.
You can see the growing trend of Essential Oil uses outside of its generic use being incorporated into hotel rooms, spas, yoga classes, and essentially any aromatic activity. The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy refers Aromatic therapy also as Essential Oil therapy. Oils extracted from plant essences make up these blends and have caught popularity among the masses making this retail industry a whopping, 1 Billion in 2014.
Our Zen Webinar Series
On Tuesday, April 14th Sydra Newell kicked off our first Webinar of our Zen Series. Throughout April and May, she and two other sales team members will be hosting several more episodes of educational webinar. The Webinars were designed to provide information and insight of the essentials in essential oils. Come learn about Wellness and Lifestyle trends, retail demand for this product, benefits of aromatherapy, and Why SnugZ Zen is a good fit to make an impactful impression on your customers.
What is the Zen Line?
Zen is a natural aromatherapy line that offers therapeutic grade essential oils extracted from nature. Our new Zen Collection, launched 2015, is made up of seven proprietary aromatic botanical blends and three single ingredients: Cloud 9, Exhale, Focus, Immunity, Invigorate, Tranquility, Karma, Peppermint, Lavender, and Lemon. All products infused with essential oils, you can choose from Roller Balls, Bath Bombs, Soaps, Candles, , Bath Salts, and Reed/Electric Diffusers. You can learn more by visiting our website here.
Upcoming Blogs
The next scheduled webinar is Friday, April 17th at 9:00am MST and will be facilitated in two parts. Part I – A Fresh Review on Lifestyle Trends in Health & Wellness will be presented by Regional Sales Manager, Kathy DiFrancesco; Part II – Why Zen from SnugZ? administered by Sales Executive, Janice Freij. All webinars are 60 minutes in length and that includes time reserved to take question from viewers. Spoiler alert–we may have an exclusive offer available for attendees only. You can register beforehand by clicking here. To see times and dates of all our Zen Series click here.
