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Medical Assistants Day is part of an annual week of recognition, so it’s time to support these healthcare professionals with gifts and more. The day will be celebrated on October 18th this year. Medical Assistants can go under-appreciated, though they are fundamental to any clinic and often represent its face. We have formal and friendly gifts alike, for the office and home, to return the same kindness that Medical Assistants provide.

National Girl Scout Day is observed on March 12th, so families of past and present Girl Scouts should be prepared to celebrate! Girl Scouting has been a positive force for kids, promoting activism and expanding its programs for generations. Our products can help you reward members’ hard work and support their events in creative ways.

The United Nations observes August 19th as World Humanitarian Day, which is a time to show your appreciation for local aid workers or even find your own way to support your community. There are many ways for larger organizations and everyday people to help those in need. Sometimes, a simple gift or meal can be as meaningful as planning a complex event.

The first day of class can easily become overwhelming, but getting ready for school with the right supplies and some creativity can make the classroom fun for teachers and students alike. The first day can be scary for kids, or frustrating for your first teaching position. Fortunately, there are plenty of smart ways to organize, celebrate and remember the new school year.

The warmest season of the year is finally here, so it’s time to find some creative ways to make summer camp fun and safe for kids of all ages. There are plenty of activities to entertain and educate kids during any camp adventure. However, they also need careful guidance and supervision. As such, it’s also important to plan ahead for basic safety measures.

V-J Day, a day in history that marks the end of WWII. V-J Day stands for “Victory Over Japan Day,” the historic moment on August 14, 1945 when Japanese Emperor Hirohito cables the U.S. to surrender, agreeing to the terms of the Potsdam Declaration. August 14, 1945 is also the day photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt snaps one of the most famous war pictures ever taken, published in Life Magazine with the caption, In New York’s Times Square a white-clad girl clutches her purse and skirt as an uninhibited sailor plants his lips squarely on hers. What a moment, right?

It's called mobile inventory management - scanning QR codes or barcodes with a mobile device to track retail transactions, what your company has in stock and more, which gives you a real-time snapshot of your assets that's instant and accurate.

PlaqueMaker’s QR code custom metal asset tags are perfect for labeling machinery, crates, shelving or equipment, and are ideal for any other industrial purpose that requires targeted inventory and management. You can engrave each tag with information and a QR code that’s easy to scan.

QR codes are those square pixelated boxes seen on products, advertising and other places that are only readable by digital scanners. Often referred to as two-dimensional barcodes, QR codes are originally designed by Denso Wave, a Toyota subsidiary, as a tracking mechanism that can hold about 100 times more information than a barcode. The “QR” stands for Quick Response and since the 1990’s, they are one of the most efficient ways to track parts through the manufacturing process.

The conference room is a popular meeting place for small businesses in all industries. Since meetings can often have a lot of people sitting around, it's essential to make sure that you've got a strong foundation, which includes a sturdy conference table and plaques that are firm on the wall. Plaques can be described as objects typically bearing the informative or commemorative text attached to a wall. The color, design, and material of the plaque should reflect your company well since it is one of the parts of the conference room that people are generally looking at the whole meeting.

Although the use of company name tags has waned over the years, new benefits for using name tags to identify employees have also surfaced. Here are just a few of them.

Monopoly. Chess. Battleship. Poker. Cranium. Cribbage. Trivial Pursuit. Quiz Night. Candyland. Yes, that’s right – Candyland. From local bars and hotel lobbies to private living rooms and kitchen tables, Game Night is sweeping the nation as one way to make your gatherings more fun and meaningful. Some will argue that attending a local Game Night is a great way to meet people, too.

Now’s about the time you’re probably hard at work creating unique and specially made holiday gifts for your family and friends, right? Make sure to design a gift presentation that is equally as awesome.

Celebrate the warmth of the holidays with family and friends by using personalized gift tags.

Thinking about how to decorate your table for Thanksgiving this year? Why not go for rustic chic using leather? And why not take it one step further … with a themed custom design all your own? PlaqueMaker can help.

QR codes are those square pixelated boxes seen on products, advertising and other places that are only readable by digital scanners. The “QR” stands for Quick Response, and QR codes can hold about 100 times more information than a standard barcode. They enable businesses to connect offline customers with online content in an interactive way that’s easier to use than entering a URL, keying in a number or sending a text. Here are 6 lifehacks for using QR codes:

Mobile Inventory Management is the process of scanning QR codes or barcodes with a mobile device to track inventory, shipments and retail transactions. It gives you the data your company needs on your phone or tablet, simplifying asset management. Staff workers can take inventory quicker, know what stock is ready to ship immediately and determine which items need re-ordering.

Take it from one who knows: YOU. When you meet up with your favorite person, engage in content created for you or receive a personalized gift, doesn’t it leave you feeling like someone has taken your personal interests and preferences into consideration?