Kelly's Korner - Tomboy Tools

Hey, All,

Having been and always will be a tomboy, raised by a mechanic father who could fix anything and a fix-it-yourself mom, I have always been a bit handy with tools and fixing things myself.  So having tools around the house has always been a must.

A few years ago, I was introduced to a company called Tomboy Tools (now called Project Home) and fell instantly in love with their company and product.  Started by three women homeowners who had projects to do, they figured for a variety of reasons that they could do it themselves without waiting for someone else to do them.

They starting using tools designed for men, who have bigger hands and more strength than women, and decided to design their own tools designed for women.  These durable, lightweight and ergonomically designed tools are as tough and durable as any of the Craftsman, Snap-on, Stanely or any other tool manufacturer out there.  And they are PINK!  And they have power tools!

Now while I am definately not a pink person, I have a lot of these tools.  Not only are they easier to find in a dark toolbox, but I can leave my pink box knife

Quick Changing Utility Knife

 anywhere in our warehouse and it finds its way back to my desk.  And many guys would think twice about using your pink tools.

Tomboy Tools believes in educating women and girls on using their tools and in their home parties will show you the proper ways to use them.  They also are into charitible foundations with their Pink For A Purpose Fund that raises funds for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Avon Foundation for Women and others.

The Pink Diamond Kit

Every woman needs her own tools - hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, etc - for all those little things around the house - fixing kids' toys, hanging pictures, putting together a dollhouse, but why stop there?  Why pay a handyman or wait for some other male to get around to doing those bigger projects?  Need to retile your bath?  Put in new flooring?  Do it yourself with your own tools.  Want to contribute to society with Habitat for Humanity or other group?  Show up in your fully loaded pink leather toolbelt with your pink toolbox full of the tools you'll need to help build a house for someone.

The Basics Tool Kit

Check out this company and you will find a tool or tool kit for every purpose - gardening, painting, and plumbing to name a few - and find a consultant in your area for a party or just order online.  Hey, you guys out there - here is a great idea for gifts for the gals in your life - birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, Christmas, Mother's Day - and then they'll keep their hands off your tools.

So if you are looking for a great bridal shower gift or just need some tools to call your own, check out Project Home's website.

Have a great week!

Kelly's Korner - Are you a Fred Flintstone or George Jetson?

Hey, All,

So you've got a smart phone to stay in touch with your friends and family and a new tablet that you can stay in touch with the world - but what about your business? How do you keep track of your inventory, customers or paperwork?  How do your customers find you?

The Fred Flintstone businesses still rely on the Yellow Pages, have no computer to help with inventory, billing, ordering and research and barely have a fax machine and do everything by hand.


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The George Jetson businesses have websites that their customers can use to find out information on the company and schedule appointments.  All their accounting information is on the computer and easily accessible and ready for tax time; their parts people/technicians can look up their own parts and don't have to wait for research.  Their customer base is on there also, and easy to bring up when Mrs Jones calls about her washer - all the info you need is there, all you need to do is set up an appointment time.

Research shows that over 80% of people today look for products and services on the internet.  Websites are relatively easy to set up and change as needed - like offering specials, company news, pictures, information, etc.  With a Yellow Page ad you are stuck with the same ad for a year and it costs a bunch of bucks.

Now this is not to say that we here at W L May won't be here for you - we have been for the last 90 years and will be here for the next 90.  But we are wanting our customers to increase their business and we have lots of ways for you to do this.  Talk to your account manager and we can give you infomation on who best to go to to set up a website, organizations to join, and other ways to increase your bottom line.

Give us a call and move out of the Stone Age and into the 21st century!

Have a great week!

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KELLY'S KORNER - AFTER THE HOLIDAYS

Hey, All!

Wow, the holidays and vacation are over!  I hope they were very good for you and that the coming year is happy and prosperous.  I had a great time!

The Christmas tree is down and the lights and decorations all put away - now what?  Well, now is a good time to get everything ship-shape and Bristol fashion.  Start by making a list of all the things you NEED to do and those you WANT to do.

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NEED TO DO:  Clean refrigerator of all leftovers, get documents together for taxes, check outside your home (or office building) for any winter damage so far (gutters {think about getting a LintEater - DVC202 - not only will clean lint build-up in your dryer venting but has an attachment for downspout cleaning}, moss on your roof, and if you run a business - INVENTORY!  And did you change the batteries in all your smoke alarms and CO2 detectors?  Window washing - inside and out - although if it is freezing weather where you are at you might want to wait on the outside windows.  These are just a few of the things that are looming out there - start that list and take things one at a time.

WANT TO DO:  Clean out cupboads, new paint on walls or maybe just some touch up in spots.  Don't forget your appliances!  W L May has touch-up paint for your appliances.  Reorganize and get rid of stuff you don't want or need - someone out there will and it's a good write off on those taxes!

I'm sure you can think of a bunch more things that you could put on these lists - the key is to take things one at a time (maybe a "Honey-do" jar with a task per slip?) so the list doesn't look so daunting.

Have a great week!

PS:  Boy, do I need a copy of this book!

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