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Celebrate the Season

It's that time of year again! The temperature is cooling, the leaves are changing, and the holiday season is upon us. Christmas shopping has already begun and stores are filling their shelves with Christmas trees, holiday decor, and ornaments. Make sure that P. Graham Dunn personalized gifts make the top of your shoppers' Christmas list!
There is no better time than the present to start thinking about holiday displays, products to feature, and how to promote these items. With holiday shopping starting early this year, as with every year, the sooner you can start placing your orders, the better! This way we can better assure personalization product is in-stock and on YOUR shelves. See below for a fabulous new product we are extremely excited to release right before the holidays - iPhone cases!

iPhone 5 Case Poster
iPhone 5 Case Scan Sheet


What's New?

When planning your holiday orders, make sure our new, personalized iPhone 5 cases are on them! Available in seven different colors, this is an easy-to-engrave, inexpensive item that makes a great stocking stuffer.
CLICK HERE for an order form featuring each of our engravable iPhone 5 cases. Shipping Now!

Featured Case
ZIP50027 $4.50/apiece

CLICK HERE for an order form featuring our iPhone 4/4S cases. These cases will be begin shipping in November.


Heads Up!

This year we will not be offering the light up crystal ornament (ZCKO10). Please take note and do not include in any 2013 Christmas promotions.
In its place, we would encourage you to strongly promote our new engravable ornaments just released this past summer. With over 10 designs to choose from, there's a style for everyone - even pet lovers!
Also, we are continuing to offer our pre-pack, three-pack featuring a Stocking, Christmas Tree, and Snowflake, pre-priced at $9.99 retail, just $3.00 W/S!

SKU: ZORNPKG1


Take Note
CLICK HERE for a complete list of items that will be discontinued at the end of 2013. We will fulfill orders for these items up until the end of the year. Keep an eye out for potential discounts on discontinued product in early 2014.
Due to file size, document may take a moment to download completely.


REMINDER
As a participant in the P. Graham Dunn Laser Engravings Program it is important to stay above the monthly minimum order of $600/mo. The $100 and $200 penalty fees are a negative reflection of a store's performance. Stores that receive multiple fees will be evaluated and are subject to program termination.Celebrate the Season

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Fall Festivities

If you haven't had a chance to take notice, the summer has once again flown by. In less than a month, street corners will be filled with signs advertising harvest festivals, fresh apple cider, and pumpkins! The weather will begin to cool, and sitting on the porch will not only be bearable, but enjoyable.
With holiday shopping right around the corner, grab a glass of crisp apple cider, find a comfortable spot outside, and start to think about what your holiday laser orders are going to look like. Put pencil to paper and determine what's going to be your strong seller, what you are going to advertise, and most importantly what quantities you plan to order. The earlier you can start placing your holiday orders, the better! Our factory is already pushing capacity with remaining orders for 2013; to assure personalization product is in-stock and on your shelves, please begin placing orders now.

Pastor Appreciation Poster
Pastor Appreciation Scan Sheet


Featured Product

While planning your holiday orders, keep in mind our brand new, personalized ornament collection. With over 12 new designs to choose from, there's an ornament for everyone - even the dog! We will also be offering the 3 Ornament Pre-Pack once again this year, featuring a snowflake, stocking, and tree.

Featured Ornament
ZORN35 $2.00/apiece

3 Ornament Pre-Pack
ZORNPKG1 $3.00/pack


Lights, Camera, Action

Take a moment to check out this commercial from Gifts of Joy Parable in Lima, Ohio. This broadcast commercial features laser engraving in action and shows a number of available products for personalization.
Running a commercial like this right around the holidays is the perfect opportunity to increase store traffic and expose new customers to the uniqueness of personalized product!

CLICK HERE to download and view the commercial.


Keep Track

Please make sure that both you and your employees are keeping an eye on the Yellow USB Key that is essential to running the GravoStyle software.
This key cost upwards of $1000 from our software supplier. While we wish we had extras lying around, we unfortunately do not. Stores that lose this item will be financially responsible for replacement.


Take Note

As a reminder, when laser engraving any of our lithograph pieces, please do not forget to use the Lithograph Jig (ZZALP). Due to a slight change in our board mounted prints that was made a while back, this jig is needed to align the lithographs correctly within the laser machine.

SKU: ZZALP
Price: $5.00

REMINDER
As a participant in the P. Graham Dunn Laser Engravings Program it is important to stay above the monthly minimum order of $600/mo. The $100 and $200 penalty fees are a negative reflection of a store's performance. Stores that receive multiple fees will be evaluated and are subject to program termination.

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Rounding the Corner

Hopefully you and your staff have returned from the summer shows excited and enthused about the remainder of the year. It won't be long until we'll be facing increased traffic, looking to hire holiday help, and lasers will be buzzing with activity throughout the day, and hopefully on into the evenings.
Families are getting back into routines as children head back to school - with homework, sports, and church activities comes structure and organization. Take this opportunity to capture back to school shoppers by promoting impulse items like pens, water bottles, notebooks, and key chains. These items are small, inexpensive and an easy way to get your customers interested and excited about personalization!

Back to School Poster
Back to School Scan Sheet


Featured Product

Just in time for back to school and Fall sports are these new items - Jersey Magnets and Car Charms. Coming in multiple colors, this is an easy-to-engrave, inexpensive item that is great to utilize for fundraisers and team gifts. Shipping now!

Jersey Magnets
ZPMD42 - ZPMD57 $1.50/apiece

Jersey Car Charms
ZCAR0031 - ZCAR0046 $1.50/apiece


Keep Track

Please make sure that both you and your employees are keeping an eye on the Yellow USB Key that is essential to running the GravoStyle software.
This key cost upwards of $1000 from our software supplier. While we wish we had extras lying around, we unfortunately do not. Stores that lose this item will be financially responsible for replacement.


New Maintenance Product

We've been trying to find a better way to apply (and supply) the white lithium grease that is required for the X and Y axis of the laser machine. After testing a number of different options, and unsuccessfully looking for a supplier that could do exactly what we needed; we decided to make our own product and pass the savings on to you!
We are now offering item ZSPL24, a small syringe prefilled with a high quality white lithium grease. The best part of this syringe is the slightly curved tip, which makes greasing the bottom side of the X-axis much easier.
Your cost is only $5.00 for this item, and the quantity of grease included should last you for many years of laser operation.


Take Note

As a reminder, when laser engraving any of our lithograph pieces, please do not forget to use the Lithograph Jig (ZZALP). Due to a slight change in our board mounted prints that was made a while back, this jig is needed to align the lithographs correctly within the laser machine.

SKU: ZZALP
Price: $5.00


REMINDER
As a participant in the P. Graham Dunn Laser Engravings Program it is important to stay above the monthly minimum order of $600/mo. The $100 and $200 penalty fees are a negative reflection of a store's performance. Stores that receive multiple fees will be evaluated and are subject to program termination.

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Come and See Us!
It's hard to believe that the summer trade show season is already upon us. We're excited to see all of you again and looking forward to showcasing our new product.
This summer we'll be featuring our new laser program displays, fixtures, jig trays, product and more at both the Dallas and Atlanta shows. And in St. Louis at ICRS we'll have two special events in addition to our booth presence for all of our laser program participants and interested dealers. See our locations and addition details below:

Dallas Market Center - Next Generation - Showroom 1028

Americasmart, Atlanta - Building 2, Floor 13 - Showroom 1330a & 1361b

ICRS - St. Louis, MO - Booth 1127

Laser Program Update - America's Center, Room 261 - Tuesday, 6/25 @ 8:00am
This meeting will serve as an update to the progress being made with the program, covering topics ranging from the new touchscreen software, updated fixtures, and marketing/merchandising materials.

Laser Engravings Pro - America's Center, Room 261 - Tuesday, 6/25 @ 12:00pm
Already a participant in our laser program and looking to grow your business through improved customer service, product presentation, training practices, and marketing? Join us for a FREE, live session of Laser Engravings Pro and learn more about this monthly laser enhancement program.

Fathers's Day Poster
Father's Day Scan Sheet
Wedding Poster
Wedding Scan Sheet

New Maintenance Product
We've been trying to find a better way to apply (and supply) the white lithium grease that is required for the X and Y axis of the laser machine. After testing a number of different options, and unsuccessfully looking for a supplier that could do exactly what we needed; we decided to make our own product and pass the savings on to you!
We are now offering item ZSPL24, a small syringe prefilled with a high quality white lithium grease. The best part of this syringe is the slightly curved tip, which makes greasing the bottom side of the X-axis much easier.
Your cost is only $5.00 for this item, and the quantity of grease included should last you for many years of laser operation.


Take Note
As a reminder, when laser engraving any of our lithograph pieces, please do not forget to use the Lithograph Jig (ZZALP). Due to a slight change in our board mounted prints that was made a while back, this jig is needed to align the lithographs correctly within the laser machine.

SKU: ZZALP
Price: $5.00


What Are You Waiting For?
If you have not taken advantage of ordering our new display cabinets and fixtures, what are you waiting for?

At an excellent price, purchase these new fixtures, to not only make your laser area POP, but help customers to identify your engravable product and differentiate this area from the rest of your store. To the right and below are images of a few stores who have recently added these new fixtures.

CLICK HERE for an entire menu featuring the new items, their sizes, and costs.


JIG ORGANIZATION HAS ARRIVED!
Tired of paying an additional employee just to keep your jigs straight? Let these new Jig Holders lighten your load. Able to hold over 90% of the laser jigs, these three trays are a solution to the never-ending question, "What did I do with that jig?"
Each tray comes with numbered rows to allow for easy cross-referencing. Simply organize the jigs in the tray and make notes alongside the corresponding product in the catalog. Future catalog releases will come bearing this information, but we couldn't wait until then to get these in your hands!

CLICK HERE for a complete menu of all our available personalization fixtures.


REMINDER
As a participant in the P. Graham Dunn Laser Engravings Program it is important to stay above the monthly minimum order of $600/mo. The $100 and $200 penalty fees are a negative reflection of a store's performance. Stores that receive multiple fees will be evaluated and are subject to program termination.

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Families, Crafts, & Fun
Spring is here and full of activity. Families are heading outside and looking for any and every excuse to do so. Ensure that your store is one of their destinations. Consider planning a fun children's event at your location, include snacks, music, or an outdoor-oriented craft like constructing homemade butterfly nets, decorating and flying kites, or making beaded necklaces and bracelets.

Holding an activity like this at your store gives families another reason to walk through your doors. Bring them in for something fun, then expose them to the number of seasonally relevant gifts your store carries. This is a way to encourage visits from new customers who may not typically enter your doors. Here at our location, we just held a community egg hunt with over 1,500 children in attendance. This was an excellent opportunity for us to give back, but also expose potential new customers to our products.

Place orders now and be prepared to sell for both Mother's Day, May 12th and Graduation season. Click the following links for posters and scan sheets that encourage sale opportunities and make customers aware of what's available for personalization - right on the spot!

Mother's Day Poster
Mother's Day Scan Sheet
Graduation Poster
Graduation Scan Sheet


What Do You Think?
Here are two items that are currently under consideration to be added to the P. Graham Dunn Laser Engravings line.

The first item we are sampling is an over-sized pencil that works as a back-to-school, student or teacher gift. This is a rounded pencil that measures a little over a foot in length. If brought in, this item would be priced between $3.00 and $4.00 wholesale.

Another item we've been contemplating is some sort of iPhone case. There is a market for these items, and we feel strongly that adding personalization would increase the value. This case would come in multiple colors and in a slightly different format. We would more than likely begin with an iPhone 5 model size at a cost of $3.00 to $5.00.

So, let us know what you think! Would you buy? Reply to Anthony Burdette with feedback and suggestions.


Take Note
For the NEW Notebooks, please be sure to place the strap on the edge vs. underneath while engraving. This will ensure that your engraving remains as consistent as possible and avoid a depth differential which could cause a change in appearance.

Puzzle Pieces
SKUs: ZAMH10-13
Price: $4.00
If you have not ordered any of our puzzle pieces yet, we would encourage you to give them a try!
As an FYI, the ZPUF0004 and ZPUF0027 are noted as tan in the catalog, but due to a change in production, are now being shipped as a light green color.


JIG ORGANIZATION HAS ARRIVED!
Tired of paying an additional employee just to keep your jigs straight? Let these new Jig Holders lighten your load. Able to hold over 90% of the laser jigs, these three trays are a solution to the never-ending question, "What did I do with that jig?"
Each tray comes with numbered rows to allow for easy cross-referencing. Simply organize the jigs in the tray and make notes alongside the corresponding product in the catalog. Future catalog releases will come bearing this information, but we couldn't wait until then to get these in your hands!

CLICK HERE for a complete menu of all our available personalization fixtures.


Dealer Conference
P. Graham Dunn's 13th Annual Dealer Conference | March 19th and 20th
Thanks again to all of you who were able to attend this year's Dealer Conference. It was a blessing having you spend a few days with us. We hope that each of you walked away learning something new, reconnecting with friends, and of course with some new product in hand!

For those of you that were unable to attend the event, below is a link to our Dealer Conference webpage which features audio recordings of each of the seminars and roundtable discussions. A number of the seminars were directly targeted towards our laser dealers, including:
  • Laser Love: Keeping up with day-to-day machine maintenance
  • Laser College: A fast-track course on advanced laser techniques
  • Laser Engravings Pro LIVE: A glimpse at how to get the most out of your laser, featuring guest host Mark Hutchinson
  • Ready, Aim, Fire! Pulling the trigger on Marketing

To see a full listing of the audio recordings and to listen, please CLICK HERE


UPDATE
Please notice that we have made a change to a few of our laser product SKUs. As of January 2013 all laser SKUs will now contain a Z at the beginning. Previously, there were a handful of items that were featured in both our laser line and regular line that maintained the exact same SKU. Feedback we received was that many stores were having difficulty differentiating the two products in their POS system, so we have made the change. It is still the same product and the same price, but placing the Z in front will assure that your purchase is counted towards your monthly laser commitment.


REMINDER
As a participant in the P. Graham Dunn Laser Engravings Program it is important to stay above the monthly minimum order of $600/mo. The $100 and $200 penalty fees are a negative reflection of a store's performance. Stores that receive multiple fees will be evaluated and are subject to program termination.


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Celebrate Spring
Spring is less than a week away! Here in Ohio, we can't wait for the season to kick in full throttle. It's that point in the year when we tend to have had enough of the ice, snow, and cold winds!

Not only are we looking forward to better weather, but also stronger sales. With Spring, comes excellent opportunities for personalized product sales as it is a prime gift-giving season for Weddings, Graduation, Baby Showers, Memorial Day, and the often-overlooked, Arbor Day.

Although it's a silly thought, the point I'm trying to make is - customers don't get excited, if you're not. It's essential that your store make a BIG DEAL about these opportune gift-giving occasions, and both current and potential customers are aware that your store is a one-stop shop for personalized gifts. So get out there, make a BIG DEAL about laser engravings, and if that's what it takes, create your own holiday and instill some excitement in your customers! Check out this poster and scan sheet to help get you started.


JIG ORGANIZATION HAS ARRIVED!
Tired of paying an additional employee just to keep your jigs straight? Let these new Jig Holders lighten your load. Able to hold over 90% of the laser jigs, these three trays are a solution to the never-ending question, "What did I do with that jig?"
Each tray comes with numbered rows to allow for easy cross-referencing. Simply organize the jigs in the tray and make notes alongside the corresponding product in the catalog. Future catalog releases will come bearing this information, but we couldn't wait until then to get these in your hands!

Order between now and the end of this month and get:
ALL 3 FOR $50

CLICK HERE for a complete menu of all our available personalization fixtures.


Dealer Conference
P. Graham Dunn's 13th Annual Dealer Conference is March 19th and 20th with Guest Speaker Wess Stafford
We hope that each of you have made it a priority to sign up and attend this year's conference. We're looking forward to the event and are excited to share new product, displays, and the beta version of the highly anticipated touchscreen laser engravings software.

In addition, there will be a few seminars that are specifically targeted towards our laser engravings program participants. If attending, please note the following times and topics:
  • Tuesday, 3/19 - 9:15am - Laser Love: Keeping up with day-to-day machine maintenance
  • Tuesday, 3/19 - 11:00am - Laser College: A fast-track course on advanced laser techniques
  • Tuesday, 3/19 - 2:00pm - Laser Engravings Pro LIVE: A glimpse at how to get the most out of your laser, featuring guest host Mark Hutchinson
  • Wednesday, 3/20 - 9:15am - Ready, Aim, Fire! Pulling the trigger on Marketing

For a Complete Schedule of Events CLICK HERE
Questions? Call: 800.828.5260


UPDATE
Please notice that we have made a change to a few of our laser product SKUs. As of January 2013 all laser SKUs will now contain a Z at the beginning. Previously, there were a handful of items that were featured in both our laser line and regular line that maintained the exact same SKU. Feedback we received was that many stores were having difficulty differentiating the two products in their POS system, so we have made the change. It is still the same product and the same price, but placing the Z in front will assure that your purchase is counted towards your monthly laser commitment.


REMINDER
As a participant in the P. Graham Dunn Laser Engravings Program, product outside of our 400+ product selection is NOT to be engraved utilizing the provided Gravograph LS100 laser engraving machine. Engraving any outside product is a direct violation of the signed agreement.


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Are you Ready for Easter?
It's hard to believe that we're already a week into February. January completely blew by as we attended multiple shows and hit the ground running upon our return. It was a pleasure seeing and connecting with many of you in both Atlanta and Dallas.

This year, Easter comes early - it's slated for Sunday, March 31. We've created a promotional poster and sell sheet to maximize your personalization offering for the upcoming holiday. Please remember to place your order early. We're producing our new product as fast as we can and will have sample packs with new product, jigs, and catalogs delivered to your stores within the next two weeks.


CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Paul Dixon of Jan's Hallmark. He is the winner of our January show special for a FREE Store Makeover! His store will be receiving a full set of our new personalization cabinet fixtures and workstation.

Looking to bring some POP! to your personalization space? Order our new lighted fixture displays to bring a strong, well-merchandised presence to your store.

CLICK HERE for a complete menu of all our available personalization fixtures.


What's New?
Alphabet photography has been one of our strongest selling items, in both our regular line and laser engravings line. For 2013 we've kicked it up a notch and added COLOR!


Dealer Conference

P. Graham Dunn's 13th Annual Dealer Conference is March 19th and 20th with Guest Speaker Wess Stafford

We're extremely excited about this year's conference as there is so much to share with all of you. We have hundreds of new products that we recently added to our line and we will be creating even more - just in time for the show! Additional highlights noted below:
  • Keynote Speaker Dr. Wess Stafford of Compassion International
  • 15% Discount on all orders written at the show*
  • HUGE Cash & Carry Sale, prices discounted up to 50% OFF wholesale
  • Informative, Retail-focused & Laser Engravings Seminars
  • Over $10,000 in Giveaways, including a $5,000 Product Credit

SPECIAL OFFER
Register before February 22nd and get entered to win 1 of 25 ($50) credits toward your Dealer Conference Order

For More Information & to Register CLICK HERE
Questions? Call: 800.828.5260

*Discount does not apply to Cash & Carry Sale


UPDATE
Please notice that we have made a change to a few of our laser product SKUs. As of January 2013 all laser SKUs will now contain a Z at the beginning. Previously, there were a handful of items that were featured in both our laser line and regular line that maintained the exact same SKU. Feedback we received was that many stores were having difficulty differentiating the two products in their POS system, so we have made the change. It is still the same product and the same price, but placing the Z in front will assure that your purchase is counted towards your monthly laser commitment.


REMINDER
As a participant in the P. Graham Dunn Laser Engravings Program, product outside of our 400+ product selection is NOT to be engraved utilizing the provided Gravograph LS100 laser engraving machine. Engraving any outside product is a direct violation of the signed agreement.


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Happy New Year!
2013 is officially upon us! As we embark on this new year we here at P. Graham Dunn are excited to see what retail has in store. These past few years have been described as a bumpy road at best, but our attitudes remain positive and we will continue to push fearlessly forward.

This year we have big plans for the laser program as we continue to fine tune each and every part of it from displays, to product, to advertising. If you're at the shows this month, you'll get a small taste of what is to come. We hope you're as excited as we are for this new year, and we are looking forward to continuing our partnership and achieving success - TOGETHER!


What's New?
New in our January introduction is a unique lithograph we're calling "Eye Chart." This piece is a great gift for weddings and anniversaries and can be personalized to feature the couple's first names, last name, and initial.

This is just one of our many new items, stop in at the shows to see what else is new!


What's Coming?
Jigs, jigs, and more jigs! How am I supposed to keep track of all these things, much less keep them organized?

We've heard you and we're working on a solution. We'll be providing a coding system that will correspond to the correct tray and row, allowing you to not only easily store your jigs, but find them too!

Thoughts? We're listening - email Anthony with opinions and feedback.


Dealer Conference

P. Graham Dunn's 13th Annual Dealer Conference is March 19th and 20th with Guest Speaker Wess Stafford

Dr. Wess Stafford is the president and CEO of Compassion International, the world's largest Christian child development organization that releases children from poverty through one-to-one child sponsorship.

This year's conference will cover a number of laser topics including routine maintenance, advanced techniques, marketing, and even a LIVE session of
Laser Engravings Pro!

Save this link to check in on updated conference info as it becomes available!


Start your year off right by joining Laser Engravings Pro!



Training
Monthly live and interactive online training webinar (recorded for later viewing)
Collaboration
Input, feedback and idea sharing with other laser program participants
Support
Customizable sales templates
Training tools, tricks, and tips
Online resource portal
Direct email

Get Signed Up Today!


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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from P. Graham Dunn
It's officially here, the Christmas season - pine trees are atop SUVs, giant inflatable snowmen have overtaken front lawns, and 'Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas' is scattered across the airwaves. There's just something about this time of year that warms our hearts (and it's not just the hot cocoa). It's a time of remembrance and reflection on the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It's for this reason that we gather together with family, celebrate by giving gifts, and take time to appreciate the many blessings we have received. From all of us here at P. Graham Dunn - We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


Knock, Knock. Who's there? Its a Sneak Peak!
Our January Introduction will have tons of new, exciting products! A full line of Knobbers will be available for personalization in 2013.
Visit us at the January Show to get your first look at the entire line!


AmericasMart is Right Around the Corner
Start making plans now to visit our brand new showroom this upcoming January in Atlanta at AmericasMart.
Our new showroom will be packed with new product from our regular line, along with a number of additions to our laser line such as our recently completed laser merchandising displays, a matching laser stand, and plenty of new laser product!

Find us @ Building 2, Floor 13, Suites 1330a & 1361b.
Look for our ad in the AmericasMart Catalog

You can also visit us in Dallas in the Next Generation Showroom
Find us in Showroom 1028!


Dealer Conference

P. Graham Dunn's 13th Annual Dealer Conference is March 19th and 20th with Guest Speaker Wess Stafford

Dr. Wess Stafford is the president and CEO of Compassion International, the world's largest Christian child development organization that releases children from poverty through one-to-one child sponsorship.

What do you want to learn this year?

Dealer Conference is coming up fast and we're excited to see you all there. At the event we typically cover Laser College seminars on basic engraving, tips and tricks and machine maintenance. This year, however, we want to hear from you! Email Kim at Kim.Beers@pgrahamdunn.com with topics you would like to see in the laser college this year.

Save this link to check in on updated conference info as it becomes available!


Start your year off right by joining Laser Engravings Pro!



Do You Desire To...
  • Learn and share best practices from merchandising to selling to customer service?
  • Increase your overall laser sales?
  • Add new customers?
  • Learn systems for maintaining and troubleshooting your laser center?
  • Infuse passion into your employees?
  • Ensure customers are satisfied?
  • Exercise each and every channel of communication to reach and interact with your customers?
  • Increase your annual average laser transaction?


What You Get...
  • Monthly live and interactive online training webinar.
  • Visual recordings of each session available on demand to share with your team.
  • Input, feedback and idea sharing with other laser program participants.
  • Trainers with 100+ collective years of business and customer service experience.
  • Practical business building tools.
  • 24/7 fully accessible online portal featuring a resource library and document archives.
  • Direct email support.


Get Signed Up Today!


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Happy Thanksgiving from P. Graham Dunn
November is already upon us and as our mindsets begin to shift to the holidays, our focus transitions to spending time with family, remembering what we are thankful for, and giving gifts to others.
We here at P. Graham Dunn are thankful for the special relationships that we have formed with each of you and for the opportunity that we have to do business together. It truly is a blessing to work with such a wonderful group of vendors, dealers, and industry leaders. We hope that during the hustle and bustle of this busy month, that you and yours will take this opportunity to reflect not only on what, but also who, you are thankful for.


Just In Time for the Holidays
We have developed new layouts that are quick and easy for creating the perfect personalized gift. Be sure to download the updated laser files so the scannable barcodes will open!
Download the Sales sheet here

Download the poster to use for store signage or as a bag stuffer. Set up a tower with products focusing on gifts for the holidays by using the items suggested in the sales sheet.
Download the Poster here


AmericasMart is Right Around the Corner
Start making plans now to visit our brand new showroom this upcoming January in Atlanta at AmericasMart.
Our new showroom will be packed with new product from our regular line, along with a number of additions to our laser line such as our recently completed laser merchandising displays, a matching laser stand, and plenty of new laser product!

Find us @ Building 2, Floor 13, Suites 1330a & 1361b.
Look for our ad in the AmericasMart Catalog


Special Holiday Ornaments
Looking to add a little flair to your laser product offering? Look no further. These one-of-a-kind light up crystal ornaments and three pack Christmas themed ornaments are the perfect gift for family, co-workers, neighbors, and friends!
At a great price, this ornament makes for a fun showpiece, like this beautiful display, and an even better stocking-stuffer!

Three Pack Christmas Themed Ornaments
SKU: ZORNPKG
Wholesale Price: $3.00

Light Up Crystal Ornament
SKU: ZCKO10
Wholesale Price: $1.79
MOQ: 100
This year we have improved packaging and included a set of extra batteries!
Click Here to open the Scan Sheet for this item


Attention: Layout Change to ZCQR
It has been brought to our attention that the current layout for ZCQR is copyrighted by another vendor. To avoid any potential conflicts we are removing this layout from our library of files, as well as from our catalog and website. We wanted to make you aware of this change, and encourage you to utilize one of the other available layouts for this piece.


Keep Your Machine In Tip-Top Shape!
Maintenance is key to keeping your machine running at it's best this holiday season. Avoid down time by keeping your machine in tip-top shape with the following check list:

  1. Daily - Be sure to wipe down the inside of the machine and the lid.
  2. Weekly - Be sure to clear all of the mirrors and lenses.
  3. Monthly - Check your filters! This time of year they get used more than usual, so be sure to order them as soon as you need them.


Click Here for our Full Maintenance Check List

For Tech Support Help Call: 330.828.2108 ex.5

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Here in Dalton, Ohio Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing, the temperature is cooling, and Friday nights are spent cheering on the local high school football team. As much as we'll miss the warm summer weather, we're looking forward to the beautiful snow, hot cocoa by the fire, and a heart-warming holiday season. We're dedicating this eNewsletter to holiday preparation; making sure you're up to speed on our new Fall product launch, maximizing the efficiency of your laser machine, and encouraging you to get your orders in early. We hope that you are looking forward to the Christmas season just as much as we are, and want to assure you that we're standing by you each step of the way and wishing you an excellent 4th quarter!


New Fall Catalog Available
Below is a link to our new Fall Catalog! You'll be receiving physical copies of this catalog along with a few of our favorite samples within the next two weeks. For this Fall product release we are introducing a variety of new impulse items including whistles, flashlights, and knives. We're also unveiling a number of pet-oriented customizable pieces and a new Christmas ornament package that comes pre-packed and ready to sell!Click Here to view the New Fall Catalog


REMINDER!!
Be sure to Update your files. The New Fall Product will all be available soon and in order to run your files you will need to have the most recent update.
Click Here for Directions


SPECIAL HOLIDAY ITEM
Looking to add a little flair to your laser product offering? Look no further. These one-of-a-kind light up crystal ornaments are the perfect gift for family, co-workers, neighbors, and friends! At a great price, this ornament makes for a fun showpiece, and an even better stocking-stuffer.

Light Up Crystal Ornament
SKU: ZCKO10
PRICE: $1.79
MOQ: 100

Click Here to open the Scan Sheet for this item


Keep Your Machine In Tip-Top Shape!
Maintenance is key to keeping your machine running at it's best this holiday season. Avoid down time by keeping your machine in tip-top shape with the following check list:

  1. Daily - Be sure to wipe down the inside of the machine and the lid.
  2. Weekly - Be sure to clear all of the mirrors and lenses.
  3. Monthly - Check your filters! This time of year they get used more than usual, so be sure to order them as soon as you need them.


Click Here for our Full Maintenance Check List

For Tech Support Help Call: 330.828.2108 ex.5

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October is Pastor Appreciation Month
We have developed new layouts that are quick and easy for creating the perfect personalized gift. Be sure to download your laser files so the scannable barcodes will open!

Download the poster to use for store signage or as a bag stuffer. Set up a tower with products focusing on Pastors by using the items suggested in the sales sheet.

Remind your customers to "Celebrate and Honor their pastor" with a personalized gift this year!

Download the Sales sheet here
Download the Poster here


Need a New Banner?
Has your laser banner faded? If so, shoot us an email back. Once we determine how large of an order we need to place, we'll provide details on cost. This time around we're looking to improve the quality of signage to avoid the quick fading that some of you may have experienced. Let us know, thank you!


New Digital Signage
Follow the below directions to download our new screensaver software to use as your in-store digital signage on any computer.

Directions:

Download the signage PLAYER (step 2) for windows.
http://mediasignage.com/html/download.html

Every-time the computer starts, a program will run that fires up the video as your screensaver. Don't be alarmed if it reboots or changes - that may be driven by us.

Login with:
USER: pgdguest
PASSWORD: lifthimup

If you are prompted to name your station, use STORE NAME AND LOCATION. For example: Your Name Here Frankenmuth
That will help us keep track of everything - especially if there are multiple locations for a given store.


Miss the July Sign up?
Don't worry you can still join P. Graham Dunn's Laser Pro Program for ONLY $100 a month!

Click HERE to find out more!

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Introducing the P. Graham Dunn Laser Engravings Christmas Catalog
For 4th quarter 2012, P. Graham Dunn is partnering with Parable Publishing to develop a 12-page Laser Engravings Christmas Catalog.

The focus of this catalog will be to promote close to 50 laser engravable items available at your location! This provides a unique opportunity to individually promote the laser program while receiving co-op funding from P. Graham Dunn!

*Participation in this catalog is available to ALL laser dealers*

Program Specifics:
Mailing set up fee: $89
Per Catalog Cost:
  • Print Cost: .09 each
  • Processing: .089 each
  • Estimated postage: .35 - .49 each


Don't miss out on this great opportunity to drive personalized sales this holiday season!

Please click here to download the order form.

Return completed forms to Randy Maricle at
randy.maricle@parable.com

For additional questions feel free to reach out directly to:
Randy Maricle at 805-543-2644 x516
or Tom Dolman at x512


New Digital Signage
Follow the below directions to download our new screensaver software to use as your in-store digital signage on any computer.

Directions:

Download the signage PLAYER (step 2) for windows.
http://mediasignage.com/html/download.html

Every-time the computer starts, a program will run that fires up the video as your screensaver. Don't be alarmed if it reboots or changes - that may be driven by us.

Login with:
franklin@pgrahamdunn.com
lifthimup

If you are prompted to name your station, use STORE NAME AND LOCATION. For example: Your Name Here Frankenmuth
That will help us keep track of everything - especially if there are multiple locations for a given store.


Stocking up for Christmas!
Get your orders in NOW for our Best Selling Christmas Ornaments!
Orders must be in by August 31st!


Miss the July Sign up?
Don't worry you can still join P. Graham Dunn's Laser Pro Program for ONLY $100 a month!

Click HERE to find out more!

Click here for PDF ]]> TimG https://www.laserengravings.info/forum/entry.php?279-August-2012-Laser-Dealer-Newsletter July 2012 Laser Dealer Newsletter https://www.laserengravings.info/forum/entry.php?262-July-2012-Laser-Dealer-Newsletter Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:32:27 GMT Click here for PDF (http://www.laserengravings.info/LaserFiles/Documentation/Newsletter/July_2012_Laser_Dealer_Newsletter.pdf) Commemorate the new... Click here for PDF

Commemorate the new year...
It's Back to School time! We have developed new layouts that are quick and easy for creating the perfect personalized gift. Be sure to download your laser files so the scannable barcodes will open!

Plant the seed...
Download the sales flyer as a bag stuffer - creating a "Reason to Return"! Set up a tower with products focusing on Back to School by using the items suggested in the scan sheets. Create samples with the provided design layouts. Add the sales flyer in a sign holder at the register and focus tower as a reminder.

Suggestive sell...
Remind your customers that it is "Back to School Time" and you have perfect gifts for students and teachers alike! Use an opening greeting to suggest merchandise and create a package deal to build a multiple item sale. Remind the customer how simple and easy it is to share the gift of personalization!

Click here for the Scan Sheet
(large file, may take a few minutes to load)

Click here to download the Promotional Poster
(large file, may take a few minutes to load)

Click here to download Instructions for Updating Laser Files

P. Graham Dunn Proudly Introduces...
Laser Engravings Pro
A Business Development Marketing Program

Click HERE to find out more or visit us at this years Summer Shows!


Stock up for Christmas with our Show Specials!
Order $300 or more in Laser Product, to ship after October 1st, and receive FREE FREIGHT!
*ONLY available at summer Trade Shows. Product orders only. Merchandisers not included.


Stocking up for Christmas!
Get your orders in NOW for our Best Selling Christmas Ornaments!
*Reminder: There is a Show Special on Christmas orders for Free Freight, if you order at the show this promotion will count toward the $300 order needed to qualify.


Get our Show Specials ONLY at...
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings MarketŪ
July 11th - 18th Atlanta, Georgia
Located in the Link Lifestyle Showroom 1417

CBA's International Christian Retailing Show: ICRS 2012
July 15-18 Orlando, Florida
Orange County Convention Center
Please stop by and see us in booth 1403 in Orlando this year!
Here's where to find us!


Tech Support
Reminder:
As a participant in the P. Graham Dunn Laser Engravings Program you have access to FREE technical support Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm EST. If you have any trouble with your laser machine, setting up files, or product alignment please reach out to us @ 800-828-2105. We are here for your support and it's our goal to keep you up and running as best we can.


Back to Basics
Are your laser skills a bit rusty? Need a refresher? New operator? We are offering beginner laser training annually from February-September, with the exception of March 2012. Classes run for two full days at our Dalton, Ohio facility. A $25 registration fee per person covers lunch for both days as well as materials for hands on training. Please register by submitting the registration form and payment information. Limited availability per session and dates are subject to change.

Click here for Basic Laser Training Registration Form
Click here for 2012 Laser Training Schedule

Click here for PDF ]]> TimG https://www.laserengravings.info/forum/entry.php?262-July-2012-Laser-Dealer-Newsletter July 2012 Laser Dealer Newsletter - Special Edition https://www.laserengravings.info/forum/entry.php?247-July-2012-Laser-Dealer-Newsletter-Special-Edition Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:39:54 GMT Click here for PDF (http://www.laserengravings.info/LaserFiles/Documentation/Newsletter/July_2012_SE_Laser_Dealer_Newsletter.pdf) P. Graham Dunn... Click here for PDF

P. Graham Dunn Proudly Introduces...
Laser Engravings Pro
A Business Development Marketing Program

Do You Desire To...
  • Learn and share best practices from merchandising to selling to customer service?
  • Increase your overall laser sales?
  • Add new customers?
  • Learn systems for maintaining and troubleshooting your laser center?
  • Infuse passion into your employees?
  • Ensure customers are satisfied?
  • Exercise each and every channel of communication to reach and interact with your customers?
  • Increase your annual average laser transaction?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, THIS IS FOR YOU!

What You Get...
  • Monthly live and interactive online training webinar.
  • Visual recordings of each session available on demand to share with your team.
  • Input, feedback and idea sharing with other laser program participants.
  • Trainers with 100+ collective years of business and customer service experience.
  • Practical business building tools.
  • 24/7 fully accessible online portal featuring a resource library and document archives.
  • Direct email support.


What is Your Investment?
$100 per month, billed through your P. Graham Dunn Account

JULY LAUNCH SPECIAL
Five months (August - December) for only $300. That's $200 in savings!

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
For detailed information and to view a training event and materials please visit: www.LaserEngravingsPro.com

Click Here to Sign Up Now!


Let us tell you about our exciting Program at this year's Summer Shows:

The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings MarketŪ
July 11th - 18th Atlanta, Georgia
Located in the Link Lifestyle Showroom 1417

CBA's International Christian Retailing Show: ICRS 2012
July 15-18 Orlando, Florida
Orange County Convention Center
Please stop by and see us in booth 1403 in Orlando this year!
Here's where to find us!

Click here for PDF ]]> TimG https://www.laserengravings.info/forum/entry.php?247-July-2012-Laser-Dealer-Newsletter-Special-Edition