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Great Design at No Cost

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:24:00 +0000

Sometimes the simplest little things can give a great impact.

Here's the brief for this bag :

-- Blue Non-woven Bag

-- White Handle

-- 1 Colour Screen Print

Technically very simple, easy to manufacture & no trouble to print.

BUT - do something a little bit different & the overall impact is massive.

Think about it. What can you do with your design?

A better look at Jute

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:45:00 +0000


Starched Raw Jute	Laminated Jute	Laminated Jute with Contrast Features

Over the last few months we've been talking more about Jute Bags.

Enough of the talking, here's the looking.

We've arranged new photography to sharpen up the visibility of our Jute Bag range.

Fairtrade Fortnight in Australia

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:14:00 +0000

Tomorrow marks the start of Fairtrade Fortnight in Australia :: www.fairtrade.com.au.

So what is Fairtrade?

Well, it's about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability & fair terms of trade for farmers & workers in the developing world. Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade by requiring companies to pay sustainable prices. Fairtrade seeks to remove the traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers & it enables them to improve their position & have more control over their lives.

Bag People are a Certified Fairtrade Supplier & we support Fairtrade by offering a Fairtrade Cotton alternative within our bag range.

Contact Us for more information about Fairtrade Cotton.

Jute - our Reusable Future

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:30:00 +0000

Jute Bags are fast becoming the path forward in our reusable future.

Although they are bigger & heavier than most of the alternatives. The small amount of additional fuel for transportation is quickly offset by the vast number of benefits offered in other areas.

Jute is a 100% natural fibre & there's no need for any additional man-made ingredients.

Jute is grown using similar methods to that of organic farming where crops are rotated seasonally & there are no herbicides or pesticides used.

Jute has no need for genetic modification. It's a very hardy plant that grows to harvestable maturity in 4-6 months.

The whole Jute plant is used. The inner section is used to create the Jute fibres for making products like bags, twine/rope, paper, shoes, carpet backing. Then the outer section & leaves are used as firewood.

Harvest is between July & October with the primary growing region in the Bengal area (India & Bangladesh). There are other regions producing Jute - such as China & Brazil.

Jute is the smart choice for a range of reasons.

Contact Bag People for information on our exceptional Jute

Rapid Delivery with no Guessing

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:26:00 +0000

With more stock arriving all the we're getting faster & faster at delivering to your door.

Our Australian warehouse is in Sydney's north & with today's modern delivery & tracking mechanisms we can be sure to get your orders delivered in Industry Best Time.

We make sure every step of production & distribution is closely followed, so if you have an event we can be sure to deliver.

That said - there are always delays & hiccups along the way. Sometimes the delays are within our control, but other times they're totally out of our control.

In either situation, we'll tell you what's going on with your delivery.

Bad news needs to be delivered just the same as goods news... so we tell it how it is.

We consider our customers as partners, so it is on our interest to keep you happy. We'll always endeavour to make it all happen; but when it doesn't we're there with you.

Only an old friend can tell you how it "really" is & we do the same.

BUT - it's not often that is all goes bad.

See for yourself. These are the responses given by our customers after their order is delivered

1) How was our communication?
- 93% - Exceptional
- 4% - Very Good
- 3% - Good
- 0% - Poor
- 0% - Very Bad

2) Did we deliver as promised?
- 97% - Yes
- 3% - No

3) What about our product quality?
- 94% - Exceptional
- 2% - Very Good
- 4% - Good
- 0% - Poor
- 0% - Very Bad

Leave it to us & we'll make it happen.

Is Fast Good?

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:14:00 +0000

In our business - as with almost all businesses - mistakes cost money.

No matter what error has occurred, it's going to cost money (or time... and time is money, so they say).

So how does the relate to bags?

First, there are the time pressures of events, conferences and meetings. If you miss the date, well... you might as well toss the lot away.

Second is print and brand accuracy. If you get the printing wrong or the branding is not correct (colour, proportions, position or sizes) the impact could almost certainly cost money or at the very least create some lost presence or perhaps branding confusion.

Third is quality and accuracy of production. Making sure that the end product will last is of utmost importance. Everyone wants quality and everyone wants a good image. So it's worth spending a bit more time on getting things right and making sure the materials are of sustainable quality.

Getting these few things right is extremely important in our business because You have entrusted us with your deadlines, brand and quality.

We take the steps to make sure we get it right.

Find out what we do and how we do it :: www.bagpeople.com

Or Contact Us directly for more details.

Make a Real Impact

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:29:00 +0000

OK - it's time to stop messing around with your branding impact.

Our latest crop of Laminated Non-woven Bags can certainly increase the visibility of your brand on Reusable Bags.

Pictures speak louder than words, so have a look through these and let us know what ideas you come up with for your business.

On the practical side, the Minimum Order Quantity is 5,000 units for photographic images or 1,000 units for screen printed bags.

These are down from the previous min. quantities which were 10's of thousands.

Contact Us for more information.

Non-woven - 500 to 1

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:13:00 +0000

So what is Non-woven Fabric?

The 1st thing to know is that it's not woven like conventional fabric.

If you look at a sheet of Cotton, you'll see it is knitted or woven together by individually strands of Cotton.

Non-woven fabric is formed in to a sheet by bonding the base material (usually Polypropylene, which is a plastic) together by entangling the fibres together either mechanically, thermally or chemically.

The most common production method for Non-woven fabric is to create a sheet made directly from molten plastic.

Non-woven Polypropylene can contain a percentage of recycled material, but adding recycled material to the molten plastic can reduce strength in the end product, so the percentage of recycled material introduced is determined by the integrity required in the end product.

Bag People include 30% Recycled Content in all our Non-woven Bags.

Non-woven PET can be 100% Recycled.

Unlike other fabric, Non-woven's can be created with the-end-in-mind product & can be constructed for a variety of uses with varying degrees of :

liquid absorbency / repellence
resilience / flexibility
stretch / softness
flame retardancy
washability
cushioning
filtering
sterility (for bacterial barriers)

The array of customisable properties for Non-woven fabric's can be suited to many specific jobs.

Non-woven fabric has proven to have a good balance balance between product use-life and cost & as such has proven to be a good replacement for single use plastic bags.

A well made Non-woven Supermarket Bag has the capability to eliminate the need for up to 500 single use plastic bags.

While Non-woven fabric is a plastic petrochemical & does have it's shortcomings, they do proved a reasonable alternative to single use plastic bags. Which can cause more environmental damage - especially to animal life.

There are pro's & con's for both options & you'll need to make your own judgement on which is best for your needs & the needs of the environment.

There's plenty we can all do - we just need to do it.

Swing Towards Natural Fibres

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:07:00 +0000

Bag People have been in business since 1993 & we've seen a lot of trends in that time.

In the last 10 years there has been a real swing towards Reusable Bags. Custom-made & branded bags suitable for all kinds of businesses & needs.

The main push during this time has been Non-woven Polypropylene - the Classic Green Bag that you get from your local Supermarket.

The Reusable Bag trend is still continuing & in the last 2 years has evolved once again toward Natural Fibres, such as Cotton, Canvas, Bamboo & Jute.

Momentum for these fabric options continues to build for a number of factors, but as far as we can tell - there are only 3 main drivers :

1) perception of value - customers view these natural fibres as more luxurious than the same-old same-old Non-woven Bags.

2) biodegradability - people know that plastic takes millions of years to totally decompose - if at all & considering the ever increasing impact humans have on the planet, people are becoming more & more aware of what happens to their waste after it is gone from view.

3) improved consistency of supply - 5 to 7 years ago the supply of natural fibres was very inconsistent, the quality varied wildly & the ability to make a firm promise about delivery was not possible, but over the years, the product quality has improved as has the supply channel to allow us (the suppliers) to be certain (within reason of course) to promise delivery.

Do you want to know more about the consistency & stability of supply?

Contact Us for a chat.

Print Ready Artwork

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:14:00 +0000

Getting the right bag & then getting the bags right takes some doing.

It's a skill that is practised over & over again & at Bag People, we have that skill.

As with any professional, when you see them in action they make the activity look effortless & simple, uncluttered & basic.

At Bag People, we take the stress out of getting things right. We've been making bags since 1993, so we know how to take your concept & turn it into the product you want.

Usually, artwork is the biggest hassle for our customers & that's why we take the steps to ensure that the artwork is correct.

No matter what images, files, pictures or artwork you've got - we can take it & make it print-ready.

Here's an example from a recent job, not going to tell you which is before & after ;-)

The point is simple...

We take the hassle away.

Don't worry about how it's going to happen. We look after that.

Bag People make it happen.

Contact Us for more details.

More Stock means More Options

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:23:00 +0000

We've got more bag styles & designs in stock than ever before
:: http://bagpeople.com/en/bags-in-stock.php

This means 2 things for you :

1) faster turn-around of your orders

2) more choice, so you get something "just right"

For a long time we've always said that you should lead; not follow. Now's the time to get something different from your competitors.

Have a look through all our website to see all our reusable bag options & find something that's right for you.

Or, Contact Us directly... we're more than happy to help you through the choices.

Be Specific and Save

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:13:00 +0000

Being specific with what you need will save a lot of time & money.

If you are specific with your requirements, you'll get what you ask for.

When you're ordering Reusable Bags it is no different.

If you're unsure about what you want to achieve, or not sure about any of the details; then it's going to take a long time to get what you want.

Being specific should not be confused unwillingness to vary your ideas - sometimes suppliers have great ideas that might enhance what you need. After all, they do work with that product or service everyday, they are the professional & should know something about their field.

When you're considering getting bags, you should have a think about these few things & how they fit with your ideas :
- size (dimensions)
- shape
- colour
- texture
- weight
- composition (what's it made from?)

Then Contact Bag People to find out what we can do to meet your needs.

Saving at any Cost

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:34:00 +0000

In the current economic environment we all need to watch-every-penny. Everyone is finding ways to keep costs to a minimum aswell as delivering maximum return for every cent.

Overall product quality has been a topic we've mentioned before, but it's worth re-mentioning again.

Price is a major factor in most decisions & sometimes it's easy to become myopic about decision making, but it's worth taking a step back for a moment & looking at what you're trying to achieve.

Have a look at all the factors in the decision & see what will work best for your situation.

Bag People deliver reusable bags of any kind.

These 3 words fill in the sentence of what you'd like to get for your money :
> Good
> Cheap
> Quick

Bag People can make your bags _______ & _______ but not _______.

There are 3 outcomes :
> Good & Quick but not Cheap.
> Cheap & Good but not Quick.
> Quick & Cheap but not Good.

Have a think about what your needs are?

Contact Bag People to find out more.

Where are your Toy Soldiers ending up

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:46:00 +0000

With a little bit of planning & thought, we can stop (or possibly reverse) so many things.

A split-second thought about what you use & how you use it can save so much.

Take a look at this & have a think about where your Toy Soldiers are ending up?

Get More Exposure. Create the Demand.

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:18:00 +0000

The easiest way to get more exposure for your business is to get people to do it for you.

Reusable Bags have been around for a long time now... everyone knows them... everyone uses them & everyone has heaps of them.

But every now & again along comes a bag that people want.

This should be your goal.

At Bag People we can help you achieve it.

We use a wide range of fabric options & print capabilities that can help your bag stand out.

Sure, it might cost a little more than the plain-old-boring-Green-Bag, but can you put a price on someone "wanting" to use a bag that has your business name on it?

Contact Us to find out what options are available & how we can help.

You'll be surprised at how little it actually cost to get creative.

What's up in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:18:00 +0000

Welcome to 2012.

After a relaxing holiday period with family & friends - we're ready to go again.

The New Year always brings new energy, new resolutions, new goals & new challenges. We've got some big plans for this year.

2012 is going to be a year of extreme's : extreme high's & extreme low's.

The way the 1st few weeks have shaped up, there'll be a lot of major events landmarking this year & there's no reason for You not to be involved.

No matter what you do; do it with great energy & excitement - take on the challenge & aspire to do better.

This is the way we live & work at Bag People.

Stay up to date on this Blog aswell as Twitter - www.twitter.com/bagpeople.

Until next Post.

Closing 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:47:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,

Well... what a year it's been! I think everyone deserves a good break & lots of rest with their loved ones.

This year the GFC continued to grip a lot of businesses & although we saw a number of our competitors close their doors we managed to maintain our solid grounding of customers by delivering continually great products & service.

This year we began testing the boundaries of what could be achieved with print technologies. We created an oil-painting finish on a Canvas Bag.

We continued our commitment to the Fairtrade movement by increasing our stock holding of Fairtrade products in Australia & supporting a variety of Fairtrade events during the year.

Cotton pricing went crazy & has not really restored itself to previous levels, but with continual developments & close relationships with our suppliers, we're able to deliver a quality product at a reasonable market price.

We brought a number of functions in-house so we would deliver superior service. Our greatest advance has been artwork management, preparation & creation for customers that require it.

Plus we expanded our Australian warehouse which allows a wider variety of products to be available more of the time.

And finally, we always have a bit of fun... brining you Weird Facts & making sure you have something to do in those quiet times with our Retro Games.

In closing, we thank you for a great year & we look forward to continually innovating in 2012.

The Bag People Team.

Messages from our Customers

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:40:00 +0000

At this time each year, we always let our customers know when we'll be available over the holiday period.

We always get a few replies - here's a couple from this year :

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Hello Kathryn,

You guys have made things so easy this year.

Once I get you to do something, I forget about it.

Deliveries have always been made as promised & product quality is great.

The only time I ever hear from you is if there's a problem; but when you call, you always have a couple of possible solutions.

Keep it up for 2012.

Andie

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Hi Kathryn,

Would just like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, you have been a great help and definitely deserve the champion of the year to preserve with our challenging order.

Best wishes

Loani

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Thank you Kathryn! You've been awesome and I look forward to working with you again soon.

I hope you have a wonderful break :)

Kara

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Many thanks Kathryn!

Best wishes to you and the team and we look forward to our association in 2012.

Regards

Lesa

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Hi Kathryn,

Thanks for the lovely message and Merry Christmas to you and your team too.

Michelle

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Dear Kathryn and Team,

All the best to you too. And thank you for your excellent service!

Kind regards,

Sylvia

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Thank you Kathryn

It's been a pleasure doing business with you.

Out office hour will close on Thursday 22^nd December and re-open Monday 9^th January.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Look forward to working with you in the new year.

Regards,

Julie

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Many thanks Kathryn – the bags are out there in use and we are thrilled to have them.

Merry Christmas,

Carrie

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Non-woven Bags Now in Stock

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:40:00 +0000

We're pleased to let you know that we're now holding Non-woven Bags in Stock for our Australian operation.

Until now we were never really happy with the print re-production capable on Non-woven Fabric, but a couple of recent technological advancements has meant that the printing now reaches our exacting standards.

Here's our range of Non-woven Bags in Stock that are ready & waiting for your order.

These can be printed & delivered within 2 weeks of confirming your order.

Contact Us to find out more.

Improve Customer Loyalty

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:06:00 +0000

Get your Reusable Bags to increase customer traffic & loyalty.

Encourage customers to return to your business with a simple loyalty program.

Many businesses use these programs with great effect.

Some are quite complex, like Frequent Flyer or Credit Card programs.

Others are very simple, like your local Coffee Shop who may have a loyalty card (like a business card) they punch every time you buy your favourite coffee.

Buy 7 Coffee's & get the 8th for Free.

Why not use a bag?

Get bags printed for your business & be sure to include your loyalty message on it somewhere.

Something simple like :

- 5% off your total when you reuse this bag

- free carton of milk when you reuse this bag

- 5 free Oranges when you reuse this bag

You get the idea.

What can be adapted to your business?

Have a think, then Contact Bag People to get the bags.

Easy.

Bag People's Learning Lab

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:36:00 +0000

In the New Year, we're introducing a number of "mini-series" style posts to help you get the most from your bags.

The Bag People Learning Lab will be a central store of information relevant to the little things that make great bags.

We will have style & design tips, ideas for layouts & artwork, plus a few little things that make a massive difference to Reusable Bags.

Be sure to check the Bag People Learning Lab in 2012.

In the mean time, Contact Us directly if you need any input or ideas.

If you only need a couple of Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:20:00 +0000

Often we have end-of-line stock available. This means you can buy just a few at a time (minimum order of 10 bags).

Be sure to keep an eye on the stock available - Bag People End of Line Stock.

These bags are in our Australian Warehouse, so delivery will be cheapest within Australia, but we can send to all corners of the globe - if needed.

Contact Us to find out more.

Jute Innovations

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:13:00 +0000

We sell bags to lots of different people for lots of different reasons.

Kathryn Leggett, the owner of Nanny Squirrel Creations takes our unprinted Jute Bags & converts them to exceptional pieces.

Here's a couple of Kathryn's recent conversions :

It starts with our unprinted Jute Bags

Then a Leopard print is added

Or perhaps a funky B&W pattern is more your taste

Find out more directly from Nanny herself :: www.nannysquirrel.com.

Study the Quotes you get

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:01:00 +0000

Our business is based on integrity & Ethical Trade. The Corporate Responsibility section of our website shows who we are & how we work.

We do not waiver from these principles.

Our products are very popular & we sell a lot of bags, but we are never the cheapest.

Because we're not the cheapest, we loose a lot of orders based on price.

However, when the comparison quotes are analysed, we tend to have the better price.

The way it occurs is :

1) we receive the details required for the bags

2) we quote on the requirements as stated

3) our pricing is invariably more expensive than the competition

The hidden factor is usually found in the competitive quotes - whereby they have under-quoted on the specifications requested & as such they'll win the order because the quotes are not scrutinised closely to check comparability.

The result is that you, your business, your clients & customers are undersold on the quality that was expected.

Don't undersell your business - make sure the quotes you receive are based on like-for-like products.

When the playing field is level, you'll find out pricing is actually very competitive.

Be sure to Contact Bag People for your reusable bag needs.

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When making comparisons, be sure to compare :

-- fabric weights

-- fabric colour option - are they an additional cost?

-- plastic base board - included or additional?

-- handle stitching method - sewn to top seam only, or sewn all down the side

-- any additional print set-up charges

-- local taxes, duty or clearance fee's

-- courier & delivery charges

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Get the Conversation Started

noreply@blogger.com (Bag People) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:40:00 +0000

Having excellent brand exposure does not always mean spending big dollars.

Exposure is all out getting people to talk about your product or service.

So, the question to ask yourself is "how do you get the conversation started?"

Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest & big companies use the simple ideas very well.

Here's a bag we produced for a new book. The publisher used bags by Bag People to get the conversation moving on a new book release.

The bags were a gift-with-purchase to those that bought the book, then the conversation starts by someone asking "hey, where did you get that interesting bag?"

Conversation Started.

How can you start the conversation?

Contact Bag People to find out what we can do for your business.