Previous issues of FH Bonn's Hot Off the Press newsletter

Issue #1 June 2007

It's that time again. Clean 07 is just around the corner, June 11 - 14, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV.

The FH BONN COMPANY has many new and exciting products to unveil this year at Booth 1978. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #2 July 2007

How much sales training did you get this year? What about last year? If you are not continually looking to improve your sales effort, you are going to lose out to those who are. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #3 August 2007

Make and model number.....make and model number. How many times have you heard this when ordering press pads and covers? ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #4 September

It's time to address the age old question, "What is the best pad and cover combination for my particular machine?" ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #5 October 2007

ATTITUDE WHAT SHAPE IS YOURS IN? ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #6 November 2007

Every sports league has an MVP award, Most Valuable Player. This award is given to the person who is most instrumental in the team having success, the one person the team could not do without. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #7 December 2007

Increased efficiency is the pursuit of every business owner whether you are building cars, making widgets, or dry cleaning clothes. When you produce the work faster, with better quality, and less energy consumption, you will maximize profitability. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #8 January 2008

It's the beginning of another new year. The time when everyone will make resolutions to improve their life. You know what they are: ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #9 February 2008

Everyone has heard the old cliché’ “Plan your work and work your plan”. In this new year what is your plan to increase sales, as well as market share? Do you even have a plan? ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #10 March 2008

I want to ask you a question. Are you committed to your job, or just dedicated? Do you know the difference? Here are a few examples of what it means to be committed. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #11 April 2008

How many times have you settled for less than your best? Whether it is at your job or at home with your family, you have given less than your total effort ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #12 May 2008

It seems that we are in for “Tough Times”. Every newscast you hear, every paper you read, will tell you just how bad things are. Gas prices are high, mortgages are in default, and the economy is grinding to a halt. Oh woe is me! ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #13 June 2008

With energy costs continuing to increase, processing your work as efficiently as possible is more important than ever. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #14 July 2008

When was the last time you changed the shoes on your steam irons? If you are like most operators it was not that long ago. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #15 August 2008

!! M A J O R A N N O U N C E M E N T !! FH BONN is excited to introduce our new HOTLINE dry cleaning press pad. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #16 September 2008

It’s fall again, my favorite time of year. There is crispness in the air; the rustle of fallen leaves, and college football is in full swing! ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #17 October 2008

When was the last time you had a customer service experience that made you say WOW! Service above and beyond the norm. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #18 November 2008

At the risk of sounding like your mother, I am going to repeat several topics that have been discussed in earlier articles. These points will help you save money and improve the efficiency of your dry cleaning operation. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #19 December 2008

Reducing operating costs is at the forefront of every small business operators mind these days. But while you evaluate every dollar spent, I would like to warn against some "bargain" press pads that you may find will actually increase labor and energy costs. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #20 January 2009

There seems to be an ongoing question about whether to use steel mesh base pads or silicone rubber base pads, and whether to use nylon\polyester flannel pads or silicone foam pads. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #21 February 2009

There is an old story about a farmer in Africa who wanted to become rich by finding diamonds. Even though this man was a very successful farmer, he could not help but become intrigued by the growing stories about people finding diamonds all over the African continent. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #22 March 2009

FH BONN manufactures a full line of pads, covers and silicone products for all your Sankosha equipment. Whether it is a cabinet shirt press or a dry cleaning press, FH BONN uses the correct combination of factory recommended textile products that allow your equipment to operate at peak performance. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #23 April 2009

How would you describe your approach to business? Are you one of the masses, following the trends like so many sheep in a flock, being ordinary? OR, are you attempting to set yourself and your company apart from the others, by being extraordinary? ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #24 May 2009

The great "IRONY" of our industry is that many of you are using hand IRONS to touch up garments that have just been pressed. WHY?
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Issue #25 June 2009

FH BONN CLEAN SHOW "SPECIAL"
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Issue #26 July 2009

MONEY SAVING TIPS FROM FH BONN
It seems that everywhere you look these days people are attempting to make things last longer, to get more from every product that they purchase.
... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #27 August 2009

MONEY SAVING TIPS FROM FH BONN
As promised, here are more ideas to help you get the greatest value from your dry cleaning press pads. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #28 September 2009

ARE YOU DRESSED FOR SUCCESS?
I have been poring over the results of several different studies on production in the American work place. These studies were conducted by several different professionals, from psychologists and engineers, to business and image consultants. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #29 October 2009

WINNING MORE THAN WE LOSE Part #1
Are you winning more than you are losing? That is the 64 million dollar question. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #30 November 2009

WINNING MORE THAN WE LOSE Part #2
This month we will give you more tips to help improve your overall finish quality and win more customers. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #31 December 2009

FUNDAMENTALS
It appears that every facet of our industry is facing more competition. More people taking slices from an already thin pie. So what can you do to stop the competition from taking your business? ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #32 January 2010

INVEST YOUR TIME-INCREASE YOUR SALES
Do you spend your time? OR Do you INVEST your time? ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #33 February 2010

THE PAD DOCTOR IS IN
What motivates people to purchase press pads and covers? Regardless of what some of you might think it is NOT PRICE! ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #34 March 2010

THE PAD DOCTOR IS IN - Part II
Continuing our series on "PAIN RELIEF", this month we will deal with dry cleaning press pads. The following are the most common "PAINS" being described by many of your customers. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #35 May 2010

TESTIMONIALS
If there were such a thing as a business model in 1947, the year the FH BONN Company opened its doors, two of our goals were: ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #36 June 2010

CUTTING CORNERS WILL PUT YOU ON A DEAD END ROAD!
"CASH IS KING" I don’t know who first uttered this statement, but it rings true today more than ever. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #37 July 2010

SIZZLIN' SUMMER SAVINGS FROM
FH BONN ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #38 August 2010

CONSIDER THIS
What is your first consideration when choosing a press pad? ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #39 September 2010

CHOOSE WISELY
How much time did you spend choosing the house you live in? How about the car that you drive? ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #40 October 2010

What is your strategy?
These are just a few of the comments my father would make to me on a regular basis when I was growing up. I used to think it was just his way of making sure that I never had to move back into his house. Now with the gray hair and supposed wisdom of middle age, I realize that he was trying to prepare me for "tough times". ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #41 November 2010

TRUE COST
This month we will shed some light on a question that gets asked, but for which few people have an answer: ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #42 December 2010

"Why should I buy FH BONN products?"
I get asked this question most every day, and usually answer it by talking about how FH BONN products are the industry standard, and how FH BONN products are the best, etc, etc. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #43 January 2011

"Do You Want To?"
I want to ask you a question ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #44 February 2011

"THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB"
Have you ever seen a master carpenter at work? They make remodeling look as easy as a walk in the park. I once asked a contractor how he made the difficult look so easy. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #45 March 2011

"THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB Part II"
Last month we opened the FH BONN tool chest and recommended the correct “tools” for the job of dry cleaning finishing. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #46 April 2011

Simple Math
Every math professor will tell you that "All things break down to numbers." Everything we do in life involves math, and the manipulation of figures, data and statistics. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #47 May 2011

FROM GOOD TO GREAT
What does it take to make the leap from Good to GREAT? In the case of athletes, musicians, or titans of business, many think it's GOD given talent. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #48 June 2011

FROM WINNER TO CHAMPION
Think about this for a moment. In every professional sport there are numerous teams with winning records, but only one CHAMPION. ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #49 July 2011

WHAT CAN FH BONN DO FOR YOU?
This is the question I was asked recently….What can FH Bonn do for me, and don’t give me your canned salesmen’s pitch! ... Click here for the complete issue

Issue #50 August 2011

THE REAL VALUE OF FH BONN
If you are in the laundry and dry cleaning distribution business, what comes to mind when you hear the words, FH BONN COMPANY? ... Click here for the complete issue

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