Clever Packaging

If you've ever eaten Dove milk or dark chocolate miniatures, you already know about the Promise. Inside the blue or red foil packaging, there lies Dove's Promise...an uplifting, positive saying much like a fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant. Here's an example: "Try something new tomorrow".

Okay, okay...I've read some of the other blogs. I know some of you think the little sayings are pretty hokey; but I think there's something we can agree on -- Dove chocolate is really good.  Their link is: www.dovechocolate.com/ Everyone who partakes of the candy from the bowl in my office loves those miniature chocolates.

So, indulge me this Monday morning. Here's today's question: What does your packaging say about your office?

Do you have an inviting entrance to your office? Do your clients have a positive or negative expectation? Is your office exterior drab or sloppy-looking? Have you thought about jazzing it up just a bit? Could you use a new "Welcome" mat? If you don't have one, do you need one? Maybe you could do a little decorating on the exterior to brighten things up a bit and improve your own office "packaging" that's not too expensive. How about a simple wreath decorated for autumn on the door?

Comments

[Teresa]

In our office (a community action agency)we have a baker's rack type shelving unit and I decorate with seasonal themes. At this moment I have various school supplies displayed with a sign over the top saying "Back To School". In another few weeks, I will put out fall arrangements - pine cones, colored leaves, basketfuls of pumpkins, etc. We receive lots of positive comments from all ages. We even have personnel from other offices come in to check out the latest decorations.