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One of the most important parts of running a gym or health club is keeping your members happy with their services and confident that they belong to an organization where they’re able to exercise in comfort and safety. There are so many things to worry about when managing a gym, so you need to be sure that security threats are handled as effectively as possible.

Proactive Security

When it comes to security you can’t afford to wait until a problem finds you. By implementing a better security solution today, you can prevent any possible security issues before they threaten your business – and given the value of a gym’s reputation, upgrading your membership ID card solution now is by far the most cost-effective option!

ID Card Solution Capabilities

Being able to guarantee a safe workout environment depends largely on the quality of the ID security system in place at your facility. Gym membership cards have to do with more than keeping up-to-date on who has paid their club fees and what level of membership they’ve bought. With professional security gym and health club ID cards in place, you can keep track of your members while providing a safe fitness environment to protect anyone on the premises – not to mention your expensive fitness equipment!

Services and Features

Photo ID membership cards for a gym or health club can provide an assortment of services, from maintaining a database of clientele to advanced identity verification to enabling access to particular areas of your facility. Depending on what level of security you’d like to offer, ID cards for your gym can also include cutting-edge technology options like proximity reader enabled cards, holographic security labels, or watermarking capabilities. These features offer more than their practical security capabilities since they’ll also help give your gym the sense of increased professionalism and class that members find attractive.

ID Card Printer Options

Since every person with access to a gym or health club needs to be issued their own security ID card, you’ll require an ID card printing solution in-house. Given the high printing demand of a successful gym, you’ll want to consider a high-volume ID card printer such as the Fargo 56305 DTC5500LMX direct-to-card printer or a machine with similar capabilities. For a more detailed description of this or other ID card printing solutions, you can call us to learn more about the options available that are best suited to your gym’s particular needs.

Keeping Track of Members with a Database

An advanced ID card security solution is crucial to the success of a gym because the fitness industry relies on maintaining an accurate record of memberships to function properly. With the inevitable influx of new gym memberships that comes at the end of each year, there is simply no way to keep track of members without the help of an ID security system and computer database.

Every gym has a certain amount of members who eagerly purchase an ambitious long-term plan in early January, but soon enough stop showing up altogether. Fortunately, since a computerized database of members is included in each ID card security system, there is no need to invest in further software.

No matter how much professional equipment a gym has at its disposal, it should also provide members with the confidence of a safe place to exercise. Increase the security capabilities at your gym today with a professional ID security system from Avon Security Products!

When it comes to academic, arts, or private industry conferences, almost everywhere you turn you find opportunities for branding. If there’s one cardinal rule, it’s that you can’t overdo it. People attend conferences looking to make new connections and learn as much as they can about new developments in their field – just try to find a more receptive audience!

This being the case, no detail should be overlooked. Consider, for example, the branding possibilities offered by identification badges and lanyards, which just about everyone attending a conference will be wearing. Imagine looking out over the sea of faces in a large conference room to see your logo on the lanyards worn by each and every one of them! That could mean hundreds or even thousands of participants, all wearing your logo at a venue endorsed by experts in their field – you can’t get better brand exposure than that!

The only question that remains is how to get your logo on the lanyards and how to get them distributed to the audience and participants. As far as getting the merchandise made, of course, there’s no better solution than Avon Security Products. There are currently a large variety of lanyards and badge accessories available that can be custom made to carry a message of your choice, along with a specific typesetting. Once you’ve made your custom lanyards, all you have to decide is how to get them into the hands of the conference attendees.

If you’re taking part in organizing the conference, it won’t be difficult to distribute your branded accessories. Conferences almost always offer a variety of accessories to everyone who attends, including identification badges and agendas listing conference events, so you should easily be able to include your lanyards into one of the free packages handed out at registration. 

Whether you’re organizing one conference or several, you’ll want to consider checking out the latest ID card systems and printers currently available, since purchasing your own printing equipment will give you more control over the speed and style of these items, while saving you money in the long run.

If you’re not in charge of organizing the conference yourself, get in touch with the organizers to see if they’ll allow you to include your free custom lanyards in their registration package. Organizing a conference is an enormous amount of work and includes sponsorships from many sources. You may end up saving the organizers time and money by covering the production of these accessories.

If the organizers aren’t interested in having you contribute to the registration package, then ask whether you can set up an information table where you can distribute these items on your own. The key here will be to offer higher quality lanyards than any others that might be available. You might even consider providing badge reels to make them function better and look more desirable.

Now that you have a plan ready for distributing your custom lanyards, get in touch with us today so we can start designing and manufacturing your items!

Advertising your brand at a conference will allow you exposure to an enormous amount of people, while also bringing authority to your brand. Providing the audience with the free gift of high-quality lanyards will help people remember who you are and want to learn more about your company.

Like many larger electronic devices, ID card printers can be equipped with a variety of accessories – some that are essential for day-to-day operation, others that work to enhance the security capabilities and ease-of-use of the product. The wide variety of options can easily leave a new consumer asking, “How can I be sure that I’ve selected everything I’ll require when making my first purchase?”

Not to worry! Our complete ID system packages are designed to provide you with everything you need to get started on the right foot and find the best value available for your company’s needs.

ID Card Printers

Professional ID card printers are the core of an ID security system. When you purchase a standalone printer, it will automatically include a USB/power cord, a manual and cleaning cards. Purchasing a full ID system – offered from Avon Security Products at extraordinary value – will benefit you in two ways: 1) it will give you better value for your purchase, and 2) you’ll gain the reassurance that you’ve purchased the appropriate accessories and have everything you need in one box to start printing right away.

Before you can decide on the right ID system, it’s important that you find a brand and model of ID card printer that will meet your company’s requirements. All of the accessories included in the system package will match whatever printer you choose, so you’ll want to make sure you settle on the best possible choice from the beginning. If you’re having trouble with this initial decision, you can always check our blog for advice or contact us to learn more about the products we offer and discover unique security solutions to match your specific needs.

ID System Accessories

Besides an ID card printer, our ID systems come with the XXS edition of CardPresso, our most popular card designing software, which is excellent for accommodating large databases. Your ID system will also include 100 blank PVC cards and a webcam that can be used to take high-resolution photographs.

In addition to these components, each package includes a full-colour ribbon to fit the ID card printer model you’ve selected. Printers capable of lamination can allow the option of a print retransfer film.

CardPresso Software

Our ID systems come equipped with one of the most versatile and user-friendly ID card design software choices available on the market. CardPresso offers an easy solution for crafting photographs and logos into a professional design that will make your employees proud to represent your company. While our ID systems include CardPresso XXS, we also offer 5 possible upgrades available from our website to trial.

When buying a complete ID system, you can rest assured that everything you need will be included right out of the box. You’ll also have the reassurance of knowing that you’ve acquired the proper accessories for the printer model you selected. This means that you’ll save valuable time and energy by leaving the market research to the experts.

Once you start printing and discover how easy it can be to equip your team with professional security ID cards, you’ll be eager find out more about the other security solutions we offer, such as the importance of badge holders and custom lanyards.

When investing in ID cards for a developing business, the first thing you should consider is whether or not to purchase a professional ID card printer to be used in-house. Acquiring an ID card printer for your business is a good idea because it allows you to take control of your company’s security needs.    

When employees and visitors are numerous, maintaining a high level of security depends on your ability to produce top quality ID cards on-the-spot to keep track of anyone new who will have access to your workplace. There’s no point trying to get ID cards outsourced when new personnel are arriving daily – especially when ID cards with secure options can be made as quickly as printing off a company memo.

If you’re already in agreement that it’s time to buy an ID card printer, your next step is to decide what printer is right for your business. This step may seem difficult to navigate for the uninitiated, given the wide variety of hardware available to choose from. Luckily, Avon Security Products can provide all the information and training you need find an ID card printer to best suit your needs.

Deciding Factors

Choosing a new photo ID card printer isn’t all that different from buying a standard consumer printer for your home. Security ID card printers may contain a few new components, but the factors motivating your decision won’t be all that different. You’ve probably already had the experience of considering how frequently a printer will be used, how fast you’d like it to perform and the quality of imaging it can produce. The biggest difference for your ID card printer will regard security technology.

Considering Brands

While there are a number of different brands that produce ID card printers, each one offers a range of machines that vary in price depending on factors like quality, speed and security features. We recommend that you start by determining what class of printer you require, keeping your budget in mind, rather than making the decision according to the brand name alone. Once you’ve narrowed down the calibre of printer your require, browse through our selection of the latest ID card systems from the wide variety of brands available on our website to get a sense of what’s available.

Volume And Speed

It should come as no surprise that the most expensive printers are able to produce the largest amount of ID cards in the shortest period of time – and, of course, good business sense dictates that you should avoid spending money on anything you don’t need! The most important role you’ll play regarding your purchase is to work out an estimate of how many ID cards you expect to print in one year. If you’re sure that you’ll be in the high volume range of 5000 or more cards in a single year, then we recommend you consider the Zebra ZXP Series 7, which are able to produce up to 300 full-colour ID cards per hour. 

Security Features

Better quality printers offer better security capabilities. At the basic level, ID card printers can be equipped with holographic varnish ribbons to create hologram patterns on PVC cards. While holograms do not contain readable digital content, they make a card virtually impossible to counterfeit. Printers that are able to add a magnetic stripe to an ID card, enable it to communicate a unique ID to card reading devices.

With higher security demands, the technology becomes more complicated – perhaps requiring smart chips or radio frequency identification. If your business belongs to a high-risk bracket industry (perhaps involving expensive goods), the higher price of premium technology services will be worth the extra cost.

Now that you know the basic features of ID card printing, why not preview our inventory and see what’s available? Whether or not you’d still like help to decide, you can call us anytime for more information about particular models or questions about your purchase.

When a business invests in an employee ID badge system, it can be difficult to know what options are right for that particular company. With so many brands available, along with accessories, printing equipment, software and supplies, it can all seem a bit overwhelming – after all, your time’s worth money.

You may need to justify the expense to yourself or a board of partners, but how long are you willing to stay at risk when it comes to security issues like theft, misplaced inventory or equipment, or the safety of employees and guests? No business can afford to overlook security needs, so what do you need to know to navigate the equipment?

A Long Term Investment in ID Cards

Avon Security Products provides solutions to fit the ID card needs of almost any industry, including emergency services, educational institutions, pharmaceutical companies, airport security, and casino security. We also offer a wide variety of loyalty cards and membership ID cards for businesses that require such services. In serving these companies, we place a special focus on long-term planning.

As soon as new employees are hired, you’ll require the ability to create ID cards in-house at minimal cost. Making a long-term investment in the equipment needed to manufacture ID cards – such as a plastic card printer – will enable your company to accommodate staffing changes quickly and securely. You may also want to consider accessories such as printer ribbons and spools at the time of your initial investment, which are all available from Avon Security Products.

Security Designed by Industry

A wide variety of industries are opting for a better employee ID security and this has resulted in a wider range of services offered. The first step in adequately preparing your business is to design a system that matches the demands of your particular industry. With the help of a consultation from the professionals at Avon Security Products, you can determine the perfect ID card printer tailored to the specific needs of any business.

Benefits of Printing In House

The key to navigating a new security upgrade is your approach to investment. With a focus on long term infrastructure, you can save money and put the use of security technology in the trusted hands of your own company. Rather than make one bulk purchase of individual ID badges and badge holders for your team, why not consider investing in equipment that will enable your company to produce their own ID badges?

Personalizing Your Business

Many businesses opt to follow a unique style guide for their security products that match the image of their personal brand. You may want to consider customizing the right look to fit your employees by choosing among a variety of types of security badges.

Considering the right equipment for your company requires that you determine how ID cards will be used. If your employees require frequent access to security technology, then you’ll want to consider badge reels for a quick and easy way to employ ID badges. This type of badge is also hard to lose, which can help to save money on supplies that might be easily misplaced.

Businesses of all types face challenging transitions in the first year of operation. Jumping the gun on investments could break the bank for a company working within a strict budget. Waiting too long to invest in increased infrastructure could leave a business without the means to operate, resulting in frustrated clients who are all too happy to turn to competitors. One aspect of investment no new business can afford to ignore is security.

If you’re only beginning to consider security for a growing business it can be difficult to know where to start. Business owners tend to hold off on implementing security measures until the protection of valuable goods becomes a concern – but what about the safety of personnel and guests? Here are three reasons that photo ID badges are an excellent way for a new business to apply a serious, yet affordable, first line of defense in company security.

1)     Managing a Growing Staff

Most start-up companies are small enough to personally keep track of staff, but the stage where a company feels like a family often doesn’t last long. When new businesses take off, exponential growth can hit fast and coincide with a dramatic increase of staff. Suddenly, there are new faces all over the office, allowing unwanted strangers to enter the premises unnoticed.

The best way to keep track of a large staff is to invest in an ID card printer to implement an employee management system that will help detect unwanted strangers. With printing equipment available in-house, all new hires can be equipped with security ID badges that same day.

Increased Inventory

Whenever large volumes of inventory are present at an office or warehouse, there’s an increased need for security. With a professional ID security card system, you’ll be able to keep track of all employees, guests, or any other personnel with access to company property. The same technology can be used to track individual items, whether you want to account for every item in your inventory or just your most expensive goods.

Accommodating Visitors

While theft is always a consideration regarding security, it’s important to keep in mind that security ID cards aren’t just for the welfare of the company, they increase the safety of every person that sets foot on your property. New businesses don’t usually need to be concerned about accommodating a large number of guests on location, but some require frequent visits by temporary guests as a part of the services they offer.

A PVC ID card printer will enable you to create security badges on the spot for any visitors at little expense. This system is particularly beneficial because it can be used to issue temporary passes to guests that expire at the end of the visit.

A new business really can’t invest in security too soon. No matter how reliable people seem, there’s always room for human error and you never know when criminals are going to try to take advantage. The best way to know what security options are best suited to your needs is to contact the professionals – so why not call us to learn more about our products and how we can best bring increased security to your business.

Seasonal stores of all kinds are an awkward beast, pop-up Halloween shops especially. They need to be opened, completely staffed, stocked, and closed down in the space of about three months. Since the products they sell are so time-specific and often expensive, they can also be like catnip to shoplifters. It is no enviable task, but you need to be responsible for keeping that stock safe and sound on the shelves.

Thankfully, companies like Avon Security Products are here to help. Plastic ID cards can benefit your pop-up Halloween shop in a variety of ways. First – and arguably most importantly – they will help identify your employees. This might seem a strange thing, but oftentimes seasonal pop-ups must bring on a large handful of employees in a short period of time, making it difficult to tell who’s-who on the staff, not to mention remember their names. Thanks to our wide selection of ID card printers, you can quickly snap a photo of your latest employee and print their ID right there on the spot! You can head over to our website to search for ID card printers by brand and find out which of these printers will work best for your store.

Additionally, plastic ID cards can be programmed to give employees access to a variety of areas within the shop, such as (no doubt jam-packed) storage areas. Utilizing plastic ID cards means employees won’t have to fiddle around with keys and doors – and you won’t have to worry about somebody accidentally leaving a back room open! Additionally, our ID card software is compatible with all versions of Windows, meaning that employees can sign in-and-out of your computers using just their ID cards. This is extremely helpful since many seasonal employees are young and might not have a lot of experience handling cash. Knowing who was using a computer or till and when, exactly, a cash out issue occurred will help you track down the problem and person responsible quickly. Of course, you do not want to punish people for a lack of experience, but you are the one responsible for answering for any issues; so why not visit our site where you can learn more about us and the kinds of security services our products offer seasonal shops?

Best of all, nearly every product on offer from Avon Security Products can be rented short-term so that you do not end up spending a large amount of money on technology you’re not going to be using long-term. Our plastic card printer rentals are initially affordable – and cost less each month after the first! This can be seriously helpful during busy holiday periods like Halloween. If you have a period coming up in which you foresee sales spiking, our basic ID card printer rental can print up to 200 single-sided cards an hour, 150 double-sided.

The best bang for your buck, however, is still making an outright purchase, even if your company specializes in seasonal pop-ups. Most of our printers are small and easy to move from between, say, a Halloween shop in early November to a Christmas shop opening up on the other side of town. They are also products that can be used year after year, especially when there is an influx of new staff. Remember, the one thing that shouldn’t scare you at Halloween is losing money!

Just about every major industry makes use of plastic ID cards these days. Given how easy it is for your office or small business to purchase its very own ID card printer that makes a lot of sense – better safe than sorry! Let’s take a moment to look at a handful of industries and see how they implement ID cards.

Construction

ID cards are extremely beneficial to those in the construction industry. You need to keep a number of things in mind: site security, personnel access, equipment usage and protection, employee identification. Given the fact that construction sites are often in heavily populated areas and easily accessible to the public, it is easy to see how ID cards might be helpful. Avon Security Products also offer a number of lanyards and heavy-duty plastic card holders to keep your ID cards intact.

Airport Security

Security is critical at airports, given that the possibility for potential breaches lie around nearly every corner. If you have ever gone through airport security, even on domestic flights, you will have no doubt noticed that the areas accessible by security personnel, airport staff, and flyers are strictly defined. Plastic ID cards are an excellent way of ensuring that only the people who are supposed to have access to a given area. They are also a great way of making “who’s-who” clear amongst airport staff, given that airports employ people doing all sorts of jobs (customer service, technical, security, restaurant, and many more). Visit our website to learn about our ID card printers to get an idea of all the different customization options to keep each and every employees’ job distinctive.

Customer Service

ID cards are an excellent way of signing in and out of the software used by just about any customer service industry. Plastic cards from Avon Security Products are customizable and programmable, as well as compatible with all major computer hardware. Your employees can swipe in and out of work, access your business’ computer systems, and to enter storage and ‘employees only’ areas. Implementing employee ID cards can be useful in bars and restaurants in which servers need to access point-of-sale terminals that are in public, easy-to-reach areas. Ensuring that no employee has access to another employee’s sales makes it easy to single out where possible imbalance and cash out issues arose; visit our website if you have questions about security products and how they might be used in the service industry.

Another great way to use plastic ID cards in customer service is to implement a customer rewards program. Customer rewards programs are great because they incentivize returning to your place of business. Customers can come in, be given or purchase a card, then add ‘points’ towards getting free or discounted products and services.

Emergency Services

Plastic ID cards are practically indispensable these days in the world of emergency services. As with customer service, they ensure that only authorized personnel have access to private areas. Unlike customer service, having that quick and easy access to doors and storage areas can actually save lives. In the midst of an emergency, it is of the utmost importance that crisis experts be able to get where they need to in a heartbeat. No one wants to be fumbling around with keys when lives are on the line!

Whether you are starting a new business, opening a new branch of a previously existing business, or simply throwing a well-attended event, you are going to eventually have to answer the big ‘S’ question – security! You will need to form a ‘wall’ between you and who (or what) you do not want coming through those doors. Security guards and a good bouncing staff go a long way, but, regrettably, they will not solve all your security issues. Magnetized ID cards are one of the most common and effective security systems.

First step: procure an ID card printer. If only it were as simple as picking up a plastic card printer from the nearest electronic store! Indeed, this world is deceptively complex, with numerous companies out there offering a wide array of systems and options for you to consider. Here is a quick rundown on what you can expect when you start looking at ID card printers.

Before You Start

First, ask yourself some preliminary questions. How many ID cards are you going to need? 20? 50? 500? 5000? More? Do you want to print on both sides of the card or just one? Are you using a PC or a MAC? Is this a one-time thing or are you going to be printing cards on a regular basis for visitors and new employees? All these variables effect the type of machine you’re going to need. Keep these questions in mind as you’re browsing for products online. You need to consider the best ID card printer for each individual job – or risk spending too much money on something you don’t need!

Smaller Orders

For smaller orders (<500 cards per year), we highly recommend the Javelin line of printers. These efficient, low cost ID card printers fit comfortably anywhere in the office. They come equipped with Microsoft’s LifeCam 1.3 megapixel webcam for sharp photographs and print at 300 DPI for an equally attractive finished product! Perfect for small to mid-sized businesses.

Mid-Range Orders

But your company is bigger than that, not to mention you’ve got office guests, interns, family members, and temp employees running that revolving door off its wheels. You might need something a bit heavier duty. Javelin’s PRO and Polaroid/Valid P5500S’s ID card systems might be just what you need. These stalwart machines can print in the neighborhood of 5000 cards per year, dual-sized.

Big Time Orders

But perhaps you work for a really big company, or more than one. You’re printing ID cards practically every single day. They need to print fast, and they need to look good. Fargo’s latest ID card printing systems are just what you need. These rugged, yet stylish machines are some of the first to comprise HID Global’s new Professional Select Series of printers. They are able to print hundreds of cards, dual-sided, in a single sitting. No matter how much foot traffic your company, school, or hospital deals with, Fargo’s heavy duty machines will get the job done.

This only scratches the surface of what’s available on the market out there. There are dozens of companies offering their own unique – but not necessarily high quality – services. Be sure to do your homework, know what your company needs, and, of course, ask questions! Contact Avon Security Products any time of the day for all your ID card needs.

We get it. The words ‘ID card’ do not bring to mind the most exciting images. Stiff, unsmiling portrait photographs. Lanyards and cheap plastic laminate. Baffling barcodes and long lines of meaningless numbers. But your company’s ID cards don’t need to be boring and bland. Indeed, ID cards can be a reflection of your employees’ individuality and your company’s willingness to have fun! Here are a few ways you can spruce up your ID cards.

Let Your Employees Have Fun

An ID card photo is not a passport photo. There is no need to make your employees wipe the smiles off their faces and put their hair up. Encourage them to have some fun with it! Who cares if Lisa from accounting has purple hair on photo day? Let Jeff from sales show off those pearly whites. At least, be sure to give them plenty of notice before they have their pictures taken so that they can look their best. After all, they’ll be looking at that picture every day – and so will everyone else! A Polaroid ID card printing machine from Avon Security prints in 300 DPI (‘Dots Per Inch’ – 300 is a lot of detail!) with 16.7 million colours, allowing your employees’ personalities to shine.

Get Colourful

Believe it or not, there is no need for every ID card to be a drab white or grey. There are a lot of other options out there! Red, blue, black, green, vermillion, sangria – an Avon Security card printer can print on any of the colours of the rainbow. You’re not stuck with a colourless, rectangular slab. Use your imagination. An added bonus to this is that making your company’s ID cards a distinctive colour makes them tougher to lose!

Use Your Imagination

Why not come up with a design for your ID cards? Something interesting that shows off your company’s personality. How about a logo or image that represents the company? A background photograph? The possibilities are as limitless as your imagination. And don’t think you’re stuck with just one size. Here at Avon Security we are able to produce ID cards of different shapes and sizes. Obviously, you’re not going to print A4 size ID cards for your employees – although who knows!? – but how about small cards that can easily attach to a keychain? Or thin cards that are just big enough to fit the magnetic strip or barcode?

Customize Your Look

Don’t forget about the “swag.” There are all sorts of different accessories out there to individualize your ID card: lanyards that come in all different colours and lengths; badge reels and clips, neck straps, and necklace-like bead chains that subtly integrate your ID card with your outfit; and colourful luggage tags and holders so that your items stand out. There are also armbands and badge holders in case you want to keep your ID card handy but out of sight. And don’t forget about visitors to the office. Avon Security has a colourful array of lanyards specifically for people just dropping by. Contact us to learn more about the various possibilities!

ID cards might seem insignificant; they’re anything but! They are important tools that are not just integral to your day-to-day office routine, but follow you around all day, too. Don’t feel “trapped” by boring, grey ID cards. Have a bit of fun with them!