Welcome to The Sourcing Team promotional merchandise website where you can find 1000's of promotional products - News Feed tag:www.sourcing.co.uk,2013:0b6b63fb2a70c866c97b908d69bcce17 ScriptSite 2011-04-26T06:17:54Z Sourcing Team http://www.sourcing.co.uk Sourcing Team Z 2011-04-26T06:17:54Z <![CDATA[Are We Killing our kids!]]> tag:www.sourcing.co.uk,: Well I know I am in the premiums business but I thought it was very interesting to see that the San Francisco has taken the step to prohibit restaurants from giving away toys with meals that are high in calorie, fat and sugar! (from December 2011) Apparently, they also require restaurants to provide fruits and vegetables with all meals for children that came with toys. Restaurants can include a toy with a meal if the food and drink combined contain fewer than 600 calories and less than 35% of calories come from fat. It is an interesting debate; some believing that the government should not be involved in dictating how a company should promote their brand; that parents are quite capable in deciding where their kids eat and that the gift with the kids meal is the sole driver to the parental choice! Well as a parent I like this idea. Of course, the gift is a major issue, kids love the free toys and don’t they always love the junk food? The US and UK have major issues with obesity and the long term health issues for our kids. And how about the NHS and the extra costs and demands on their resources!  So, this action gets thumbs up from me. And as for the toys there must be a healthier route to go?! *sourcing PPAI / 11 November 2010 / Gill Thorpe Managing Director The Sourcing Team ]]> Sourcing Team Z 2011-04-26T06:17:54Z <![CDATA[Toy Safety Changes]]> tag:www.sourcing.co.uk,: The Toy Safety Directive (2009 TSD) entered into force in July 2009 and will be applicable to toys placed on the market from 20thJuly 2011. The chemical provisions section will be applicable from 20thJuly 2013. Manufacturers will need to conform to the requirements by means of a conformity assessment procedure and a safety assessment procedure. They must also identify the toy using batch /model numbers or similar and the manufacturers name, address and trade name/mark. When placing the toy on the market the manufacturer must draw up an EC declaration of Conformity (DoC) certifying responsibility for the compliance of the toy with the essential requirements of the 2009 TSD.   However did you know that importers placing a toy on the market also need to put on the item (or its packaging if it is not possible on the toy) their name, trademark/name and a single contact address which must be a street address or post box? Or that you need to keep a copy of the manufacturers DoC for a period of 10 years after the toy has been placed on the market?   It is important to understand your responsibilities under this directive so make sure you find out now, to enable you to put procedures in place well before July 2011.   For further information email info@sourcing.co.uk ]]> Sourcing Team Z 2011-04-26T06:17:54Z <![CDATA[Power back online!]]> tag:www.sourcing.co.uk,: We are now back online - sorry once again for the inconvenience! Due to a fire locally The Sourcing Team have no electricity, it is expected that the service will be back after lunch.   We are contactable only on the following mobiles:- 07976 262 758 & 07967 812 350.  Email is also not available.    We are really sorry for the inconvenience we will email you as soon as we are back on line! ]]>
We are now back online - sorry once again for the inconvenience! Due to a fire locally The Sourcing Team have no electricity, it is expected that the service will be back after lunch.  
]]> Sourcing Team Z 2011-04-26T06:17:54Z <![CDATA[Winner World Cup Competition]]> tag:www.sourcing.co.uk,: Chicken touched refs balls and scored - crowd roar! Winnerworldcup2 This is the one that made us laugh the loudest  - winning entry from Liza Street of LexisNexis .... well done! Your team shirt (Arsenal) is on it's way!  Our other favourites were .... "The headless chicken was running offside and lost control over the ball!" "Great defender lost ball to chicken on final match ! " "Sliding headless goal keeper, saves first penalty!" Thank you to everyone who entered ... ]]>
This is the one that made us laugh the loudest  - winning entry from Liza Street of LexisNexis .... well done! Your team shirt (Arsenal) is on it's way!  Our other favourites were .... "The headless chicken was running offside and lost control over the ball!"
]]> Sourcing Team Z 2011-04-26T06:17:54Z <![CDATA[Green Catalogue 2010]]> tag:www.sourcing.co.uk,: The Green Catalogue 2010 is here! We all have a contribution to make and every little thing counts when it comes to our environment (click here to view new products http://www.ecopromogifts.co.uk/). The range brings together recycled, biodegradable, organic and sustainable materials, Fair Trade and ethically produced products - non polluting technology is saving the environment in many ways. Fewer raw materials are being mined, less waste or discarded materials are going to land fill and fewer workers are being exploited. For a copy of the brochure call the team +44(0)208 288 8277. June 5th is World Environment Day so, why don’t you do something within your business to create environmental awareness?       Ideas could include: -          Stop using disposable cups and switch to glass, insulated cups or sports bottles -          Promote car share -          Use a power save button when you are away from your computer -          Encourage staff to use reusable bags – always carry a bag with you -          Replace use of CD’s with reusable Flash Drives -          Switch all lanyards to Recycled PET – produced from plastic bottles   Our Green Catalogue will help inspire you to switch to environmentally friendly alternatives for all your promotional merchandise and marketing materials.   The Sourcing Team is ISO14001:2004 certificated, this environmental award sits with our membership of SEDEX as proof of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. ]]>
The Green Catalogue 2010 is here! We all have a contribution to make and every little thing counts when it comes to our environment (click here to view new products http://www.ecopromogifts.co.uk/). The range brings together recycled, biodegradable, organic and sustainable materials, Fair Trade and ethically produced products - non polluting technology is saving the environment in many ways. Fewer raw materials are being mined, less waste or discarded materials are going to land fill and fewer workers are being exploited. For a copy of the brochure call the team +44(0)208 288 8277.
]]> Sourcing Team Z 2011-04-26T06:17:54Z <![CDATA[World Cup Competition]]> tag:www.sourcing.co.uk,: Why not enter our competition* to win a National Football Shirt of your choice & size?  Simply be creative with your magnetic words and send a photo to info@sourcing.co.uk.  The one that makes us laugh the loudest wins! All entries to be received by the 30th April 2010.  The winner will be announced on our website week commencing the 3rd May so watch out!  PS. If you haven't already received your free magnetic word game drop us an email and we will send one over. (*For a full set of terms & conditions please email your request to gifts@sourcing.co.uk). ]]>
Why not enter our competition* to win a National Football Shirt of your choice & size?  Simply be creative with your magnetic words and send a photo to info@sourcing.co.uk.  The one that makes us laugh the loudest wins! All entries to be received by the 30th April 2010.  The winner will be announced on our website week commencing the 3rd May so watch out!  PS. If you haven't already received your free magnetic word game drop us an email and we will send one over. (*For a full set of terms & conditions please email your request to gifts@sourcing.co.uk).
]]> Sourcing Team Z 2011-04-26T06:17:54Z <![CDATA[World Cup 2010]]> tag:www.sourcing.co.uk,: What a result from a team of champions!  With the World Cup in South Africa starting in June, you still have time to make your brand stand out from the crowd with some amazing pieces of merchandise from The Sourcing Team World Cup brochure. There are plenty of ideas to inspire you to score the perfect goal.  You won't miss the kick off as all our World Cup merchandise has a 2 - 3 week lead time.  If you are looking for that little bit of extra skill, made to order customised items can be produced from 8 weeks. So, whether your team needs to support consumer, trade or staff incentive programes, to make an impact there's plenty to choose from.  So make some noise and contact us to make sure you don't miss out on the celebrations this summer! ]]>
What a result from a team of champions!  With the World Cup in South Africa starting in June, you still have time to make your brand stand out from the crowd with some amazing pieces of merchandise from The Sourcing Team World Cup brochure. There are plenty of ideas to inspire you to score the perfect goal.  You won't miss the kick off as all our World Cup merchandise has a 2 - 3 week lead time.  If you are looking for that little bit of extra skill, made to order customised items can be produced from 8 weeks.
]]> Sourcing Team Z 2011-04-26T06:17:54Z <![CDATA[The Sourcing Team Success]]> tag:www.sourcing.co.uk,: We at the Sourcing Team have worked very hard over the years to continually develop and improve our client service, creativity and processes within the business.  In a year which saw us gain ISO14001:2004 in addition to our ISO9001:2008, winning this prestigious Government Tender is evidence that continually improving and developing is the right and only way forward. As well as celebrating our own successes we love to celebrate our clients success and we were delighted our client Watson Philips & Norman won Gold at the Business to Business DMA Awards for their “Make the Promise, Come Home Safe” campaign.  We are even more delighted as we supplied the merchandise used within the campaign.   ]]>
We at the Sourcing Team have worked very hard over the years to continually develop and improve our client service, creativity and processes within the business.  In a year which saw us gain ISO14001:2004 in addition to our ISO9001:2008, winning this prestigious Government Tender is evidence that continually improving and developing is the right and only way forward. As well as celebrating our own successes we love to celebrate our clients success and we were delighted our client Watson Philips & Norman won Gold at the Business to Business DMA Awards for their “Make the Promise, Come Home Safe” campaign.  We are even more delighted as we supplied the merchandise used within the campaign.
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