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Purple Sale!

2010-04-21T10:42:00.000-07:00

pur·ple –noun

1. any color having components of both red and blue, such as lavender, esp. one deep in tone.

Hopefully if you're reading this, you already know about our Purple Rite-On tabs. What you probably do not know is that they are now on sale, but only for a limited time. From now until May 31st, Purple Rite-On tabs are 15% off. It doesn't matter if you buy one book or 100 books, just buy some Purple Rite-On tabs.

Enter the code: PRPLMAY upon checkout when you order online to receive the discount.

April {snow} showers...

2010-04-05T15:48:00.001-07:00

Bring May flowers....hopefully

...and more sweet deals too!

Serious March Savings!

2010-03-03T09:41:00.000-08:00

I for one love March Madness and am a border-line college basketball junkie! I always love to see the little guy unexpectedly beat the big guy, you know... the David vs. Goliath story. So in honor of this great spectacle of sport, I'd like to pass along some savings to our loyal customers who faithfully read this blog...YOU!

So here's the deal...I am a huge Utah State Aggie fan. HUGE. I'm also an alum. And as if that wasn't enough, Lawton Printing Index Division resides in the city of Spokane, WA, where you can also find the perennial college basketball powerhouse Gonzaga University. Okay... you're thinking, just give me the coupon for saving some cash! Here's where that comes in.

--Everyone in the month of March can receive 10% off their order by entering the code: BBALLTABS
You don't have to do anything, just enter in the code! --

-- If the Gonzaga Bulldogs make it to the Elite 8 in this year's tournament, everyone gets 25% off their order by entering the code: GOZAGS --

-- If the Utah State Aggies make it to the final four (they won't) in this year's tournament, everyone gets 80% off their index division order, and you'll probably be able to hear me cheering from where ever you live. You'll just have to enter the code: GOAGGIES once Utah State has made it into the final four. --

Good luck, everyone!

**The GOZAGS and GOAGGIES coupons won't be available until the basketball tournament actually starts and either team has made it far enough in the tournament to warrant using their respective coupons. Each coupon will be available for 30 days once it has been activated. Each coupon can only be used once and cannot be used with any other coupon. Coupons can only be used online.

Happy New Year...4 weeks in.

2010-01-25T09:26:00.000-08:00

Okay, okay I'm a little late on the New Year's post, but what can I say, we've been busy. We're going to have some exciting things happening in the Index Division this year, beginning with a brand new product...Tax Prep Tabs.Technically, these tabs are for accountants and tax professionals that deal with a lot of tax returns on a daily basis. But really, these can be used by anyone, because we all have to do taxes! If you'd like to find out more, go here. Believe me, I'll be the first to tell you that organizing everything for your tax return is not easy to do, but Tax Prep Tabs are an easy way to make tax time a little easier.

2009 IBC

2009-11-20T11:07:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that index tabs for the 2009 International Building Code are now available. There were only a few changes from the 2006 version, but we wanted to make sure that our tabs had the most current chapter headings...and they do! So go get yourself a set of the best index tabs money can buy today!

And make sure to check back here for more updates!

**UPDATE - The 2009 International Fire Code Index Tabs are now complete as well. Check out the main page to see all the code book tab updates!**

Become an Affiliate today!

2009-11-16T09:14:00.000-08:00

Do you have a website? Do you use Index Tabs already, and love them!? Do you want to make extra money? If you answered yes to these questions, you just might make an excellent affiliate for Lawton Printing Index Division!

As an affiliate, you would be given the opportunity to advertise for us! You would have access to banner ads and text links, and you would be given your very own tracking link that would be used to track results. In return, you would receive a 10% commission on any sales that result from your link! There is no limit to how much money you can make with us, it is completely up to you!

So if you'd like to sign up to be an Index Division affiliate, go to www.indexingtabs.com and click the "Become an Affiliate" link. You'll be prompted to fill out a little information about yourself, and that's it! You're ready to go. After that, I'll be in contact with you to let you know how to access the ads and get you on your way to making money!

Code Book Update

2009-10-14T15:48:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to leave a quick note on updated code book index tabs...

We now have available the 2009 International Plumbing Code set of tabs and the 2009 International Mechanical Code set of tabs. Check them out, along with all of our other code book index tabs, here!

I'm still working on the rest of the 2009 updates, but should have them completed by the end of the month.

Coming Soon...

2009-10-08T11:16:00.001-07:00

We've had a little interest lately in some versions of code book tabs that we don't currently carry, so it's probably time to update which code book tabs we carry. So... we will be working on printing the 2009 International Mechanical Code, 2009 International Plumbing Code, and 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code. As soon as I can find the table of contents' of each of these books, I'll start the process of printing and making these available to you.

So here's the deal... if you have the table of contents to any of the aforementioned books (or another *popular* code book that we should be printing) email, fax or mail me a copy and you can pretty much guarantee yourself the first copy of tabs for free! I also need to know what color the actual book is so that we can match the tabs to the book.

If no one decides to help me out, well, that's ok, we've done it by ourselves for over 30 years. But there will not be any free tabs given out! So if you're interested in code book index tabs, be on the lookout for the newest versions of your favorite code book.

*"Popularity" is a term that is subject to the index division and those making business decision. Thx*

Newsletters and Emails

2009-09-10T14:32:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Index Division has been doing quite a bit of emailing lately. Like this blog, email is a way to offer coupons and other ways to save money when you order your index tabs. So what does this mean to you?? You shouldn't be paying full price for index tabs each time you order!!

You need to subscribe to the email list in order to receive those emails. This can be done on the index homepage, as well as when you order. Also, you have to actually create an account with a password in order to be eligible to receive these emails.

I think everyone should at least try it. If you get sick of the emails (probably about 1 email every 2-3 months) you can unsubscribe at any time.

Or, if you are receiving emails and want to see something specific in them, let us know by emailing us here. And be sure to keep checking back!! Thanks for reading! Happy tabbing!

Feed Me!

2009-07-23T14:57:00.000-07:00

Here's an easy way to get 10% off your next order. That's right, 10% off anything you order!! All you have to do is go to the main Index Division website, find your favorite indexing product and leave some feedback. Seriously, that's all. So if you love White Rite-On tabs, follow these easy steps:

1. Go to the bottom of your favorite product's page
2. Click on "write a review"
3. Tell us what you think.

There has never been an easier way to save 10%. Well, maybe there has been, but this is still pretty easy.

Just be sure to leave me a comment on this post with your email address. Then I'll make sure you left a review (for you cheaters out there, I'm watching you...) and then I'll email a code to you that you can use whenever you want!

Happy Independence Day!

2009-07-02T13:35:00.000-07:00

Here's to a happy and safe holiday!

Happy 4th of July from Lawton Printing Index Division!

Innovation

2009-05-28T14:58:00.000-07:00

I would be willing to bet that none of you have used your Index tabs quite like this before....

If you can't tell, the newest and most innovative way to use your Rite-On tabs is to decorate your computer!! Actually, you can decorate anything you want, I just happened to stick them to my computer monitor. And if you are feeling extra innovative (like I was) you can use your favorite university's colors. Any guesses on my favorite? Hint: My school's mascot is an Aggie. OK, OK, I won't keep you on the edge of your seat all day. I am one of these Aggies.

I've also come up with a short list of other Rite-On tab combinations that would help you show support for your favorite team.

Purple + Yellow = LA Lakers, Louisiana State, Eagle Middle School

Green + White = NY Jets, Michigan State, Marshall University, Eagle High School

Blue + Orange = Boise State, Denver Broncos

Green + Yellow = University of Oregon, Green Bay Packers

This is just off the top of my head, and I know there are more! So let me know what your favorite team is, of any sport. If you can make the color combination work, I'll send you some free samples in your teams' colors! Just leave me a comment, telling me your favorite team, the Rite-On colors you would use, and your email address!

SALE!

2009-04-28T14:37:00.000-07:00

In hopes of gaining a little karma and turning the gloomy weather (in Washington anyway) into sunny, warm weather we are offering a little sale for the month of May! During the entire month, save 10% on any set of alpha tabs or phone book tabs that you purchase. If you've never used these tabs before, give them a shot, you won't be disappointed!

And remember, when you order online, use a credit card so you don't have to pay any shipping. That's right, free shipping!

To get the discount, on the checkout screen use coupon code: RAINBEGONE

Seriously...they last forever!

2009-04-08T13:50:00.000-07:00

Happy April! Just a quick reminder that the Bible Tab sale is good for only a few more days, so you better hurry to get those Bible Tabs in time for Easter!

On an unrelated note...I felt it was important to actually prove to the masses that our index tabs do actually last a really long time and are very strong. To do this, I've conducted a little experiment. I found an old phone book that is still lying around the office here and it just happens to be tabbed with our very own Phone Book Tabs. Phone books, as you know, have very thin pages which subsequently tear quite easily and are also pretty heavy.

This particular phone book actually weighs 4.3 lbs, just FYI. So the million-dollar question is: Will the page tear if a person were to hold the phone book by one tab??? Let's find out...

Of course it doesn't tear! I wouldn't have posted this without knowing the answer first, give me a little credit here. But the point is, these index tabs are strong and here is why...(This is where I'm about to get scientific) Most index tabs found around the web are square or rectangular, while ours are round. No kidding, right?! Well because they are round, the weight is more evenly distributed over a larger surface area. It is the same principle that allows snow-shoers to not fall through the snow that allows these tabs to not tear your pages.

So now you know, everything you read on the Index Division website is absolutely true!

2009-03-06T14:36:00.000-08:00

March is one of my favorite months. The wrath of winter is finally winding down, spring is in the air, and on occasion the sun has been known to peek its rays out from the clouds. This is the time where I'm no longer complaining about how COLD it is outside, and just before I start complaining about how HOT it is outside...after all, all things in moderation, right?!

Well I can't believe I'm saying this, but Easter is right around the corner. I grew up doing the traditional Easter activities, recieving an Easter basket filled with candy and going on an Easter egg hunt, but, like Christmas it is easy to get caught up in the fanfare of Easter and lose sight of why we celebrate the holiday. So let's not forget the reason we celebrate Easter and why not include in your Easter baskets a set of Bible Index Tabs. They're cheap, helpful, and would look great with those giant chocolate Easter bunnies.

Every order that includes at least 2 sets of any Bible Index Tabs will receive 10% off when you use the code: BBL10BLOG
Just be sure to order before Easter Sunday!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-07T11:39:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I've found January to be a time of changes in my life. Clearly it is 2009, but it is also a time when warmer weather is finally just around that icy corner, and the possibilities of a new year are seemingly endless. We too, at Lawton Printing Index Division, would like to make some changes this year, but would like your help. After all, you know what you want best!

Recipe books come in all different varieties, each with any number of delicious foods. In my experience (OK OK, I won't lie...I can't cook...) But, in my wife's experience, she'll spend what she deems to be too much time flipping through the pages to find the recipe she wants. We would like to begin offering recipe book tabs to help. The tab headings would be the major recipe book chapters that are found universally (Entrees, Deserts, Casseroles, etc...) There would also be a few blank Rite-On tabs for you to personalize your own recipe book. Any thoughts?

We are open for new ideas that you think will help save yourself, and others, time. I would like to encourage any reader to leave a comment regarding recipe tabs, or any other tabs you'd like to see. You can even comment anonymously! We will give anyone that leaves a comment 25% off their next order. All you have to do is leave your email address in your comment and I'll email you a code for your next order! It's easy!

NOTE: To comment click the link that reads: "1 comments", write your message, and fill in the other fields.

Fundraising!

2008-12-03T09:55:00.000-08:00

It is officially the holiday season! Though this year, if you haven't noticed, the economy is in a bit of a tailspin so times are tough. If you belong to any kind of club, organization, or business I'm sure you've begun to feel the effects, but not to worry...there is a way to fight against the sinking economy. And it is something any organization can do.

It's all about creating a new profit center, or a new way to bring in money. Too often, we get set in our ways and suffer from something that is called "Marketing Myopia" when the organization's scope is too narrow. Imagine a horse with blinders on...it can only see directly in front of it, and will certainly miss anything going on in its 'blind spots'. Businesses and organizations need to take the blinders off during difficult times in order see new opportunities.

Where am I going with this? For most organizations, fundraising is a great way to well...raise... funds... And when you have just the right product to sell, everyone involved wins. There are all types of products that meet different kinds of needs and I would encourage anyone that is searching for a fundraising opportunity to think about their potential audience and their specific needs. That said, I would also encourage you to go HERE if you are interested in a great fundraising opporunity.

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-30T09:44:00.000-07:00

Hello, All!

Just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and safe Halloween. And if you use the coupon code:OCT31GHOST between October 31st and November 7th you can save yourself 10% on any purchase! Just enter in the code upon checkout.

And, for your enjoyment, I found a list of Halloween games that you can play at your Halloween party! FYI these games are mostly for kids, but I figured if you're going to put on a costume and go to a party, these might be fun! Enjoy!

http://familyfun.go.com/games/indoor-outdoor-games/specialfeature/halloween-games-ms/

Phone Book Tabs

2008-10-09T10:49:00.000-07:00

It's been a while, hasn't it?! Well we are quickly approaching a new year and with that new year we will all surely receive a new phone book! For many that use a phone book daily ( I'm looking at you cold-caller!) the entries can often been difficult to navigate. That's why we have Phone Book Tabs! These tabs stick right into your phone book and mark off each letter of the alphabet. A set also includes pre-printed tabs with common sections of the phonebook, i.e. community, phone service, gov't... , and blank tabs for you to customize yourself. I will be the first to tell you that for those that use a phone book often, these tabs are a great time saver! Check them out today!

2008-07-15T08:40:00.000-07:00

We all know that gas prices are rising, but food prices seem to be rising right along with them. So how can you combat the rising prices of your favorite food items? Coupons! I found on the web, an article from the Chicago Tribune (link below) that states that less than 1% of all coupons are actually redeemed! I've also heard stories of people feeding their family of four (or larger) for less than 10 dollars per week. Sounds crazy, right?! But you can do it too. It just takes a little effort and organization. So the newest way to use your Rite-On Index Tabs is to create and organize a coupon book!

The first step is to collect all the coupons you can get your hands on. There are websites that offer printable coupons, coupons that come in the mail, and of course the Sunday newspaper offers hundreds. Next, you need to organize these coupons somehow. I use clear plastic sheets to hold my coupons and store them in a binder. I then use my Rite-On tabs to create different categories like "Albertson's" or "Pizza" so I can easily find them before I go to the store. Another way to organize them would be to use Month Tabs to organize the coupons by their expiration date.

The key is to stay organized and save money...or at least spend money on fun things, not food and gas!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/yourmoney/chi-ym-spending-0713jul13,0,1919184.story

2008-07-08T14:51:00.001-07:00

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8 Tips to help you get organized at work!

2008-06-30T12:44:00.000-07:00

As we all know, staying organized at work can be a difficult thing to do. Sometimes for me, the hardest part of organization is just getting to a point where I can actually see my desk! So we've found a great list of tips to help organization at work. I can especially relate to #2 on the list: Make Lists. I need to physically check something off of a list in order to feel that sense of accomplishment. Making lists also helps to prioritize different activities throughout the day, week, or even month! So here it is, 8 tips to help you get organized at work:

1. FOCUS ON WHAT’S IMPORTANT.
Remind yourself of your long-term goals and revise them when necessary. Set daily priorities to meet your goals. Keep photos of your family or inspirational pictures nearby.
2. MAKE LISTS.
Make daily, weekly and monthly to-do lists of important tasks. Review your daily priorities at the beginning of each day.
3. MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL.
Schedule quiet time at work to accomplish tasks that need extra concentration. Do your most challenging work when your energy is at its highest; save less demanding work for other times. If you tend to procrastinate, focus on the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel when the job is done. Use commute time to plan your day’s activities.
4. USE CALENDARS AND PLANNERS.
Check your work calendar daily to review your activities and avoid conflicts. Write down all commitments in pencil rather than trusting your memory. Use planning and scheduling forms and software to help you map out long-term projects.
5. DELEGATE TASKS.
Assign tasks to others when the task is not on your level of expertise. Provide adequate training and feedback on assigned projects.
6. MANAGE YOUR MAIL AND PHONE CALLS.
Sort incoming mail into categories by priority or action. Use voice mail to screen phone calls.
7. REDUCE CLUTTER.
Clear your workspace. Keep only the most critical items and information you need daily on the top of your desk. Archive resource materials you rarely use. Toss out duplicate information and materials that will soon be outdated. Leave blank space on bookshelves for growth.
8. STAY ORGANIZED.
Organize files by priority and keep the most important ones within arm’s reach. Spend 15 minutes at the end of each day clearing your desk and 15 minutes the next morning planning for your day’s activities. Review items one through seven on this list.

You can find this list in its original context at: http://www.cignabehavioral.com/web/basicsite/consumer/educationAndResourceCenter/articleLibrary/focus_work9.pdf

Add a little flare to your files!

2008-06-19T12:17:00.000-07:00