First week at Brand: 4 things I’ve learned

I’ve really enjoyed my first week at Brand Industry Services (everybody here calls it Brand, incidentally). I can’t believe how much I already feel part of the team and I’m so grateful for the way everyone’s made me feel so welcome.

In fact, that’s the first thing I’ve learned: That being a part of a team that values you is key to getting the best out of yourself. I’m a motivated kind of guy anyway, but knowing that the team is supporting me as I work to my strengths is so encouraging.

Secondly, on a more practical level, I’ve learned a huge amount about labels (thanks to you, Michael). Brand has specialised in short run label production for over 15 years and I simply had no idea there were so many variants (you may have seen the video I shot just a few days ago in this regard).

Thirdly, I’ve learned that size is really no object to Brand when it comes to label production. Here’s a picture I took of a 14 metre x 20 centimetre ‘label’ (when is a label not a label…?). As one who’s worked in signage for over 20 years, I can appreciate how difficult it is to produce something like this (it’s all in the set up, apparently). Brand certainly understands label production!

Fourthly (and finally for this week), I’ve learned that just a four minute walk from the office takes me to the Swan River waterfront. Beautiful, huh?

In fact, if you have a few spare minutes, why not walk there with me now?

(Full marks if you can name the accompanying piece of music!)

Have a great weekend — wherever you are on this beautiful planet.