We love to support local companies and when “Not yo Mamas Craft Fair” dropped by to pick up their magnet business cards, we had to showcase them as our Magnet of the Week.

“Not Yo Mama’s Craft Fair is an exclusive and unique event where the best and brightest creative’s from the Jersey City metro area can hock their DIY wares to the coolest cats in Chill Town”

We are super excited to visit their stall in JC’s Van Vorst park for the Winter Wonderland Festival – and hoping to pick up some unique gifts this holiday that are local and unique! Keeping our eyes out for those magnets too

Check out their website for more details! http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/

Stock Logo has collected the past logos of some of the most famous companies.  Then with tongue firmly planted in cheek, they predict what the ‘future’ logo may look like.  Loving Apple and Starbucks.

Got an art team? Feeling like killing time on  hump day?   Send us your logo – before and after for a 10% coupon!

Every few weeks we make magnets for the Backstage Artist Lounge.  Their very cool designs reflect their own unique style and the bands they tour with.

“The Backstage Artist Lounge business model creates value by taking brands on tour, creating content, attracting publicity, supporting artists, promoting festivals/tours, and producing the exclusive artist area backstage at major concerts where sponsors connect with talented bands for product sampling and relationship building opportunities.”

This week I chose one of their most recent designs, and just had to throw in an image of  Marcos, Guitarist from the band P.O.D. who is posing with one of our Magnets.  We are so proud and feeling a little bit rockstar, we are thinking studded belts for all!

What’s sweeter than being the Magnet of the Week?  Well, quite possible our Magnet of the week – Capital Confectioners’.   In Austin Texas, Capital Confectioners’ they hold an annual Sugar Art Show & Cake Competition! That’s right, a cake club!

Capital Confectioners’ have a growing 35,000 vendors from all over the world.  Each year is given a theme – 2012 is “Renaissance”!  Cakes can range from children’s cakes to masters and professionals; there are non themed categories too like, wedding , party and special occasion cakes.

The show offers cake art classes and celebrity spotting from (my favorite channel) the food network.  They also have a tasting competition and I can’t stop thinking – how on earth do I become a judge?

Visit: http://thattakesthecake.org/

Do you like fancy cakes too? First 5 people that leave a comment get a 10% off their next order!

Our Magnet of the week goes to DVD Gift Baskets!  They have been adding a business card magnets to each gift basket sold, to promote their business.   If you’re celebrating a B’day, holiday or need to schmooze a client, they have customizable baskets for any person.   Our top pick has to be the “Will Ferrell” Basket!

Entrepreneurs are fascinated with quotes.  The words from Poets, Authors, Leaders and Legends can say just the right thing to add some wind to your sails.  They spark us to creativity, build esteem, motivate and inspire us to write goals and dream big.  They can be the evidence that success is truly possible.

Here are our top 12 favorite quotes – it was just too hard to narrow down to 10.  So jot them down, memorize your favorite, scribble them on the walls, brand them on your palm, write them on post-its and decorate your office! Be inspired, believe in yourself, believe in your company, your employees and do whatever it takes to keep inspiration close at hand.

The longer you’re not taking action the more money you’re losing – Carrie Wilkerson

Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t so you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t – A student in Warren G. Tracy’s class

Be nice to geeks, you’ll probably end up working for one – Bill Gates

It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission – Grace Hopper

The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room - American Gangster

Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark, you know what you are doing but nobody else does – Ed Howe

Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, ‘make me feel important.’ Never forget this message when working with people – Mary Kay Ash

Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right - Henry Ford

Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers – Stephen R. Covey

I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed­ – Michael Jordan, Basketball Legend and Entrepreneur

A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts – Richard Branson, Entrepreneur

Those who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try nothing and succeed -Lloyd Jones

Got a quote that moves you?

Comment below, we would LOVE to hear yours!

Did you buy dear ol’ dad another tie for Father’s Day this year?

Instead of a tie, we decided to give you five of the best magnet ideas in case you hadn’t already picked something up for dad, granddad or whoever the special man in your life is.

1. Football Magnets: What better way than to let everyone in the house know when not to talk to dad. Gameday doesn’t have to just be for pro football either. It could be a schedule of junior’s football games or some other big way to signify love of the game.

2. Car Magnets: Fantasy sports fans might love a chance to showcase their favorite team’s logo on a team specific magnet. Magnets.com can make that happen! Sure, the neighbors will be confused when they see and might ask, “What team is that?” But think of the conversation starter!

3. School Magnets: Maybe a school play magnet? Or a school calendar magnet to remind day when to pick the little guy up from school? No matter, these school magnets are always a hit.

4. Baseball Magnets: If the dad in your life isn’t a football guy, how about a baseball magnet? They come in all shapes and sizes, too. Perhaps a baseball card magnet of dad’s favorite hometown slugger? The possibilities abound!

As the “voice” of Magnets.com, the customer service team consists of many talented people. The Spotlight would like to introduce you to one of those talented people: Jason Tabucbuc. Starting in early February of this year, Jason has been giving sound customer service and advice to many customers. Adept at helping customers navigate our Web site and respond to any type of design question, Jason has been a valuable asset to the team.

Q: What do you feel the most important role of customer service is at an e-commerce company?

A:  A large part of Magnets.com and Customized Stickers’ success comes from treating customers with the utmost respect while also providing a unique personalized, caring touch. I strongly believe that customer service is a company-wide commitment, not just a department. Therefore, everyone here plays an important role in building long-term customer relationships.

Q: How do you feel about your fellow co-workers in the customer service department?

A: We make a great team. They’re my heroes, especially Adam and Cody.

[Editor’s Note: For more insight on Adam, see Blogging Magnet’s Spotlight on April 22, 2011; as for Cody, this cute and lovable German Shorthaired Pointer is Magnet.com’s Director of Security.]

Q: Thinking back about your first day on the job, what was the most important aspect of your role that you’ve learned so far?

A: Just have fun. Magnets.com is a great company to work for. I love being on the phone and helping customer’s with their needs.

Jason just reiterates the point that we here at Magnets.com pride ourselves on having the best customer service in the industry. They are well-versed at helping you with all your orders and needs. Give us a call and you will see for yourself. With that, Magnets.com would like to wish safe and fun Memorial Day.

One of the most important departments within Magnets.com is the art department and we would like to introduce you to its newest member:  Michael Gonzales. Beginning his tenure at Magnets.com  in early March, he has quickly become one of our stars. Prior to coming to us, Michael was a freelancer.

Q: Why did you choose to pursue a career in graphic design?

A: Graphic Design seemed to be the most rewarding career path that I could pursue while being able to serve a purpose as well as expressing my inner abilities. Being slightly hearing impaired greatly affected my decision.  It is said that what you lack in one of your senses, you make up for it with another. “Visual Communication” just made a lot of sense to me.

Q: As an artist, what do you find to be the most challenging aspect of the position? …the most satisfying?

A: The most challenging aspect has to be translating another person’s idea and putting it to the canvas while making sure my “touches” doesn’t overwhelm their idea/personality. The most satisfying aspect comes on the opposite end when the customer/client really loves the final design, something that the both of us can be proud of.

Q: What do you like to do when you are not a work?

A: I am a diehard supporter of the New York Red Bulls (fans love the game, supporters live the game).  During the MLS season, my life is consumed by soccer. When I’m not busy rooting for or following the team, I like to relax by reading up on new technologies or by spending some time outdoors, most likely flying a kite.

Q: As the newest member of the art team, what are your initial thoughts about the department?

A: The art department is definitely the most dynamic group I’ve ever worked with. We all get along really well and seem to feed off of each other’s ideas and passion for design. I am really enjoying my time here so far!

Magnets.com definitely agrees with Michael regarding the art department. They’re creative and hard-working. We also want to add that they’re hard work comes at no extra charge – simply send us your information, photos and artwork and Michael and the rest of the team will get right to work perfecting your design.