Developing a routine is an inevitable process that everyone undertakes in order to find some sort of balance in their lives. How strictly we follow the routine is up to us. Some people don’t mind straying away from their usual endeavors, while others will go mad if one minute detail is out of order. Routine…
Every month here at The Sapling Company, we shine the spotlight on one of our own. This month we will be looking at one of our new regional sales managers, David Steinbrink. David has only been with the company for a little over a month, but his experience in sales and sociable personality has proven…
Here at Sapling, we take pride in offering our customers a wide array of products that can help them in their daily operations. From our SMA master clock, square clock to our Elapsed Timer, Sapling is always pushing to engineer and manufacturer the best in synchronized time. We are now proud to announce the release…
Public transportation is definitely a cheaper alternative to driving yourself and finding parking (especially in a big city), but it can be a bit of an interesting experience. I can’t be sure how your experiences may have went, but mine have been a little dicey. A few years ago I worked at a bar in…
Growing up, you were told to never talk back to your parents. Meaning, of course, to not sass them when they are trying to get a point across, give instructions or facilitate some type of activity or discussion. Jane Nelsen, author of Positive Discipline for Preschoolers, offers some input on why kids talk back to…
U.S. automotive plants have been working hard to produce more and more every month. These factories hit a bench mark in August, bringing their output up .7% in that month alone (USA Today). This increase in factory output is an optimistic sign that manufacturing could help spark growth in the economy for the latter half…
Social media has become an inescapable part in our society today. Especially for businesses and organizations, having an online presence is detrimental to their success. Interacting with existing and potential customers online is very important if the company or organization wants to remain relevant. If you have fallen behind the times, social media refers to…
Taking a trip to your local movie theatre is almost always an enjoyable time. The movies are a place that can be amusing for people of all ages. With the exception of the continuously rising ticket prices or the off chance you are disappointed by an awful film, the movies are sure to entertain. Personally,…
If you haven’t heard of the television show Glee, this show focuses on a group of high school students who attend the William McKinley High School and are a part of the school’s Glee Club. Season 5, which is set to begin September 26th, focuses around a new director of the club who hopes to restore…
The production department in any company typically runs hand in hand with the company’s overall success. If the manufactures cannot produce goods fast enough then the company’s customer satisfaction will plummet if demand is not met in a timely fashion. The speed in which these manufacturers can produce a product relies heavily on their time…
The United States government is among the most powerful in the world. Made up of three branches, legislative, judicial and executive, these are the highest ranking authoritative bodies within the government. In addition to those three branches, there are several other government agencies working towards obtaining other goals. The Environmental Protection Agency, Agricultural Department and…
For high school students, the short break in between classes is no relaxing matter. They have only a few minutes to get from one classroom to the next. If a student needs to pick up their books for the next class and must stop at their locker, this makes the trip even more challenging. Those…
Airports can be a particular frustrating place. Aside from the security checks, the seemingly endless airport terminals and flight delays – time confusion is among the top grievances experienced by fliers today. Everyone knows that you have to get to the airport a few hours before your flight in order to make the departure time.…
The day to day activities of the employees of a mall are often overlooked – especially in a mall like the Mall of America. One of the largest malls ever built, the Mall of America is home to over 520 stores and has 20,000 parking spaces! With over 40 million visitors every year, the…
My name is Matt Mazzante, I am a senior at Temple University in Philadelphia, and today was my first day interning at the Sapling Company. I am majoring in marketing at Temple and minoring in management information systems. Unsure of what to expect, I was greeted with a warm smile and a firm handshake from…
Correctional facilities, or more commonly known as prisons, have been around for many centuries. One of the earliest forms existed in the shape of dungeons and detention centers. In England, prisons were documented as early as the 1500s. And in the United States, prisons began coming to light after the American Revolution. Since then, prisons…