The Blog of Associated Services

January 28, 2016

2015 Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com Pros to Know Award

We are pleased to share with you that our very own Tom Steuber, President of Associated Services, was issued the 2015 Individual Pros to Know Award and was also featured in the December 2015 issue of Automatic Merchandiser magazine. The Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com Pros to Know Award recognizes vending, micro market and office coffee service professionals who are proven leaders in the industry. Trish Schneider, our Rohnert Park Branch…

January 15, 2016

Making The Most Of Your Breaks

Do you feel too busy to take your breaks? You’re not alone. A study of office workers and managers by Staples brought to light that even though 66 percent of employees spend more than eight hours a day at work, more than a quarter of them do not take a break other than lunch. The most common reason was because they felt guilty for stepping away from their workspaces. It…

Setting The Foundation For Your 2016 Goals

December 31, 2015

Setting The Foundation For Your 2016 Goals

The promise of a new year inspires motivation. It’s a great reset point and a perfect place to get started working towards the goals you have decided to set for yourself. What goals are you looking to achieve in 2016? Are they short term or long term? Do they have to do with your health, education or perhaps with finances? Whatever you choose, starting with a strong foundation will ensure the…

Battling It Out With The Sugar Coated Holidays

December 15, 2015

Battling It Out With The Sugar Coated Holidays

Tis The Season… For Sugar-Loaded Everything. Do you notice how the aroma in the air seems to change almost instantaneously just as soon as Halloween is over? It’s the holiday season, brought to life with the scents of pumpkin, cinnamon and of course, sugary sweetness. And to match the holiday themed music played in nearly every establishment until the end of the year, all of the local coffee shops bring…