highfly 0 #1 October 25, 2005 I work for Yellow Pages and Im about to ask for some cash help to buy a new canopy. Of course it would have to have the Yellow Pages logos all over it, but hey thats a small price to pay for a new canopy. Does anyone else have any parts of their rig sponsored by your work? If soi how did you "put it" to the marketing team? Cheers www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #2 October 25, 2005 PM "Headoutdaplane" with your query. His employer, it was Minolta I believe, paid for one of his canopies. 'course Wes could sell you your own dirty underwear at a premium ... Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #3 October 25, 2005 I am self employeed, does that count? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #4 October 25, 2005 Sorta Did it take you long to convibnce yourself that you needed to sponsor yourself with a new rig? Do you have all your company logos all over it? www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 October 25, 2005 Yes, I work, they pay me, I can afford to skydive. actually, I'm thinking of pitching a request for sponsorship next season for the 4-way team. You have to sell it what's in it for them. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #6 October 25, 2005 Our company keeps using skydiving in its ad literature for teamwork and things so i am trying to convince them that having a sponsored 4-way team would be a good thing. All that teamwork, good visuals etc (course, they haven't seen us jump yet )Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #7 October 25, 2005 When I started skydiving I suggested to my boss we needed a company set of skydiving gear. Not just for me, but for everyone to use. The idea didn't pick up, I think because I was the only skydiver there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackpunx 0 #8 October 25, 2005 What did they say? I work for Yahoo! I also race boats.. I have sent them a sponsor sheet before and got no reply..although I think it had something to do with the marketing chick in the sales dept is dipsh*t I sent the same sponsor sheet to my local DZ and they ended up sponsoring me, it was a 300 mile enduro and we won.. so I got my AFF in trade.. I don’t know if its a conflict of interest to have a branded logo on a race boat or a parachute where if there is an injury or death.. Especially if the person works for the company.. I will talk to them and let you know what they say.. Im in the market for a new canopy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfishhunter 1 #9 October 25, 2005 Lots of my Jumps have been paid for by my company. We get points on the leases one company writes for us and that money goes into a skydive fund. Got $150 last check. Went towards the New (to me) Main I just bought Saturday! The fund has probably paid for 100 jumps or so already including a couple of my AFF Jumps MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #10 October 25, 2005 QuoteI am self employeed, does that count? So am I. I've been going over some things with my accountant. I am going to sponsor a boogie or event somewhere...I wish I had done it for JFTC. Get a banner or two up with my business name. Going to get the 3 ring cover custom done on my container with company name. I am then going to write off the cost of my new container/main/reserve and Cypress as marketing expenditures.Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #11 October 25, 2005 You have just switched on my light blub Hydroguy. I ahve my own business outside of my main line of work. I edit video and stuff liek that. I purchased a new G5 which I wrote of as a business necessity. When my dream takes flight of becoming a tandem videographer I should be able to write of my rig GST ie tax and 43% of the value as depreciation. Bingo. Ill be looking into this later on. Thanks for the great idea. Matt www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #12 October 26, 2005 A former employer bought a new main for me as a bonus. A container manufacturer sponsored me because of where I worked and what I did. And my current boss insisted that I not wear any jumpsuit other than what we make, and cutting a suit for myself is good practice so... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #13 October 26, 2005 QuoteA former employer bought a new main for me as a bonus. A container manufacturer sponsored me because of where I worked and what I did. So where did you work and what did you do? www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #14 October 26, 2005 QuoteSo where did you work and what did you do? Worked for Square 1 from 1996 until 2003. When I got the gear I was doing phone and internet gear sales. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #15 October 26, 2005 Noice. I wish there were a few canopy makers here. Id be more than happy doing telephone sales for a product Id trust my life with. I always end up selling the shit things, advertising, kirby vacums, telephone systems etc etc. www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrion 0 #16 October 26, 2005 Already spoken to my boss about it before I finished AFF... He was really keen on it, so the first new rig I buy will have company logos on the canopy, etc.... I don't mind, we've got good colours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #17 October 26, 2005 Thats sweet Tyrion. How much cash did they end up laying out for you? www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #18 October 26, 2005 We should all start bogus gear stores. Then we can write all our jumps off on tax as professional development. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #19 October 26, 2005 Free gear, free jumps, and a monthly bonus for staying current. Best job around.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #20 October 26, 2005 Yep. All 21 rigs are fully sponsored, as well as the jump suits, helmets and all.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #21 October 26, 2005 QuoteHe was really keen on it, so the first new rig I buy will have company logos on the canopy, etc FYI, a logo'ed canopy can be pricey depending in the complexity of the logo and which canopy manufacturer builds it. Seen more than one where the cost of putting the logo on exceeded the cost of the canopy. It's cheaper to put logos on containers since those are embroidered. Note that if your company doesn't already have their logo "digitized" for embroidery (in the correct format for the machine used by the manufacturer you choose), there'll likely be a charge for having it digitized in addition to the charge for embroidering it on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
