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Greeting cards are often kept as treasured memories and I have yet to knowingly keep an ecard or Facebook “wall” wish. 37% of Americans think that sending a thank you note through a social network is inappropriate. Given that a thank you is meant to send appreciation, isn’t it worth the effort to hand write a short note on lovely Thank You Cards and put a stamp on them or hand deliver them? {Source: Kelton Research} Tags: anniversary cards, Birthday Cards, CardsDirect, facebook, Greeting Cards, personalized greeting cards, Thank You Cards, twitter By now you’ve all heard the story about the 6 year old in Colorado whose parents thought he had taken a joy ride in the family’s experimental helium balloon. No less than the Norad and the US Air Force were strategizing ways to bring him down safely. Turns out he was hiding from his parents at home and not even in the balloon, thank goodness. Sure made for some interesting live news though! Anyway, it brought these uplifting images to mind! Don’t wait until its too late to let someone know you care. Opportunities like these can float away unexpectedly! Rise to the occasion by sending one of these: If you’re planning an uplifting event soon, we have more balloon themed greeting cards you should see! Tags: balloon boy, balloon cards, balloons, Birthday Cards, birthday party invitations, CardsDirect, Greeting Cards, party invitations, Retirement Cards Ever feel like you’re working harder for the same pay these days? Well, government data confirms it. The Labor Department has found that the American work force has produced 6.4 percent more goods and services than during the same quarter a year ago.
Of course, those employed are quite happy to have jobs, even if it does mean putting forth more effort. To help keep moral up and employees feeling a sense of appreciation, consider a little gesture of thanks to help keep a happy workplace humming along. For less than a dollar you can remember your employees with birthday cards or anniversary cards on their special day. Surprise them with an unexpected greeting that shows you value their loyalty. And don’t forget to do the same with your customers and business partners! Little acts of kindness Or in this case, unexpected birthday or anniversary cards! Tags: anniversary cards, Birthday Cards, Business Anniversary Cards, business birthday cards, CardsDirect, corporate anniversary cards, corporate birthday cards, Greeting Cards, personalized greeting cards
He knew that business greeting cards inspired customer loyalty and proved that by keeping his name in front of his customers, they would be motivated to refer him to their friends as well as return when they needed another car. Why not try it yourself and experience success just like Joe! {source: Biztactics} Tags: anniversary cards, Birthday Cards, business appreciation thank you cards, business birthday cards, CardsDirect, Greeting Cards, joe girard, marketing tips, sales, sales strategies, Thank You Cards Times are tough but don’t take it out on your co-workers. Here are some suggestions to help keep a positive attitude going in the workplace. Empathize. You aren’t the only one suffering. Lend a sympathetic ear and know that as a team, you and your co-workers will get through this together. Encourage. Without funds for bonuses or raises, monetary rewards will need to be replaced by something else that offers encouragement for a job well done. Recognition from management can be just such a replacement. Remember to thank those who have helped to reach company goals. Success at any level helps to secure jobs. Celebrate milestones. Birthday cards or Anniversary cards can be awarded to employees and customers to generate smiles. The minimal cost will result in immeasurable goodwill, encouraging continued business efforts. Focus. It is natural to want to hold on to your position at all costs when downsizing and layoffs threaten. However, you may miss the opportunity to shine if you lose track of your focus. Do the best you can possibility do in the tasks you are given even if it means letting go of some activities you may not be as well suited for. Perform. Honor your commitments and meet deadlines. Make a difference now when it counts more than ever. Be the best you can be and your company, and ultimately your job, will be secured. Give back. You spend the majority of your waking hours at work. Make it a pleasant experience by getting to know your co-workers better. Consider teambuilding opportunities such as volunteer or charitable activities you can do together. In touch times, remember to give back to those less fortunate. Just remember to hang in there and hang together. As the saying goes, “All for one and one for all”! Tags: anniversary cards, Birthday Cards, business, business birthday cards, business-management, CardsDirect, economy, Greeting Cards, human resources, office, recession, teamwork, workplace Companies are letting people go right and left, people are doing their best not to buy, but to survive, a company still needs to make sales numbers. How do you do it under these conditions? 2) Stay positive. It is best to avoid the negative news and just stay positive. All events have an end date and you should plan for future success by staying positive, spreading your hopeful energy around by pointing out ways your product or service can help improve the bottom line of your client’s business. 3) Do your homework. Before pitching your wares to a company find out everything you can about them. Use facts when telling them what your product or service will do. Help them justify the expense by giving them exact information pertaining to their business. They won’t be impressed by your canned presentation but may be encouraged to commit if you give them real numbers that will help justify their decision to buy. 4) Strengthen relationships. Use this opportunity to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Even if you don’t make an immediate sale, you will be first in their minds when things do loosen up and they are ready to buy. Surprise valued customers with Happy Birthday Cards. After meeting with someone, send follow-up Thank You Cards with your business card inside. These simple extra efforts will stick in their minds and reward you with future sales. By all means, do not lose hope. Stay focused, positive, informed, compassionate and visible and your determination is certain to be rewarded. Tags: CardsDirect, economy, Greeting Cards, Happy-Birthday-Cards, sales, sales in a touch economy, sales strategies, Thank You Cards
While taking a practice run this morning in preparation for tonight’s qualifying race, CardsDirect car #411 hit the wall, taking a nasty tumble. Word from the track is that a greeting card competitor may have been responsible for the mishap which is still under investigation. The experience has, however, put CardsDirect out in front of the personalized greeting cards race and sparked some creative discussions opening up a new line of cards perfect for fast paced corporations interested in powering up their businesses. New card designs will include, “Rev up Sales by Sending Customer Appreciation Cards” and “Lead the Pack by Remembering Loyal Clients with Corporate Birthday Cards”. Still others include, “Drive Sales with Business Referral Cards” and the unfortunately popular, “Sorry I Passed you on the Last Lap Sympathy Cards”. Hopefully with Thank You Cards for the pit crew and some repair and recycling, #411 will be back in the race by April Fool’s Day next year! Tags: business birthday cards, Business Referral Cards, CardsDirect, corporate thank you cards, Customer Appreciation Cards, Greeting Cards, nascar, personalized greeting cards, Sympathy Cards
At CardsDirect we believe that the race for business is key in today’s challenging economic times and personalized greeting cards sent to commemorate big events like birthdays or anniversaries or just to say thank you for your purchase are key to maintaining and growing your business. To enhance this mission we feel the buzz surrounding Nascar is the perfect vehicle for carrying our message forward and leading the pack in the greeting card industry. Buckle up for a fast passed run for the checkered flag when CardsDirect and Mr. Speed take on the pack this weekend. Cards and Cars, a great winning combination! Tags: anniversary cards, Birthday Cards, CardsDirect, Greeting Cards, nascar, personalized greeting cards, Thank You Cards
Need an alternative to the sheet cake from Sam’s to commemorate the event? Try this newly popular treat, Cake Balls! Easier to eat than cut up squares of layer cake and fun because you don’t have to pick between chocolate or white, cake balls come in all sorts of flavors and colors and are a mouthful of heaven. You won’t even need to invest in paper plates and plastic forks and clean up is a snap. You can even make them yourself if you like to do that sort of thing. I did and I’m certainly no baker! They were fun to decorate and can even be made the weekend before. Or, if you have the funds, order them online. Put out a tray full of delicious bite size cake balls and a fun birthday card signed by all and let the party begin! How does your company celebrate office birthdays? Tags: birthday, Birthday Cards, birthday parties, cake balls, office birthday parties, office parties As we did last year, CardsDirect is now accepting your unused greeting cards. We sort and send those that can be reused to non-profit organizations that can make use of them. This is a great way to de-clutter your surroundings as well as do something nice that will benefit others and the environment.
If interested, send all your unwanted greeting cards, with or without envelopes, to: CardsDirect Recycling and Reuse Program Click here for more information on the CardsDirect Recycled and Reuse Program. And, if you are or know of deserving non-profit organizations that may be interested in these donated cards, let us know. Tags: Birthday Cards, charitable organizations, donate greeting cards, environment, non-profits, recycle, recycled greeting cards, recycling greeting cards, repurposing greeting cards, Sympathy Cards, unused greeting cards |
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This just in from the Texas Motor Speedway…
We at CardsDirect are pleased to announce our entry into Nascar’s Samsung 500 this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Yes, although plans have been in the works for months, we have just now added the paint to our car and selected our driver. He is none other than one of Grand Prix’s best, Sam Steady. Know as “Mr. Speed” in the racing community, Sam was quite excited to be named CardsDirect’s driver of choice and looks forward to leading the pack at Sunday’s race.
The office birthday party is a great opportunity to gather, converse, and build moral. Sure, the lucky birthday boy or girl may insist they don’t want the attention but we know better. Who doesn’t like to have cake in their honor? And pulling co-workers away from their desks for a mid-afternoon break is a great treat.
We can accept printed and unprinted cards as many charities will take the front of the cards and paste them on blanks or use them for craft projects. Christmas and holiday cards, unused