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I have a nephew who was born on January 5. Unfortunately, his birthday is nearly overlooked each year as it comes just after the big holiday hoopla season. When he was young my sister would celebrate with a party for friends and family on June 5 just so he would get some special attention. He, of course, never knew it wasn’t the real day of his birth but that didn’t last long. My mother was born on the fourth of July. Until she was around 6 she thought all the parades and fireworks were in celebration of her birth. I doubt my grandparents did much to correct her misperception. I would love to hear from any of you out there who know of someone born on or close to a holiday and how you help them celebrate and feel special. Speaking of which, CardsDirect has an entire line of wonderful Birthday Party Invitations you just have to see. Tags: Birthday Cards, Birthday Invitations, birthday party invitations, happy birthday invitations CardsDirect has donated 4,180 greeting cards in a variety of styles and sizes to the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the USO. The collection includes Thank You Cards, Birthday Cards and Holiday Cards, all with envelopes.
The USO (United Service Organizations) will repurpose these cards in their effort to make sure that all 170,000 courageous men and women who are risking their lives every day for us know that they have not been forgotten while they are defending our freedoms. The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform and their families.
CardsDirect has gladly donated over 8,000 greeting cards during this holiday season to charitable organizations in need. Those represented include For the Troops, The RWJ University Hospital Foundation, Holiday Cards for Heroes, and now the USO.
It is CardDirect’s mission to promote social interaction and networking through the sending and sharing of greeting cards for all occasions and CardsDirect is especially pleased to be able to donate cards that can be put to good use throughout the year by worthy charities. Tags: Birthday Cards, donated cards, Holiday Cards, holiday cards for heroes, patriotic greeting cards, Thank You Cards, uso Annual budgets and forecasts are necessary but here are a few business resolutions that will help start your business calendar year off right and contribute to a successful year ahead.
I will build relationships. In tough times we count on those businesses and contacts we can trust. Build new relationships and insure loyalty from existing ones by staying in touch. Consider sending Birthday Cards, Anniversary Cards, Thank You Cards and Congratulations Cards throughout the year.
I will focus on my business goals. Focus on the year ahead and plan for success. Fix what you can and don’t waste time on those things that are out of your control. Work smart and refocus often but keep your sight clearly on achieving your business goals.
I will listen more. Do not manage your business in a vacuum. Listen to the suggestions of others including your customers, business associates and employees. They offer a different perspective on your business and are valuable resources for information and new ideas that can help your business thrive.
I will learn. Teach yourself a new skill. Join a group of experts in your field of business. Learn from the mistakes and successes of others.
I will be a leader. Be a leader rather than a follower. Stay competitive by being creative and a trend leader. Read the newspaper or surf the internet so that you remain ahead of the curve and can be proactive rather than reactive.
I will be receptive to change. Make changes in your business strategy, procedures and processes when necessary. Change can be unsettling but is often necessary in an unstable environment. Consider change a positive experience.
I will ask for help. The old saying, “it never hurts to ask” is true and necessary now more than ever. Ask for business referrals and send business referral thank you cards to those that help grow your business. Market your services and products and seek input when you need it. Good advice can be yours for the asking.
The suggestions above are not new but it will take some effort on your part to remember them throughout the coming year. Review your list often as it will lead to a promising and profitable 2009! For more in-depth information on the ideas above, see the article, “New Years Resolutions for a Successful Business“.
Happy New Year! Tags: anniversary cards, Birthday Cards, business referral thank you cards, congratulations cards, Thank You Cards Isn’t it exciting when you find the perfect gift for someone special, especially when that someone special has everything they have ever wanted or needed and are hard to buy for?! Here is a gift suggestion that anyone will appreciate and can actually use– the All Occasion Greeting Card Assortment Packs. How many times have you neglected to send a card when you wanted to simply because you never remembered to pick one up when you were shopping and just ran out of time? This will never happen again when you have this selection of cards on hand and ready to send at a moments notice! Another great idea is Birthday Card Assortment Packs. There will be no more missed birthdays when you have the perfect card all ready to sign and mail. This assortment pack features 10 different designs with 5 cards in each for a total of 50 great quality cards that can be sent with pride. Business owners, grandparents, teachers and just about everyone would love a collection of happy birthday greetings all ready to go. Tags: All Occasion Assortment Packs, all-occasion-greeting-card-assortment-packs, Assortment Packs, birthday card assortment packs, Birthday Cards, greeting card assortments, Greeting Cards, greeting-card-collections, Happy-Birthday-Cards I only received part of my order. Where is the rest of it? To provide the best possible selection and quality, the cards we offer may come through several different manufacturers. Often it is possible that your order may be split between suppliers and shipped to you from more than one location. For this reason, it is possible that your entire order may not arrive in the same shipment. The good news is that you are only charged one delivery fee, even if your order is sent separately. You really should receive your entire order within a few days of each other. If you have waited patiently and your order is still not complete, please do contact our customer service professionals for tracking information. We sincerely appreciate your orders and know you will be pleased with all of the fantastic cards you ordered when they arrive. Tags: Customer Service, deliveries, Greeting Cards, Holiday Cards, shipping Dear Ms. Cards Etiquette, First Lisa, I think it is great that you are sending greeting cards and are concerned about signing them properly. There is nothing quite as nice as receiving a thoughtful greeting card that is hand signed and sent as a lovely surprise. When it comes to signing the card, the rules are not quite as formal as they once were. Conventional etiquette dictates that the man’s name goes first, then the wife and then the children, from oldest to youngest. However, it is perfectly acceptable to put the woman’s name first, especially if she is the one most closely connected to the recipient. For example, if a woman was to send a birthday card to her mother, she could sign it … Love, Mary, David, Katie and Sam.
Of course the nicest greetings are those that are individually hand signed by all who know the recipient. And, a short note added with each signature makes the recipient feel just that much more special. There is really no absolute right or wrong way to sign a greeting. It is the effort and thoughtfulness in sending it that will be noticed and appreciated. Tags: Birthday Cards, business greeting card etiquette, Greeting Card Etiquette, Greeting Cards, Holiday Cards All businesses are interested in increasing profits by growing and retaining their customer base and business greeting cards from CardsDirect offer an affordable vehicle for doing just that. Customer service and sales professionals have long used greeting cards to say thank you to those valued customers that have just completed a big purchase. It is nice to know though, that there are a number of other types of greetings that really should be considered when doing all you can to generate business in this tough economic climate. Whether you are just following-up a big sale with a thank you or looking for a way to introduce yourself or stay in touch, by ordering personalized greeting cards in bulk quantities, a small expenditure and that small personal touch will be rewarded time and again when your services are needed. Business Anniversary Cards can be used to acknowledge a number of annual events. You can remember the date an employee joined the company or the date a significant sale was completed. By taking the time to remember an anniversary, you are saying loyalty matters. That good deed is sure to be remembered in kind. Business Happy Birthday Cards bring unexpected delight. Send them to valued customers and business associates as a surprise gesture. Also remember employees on their special day as well. After all, they are members of your corporate family. Corporate Thank You Cards send an appreciation of thanks to clients you do business with. However, don’t forget to thank all those others who may have contributed to that big sale. Send a Thank You to your inside backup support persons as well as third party vendors. A short note on a personalized card says much more than a phone call or email can convey and is sure to be warmly appreciated. Business Referral Cards send special thanks to those who helped bring you business. Remember their act of kindness with a special greeting and they are sure to remember you again as well when opportunities present themselves. Be sure and sign each card and add a short note for a truly personal touch. Use stamps instead of the postage meter and these professional greetings will certainly be appreciated, building loyalty, trust and partnerships sure to grow company profits. Tags: Business Anniversary Cards, business birthday cards, business greeting cards, Business Referral Cards, business thank you cards, Business-profits, corporate greeting cards, Corporate Welcome Cards, Happy-Birthday-Cards, Thank You Cards One of the most often asked questions to our hardworking customer service team is what the most popular cards are. This time of year we get many birthday card purchases, so I thought you might be interested in the top 5 selling birthday cards of CardsDirect. And, I’m going to put the list in backwards because it makes this a little more exciting. (Yes. Ms. Cards Etiquette admits to being a nerd.) 5. Our number 5 card is a simple blue card with gifts and stars. This is a CardsDirect exclusive design you won’t find anywhere else. 4. Our number 4 card is a bright, silver foil lined card that is really festive. The envelopes also have a matching silver lining. Who says business birthday cards have to be boring? 3. Our number 3 birthday card is simple and elegant. The envelopes have a gold lining to really add a classy touch. 2. This foil lined stamped card is colorful and simple at the same time. 1. Our best selling card has a modern edge to it. We see many orders for this card from consumers as well as businesses. Now, those are our best selling single cards. But far and away, the Birthday Card Assortment pack is easily our number one seller. With 5 cards of each of 10 designs, it’s easy to see why. At $1.50 per card, it is economical and you’ve got a choice of what you can send to people.
Of course, you can view all of our birthday cards here. Tags: Birthday Cards, Birthday-Ideas Dear Ms. Cards Etiquette, I would like to send my son’s ex-girlfriend a birthday card. They went out for 2 years. She will be 17 and my son is 19. She is a truly sweet girl and I want to know if it’s appropriate to send her a card and if you can suggest sentiments or notes for the card. Thanks, Dee Ah, yes, Dee, Ms. Cards Etiquette remembers her first love with fondness. The breakup of such a long relationship at during adolescence can be a traumatic one, so I can understand your hesitation. I think it all depends if the breakup was a mutual one, and if your son and this girl are still on friendly terms. It also depends on how well you know this girl. If she has been a friend of the family for many years and you have always sent her a birthday card since was a small child, then that is definitely something to keep in mind as well. I think the best course of action is to talk to your son about this and see what he has to say. If there are hurt feelings by either party, then you probably want to stay out of it simply so you don’t come off as “siding” with one person or the other. If she has hurt feelings and you send her a card, then it might come off as awkward for her simply because she won’t know how to react to it. It’s a touchy thing, this. If your son is ok with you sending a birthday card to this young woman and they are on good terms, then I would keep it simple. Don’t say anything along the lines of “We miss you”, but it is perfectly fine to say something like “I’m thinking of you, and I hope you are having a great birthday.” Above all, be sincere. Good luck Dee! I hope it works out well. Tags: Birthday Cards Hi, I can understand your concern Niki. Giving birthday cards or gifts to one’s superiors is always a somewhat touchy issue. If you get along well with the person, you don’t want to seem rude by doing nothing for their birthday; at the same time, you don’t want to look like you’re buttering them up to get special favors later. Your best option would be to get a group of people who also work with your research supervisor to sign a “From All of Us” birthday card. If there is a group of people working with you on your research work, getting all of them to sign it would be perfect. If you’re working alone, under his supervision, perhaps you can connect with other graduate students who work with him on other projects? If you can get a group of people to sign a card with you, there’s nothing wrong with all of you presenting the card to your supervisor together. If you have to get a card by yourself, how to present it to your supervisor depends on a couple things: If you’re on friendly, first-name terms with each other, there shouldn’t be any problem with dropping the card off at his office in person. If you’re on more distant, professional terms, mailing the card to his office or dropping it off through his department drop-box might be best. All in all, so long as you keep the card simple and professional, and keep your inscription the same, there shouldn’t be a big issue at all. Tags: Birthday Cards |
