Posted by admin at 22 February , 2010
 Have you ever forgotten about someone just because you haven’t seen them in awhile? It is quite easy to do and if you’re in business, you certainly wouldn’t want to be forgotten! You don’t have to be a nuisance, but you do want your name to be the first one a customer remembers when they need the goods or services you have to offer. Without being obnoxious, flaunt your abilities and proudly express your company’s greatness, especially during tough economic times.
To make sure you are not forgotten, keep your name and your company name visible. Network like you never have before. Be seen. Go lunch where your customers do. Attend the meetings your customers attend. Join the trade organizations or groups they are into. Write articles for trade publications. The more your name is out there, the more successful you will become.
Stay connected and “seen” by sending personalized greeting cards when appropriate. An unexpected Thinking of You Card or surprise Anniversary Card or thoughtful Get Well Card will do wonders to enhance your visibility and is sure to add a personal touch they’ll remember when an opportunity becomes available for you to step in and save the day. And when that happens, you’ll be as proud as a peacock!
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Posted by admin at 17 February , 2010
 There is only so much time in a day, no matter how much you wish some days were shorter and others longer. So, use your time to your best advantage. In business, focus on the tasks and activities that will matter most. In sales and marketing, know your core audience and target them rather than waste time trying to pull in business from everywhere.
Try a multi-level approach. Don’t just place a cold call or send one direct mail piece; follow-up. After a successful meeting or phone conference, send follow-up Thank You Cards as a show of appreciation and to keep your name and your company name in front of the customer.
By adding a personal touch you are sure to become a member of their business family and top of mind whenever your goods or services are needed!
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Posted by admin at 15 February , 2010
There is currently a commercial on tv that shows people engaged in random acts of kindness. Not big deals, just little things like giving a child their dropped toy or holding an elevator door. These simple gestures bring smiles all around and just brighten everyone’s day. So, how about considering this workplace suggestion—
Show a little appreciation for kindnesses done in the workplace by keeping a supply of Thank You Cards on hand. When someone goes above and beyond expectations, leave a signed card on their desk as a show of appreciation. Maybe your HR person could keep plenty available for employees to use when the need arises.
Birthday cards and Anniversary cards are great in the workplace but wouldn’t an unexpected Thank You card be an added incentive to do great things?! I bet this sort of act of kindness would be contagious and a sure motivator to encourage team players. And I bet CardsDirect.com has the perfect Thank You Card Assortment Pack all ready and waiting for you!
Maybe a co-worker helped you with a major report or someone took it upon themselves to clean out the break room fridge (a yucky smelly job no one wants to tackle), or maybe you just value an employee’s extra effort. A Thank You Card would make a world of difference and I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn’t proudly displayed! What do you think? Why not try it for a few weeks and see what happens!
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Posted by admin at 11 February , 2010
 This just in—beware of Valentine’s Day emails! Apparently the excitement surrounding Valentine’s Day is prime time for computer viruses. We all love to be loved so who wouldn’t look forward to receiving an email with something like “Somebody loves you” or “You are loved” in the subject line with cutesy valentine images attached. But beware, these sorts of emails from someone you don’t know could come bearing gifts, and I’m not talking flowers or chocolate!
The anti-virus software maker McAfee warns consumers to watch out for malware-ridden Valentine emails. Malware is short for malicious software that is designed to infiltrate a computer system without the owner’s knowledge. A really cute Valentine could become your worst nightmare.
You should never open emails and attachments from someone you don’t know but follow this rule closely during this special season. Sure seems to me that traditional Valentine Day cards printed on paper and mailed or hand delivered are even more special!
Guess you had better watch out for any form of emailed greeting. Long live the traditional greeting card!
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Posted by admin at 9 February , 2010
 Times are tough and companies are watching what they spend. So how can you get them to part with some of their funds for the goods or services you are offering? First, believe in yourself, your company and your product. If you don’t believe, why should others?
For example, we know that at CardsDirect we offer the very best in quality greeting cards, selection and customer service. Sure, there are others out there who sell cards just like we do but they don’t have what we have and we know it! We truly believe in what we are offering and stand behind it just as you should stand behind what you are selling.
Keep focused on your main objective and customers will remain loyal. The better you treat your current base, the more they will in turn support you and drive new business your way. Focus on the positive, feel good about what you can control and get out there and smile! Life is good and what we do will only make it better!
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Posted by admin at 8 February , 2010
 According to a recent survey, 63% of Americans feel that sending a greeting via Facebook or Twitter is inappropriate with 19% believing it is downright tacky! There is simply nothing like a traditional greeting card to surprise someone on their birthday or anniversary or other special occasion. I remember when ecards first came on the scene. It was nice to be remembered but when receiving greeting cards I take into account the effort behind the thoughtfulness and an ecard just doesn’t take all that much effort.
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?
The next time you want to reach out to someone, do it with style. Some may call greeting cards printed on paper, signed and delivered old-fashioned, but I call it personal. The effort you take is sure to be warmly received and returned in kind. Which do you prefer, paper or virtual?
{Source: Kelton Research}
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Posted by admin at 3 February , 2010
This just in– another Valentine’s Day survey that differs somewhat from the results found in my last blog posting. These results were shared by the independent marketing research firm IBISWorld and suggest that having the holiday fall on a Sunday this year plays a major role in how love is expressed.
According to the survey, Valentine spending will be up 3.3% this year. The holiday will be celebrated from Friday through the entire weekend with many choosing to celebrate by dining out or leaving town for a romantic getaway. Men buy candy, flowers and jewelry during the work week but may not go to that effort for a Sunday celebration, preferring a dinner out instead.
Florists will suffer most. The Society of American Florists shows Sunday as the worst day for Valentine flowers. Here are the projected changes in spending from last year to this:
Dining Out +8.2%
Romantic Getaway +2.3%
Greeting Cards +1.8%
Clothing & Intimate Apparel +1.8%
Candy -1.3%
Jewelry -4.6%
Flowers -4.9%
(Source: IBISWorld- 2.1.10)
Which leads me to wonder… are flowers meant to impress the recipient or the office buddies as well?! How will your Sunday Valentine celebration differ?
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Posted by admin at 1 February , 2010
According to a recent National Retail Federation survey, Valentine’s Day spending will be down 6% from last year. No big surprise there but some of the survey results are interesting.
For example, men spend nearly twice the amount on Valentine’s Day as women with an average of $135.35 compared to $72.28 spent by women. This year practical gifts win out over jewelry and a fancy dinner out. Gifts will include sweaters, clothing and winter accessories. The traditional candy, flowers and Valentine greeting cards will remain popular choices.
The trend this year is towards personal and unique gifts that come from the heart rather than the wallet. Couples will spend less on each other and more on family, friends and even pets.
You can save an additional 10% now through 12/14/10 on Valentine’s and all Greeting Cards at CardsDirect.com! How will you be sharing the love this year?
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Posted by admin at 27 January , 2010
It’s budget time and although we should be working to control costs throughout the year, it seems cost cutting measures are focused on when we crunch our annual numbers. How is your company working to control costs? One simple change can certainly make a profound difference as the following story indicates.
An observant Walmart store manager in North Carolina sent an e-mail to upper management asking why all the lights in the vending machines in the break rooms needed to be on. Walmart unplugged the lights and is saving $1.4 million. This is just one example of a company employee coming up with a significant but simple cost saving suggestion.
Walmart encourages their employees to sniff out this sort of thing, believing there are three criteria all companies must develop to have a successful sustainability program: buy in at senior level management; set goals—one overly aspirational/one attainable; and get started.
Does your company encourage such actions? Please share your simple but cost savings solutions. I bet we could all use them!
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Posted by admin at 25 January , 2010
Congratulations to the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints! Super Bowl XLIV is Sunday, February 7 in Miami, although the tv keeps saying it’s in South Florida. I know Miami is in South Florida but have to wonder why they don’t just say Miami?
Anyway, kick off is 6:28 PM est on CBS. Gathering a group to watch the game or maybe just the commercials? Ask them in style with these football themed party invitations. You can turn this design into the perfect invite for your super party quickly and easily online at CardsDirect.com.
Enjoy the snacks, friends, fun, and, of course, the game! May the best team win!
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