Giving great business gifts that impress oesn’t have to be confusing and expensive. Here are ideas for business gifts that will make you and your company look good.
This time of year, you will start to receive catalogs from the large companies that sell food gifts – Harry and David, Wine Country, Mrs. Fields, Hickory Farms and others. They all have great looking photos of their gifts but I am going to tell you why gifts from Maple Ridge Farms are better values. …
Cookies Make Everything Better! So Send Cookie Gifts! Many of us have fond memories of baking cookies as children. And learned to count with the lovable Muppet Cookie Monster. who shouted “Cookie! Cookie!” in his gruff voice. And, of course, Hansel & Gretel in the beloved fairy tale sprinkled a trail of cookie crumbs hoping …
I glanced at the clock. The hands pointed to midnight. Is it really that late? I rubbed my eyes. And then I looked at the book I held in my hand. Another five chapters to go. Did I dare try to finish it? How many of you have trouble putting down an exciting novel? …
A Creative Way to Beat the Competition During the earlier days of television, the competition to have the best weather reporting was severe. All of the TV stations were vying to have the latest forecasting technology so that they got the weather right more often. But not all stations had the same budget for the …
In today’s world, most people research products online before deciding which one to buy and which company to buy from. If you are neglecting Internet Marketing, you are leaving orders and money on the table. Here are some ideas on how to increase sales with Internet marketing. So what is Internet Marketing? It is simply …
Best Work Anniversary Gift Ideas for Employees If you own your own business, you already know that your employees are your biggest asset. Without them, it would be impossible for your business to flourish. Therefore, it’s essential to show them that you appreciate them. It is a nice gesture that will boost their morale and …
10 Unique Gifts for Employee Appreciation The secret to finding great gift ideas for coworkers and colleagues is to find the appropriate blend of thoughtfulness and professionalism. We won’t lie—this can sometimes be difficult. Still, if you follow our guidelines, we’re sure you’ll find a perfect present that will make all of your employees feel …
Business gift giving is an excellent way to build client and employee relationships. People love to be remembered and recognized, particularly when least expected. The surprise of a carefully-chosen gift can go a long way towards building good-will and turning a one-time sale into a long-term customer. Many companies include regular gift-giving as an important …
ROI is much more than just an accounting term. It can be Gold at the end of the rainbow! ROI (Return on investment) should be an important part of the annual review of your business practices. But when you look at the way you spend your marketing dollars, do you neglect to consider the return …
Most businesses accept loss of customers as a fact of life — a cost of doing business. But it costs much more to obtain a new customer than to keep an existing one. If you can increase your customer-keeping rate by as little as 10%, you can increase your long-term revenues by more than 50%. …
Branding is critical to a business because it can change how people think about your company. It is a way of distinguishing yourself from your competitors and making clear to prospective customers and clients why you are different enough to make them want to choose you. It can bring you new business and help keep …
When I first saw Smokey Bear at the Washington National Zoo back in 1960, he was already ten years old and well-known to kids everywhere as the symbol of the U.S. Forest Service’s Fire Prevention campaign. The Forest Service had begun it’s campaign in 1944 but the bear was simply one drawn by an artist …