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Go Against the Grain: Send Personalized Correspondence to Your Customers

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:51:53 +0000

In today’s digital age, it may seem that traditional correspondence is a relic of the past. Why use snail mail when you can communicate instantly with customers and colleagues? Most businesses now use email for many or all of their transactions, including communicating with vendors or blasting off a marketing campaign to announce sales, or new products and special services.

But given the fact that our inboxes are literally brimming with special offers, spam and junk mail that we often ignore, what can your business do to ensure you stand out amid all of the clutter? Consider going against the grain by opting to use traditional, offline tactics to establish a more personal connection with customers. You can personalize stationery products like thank you cards, postcards and letterhead for winsome business communications. Keep reading to find out how you can add that extra special touch to your correspondence today!

Say Thanks

Did you know that 80% of your business comes from 20% of your customers? It’s time you start rewarding loyal customers with personalized thank you cards. Everyone appreciates a little gratitude, so thank customers for their continued patronage in these difficult times. Include a special offer, discounts or information on new products and more. This way, you’ll do more than create loyal customers – you’ll make a smart business decision!

Woo Them

It’s only natural that from time to time your business will lose certain customers. But there is a way to entice them back to your business. Reach out to these lapsed customers with a “We Miss You” postcard. Let them know that you’ve noted their absence and would like to win back their business. If you up the ante with a unique special offer or discount, they’ll not only be flattered – they’ll know you mean business.

Keep Them Informed

Here’s an easy way to include customers in the success of your business – send monthly newsletters on custom letterhead. Use the extra space to announce new products and services, or any changes to the business that may affect your customers. Make this space extra personal by including a personalized note and photo. And yes, motivating them to act with a special promotional offer is always a good idea.

See how easy it is to make your customers feel special? You’ll build long-term customer relationships which will lead to long-term sales!

Market your salon or spa

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:15:50 +0000

As the owner of a beauty salon or spa, it is your job to help customers relax, and make them feel great. Make all of your lives easier by marketing your business with quality products.

Design products that will keep your contact information at your clients’ fingertips. After a long week at work, your client may look down at the custom pen you gave her and decide to call and make an appointment for a last-minute massage.

Create custom brochures that explain all the services you provide. Market with e-mail and send your customers special offers. Design beautiful thank you cards to let your customers know how much you appreciate them.

Creating your marketing materials is easy. Simply upload your own design or browse through online galleries to find the right look for your beauty, salon, or spa products.

Note cards for your business needs

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:21:27 +0000

You’re sitting in work when your eyes land on the calendar. Suddenly it hits you, today is your best employee’s birthday. Your schedule is jam-packed, leaving no time to run out and buy a card. What do you do?

Avoid this situation by creating custom note cards that can be used for any occasion. Design a card with your company’s logo, for clients, or one that is suitable for your personal use. Create a flat or folded card perfect for thank you notes, best wishes, condolences, or anything! Choose from different formats for different needs. Create matching envelopes for an added touch!

Thank you cards as a marketing tool

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:23:46 +0000

In today’s fast-paced, high-tech world, it is important that we do not lose sight of what truly matters. A kind word in the form of a thank you card is an elegant and timeless touch that goes a long way. However, a custom thank you card is also a wonderful way to market your business. Design thank you cards that have a drawing of your establishment, or include a staff photo. Choose colors and fonts that compliment your business. For the inside, create a message thanking your customers for their business. Send thank you cards after you acquire new customers or have an important sale. Your courtesy and attention to detail will impress your patrons and garner respect in the community.

Make Miss Manners Proud With Wedding Thank You Cards

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:00:55 +0000

Are there any tips for ordering wedding thank you cards?

It is the week after your honeymoon and you are determined to make Miss Manners beam with pride. You’re using a printing company to create the perfect design for your wedding thank you cards and as soon as they arrive, you’re going to write thank you notes and address envelopes until you’ve showed your appreciation for every single gift, including that thing your Aunt Pat gave you. (Now there’s a challenge. How do you write a thank you note for something when you can’t figure out what it is?) As you design your cards, you should:

Consider choosing a design that can be used for other purposes, too. This is an especially good idea if you are ordering in bulk. A monogrammed card or a simple card with thank you printed on it using a sophisticated font will never go out of style.
Think about how formal you’d like to be. Some people prefer to have their formal married name printed on their cards, while others are much more laid back and only want to use their first names.
Remember to order new return address labels at the same time. You dont want to start addressing the notes, only to realize that the labels you have are for your maiden name and old address.

Bring Back Graciousness With Thank You Cards

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:00:06 +0000

Can I make the thought of thank you cards appealing to kids?

As you pack the kids into the car, you begin the checklist. “Where’s Bobby? Do you have your coats? Amy, did Grandma give you that bracelet to keep or were you supposed to leave it behind?” You finally pull out of the driveway, waving madly at the front window of the house, where Grandma is watching. You are halfway home when you realize you left something off the checklist. “Who thanked Grandma for their gifts? Bobby? Amy? John? No one?” When you get home, the first thing you do is make a call so that the kids can thank Grandma one after another for those gifts. As you hang up the phone, you remember writing thank you cards for the gifts you received when you were a child.

Why not order thank you notes for all your kids so that the next time they get gifts, they’ll be able to send their relatives a tangible expression of thanks instead of making a quick phone call? The people receiving the notes will appreciate getting them and may just brag to all their friends about their young relatives’ amazing manners! To make sure your children are as pleased with your idea as you are, you should:

Make sure you choose designs your children will like. Monkeys and princesses are much more appealing than a stylish thin stripe.
Look for designs that make writing notes as simple as filling in the blanks for your younger children. This way, they won’t be overwhelmed by a scary blank space.