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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

Success

In its 2011 Oracle Customer Experience Impact Report , Harris Research found that 86 percent of U.S. Here’s an example: Over the years, my company has probably purchased steaks as gifts for key clients from 10 suppliers that never did anything to land a second sale. Set expectations that you can exceed 100 percent of the time.

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Holiday Messages Made Easy

Laughing all the Way to Work

I just received this article written by Lynn Gaertner-Johnston of Syntax Training and wanted to pass it along to you as it has some great tips for holiday messaging. I know you will be spending the holidays without your wife, Kathryn, for the first time. Words for Holiday Messages. Happy holidays! Happy holidays!

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Green Gift Giving: Great Eco-Office Gift Ideas

Eco-Office Gals

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it means one thing: gift-giving season is just around the corner. Below is a list of great green gift ideas that will help you shine at this year’s office Christmas party. Help coffee or tea lovers ditch Styrofoam cups with this perfect gift idea. Gift Basket. Cost: $10-$40.

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Green Gift Giving: Piggy Paint

Eco-Office Gals

I’d rather take the money I would spend on a bunch of junk and get one more decent gift. BUT this year I’ve discovered a cute gift that may make me think twice. I love all the holiday gift sets available! They have Mistle Toes shown to the left, what a perfect Christmas Eve gift!

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Surviving the Holidays while Working

Productivity Bits

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. W e have all been faced with the nightmarish truth that comes with office jobs: we might have to work the holidays. If you’re the poor soul missing the Holidays this year, try keeping the spirit alive by surrounding yourself in festive office décor. Visit the original article at [link].

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Last Minute Tips to Generate Business During the Holidays

Step It Up VA Coaching

But, your business doesn’t have to lose momentum because folks are sipping eggnog and opening gifts. Here are a few last-minute tips so your business doesn’t stall while you and everyone else — are enjoying the holidays. Put the word out in your ezine, blog, and social media, before you head out for the holidays.

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Becoming Real, Gifts from Wise Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

At the Office Dynamic's 2011 Annual Conference for Administrative Professionals in Las Vegas this past September, I facilitated a breakout session where the participants, in their small groups, were asked to share an experience in life that taught them a lesson. I believe that when we become real, we become "one". Trust in yourself.