Monday November 16, 2009
Speaking as a client, it's great to receive a gift from a business I've patronized. A gift (not a coupon, voucher or other promotional item) really does make a person feel appreciated and recognized.
Business gifts can also have a lovely ripple effect. Assuming the client is satisifed (or even happy) with your business's performance, a client who receives a gift is even more likely to pass the good words around about your business and give you referrals.
So why wait to say "thank you"? Here's a selection of Top Client Gifts to make it easier to find something that will help you impress that special client.
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Sunday November 15, 2009
Campaigner is an email marketing campaign management tool and right now they're running a great seasonal promotion called Campaigner Holiday in a Bag, a free package of "goodies" to make your holiday season marketing more successful. The Bag includes three campaign ready email promotions with templates and tips on how to optimize your email for deliverability, holiday marketing, list building and more.
To run the email campaigns that are part of the Holiday in a Bag promotion package, you'll have to use Campaigner - but there is a 30 day free trial.
And as part of their Holiday in a Bag promotion, they're also running a contest where you can enter to win marketing consultation services with Campaigners email marketing experts. The contest closes January 5, 2010.
More on Increasing Holiday Sales
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Saturday November 14, 2009
"If you could choose where to start a small business, which would you prefer, Quebec or Ontario? Why?", asks Erik in the Small Business Canada Forum.
Why not pop in and add your advice - or ask a question of your own.
Other questions and discussions in the Small Business Canada Forum right now are:
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Friday November 13, 2009
Choosing a business name is one of the most important things you'll do during the process of starting a business. There's a huge difference between naming your business Joe's Eats and Joseph's on The River.
So how do you pick a business name that will give your new enterprise the smell of success? Follow the advice in these articles:
Once you've chosen a winning name for your new business, you'll be ready to register it if you need to. (See Do I Have to Register my Business Name? and the Business Registration section for articles on how to register a business in each province.)
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