While being cheap is bad, there is nothing worse than a customer appreciation party that got out of control. We have been known to call these Sodom and Gomorrah parties.
Everything starts off well, everyone is having a good time…and then all of a sudden you realize that you have a few customers that have had one to many sips of punch and they seem determined to totally embarrass themselves and you.
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Over the years we have been to and been part of a lot of customer appreciation parties. These events can be a huge boost to your business, especially if you are retail, but they are as filled with pitfalls as the swamp scene in Princess Bride! Depending on how you plan and carry it out it caqn make your company look really really good…or really, really bad. Over the next week we will look at some of the differences between a great party and a lousy one. The first hint is “Don’t be cheap!”
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Secret Santa exchanges are a great way to spread the Holiday spirit in the office. While it is positive thing, it can quickly turn into bad office politics if you make some common mistakes. Don’t worry…we’re going to tell you what they are!
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There is no doubt that the one of the most popular items on the business gift list has to be gift baskets and food items. There is such a variety of possibilities with food gifts that they are almost a no-brainer, covering every conceivable occasion. (continue reading…)
Once you have the theme, the budget, and the location for your corporate Christmas party planned you can fill in the details much more easily.
It is important to keep the party light and fun. It should not be a stressful time of an employee having to decide which of five forks he should use for the salad course, but of having a great time.
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Whether you run a small company with three employees or a huge mega- corporation, corporate Christmas parties are, or should be, a priority on your to do list. There is really no better way to build morale and tell your employees thank you for a year of loyal service.
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While Christmas may seem a long way off in reality there are only two more weeks before the rush of the holiday season hits full blast. Make the most of the next few weeks with these tips for holiday gift giving.
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Many customers take it for granted that certain types of businesses will hand out some sort of gift during the Holiday season. Whether it is something edible, something practical, or something fun depends on the type of business and the relationship that business has with its clients.
