A Very Merry Mailing List

A VERY MERRY MAILING EIST: A GUIDE TO CORPORATE HOLIDAY CARDS Tis the season to be gracious towards your clients and colleagues! Corporate holiday cards are a wonderful way to deliver goodwill, cultivate cheery relationships, and polish off a year of mutual success. HERE ARE 12 TIPS TO ADD SOME MERRY TO YOUR MAILING LIST I look cute in kitschy, outdated prints, but I can guarantee your corporate holiday card won't! 2: MARCH TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUM TIS THE SEASON The last sentiment you wish to convey is that your company is stuck in tacky, obsolete ways. Keep it classy and tailored - choose a card that celebrates the A surefire way to dazzle and delight is to skip the generic catalog of cards and customize! There is a Proud to be a beautiful and unique snowflake! merry medley of ideas to explore, such as creatively incorporating your business card or providing an ugly sweater coloring page for clients or colleagues with kids. spirit of your organization while respecting current trends! 3 NO VIRTUAL GIFTS The White House will fulfill Americans buy approximately 6.5 billion certain requests for greeting cards signed by the President free of charge! You can find out more at: http://usgovinfo.about.com. greeting cards each year! This equates to annual sales between $7 and $8 billion. Electronic communication is wonderful, but a more lasting gesture is essential for such a lively time of year. A real greeting card showcases your dedication, humanity, and gratitude. 5 HOME SWEET HOME WRITTEN IN THE STARS Thank you so much for investing in our organic, non-GMO gingerbread dog bones. Return Address: 29 Broadway New York NY 10006 Thank you so much Add your company's return address on the upper-left corner or back flap of the envelope. It respects the postal service and is also useful for making sure the recepient has your company's current mailing address. Handwriting is becoming a lost art – keep it alive by signing your holiday cards! It's a lovely, personalized venture that expresses courtesy and care. For even more gracious pizazz, write out addresses. Printed labels can seem chilly and detached. JOY TO THE WHOLE WORLD The world is a vibrant, colorful place. When sending your holiday greetings, respect all religious, non-religious, or cultural celebrations. Unless you're absolutely sure of what the client or colleague celebrates, go for a neutral, well-wishing option. Women purchase an estimated 80% of all greeting cards. 8% SAY, "FUDGE!" TOP-SHELF Dr. John Smith I 92 Northwest BoL Cliffside Park, NJ A festive photo of your employees adds that warm, "my-family-to-yours" touch to the card! Consider a playful theme for attire. A more human-oriented quality can really help your Give your business holiday greetings the presidential treatment! Genuine stamps, handwritten addresses, and 1st Class postage are the sparkling champagne of corporate gestures – warming, exclusive, and memorable! company sparkle! FIRST SNOWFALL Holiday cards originated in London in the 1840s when an English civil servant named Sir Henry Cole launched an entrepreneurial endeavor to sell pre-made Christmas cards to give to family and friends. London illustrator John Calcott Horsley created the cards. One of these originals sold in 2001 for the equivalent of $36,000! Early birds sing the sweetest song! Flaunt your company's efficiency by timing your holiday greeting to be one of the first to arrive. Try a tasteful envelope with foil lining to truly outshine the rest! 10 11 | THANKFUL FOR A FRESH START CHECKING IT TWICE Murri Krissmass, Hapi Hollydays, Hapi Kuanzah, Hapi Hanikuh – Hate to be a Grammar Grinch, but don't spoil the eggnog with rotten grammar! Uphold professional standards by checking the content, names, and addresses for accuracy. HAPPY H LIDAY Why not leap over the holiday rush and send your seasons greetings for Thanksgiving or New Years instead? It will ignite the first spark of holiday cheer or give a dash of excitement as the New Year ushers in starry potential! 12 ALL IN GOOD CHEER Christmas cards are Valentine's Day takes 2nd place the most popular seasonal selection and Mother's Day 3rd Father's Day 4th DExperian TM Do what you can! If you're a budding startup or a dashing entrepreneur, you may not have a stocking full of resources. With a dash of imagination and heartfelt intentions, you can impress your clients or colleagues. Data Quality Sources: www.greetingcard.org | www.tinyprints.com www.sitepoint.com | www.usgovinfo.about.com www.hallmark.businessgreetings.com