Say “Thank You” with Postcards

It has been a while since I have written about the important of saying “Thank you” to customers, clients, and prospects. It can sometimes seem daunting trying to figure out the best and most efficient way to say “thanks” and show appreciation without breaking the bank. Postcards can be a handy and cost-efficient way to do just that very thing. I recently received a postcard from a business I frequented that had a picture of the proprietor standing in front of her business on the front, and then a brief handwritten note of thanks on the back. I thought it … Continue reading

Writing Letters: Is it a Lost Art Form?

Few people take the time to write letters or even notes any more. Since we have so much great and handy technology, it’s just simpler to communicate in real time via cell phones, email, and the like, as described in “Do the Holidays Make you Homesick?” This article mentioned how nice it is to also receive letters in return. Two of my girls have pen pals, friends from school who moved away. One has been writing faithfully for 3-4 years, which impresses me. I haven’t kept up as well with my own friends, at least not by letter. My other … Continue reading