It’s the small details that get your card opened. Your objective is to get your mail opened and read. A notecard or invitation sized envelope is better than a business envelope. A handwritten address is better than a typed address, which is better than an address label. A postage stamp is better than an envelope Read the full article…
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Tip for Remote Workers
It is easy to be forgotten and overlooked when working from home. In addition to attending all zoom calls, looking your best and participating, send handwritten notes. Sending handwritten notes to people in your organization who you want to build relationships with, perhaps a mentor or a boss. It should be just a simple note Read the full article…
How to Boost Morale
An inexpensive way to help boost morale is through handwritten notes of appreciation. Whether in the form of letters or thank you cards, employees, customers, shareholders and clients would all appreciate the gesture. Since this is one of the most affordable options, it will be worth the while to put extra effort into choosing the best Read the full article…
Should I include a return address?
Without a return address your letter goes to the USPS Mail Recovery Center, a.k.a. Dead Letter Office if it isn’t deliverable. The center receives about 85 million undeliverable mail annually plus millions of packages. You could submit a search request, but only about 20% are ever found. So if you want to be sure it Read the full article…
Remind your clients how much they mean!
One of the easiest and most effective ways to show clients your appreciation is by sending them a handwritten note. You know, on an actual piece of paper. While not always flashy, going old school can make you stand out in this age of electronic communication. This extra effort may not sound like much, but what Read the full article…
A Handwritten Note is Unexpected and Welcome
Sure, an email will do, but do you want to go through life just making do? A handwritten thank you note is an unexpected and welcome surprise amidst all the junk mail. Send one more often: after an interview of course, but also to a client when you wrap up a project or to a Read the full article…
Congratulations On Your Graduation Messages, Wishes & Quotes, by Davis Macron
A salute to a graduate, whether it’s a high school graduation, a national diploma, a bachelor degree or a master degree, all of this requires hard work and being diligent, their hard work and sleepless night has eventually pay off and it’s now their graduation. Saying congratulations to someone means you are really proud of Read the full article…
How to nail a job interview before it begins, by Brian Brenberg
Once you’ve nailed the face-to-face interview, it’s time for the finishing touch. Thank you notes are a great way to remind an interviewer of what makes you the best candidate for the job. Nothing beats a handwritten note, but emails can be appropriate, too. The key is to not be generic. Thank you notes are Read the full article…
Did you miss getting your holiday cards in the mail?
Why not send out a greeting for the new year? Send a card that captures the spirit of new beginnings. This would be a perfect opportunity to thank your customers and friends for their support and best wishes for the new year.
Robotics vs Genuine Handwriting
I recently received a wedding thank you note written by a robot, most likely from a company such as Bond.co. I’m sure the bride and groom thought it was the way to go since everyone is so busy these days and no one would be the wiser. That may be true for some, but to Read the full article…