Tuesday, December 30, 2014

5 Tips to Smarter Business Client Gifts

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Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
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Member Events:

Friday Nov 28, 2014 - Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
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Wednesday Dec 24, 2014
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Friday Jan 2, 2015
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Wednesday Jan 14, 2015

 
Monday Jan 19, 2015
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5 Tips to Smarter Business Client Gifts

Are you a last-minute shopper for holiday gifts? When it comes to buying gifts for your clients, don't wait too long! Giving a thoughtful gift to your clients is a great way to show your appreciation of them, as well as put a smile on their faces. Here are five tips to help you out:

 
1. Take Advantage of Free Shipping Day
This year, Free Shipping Day is on December 18. That is the last possible day you can order something and have it shipped to arrive by Christmas. You also benefit by saving on those costly shipping fees - if you are sending gifts to dozens of clients, that adds up! There are online retailers who participate in Free Shipping Day listed on the site. But don't just look there: other retailers offer free shipping throughout the holiday season (sometimes requiring a minimum purchase), so build your shopping strategy around these sites.

2. Consider Your Recipient
If you know your clients well, you probably can shop for them smartly. But, for example, do you know whether a client drinks or is on a special diet? These are things to take into consideration before sending alcohol or holiday treats. If you are not sure, stick to something safe. Gift cards, candles, coffee gift cards ... these are gifts least likely to cause an issue, and are generally well received.

3. Don't Overlook Religious Beliefs
Not everyone celebrates Christmas. Your clients may celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or nothing at all, so keep that in mind when sending gifts or cards. A general "holiday" greeting is usually middle-of-the-road enough to keep from offending anyone, though if someone cannot accept gifts for religious reasons, respect that.

4. Keep It Simple
If you only have a handful of clients you want to buy gifts for, you can take the time to customize each purchase. But if you have more clients (or less time), keep your stress down by purchasing the same gifts for everyone. There are myriad gift basket and goodie sites online where you can make bulk purchases of a single gift item (sometimes saving money by doing so). Just enter the shipping address for each, and you're done!

5. Keep an Eye Out for Discounts
Retailers are running rampant with special offers and coupon codes this time of year, so check sites like RetailMeNot.com to see who you can save with. Also, another trick: put an item you want to buy in your shopping cart and wait a few hours. You might just get an email encouraging you to complete that purchase ... along with a discount code to do so.
Shopping for clients - even last minute - does not have to be stressful this year. Just put some thought into your strategy, set a budget, and be smart about your purchases. 


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NEW DEALS! 

 
McClellan Family Chiropractic is happy to offer a Chamber Member exclusive discount of 50% off your first new patient visit.
Category: Chiropractors

Servpro would like to offer this exclusive deal to all fellow Chamber Members! Receive a $100 discount at time of scheduled work for any residential or commercial duct cleaning after estimate of job.
Category: Cleaning & Restoration

Come Experience the Aqua Difference with 15% Off All Services for Chamber Members!
Category: Health Care Services

We are pleased to offer Chamber members a 10% discount off their total purchase at our garden shop. Just tell us you want our Chamber Member to Member discount.
Category: Landscaping

10% OFF Check Total

20 % Off With Corporate Discount Card
Category: Retail (256) 543-2551

Lyons HR offers 15% OFF Professional Service Fees for the 1st year for all new PEO Pro and PEO Prime agreements! This is a Chamber Member exclusive deal. Be sure to inform the representative at Lyons HR and recieve your discount!
Category: Staffing and Employment Services

Would you like your dog or cat to live longer and be healthier? Sure! Animal Health Care has a special offer ONLY for Chamber members and their employees.
Category: Veterinarians

 


25% OFF! WOW! Experience professional service! Experience clean windows and glass doors that will cause your customers and patients to comment on how great they look!

Would you like to see your Member to Member Deal here in our E-blast? Check out the program details and guidelines here and let us know by contacting info@gadsdenchamber.com or calling 256-543-3472 


                                                       

 

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Host Family Needed for Youth For Understanding Exchange Student Program at Gadsden State Community College

In This Week's Eblast:
Chamber Events:



Disclaimer: The above events are benefits of Chamber membership. Prospective members should contact the office to determine eligibility for attendance.  
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Ribbon Cuttings:
  
Thursday Jan 15, 2015
                           

                        

Member Events:

Friday Jan 2, 2015
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Tuesday Jan 6, 2015
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Wednesday Jan 14, 2015

 
Monday Jan 19, 2015
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Host Family Needed for Youth For Understanding Exchange Student Program at Gadsden State Community College


 


This spring semester, Gadsden State is hosting a French speaking student. We are in desperate need of a host family for a young lady, Sarah Bertrand from Belgium. She will be enrolled in our language institute in the spring semester. Attached is her profile. If you please, pass this information to people who might be interested in hosting her for one semester. This is such a great opportunity to share one's life with someone eager to know our culture and we learn from them in return.

Thanks,


Faith A. Dobbs
YFU Campus Coordinator
International Specialist
Alabama Language Institute
(256)549-8446
fdobbs@gadsdenstate.edu
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How Has The Chamber Helped 
You Out Lately?

Please Don't Hesitate To Let Us Know!

Send an Email to Will Mackey, Membership Liaison to tell us and YOUR comments or story may be featured in an upcoming Eblast!
                                                   

 
NEW DEALS! 

 
McClellan Family Chiropractic is happy to offer a Chamber Member exclusive discount of 50% off your first new patient visit.
Category: Chiropractors

Servpro would like to offer this exclusive deal to all fellow Chamber Members! Receive a $100 discount at time of scheduled work for any residential or commercial duct cleaning after estimate of job.
Category: Cleaning & Restoration

Come Experience the Aqua Difference with 15% Off All Services for Chamber Members!
Category: Health Care Services

We are pleased to offer Chamber members a 10% discount off their total purchase at our garden shop. Just tell us you want our Chamber Member to Member discount.
Category: Landscaping

10% OFF Check Total

20 % Off With Corporate Discount Card
Category: Retail (256) 543-2551

Lyons HR offers 15% OFF Professional Service Fees for the 1st year for all new PEO Pro and PEO Prime agreements! This is a Chamber Member exclusive deal. Be sure to inform the representative at Lyons HR and recieve your discount!
Category: Staffing and Employment Services

Would you like your dog or cat to live longer and be healthier? Sure! Animal Health Care has a special offer ONLY for Chamber members and their employees.
Category: Veterinarians

 
25% OFF! WOW! Experience professional service! Experience clean windows and glass doors that will cause your customers and patients to comment on how great they look!

Would you like to see your Member to Member Deal here in our E-blast? Check out the program details and guidelines here and let us know by contacting info@gadsdenchamber.com or calling 256-543-3472 
                                                       

 

We would like to invite you to click the bold business name links below to be transported to the Facebook page of your fellow Chamber members. Please take a moment to "LIKE" these member pages and look for your Facebook page to be featured in the future!

THIS WEEK'S "LIKE IT UP" MEMBERS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 
(click the member business name below to be transported to Facebook page)







 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND FOLLOW THE CHAMBER BY CLICKING BELOW!


  

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