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May 14th, 2013

Congratulations Cards for Work

A for Effort? Nah.

Were you one of those kids who was expected to bring home good grades in school? Other parents (gasp) paid their kids to bring home As while you got The Look for anything less than an A-minus. Sound familiar?

Business can be the same way, and it’s easy to overlook consistent high performance. But business is built on relationships. Don’t limit your interactions to trouble-shooting and complaints. Make sure to commend your contacts for their reliability and quality work.

One way to do this is to send a congratulations card. Here are a few reasons why.
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December 31st, 2012

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

As we say goodbye to 2012 and prepare to ring in 2013, we want to thank you again for your business and support.

In the coming year we will continue to provide choice, convenience, and quality through our customized greeting card offerings. We will also use this space and our social media opportunities to help build relationships, both personal and professional. We want to help you do the same.

Wishing you all the best in the new year!

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December 24th, 2012

Happy Holidays from Holiday Cards Unlimited!

Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from All of Us at Holiday Cards Unlimited

We’re grateful for your business and support this year!

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday.

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December 17th, 2012

3 Business Communication Barriers and How to Fix Them

Great Wall of China, Mutianyu Section

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Effective communication within an organization is the key to keeping the company vibrant and successful. After all, it’s tough for a company to run smoothly if internal memos are incomprehensible, bosses don’t tell employees about upcoming projects, and one department has no clue what another department is doing.

The business communication page of Wikipedia delves into three communication barriers and offers ways to fix them.

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December 10th, 2012

What’s Your Communication Style?

Bill Gates on Education

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Why communication styles matter and how to use them for your benefit

People use different styles of communication, and recognizing which style applies to you and those around you can benefit your workplace, as well as your overall business. Christopher Newport University outlines four main communication types:
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December 3rd, 2012

4 Ways to Keep Communication Short, Sweet and Effective

Handwriting in Old Diary

Photo credit: Taylor Liberato

Keeping it short and sweet can be golden when it comes to business meetings, family vacations, and effective communication. Whether you’re communicating with clients, coworkers, or family and friends, brevity is key. These four tips inspired by Entrepreneur.com can help.

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November 26th, 2012

3 Easy Ways to Offer Encouragement

Four Prize Winners in Annual Beauty Show - Washington, D.C.

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Your employee broke a sales record, your coworker was recently promoted and your best friend bought a house. You’re thrilled for the people who are achieving great things, and they must automatically know how great you think their achievements are, right?

Not necessarily. Unless you spend a lot of time with psychics, they won’t know how you feel unless you tell them. Here are three ways to do just that.
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November 22nd, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

From all of us

We’re thankful for our friends, family, and all of you. Thank you for your support business this year.

From all of us at Holiday Cards Unlimited

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November 19th, 2012

3 Reasons Regular Communication Rules

Business Calendar & Schedule

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You don’t become fast friends after meeting someone once briefly, and the same philosophy holds true for any type of relationship. While regular communication may be an obvious must to maintain ties with friends and family, it’s one that can be overlooked when it comes to building relationships for your business.

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November 12th, 2012

Three Tips to Honoring All Holiday Traditions at Your Work Party

Engineering Department Christmas party, 1957

Photo credit: Seattle Municipal Archives

Political correctness is here to stay, and your holiday work party is a prime opportunity to practice it. The trend for holidays these days is to steer clear of any single tradition and instead, attempt to include them all.

Although that can seem like a massive task, these three tips can help you throw the most all-inclusive work party yet!

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