how many ways can you make a person feel special?  Being authentic, and going that extra mile to recognize another’s value.

When was the last time you sat down and wrote a card to the support person that just helped you on the customer help line?

I was really impressed with Josh, the other day, that I made a point to take a minute out of my day to write him a thank you card.  All I had to do was look up his name on a staff directory, and let him know how he made my day. Well, today, guess who I received a card back from ??!! yes- Josh.

I can picture this fellow on the phone for 8 hours speaking  to people who pretty much are all calling with a problem. Yikes, that’s a lot to hear all day long. I get that.

I want to help people feel valued. I value Josh – a lot.

A card can do the trick. Need a speedy way to get the job done?

Use what I use-  check out my other website for  information all about this on line system. Cards can be used for many reasons, and one of the most  powerful reasons is to let someone know you appreciate them.

Take advanatage of the free trial card avialable to you when you set up your own mini gift account. Now think of someone you appriciate, and send them a card. You’ll feel good and so will they.

remind  yourself that you get to give, not give to get

Some of us feel called to help others in need. As business owners we have the ability to give back to community in any area that we want to. It may be very local, or it may be global. For me, my way to give back to my community is donating my free time to Hospice, and to Corrections Canada to make a difference. A fellow colleague of mine in SendOutCards, Jordan Adler, ‘lends’ a hand in a very unique and literal way. I just read  his blog and learned about his favorite charity, Kiva.

As a highly successful entrepreneur, Adler, works through Kiva chooses another entrepreneur in a third world country to lend funds to, so they can get a business up and running. Recently at one of his talks he raised money for Kiva through the sales of his book, Beach Money.

So often all that many of these people  need is some capitol to get their business going and fully support their families. Usually the business is one built on a need, (the best kind of reason to begin a business no matter what it is) and once it is underway making money, the business owner repays back the loan.

It’s a win win situation. The global community is not so far away after all.

Time to think of a new business or addition to your current work?

Are you hearing a lot of “doom and gloom” talk about the current economic climate.  Perhaps now is the time to look for some positive opportunities, instead of listening to the fearing.  If you are thinking about starting your own business or making a move in that direction, read on for a new, feel good opportunity.

I have talked a lot about how to use Send Out Cards to increase your business success, but I’ve barely discussed how to make Send Out Cards a business all its own.

Over the next few weeks, check in for some variations on engaging Send Out Cards. First up – adding Send Out Cards to your current business.

When you are looking for a simple and effective way to make some additional income within your current business, consider this. Chances are you already have a database of people who need to find ways to get in touch and stay in touch with personal and professional contacts. People are craving a quick and organized way to stay in touch that is more personalized than email. And you hold the solution to their craving.

Are you already part of one of these industries?

Real Estate
Marketing and Communication
Insurance
Financial Planning
Accounting
Virtual Assistance
Office Management

If you are, you’ve got jewels in your database. Anyone in these industries needs to find ways to communicate. And 2009 is the right year to for companies to show appreciation and love to their existing clients and customers.

Contact me for more details about how the system works. We’ll sit down over the phone and you’ll get to make your own greeting card and send it to someone you want to acknowledge.

Send a card to your financial guy or gal. It will brighten their day. And they probably need it after all of the negative economic information that they’ve likely been taken in recently. A ‘hang in there card’ or other funny saying could easily put a smile on their face.

Looking for a way to make some extra dollars? Make a business out of Send Out Cards and help your friends, family, clients and colleagues with their relationship marketing campaigns. Ask Coach Cathy how you can create your own win + win = WIN situation

Stand out against the competition. Are you applying for a job? Send a personalized card to increase your chances at building rapport with the hiring managers and to leave a great impression after an interview.

Did someone give you a special greeting card this month from Send Out Cards? Surprise them back by going green by reusing their lovely gesture. Use the cover of the card sent to you and use some easy scrapbooking techniques. Paste a blank page on the back of the cover and send it back to them as a beautiful post card. (It’s great that their address is listed on the back of the card!)

Got a lot of messages to send out from you and your team? Invest in multiple personal handwriting fonts so that you can all add your personalized messages with ease!

Ever find yourself forgetting birthdays and anniversaries? Or being strapped for time to get to Hallmark to pick up the “right” card? After spending time shopping  for the card, only to return to home or office without a stamp- argh!

When a card can be sent with a few clicks of your computer’s mouse, you’ll be able to keep in touch with more personal and professional connections. Just think about how many more days you’ll be able to acknowledge!

The honeymoon is over, and now there is a stack of thank you cards to attend to. Get through them quickly and thoughtfully. Upload a wedding picture of the two of you on your special day and still have time to write something meaningful inside.