Happy Holidays from Belladia!

We hope everyone has wonderful holiday break. We will be closed Monday the 25th and Tuesday the 26th next week and will be back in the office Wednesday morning. We will also be closed Monday the 1st. But keep sending in those orders, our website is open 24/7!

Start thinking about your 2007 marketing plan. We will introduce our new subscription based products soon. We have two postcard campaigns and a client newsletter for you to see!

Happy Holidays!
Belladia

Keep your customers!

Before we take time off to celebrate the upcoming holidays, I wanted to share this insightful article about customer retention. The author owns a messenger business and shares his experiences from the perspective of a customer and a business owner.

Read the article here: Street Smarts: Keep Your Customers by Norm Brodsky

Have a happy and safe holiday!

Smart Marketing During the Holidays

I ran across another great article about marketing to your prospects and clients during the holidays. Here is a summary:

1. Personalize your holiday cards - your extra time and personal touch won't go unnoticed.
2. Give to charity - send holiday cards thats proceeds go to charity, sponsor or volunteer at charity events - clients will appreciate your generosity.
3. Consider your timing - sending New Years cards will prevent your holiday wishes from getting lost in the shuffle and are a great way to drum up business for the beginning of the year.
4. Mingle - holiday parties and local celebrations are perfect opportunities to create bonds with new and old clients.
5. Say thank you - sending thank you cards are proof that you are willing to go above and beyond for your clients.

We can create marketing pieces for you that will really impress your clients. And best of all we can do it for any budget! Give us a call at 858-220-7478 or email us at support@belladiadesign.com.

Read the full article here: Tis the Season for Smart Marketing by Janet Holian

Win more business over the holidays!

The holiday are upon us! Holiday cards are a great opportunity to show your business partners and clients that you appreciate and value them. One effective greeting card will not only win you return business but many referrals for the year to come. Here are some greeting card tips:

• Stay away from e-mail cards - they are better than sending nothing but they won't make your recipient feel special.
• Put some of yourself in the design of the card - generic cards are ok, but most clients know when they receive a card from an automated system. Include your family picture, use cards with a photo of your local area, make the card reflect your personality.
• Send Happy New Year cards - wishing your clients and partners a happy and prosperous New Year is much more appropriate for business relationships than religious holiday wishes.
• Write personalized notes and sign your cards by hand - it may take a little extra time but nothing makes a client or business partner feel more connected to you than a personalized, hand-written note.

If you would like us to design Holiday Cards for you or you would like more information about our services, call us at 858-220-7478 or email at support@belladiadesign.com

Read this article from Realtor Magazine for other Holiday Tips: Business Etiquette for the Holidays by Dinah Eng