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Is Corporate Gift Giving an Effective Marketing Tool?

Gifts On Time — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:07:58 +0000

Corporate gift giving-We know what it is and what function it serves. We’ve all given or received gifts at one time or another. Most companies pay a great deal of attention to their gift-giving; while others do not gift at all. Given today’s business economy and the need to cut costs at every turn, can corporate gift- giving still be considered a reasonable cost of doing business? From “tchotchkes” to extravagant weekend spa packages and vacations, companies have historically given business gifts. The reasons for gift-giving vary from a way to reward clients to motivating your employees. But what about using gifts as a marketing tool? … Continue reading →

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Administrative Professionals Day!

Gifts On Time — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:57:19 +0000

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5 Questions that Will Generate More Referrals Faster

Gifts On Time — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:04:12 +0000

Building strong client relationships is no easy task. If you’re responsible for marketing, business development, or any sales organization, here are five critical questions to ask if you’re trying to generate more business. QUESTION #1: How do most consumers find what they buy? Research indicates that almost 80% of consumers find new professional services, or any product for that matter, on a referral basis. Why? Not surprisingly, 90% of people believe that word of mouth referral is the most trustworthy source of information. QUESTION #2: Is my best source of new business from existing clients? For many service providers – lawyers, … Continue reading →

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Convert More Leads: How We Used $1,000 to Get a 70%+ Conversion Rate

Gifts On Time — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:36:05 +0000

We just recently finished a series of prospecting campaigns that turned out even better than we expected. We went “old school“. We were genuine. We went direct. The funny thing is that our business itself is a “spin” on a widely practiced sales and marketing technique that just fell by the wayside because it isn’t easy to manage – gift giving. The reality is that gift giving is a number of things, but to name a few directly- a sales prospecting tool and a way to boost your conversion rates. Here’s what we did to turn $1,000 into a 50%+ conversion… Step 1: Build … Continue reading →

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How Gift Giving Helps Build Stronger Business Relationships

Gifts On Time — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:55:51 +0000

WHAT IS FUTURE GIFTING? First, “future gifting” isn’t related to your plans to leave your riches to your loved ones after you’re gone. Instead, it is the tool that enables you to build stronger business relationships, whether that’s with your clients of your employees. Specifically, future gifting allows you to schedule all of the gifts that you plan to send for an entire year in a single sitting. So, if “Future Gifting” is the “how” we do it, the question remains, “What does it achieve and why should I care?” WHO WOULD USE FUTURE GIFTING? AN EXAMPLE FROM A CPA Before founding GiftsOnTime.com with his … Continue reading →

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The Thrill of Onions – Unique Gifts Make You Feel Special

Gifts On Time — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:01 +0000

Sure, I know that the partners at McLain, Calhoun, McCullough, Clark & Co., P.C. were not thinking of me specifically this week, but I do know that they did think enough of me to add me to the list of people who receive their annual, unique gift. Yes, I received my box of onions and I was simply delighted. I’ve been lucky enough to receive this gift for many years now and I don’t take it for granted. It seems special every year. You see, McLain Calhoun is located in Vidalia, Georgia – you all know what that means when … Continue reading →

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How GiftsOnTime Works

Gifts On Time — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:08:49 +0000

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See how GiftsOnTime.com works! It's the only free platform for busy professionals to pre-plan and automate gift giving for an entire year in just a few minutes. Go to www.giftsontime.com to see how we can help you.

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5 Creative Ways to Beat Quarterly Sales Targets

Gifts On Time — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:49:49 +0000

If you are in sales and feeling the pressure to beat quarterly sales targets, here are a few things to keep in mind beyond the obvious “The Customer Is Always Right”… 1. Give your customers the inside scoop If your product or service is about to have a price reduction or promotion, communicate that to clients! People love to feel as if they are getting a deal, and getting an email or phone call with a Head’s up about an upcoming bargain makes them feel like you care about them. 2. Develop a basic rewards program Its not too late! … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Writing Sales Goals in 2012

Gifts On Time — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:12:15 +0000

It’s that time of year again…Do you need a jump-start on writing sales goals to submit to your new manager (or the old one)? Here’s an outline to get you started: Step One: When you work in sales, you start the New Year with a clean slate and view the new sales year as an opportunity for improvement. List your sales goals and be specific. You may set a goal of increasing your yearly sales by $20,000 or increasing your number of clients by the end of the sales year. Write out your goals and post your goals on the wall … Continue reading →

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4 Super Simple Ways to Get Your Prospects’ Attention

Gifts On Time — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:20:10 +0000

Build a Custom Landing Page For your, “most desired,” prospects, build a simple landing page that’s customized just for your prospect – provide them with an introduction, tools, resources, and information that are all relevant to their needs and shows them you understand their business. See how to do it here: How to Create a Landing Page. Engage in THEIR Social Media Channels Comment on their company’s blog, answer their questions on LinkedIn (see -> “More”, “Answers”), and follow them through Twitter. You might be surprised how much feedback you get, and it’s not always about selling – it’s about staying … Continue reading →

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