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‘Tis the season to rev up the customer service

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Statistics for the 2011 shopping holiday season look a little scary for merchants this year. According to a Price Grabber survey, 45 percent of consumers say they are going to spend less on holiday shopping compared to what they spent in 2010. The average holiday shopper will spend 15 hours this season shopping for presents.

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Administrative Professionals Day Gift List for 2013

Office Dynamics

A great assistant bends over backwards for their leader and their organization, makes personal sacrifices, always knows who to call and puts out a fire before you ever feel the heat. Wouldn’t it be cool if you provided a budget or consultant for some really great decorating advice on how to best utilize and personalize the space?

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And it’s customer appreciation day!

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Here are some helpful hints how to organize a customer appreciation day in your neighborhood: Plan a customer appreciation date after the busiest season and just before the slow season starts. Some businesses offer substantial discounts, contests, drawings, entertainment, and treats for children or even pets.

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Company Perks and Showing Appreciation

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Employee discounts to local businesses and the performing arts -Executive retreat or seminar based on Jim Loehr’s The Power of Full Engagement or The Power of Story -A team of volunteers to promote a fun culture at the office with a nominal budget allocated by the company for game nights, Halloween costume contest prizes, talent shows, etc.

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10 Tips for Planning a Successful Event

Jen Lawrence

Whether putting together an all-day meeting or holiday party, the tips below will set you on the right path to hosting a successful event. The purpose and audience dictate the rest of the planning parameters, including venue, budget, meals, and materials needed. Even a holiday party has an agenda!) Gather the details.

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Full-time Freelance Writing Jobs | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

So the economy gets bad, the company loses customers, and the budget tightens up. One other thing I’d add for freelancing–and it’s either a pro or a con depending how you look at it–is that you need to build your network of freelancers through professional organizations, meetups or some other way. The janitor?

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How to Avoid Wasting Your Blog Client's Money | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

And many online copywriters are thrilled to land a new blogging gig – so thrilled they rarely pause to wonder if writing for their client’s blog is really the best investment of that person’s marketing budget. Free information doesn’t pay for health insurance or holidays. Thanks for this great tip.

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