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Gratitude Exercise to attract more of the good stuff

April 25, 2017 in Gratitude / Uncategorized by RonSue

Gratitude Exercise

Positivity and gratitude are extolled by many as necessary attitudes and actions to attract more of the good stuff into our lives and I certainly won’t be arguing against it. However a quite a few of us need to awaken or at least re-awaken to their benefits. Especially the power of gratitude! Taking a few minutes each day and using this gratitude exercise can rouse their benefits in your life.

Try this gratitude exercise:

Step outside and take a brisk and purposeful walk. The more natural and beautiful the surroundings – the better, but a couple of city blocks can be just as useful. Don’t force your breathing, but be aware of your breath, take notice and breathe just a little fuller than usual. Do your best to be present in the moment. As you walk look for and mentally take note of the beauty that surrounds you.

Upon your return, take a moment and reflect on a couple of highlights from your walk. Now say ‘thank you’ out loud as you recall each of them. All things being equal, you should find much to be thankful for.

Now recall them all collectively and remember the essence of the way they made you feel. Once again express your thanks with an enthusiastic and heartfelt ‘thank you’. The more you can find to say ‘thank you’ for, the better. For the more things you actually do say this to – the more the grace and power of gratitude comes into your being. Indeed, the more we have to be grateful for – the more joyous and fulfilled our lives become. I really do hope you will try this gratitude exercise.

The more you conduct this gratitude exercise the more positivity and gratitude will seep into your entire being. They certainly do bring more of the good stuff into our life.

Ron and Sue

Key Element in the Top 100 Small Business’s

April 20, 2017 in Uncategorized by RonSue

The Key Element in the Top 100 Small Business’s

100 out of the top 100 small business enterprises in Queensland use gratitude or appreciation as the key element in their marketing mix!

The key element for 87% of the top 100 specialty or direct selling salespeople in Queensland is the same. They also use gratitude to keep them in their top position.

The remaining 13% are very talented, knowledgeable and hardworking. Imagine what would happen if they were to employ the power of gratitude into their endeavours. No doubt they wouldn’t need to work as hard as they do. So, if they are there without using this number one marketing tool, just imagine what they could do with it.

What is true for Queensland’s best is undoubtedly true for the rest of the business community. How often are you using the key element and putting the power of gratitude to use in your business?

Writing strengthens the key

Expressing your appreciation verbally and demonstrating it with your body language is part of the key. However, putting it in writing, strengthens it even more. Whilst gratitude was revealed as the key element in the survey results, I’m sure that most of the survey participants make use of thank-you cards and letters of appreciation.

I believe a big part of it starts with your attitude. Having and maintaining an Attitude Of Gratitude alone, can get you well along the way. Expressing that gratitude in writing will get you the rest of the way. This works particularly well when it is received in the mail. Especially when it’s a week or so after a transaction or exchange.

An easy to use, expressive, convenient and cost effective way to achieve this is with a SendOutCards account. From the convenience of your computer or smart phone you can create a personalised greeting card conveying your heartfelt gratitude. Then with a click of the ‘send’ button, SendOutCards will do the rest and get it into the mail. They will print it, put it in the envelope, address it, stamp it and get it in the post.

Most people delight in receiving and then opening the unexpected ‘thank-you card’ that arrived in their letter box. Many of them will also let you know of their appreciation. Now, that’s positive feedback.

Allow us to show you how SendOutCards can help you express your appreciation and gratitude. Contact us now for an obligation free consultation.

Ron and Sue

Taking on Big Corporate with Relationship Marketing

April 15, 2017 in Business / Relationship Marketing / Uncategorized by RonSue

Taking on Big Corporate with Relationship Marketing

Most business people find it futile to take on big corporate. But there is a way to do it. That way is with the service you provide and the relationship you develop with you customers.

Big corporate can outspend you on every front. Likewise, they can undercut your prices until you surrender or go out of business. Big corporate can also keep on spending on advertising long after your bank account ran out. Furthermore, they have deep pockets to bribe and woo customers into doing business with them. And they do!

Unfortunately for them, there is one area they find very difficult to compete in and that’s real personal service. Most of their staff are just there to collect a pay packet. Besides which they have no personal invested in the business. Nor do they care too much about providing exceptional service and relating to the big corporate customers. Their staff are not at all into establishing ongoing relationships.

But if you’re smart and genuine, they find it very hard, if not impossible to outdo you in personal service with a sincere expression of appreciation and gratitude. You can foil their attempts to corner the market by establishing solid personal relationships with your customers.

Even your contemporary’s may find it difficult to outdo you. It is difficult to compete against a business that has totally partnered themselves with their customers. Especially when it is with outstanding service, value and gratitude, which is openly and genuinely expressed.

What does your mission statement say about these three important areas? Service – Gratitude – Relationship. And if they’re not properly and positively stated, what are you going to do about it? More importantly, are you living it? Is it really what you and your business is about?

Remember. “Goodwill, loyalty, referrals and repeat business are all dependent upon the level of service, appreciation, gratitude and the relationships you engender.”

We are more than willing to share our knowledge about the number one Relationship Marketing tool available to business. Contact us if you would like to know more.

Ron and Sue