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August 30, 2016

Office Award Ideas for Sales Teams

Filed under: Employee Recognition Ideas — Tags: , , , , , — PDWriter @ 10:31 am
office award ideas for sales

“American Psychologist published a study where researchers found that top performers experienced a positive to negative emotions ratio at a minimum 3:1 and as high as 11:1. In other words, for a person to “thrive” he/she needs to experience at least 3 positive interactions for every 1 negative.”

In other words, for a person to “thrive” he/she needs to experience at least 3 positive interactions for every 1 negative.

Every employee in your business plays an invaluable role, but the sales team is the engine that feeds your company and keeps everyone on the payroll. Recognizing the efforts of your sales team allows you to motivate and inspire these individuals so they continue to close deals and build new business. Use some of these fun awards to recognize the hard work of your sales team.

The Pioneer Award

Award this certificate to the salesperson who spent the month/quarter trailblazing a new territory for your company, whether it was industrial or geographical. Maybe this salesperson closed a deal with someone in the retail vertical, which is a new market for your business. Or possibly a salesperson found a way to partner with a new regional distributor, opening your business up to new clients. This salesperson packed up his/her wagon and successfully ventured into new territory for your company. That’s impressive work that should be rewarded.

The Cold Call Award

This salesperson is always following up on leads, cold calling potential customers, and knocking on doors to find the next big sale. They leave no stone unturned when seeking out a new opportunity to increase your business. Encourage this dedication by awarding this individual for their efforts. Reward this salesperson with a phone-related award, like a Crystal Cell Phone Holder.

crystal cell phone holder award

The Closer Award

Regardless of season or economic shifts, this salesperson consistently makes sales. When everyone else has checked out during the holiday season, for example, this person is still closing deals. You can rely on this salesperson through thick and thin, so reward their hard work with The Closer Award.

The Alley-Oop Award

Some people have the gift of gab. They can schmooze just about anyone. Sometimes the hardest part of making a sale is getting in good with the potential lead, and this salesperson can always make a good impression and set a fellow sales colleague up to close the deal.

This is your sales team’s sixth max, the one you call in when you need to make in-roads with a possible new client. This individual greases the wheel so his peer can come in and score.

The Ahab Award

Once a month (or maybe once a quarter if that is more appropriate for your company), recognize the salesperson who landed the biggest whale. These big sales set the example for what your business wants its sales team to do on a regular basis– those white whales really bolster your bottom line.

Use any of the above ideas to reward your business’s outstanding sales teams. Start shopping for awards now.

August 24, 2016

Short & Sweet Thanksgiving Message Templates

Filed under: Seasonal & Special Events Ideas — PDWriter @ 2:47 pm

Thanksgiving Turkey

While Thanksgiving may be a notorious day for turkey and pumpkin pie, it’s definitely not a notorious holiday for marketing. Companies are quick to send out cards celebrating Christmas, Valentine’s and even their customers or clients’ birthdays, yet Thanksgiving cards are an oft-forgotten batch. In fact, they’re nearly in last place when it comes to greeting card sales in general. The only holiday cards less popular than Thanksgiving are those for St. Patrick’s Day.

Your company could certainly take this info to mean you’re on the right track by ignoring the holiday like most other folks. Or you could take it as a keen opportunity to stand out from the crowd by sending out Thanksgiving messages to customers and clients.

Whether you’re sending cards, emails or posting on your Facebook page, taking a small moment to honor Thanksgiving can be a big way to show your company cares. With that in mind, we’re sharing five short and sweet Thanksgiving messages you can use on your batch of greeting cards.

Thanksgiving Messages

May your Thanksgiving be filled with wonderful things

(like whipped cream and pumpkin pie!).

The only thing better than food on Thanksgiving
is having loyal customers like you.

Just wanted to say Thank You

for your business

your loyalty

being you.

We’re grateful for the opportunity

to serve sensational customers like you!

Customers like you make every day

a good day to give thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving.

While these Thanksgiving messages were created for use on the interior of Thanksgiving greeting cards, there’s nothing stopping you from using them on notecards, printed stationery or even as the text for a social media or email that also features a striking autumnal-themed visual.

You can never go wrong sending warm Thanksgiving wishes to people you appreciate. And as the people who keep you in business, customers and clients should be at the top of your list.

August 18, 2016

Enter PaperDirect’s Fall Paper Giveaway!

Filed under: Helpful Resources — PDWriter @ 11:08 am

Attention shoppers! We’ve got a fall paper giveaway starting today, celebrating the arrival of fall and the wonderful promotions your business or school can do with colorful paper. The contest runs from Now- September 30, 2016, and the winner receives $50 credit towards any fall paper purchase.

Here’s a quick preview of the fun products to choose from.

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How to Enter

  • Go to our Facebook Page.
  • Fill out your information. (feel free to give PaperDirect a like, too!)
  • Users will get a bonus entry if they share the contest with their Facebook friends.
  • PaperDirect team will choose a winner by September 30th and will reach after afterwards.

Good luck & Enter here!

August 5, 2016

6 Business Banner Ideas to Increase Foot Traffic

Filed under: Designing Your Business Communication — PDWriter @ 8:45 am

Has foot traffic dropped off for your business? Trying to engage new customers to shop with your company? Banners are a great way to increase foot traffic to your business but unless you know what to say, the effort might be wasted. Use these business banner ideas to inspire your next marketing campaign to reach new customers and re-engage existing ones.

Take X% Off

sale business banner

Who doesn’t love a discount? Sales are a great way to encourage foot traffic to your business. Make sure your sale is a worthwhile effort by marketing it to passersby with an eye-catching banner that advertises the deep discounts available inside your shop.

You can create urgency with shoppers by noting on your banner “One Day Only!” This will get people in the store in a more timely manner, so you can better grasp the effectiveness of your marketing project.

Follow Us Online

List your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or most pertinent social channels on your banner so new customers can immediately check out what you offer before visiting your store. This means you have to bolster your digital marketing efforts to really show off the merchandise and/or services your company sells. This banner will help you engage customers online while enticing them into your brick and mortar location.

Brand New for You

coming soon business banner

People are excited about new things, from cutting edge merchandise to additional services. Share the latest and greatest additions to your business with a banner that boasts about it. Shoppers are always looking for the next best thing, and they are more likely to step inside your business if they know there’s something new to see and purchase.

We Can Help You

Everyone needs help sometimes. Let your community know that your business is there to serve them, whether it’s helping parents find the best deal on back to school supplies or caring for dogs with daycare services. Reaching out a helping hand to your potential and existing customers demonstrates your commitment to them.

Get the Best

Whether your business sells organic produce or offers house cleaning services, let your audience know that you have the best products/services on the market. If you have a high Yelp or Google review score, include that in smaller text on the banner, for example, “Five out of five stars from Yelp users!” 

For new customers, this banner will inform them of your company’s sterling reputation while reminding old clients about why they worked with your business previously.

Celebrate With Us

football banner

Take advantage of people’s interests. Host a special football season sale.

Hosting an in-store event? Opening a new store? Encourage everyone to attend with a banner inviting the community. Events entice curious shoppers, new and old, to peruse your business without feeling obligated to make a purchase, even though these individuals do end up buying during these in-store occasions.

PaperDirect carries pre-designed banners as well as blank canvases. Make your own banner and bring in more foot traffic this fall!

August 2, 2016

Buying Local=Buying Better (Free Image Download)

Filed under: Helpful Resources — PDWriter @ 10:01 am

Buy local, but better print

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Even in this age of one-click shopping from basically anywhere in the world, there’s a satisfaction that can’t be matched from buying local. That satisfaction applies to both local shoppers and local business owners, and you can encourage the practice with a Free Image Download (LINK) to print out and hang in your storefront window.

Just in case you need a little boost to urge folks to buy local, we’ve compiled five reasons business owners benefit from local consumers.

Avoid shipping hassles

Sick of packing, taping, calculating costs, finding boxes, printing labels, setting up pickups, tracking packages and otherwise engaging in the massive hassles of shipping your items? Sell your stuff to local walk-in customers and you can simply take the money, bag it up and watch them merrily walk out with the goods in hand.

Boost local economy

Local shoppers help boost the overall local economy. Think about it. When local walk-ins spend loads of money in your shop, you may generate enough business to expand your operations, hire more local staff to work there that now have their own money to spend on other local businesses and do the same.

Another economy boost comes from the services or goods you’re selling. Local bookshops may offer books by local authors. Art shops and galleries can do the same for local artists. And restaurants can have a heyday serving up meals prepped with locally grown produce.

Get to meet (and treat!) your neighbors

Emails and phone calls may be quick and easy ways to take orders, but they can never replace the friendly, face-to-face meetings you can enjoy with your in-person customers. Running a local business is about more than making money. It’s about contributing to the very fabric of the community.

Not only do you get the chance to become a community fixture, but you can offer your expertise, advice, and personalized service. You can also participate in community events, give back by volunteering at local organizations, and otherwise become an integral part of your business’s neighborhood.

Serve as example for others

Your own thriving local business can not only serve as a community hub, but it can serve as a model for other would-be local business owners to set up their own shops. Better yet, you may even get to act as a mentor or guide, sharing tips, tricks and regulations you followed on the path to your own success.

Offer something truly unique

Sure, millions of people can buy online. But in many cases, millions of people can also buy the exact same thing online. Your business can instead serve up unique, quirky or otherwise memorable services or items people can’t find anywhere else in the world.

Ready to promote buying local yet? Simply click for the Free Image Download, print it out, stick it in your window and watch the local folks flock on in! You can also add to the message with buy local banners, invitations, handouts or other printable goodies to share with the local masses.

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