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Digg it UP - Writing Business Thank You Notes - The Art of Appreciation in Business
Most people experience stress some time in their life. It can come when the environment is providing stressful conditions or it can simply be brought on by the body's own mechanism. Undoubtedly one of the leading stress related conditions is that of the workplace. Indeed there is a very significant number of people taking time off work because they are stressed, leading to massive loss to businesses, not only because of sick days employees take but also because it leads to a lack of concentration, poor or reduced performance, tension and irritability leading to workplace conflict. Work stress relief is thus a beneficial program to be provided by an employer. If employees are not funded then it may do them good to provide it for themselves.There is nothing to be ashamed of for a person who suffers stress. Stress is generally a normal condition of the human body. If stress persists however is not normal and can le
8) Write business thank you notes as soon as possible. For example, if a new client forms an alliance your company, send a thank you right away. Try not to let weeks go by before thanking the customer for his/her patronage. (Of course, you can send thank you notes at any time but the first one should be forwarded expeditiously.)
9) Proofread business thank you notes before you send them. This ensures that the “final product” will merit the approval of customers.
10) Be specific, include details, and stick to the points. You don’t want to digress too much or be too profuse with your feelings and expressions of gratitude. Business thank you notes are different from personal thank you notes.
My WIN recipe for a standard business note (here, thanking a new customer for buying/using your product/service) follows:
- Write the purpose for the note, including why you are thankful.
- Indicate how the alliance will prove to be mutually beneficial and iinclude specific details.
- Note your future availability – that you will be accessible if any questions arise – and nix the idea of trying to up-sell. Differentiate a business thank you note with a s
Employee evaluations serve an important purpose. They let both the employee and the company know how things are going. Ideally, they offer feedback, guidance and recognition; too often, though, they become just another drudgery and serve no real purpose. Here are some ways to improve the experience for both sides.For the Supervisor.1. The number one rule is that an employee must never be surprised by his or her evaluation. Good managers deliver evaluations regularly by praising areas where the employee excels and offering guidance and instruction when the employee falters. It's not fair to your staff to keep them in the dark about their work performance and then spring it on them once a year.2. Keep a written record on each employee. It doesn't have to be fancy, just a folder where you can jot down notes when Sally does something exceptional or when you have to discuss Bob's tardiness. Keep copies of
My grandmother – someone who could have taken over the reigns for “Ms. Manners” – soon afterwards advised me to write a thank you note. I inquired, “Can I call my cousin on the phone to thank her”? “Yes,” she replied, “Right after you write her this thank you note.” (I could never take any shortcuts when my grandmother was nearby.)
Sitting down at the table trying to write my first thank you letter was a difficult exercise for me. I had better things to do than trying to formulate words on a blank page – like playing with my cherished teddy bear. But once my grandmother offered some ideas, the thank you note almost wrote itself.
She listed the following recipe: a) Say thank you and write the reason for the expression of appreciation; b) Make the note personal and indicate what you are planning to do with the gift; c) Describe your feelings resulting from receiving the gift; d) Connect the present with the person who gave the present; e) Thank the gift-giver one last time; and f) End the note with any final thoughts (e.g., sending warm regards); and g) Use terms like “Love” or “Best Wishes,” and sign your name.
Although I don’t recall the actual thank you note word for word, the following represents a close approximation:
Dear Arlene:
Thank you so much for my birthday present. I was jumping up and down when I saw the teddy bear! He is going to be my new best friend and I plan on taking him everywhere, including the baseball game.
I am sorry that you could not go to my birthday party. Next time I see you, we can play with the bear together. Thanks again for your generosity! (My grandmother told me to include this big word.) I miss you and can’t wait to see you.
Love, Andy
No, the letter is not in the same league as one written by Ernest Hemingway or F Scott Fitzgerald, but remember, I was only five years old at the time. (My writing has improved to some extent.) Still, the compilation of the letter was significant as it reinforced the notion of the importance of thanking others, genuinely expressing appreciation for another’s act of thoughtfulness, consideration and … yes, generosity.
The thank you letter has served me well in business. Our customers truly know that we are so grateful for their patronage and express our sentiment in a genuine, authentic manner. In turn, customers appreciate the display of courtesy, reflective in a sincere thank you note. Such a display of appreciation solidifies a relationship, building mutual trust and respect.
Business owners who refrain from the practice of writing thank you notes truly do not understand their importance. Perhaps they need to adopt a customer’s perspective. When I assume the role of customer, I want – no expect – a company to value my business. The company does not have to be overzealous in their appreciation, but a simple “thank you” satisfies my desire to be recognized and appreciated.
And don’t we all want this in our personal lives, too? When we hold the door open for someone, don’t we want to hear the magical words, “Thank you”? When we go to pick up food at a restaurant, don’t we want to be sent off with a “Thank you”? Indeed, when we go out of our way for someone else, we are ingrained with the notion that a simple "thank you" is considered a currency of reciprocation?
Albeit, writing a business letter takes more time and effort than uttering a “thank you.” (By the way, if you are going to say “thank you”, say it like you mean it! And you should mean it!) But customers will be even that much more impressed with the written word, opposed to the spoken word, because they recognize the greater labor involved. In addition, people are apt to remember a written token of appreciation since receiving one is a rare occurrence.
My fellow business owners, please keep the following points in mind regarding business thank you notes and letters:
1) They are a crucial component in building business ties. You will be more than compensated for the time it takes to create business thank you notes. Good will ensues when customers receive them and, in turn, customers are more inclined to doing business with you because of them. Customers will remember a show of thanks because they are not used to receiving (m)any!
2) Business thank you notes should be sincere! A note should reflect a genuine feeling of gratitude.
3) Hand-written notes are more personal in nature. If possible, send such a note rather than one that is computer-generated.
4) If, due to time constraints, it is impossible to send a hand-written or computer-generated business thank you note, send one via email. Any show of appreciation is better than none.
5) Business thank you notes do not have to be a dissertation. They are generally concise and to the point. (Customers may not have the time and inclination to read long thank you notes.)
6) Business thank you notes should be clearly written and not done in a slipshod fashion. Customers will not be impressed with any note that has grammatical errors or misspellings.
7) They should be written on quality paper on your business’ stationary. Again, it is desirable that the customer is left with a favorable impression.
8) Write business thank you notes as soon as possible. For example, if a new client forms an alliance your company, send a thank you right away. Try not to let weeks go by before thanking the customer for his/her patronage. (Of course, you can send thank you notes at any time but the first one should be forwarded expeditiously.)
9) Proofread business thank you notes before you send them. This ensures that the “final product” will merit the approval of customers.
10) Be specific, include details, and stick to the points. You don’t want to digress too much or be too profuse with your feelings and expressions of gratitude. Business thank you notes are different from personal thank you notes.
My WIN recipe for a standard business note (here, thanking a new customer for buying/using your product/service) follows:
- Write the purpose for the note, including why you are thankful.
- Indicate how the alliance will prove to be mutually beneficial and iinclude specific details.
- Note your future availability – that you will be accessible if any questions arise – and nix the idea of trying to up-sell. Differentiate a business thank you note with a sa
Running around to several different stores to get supplies for your business is not just a waste of time; it's a waste of money. A business owner needs a place where he or she can get all the supplies they need; supplies to help further what the business is trying to accomplish.Years ago, a business owner would go to countless stores to get the things they need to run their business efficiently. Back then a person would spend a whole day doing that by driving around aimlessly looking for a place that has exact things. One place would sell printers, but they wouldn't sell fax machines, so they would have to go find a place that sells that. Luckily with the evolution of the retail environment, you can get most of what you are looking for in one place.For example; In Germany, they have an establishment called Viking Office Products. If that name doesn't sound familiar, it is Germany's version of Office Depot.
Although I don’t recall the actual thank you note word for word, the following represents a close approximation:
Dear Arlene:
Thank you so much for my birthday present. I was jumping up and down when I saw the teddy bear! He is going to be my new best friend and I plan on taking him everywhere, including the baseball game.
I am sorry that you could not go to my birthday party. Next time I see you, we can play with the bear together. Thanks again for your generosity! (My grandmother told me to include this big word.) I miss you and can’t wait to see you.
Love, Andy
No, the letter is not in the same league as one written by Ernest Hemingway or F Scott Fitzgerald, but remember, I was only five years old at the time. (My writing has improved to some extent.) Still, the compilation of the letter was significant as it reinforced the notion of the importance of thanking others, genuinely expressing appreciation for another’s act of thoughtfulness, consideration and … yes, generosity.
The thank you letter has served me well in business. Our customers truly know that we are so grateful for their patronage and express our sentiment in a genuine, authentic manner. In turn, customers appreciate the display of courtesy, reflective in a sincere thank you note. Such a display of appreciation solidifies a relationship, building mutual trust and respect.
Business owners who refrain from the practice of writing thank you notes truly do not understand their importance. Perhaps they need to adopt a customer’s perspective. When I assume the role of customer, I want – no expect – a company to value my business. The company does not have to be overzealous in their appreciation, but a simple “thank you” satisfies my desire to be recognized and appreciated.
And don’t we all want this in our personal lives, too? When we hold the door open for someone, don’t we want to hear the magical words, “Thank you”? When we go to pick up food at a restaurant, don’t we want to be sent off with a “Thank you”? Indeed, when we go out of our way for someone else, we are ingrained with the notion that a simple "thank you" is considered a currency of reciprocation?
Albeit, writing a business letter takes more time and effort than uttering a “thank you.” (By the way, if you are going to say “thank you”, say it like you mean it! And you should mean it!) But customers will be even that much more impressed with the written word, opposed to the spoken word, because they recognize the greater labor involved. In addition, people are apt to remember a written token of appreciation since receiving one is a rare occurrence.
My fellow business owners, please keep the following points in mind regarding business thank you notes and letters:
1) They are a crucial component in building business ties. You will be more than compensated for the time it takes to create business thank you notes. Good will ensues when customers receive them and, in turn, customers are more inclined to doing business with you because of them. Customers will remember a show of thanks because they are not used to receiving (m)any!
2) Business thank you notes should be sincere! A note should reflect a genuine feeling of gratitude.
3) Hand-written notes are more personal in nature. If possible, send such a note rather than one that is computer-generated.
4) If, due to time constraints, it is impossible to send a hand-written or computer-generated business thank you note, send one via email. Any show of appreciation is better than none.
5) Business thank you notes do not have to be a dissertation. They are generally concise and to the point. (Customers may not have the time and inclination to read long thank you notes.)
6) Business thank you notes should be clearly written and not done in a slipshod fashion. Customers will not be impressed with any note that has grammatical errors or misspellings.
7) They should be written on quality paper on your business’ stationary. Again, it is desirable that the customer is left with a favorable impression.
8) Write business thank you notes as soon as possible. For example, if a new client forms an alliance your company, send a thank you right away. Try not to let weeks go by before thanking the customer for his/her patronage. (Of course, you can send thank you notes at any time but the first one should be forwarded expeditiously.)
9) Proofread business thank you notes before you send them. This ensures that the “final product” will merit the approval of customers.
10) Be specific, include details, and stick to the points. You don’t want to digress too much or be too profuse with your feelings and expressions of gratitude. Business thank you notes are different from personal thank you notes.
My WIN recipe for a standard business note (here, thanking a new customer for buying/using your product/service) follows:
- Write the purpose for the note, including why you are thankful.
- Indicate how the alliance will prove to be mutually beneficial and iinclude specific details.
- Note your future availability – that you will be accessible if any questions arise – and nix the idea of trying to up-sell. Differentiate a business thank you note with a s
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Business owners who refrain from the practice of writing thank you notes truly do not understand their importance. Perhaps they need to adopt a customer’s perspective. When I assume the role of customer, I want – no expect – a company to value my business. The company does not have to be overzealous in their appreciation, but a simple “thank you” satisfies my desire to be recognized and appreciated.
And don’t we all want this in our personal lives, too? When we hold the door open for someone, don’t we want to hear the magical words, “Thank you”? When we go to pick up food at a restaurant, don’t we want to be sent off with a “Thank you”? Indeed, when we go out of our way for someone else, we are ingrained with the notion that a simple "thank you" is considered a currency of reciprocation?
Albeit, writing a business letter takes more time and effort than uttering a “thank you.” (By the way, if you are going to say “thank you”, say it like you mean it! And you should mean it!) But customers will be even that much more impressed with the written word, opposed to the spoken word, because they recognize the greater labor involved. In addition, people are apt to remember a written token of appreciation since receiving one is a rare occurrence.
My fellow business owners, please keep the following points in mind regarding business thank you notes and letters:
1) They are a crucial component in building business ties. You will be more than compensated for the time it takes to create business thank you notes. Good will ensues when customers receive them and, in turn, customers are more inclined to doing business with you because of them. Customers will remember a show of thanks because they are not used to receiving (m)any!
2) Business thank you notes should be sincere! A note should reflect a genuine feeling of gratitude.
3) Hand-written notes are more personal in nature. If possible, send such a note rather than one that is computer-generated.
4) If, due to time constraints, it is impossible to send a hand-written or computer-generated business thank you note, send one via email. Any show of appreciation is better than none.
5) Business thank you notes do not have to be a dissertation. They are generally concise and to the point. (Customers may not have the time and inclination to read long thank you notes.)
6) Business thank you notes should be clearly written and not done in a slipshod fashion. Customers will not be impressed with any note that has grammatical errors or misspellings.
7) They should be written on quality paper on your business’ stationary. Again, it is desirable that the customer is left with a favorable impression.
8) Write business thank you notes as soon as possible. For example, if a new client forms an alliance your company, send a thank you right away. Try not to let weeks go by before thanking the customer for his/her patronage. (Of course, you can send thank you notes at any time but the first one should be forwarded expeditiously.)
9) Proofread business thank you notes before you send them. This ensures that the “final product” will merit the approval of customers.
10) Be specific, include details, and stick to the points. You don’t want to digress too much or be too profuse with your feelings and expressions of gratitude. Business thank you notes are different from personal thank you notes.
My WIN recipe for a standard business note (here, thanking a new customer for buying/using your product/service) follows:
- Write the purpose for the note, including why you are thankful.
- Indicate how the alliance will prove to be mutually beneficial and iinclude specific details.
- Note your future availability – that you will be accessible if any questions arise – and nix the idea of trying to up-sell. Differentiate a business thank you note with a s
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My fellow business owners, please keep the following points in mind regarding business thank you notes and letters:
1) They are a crucial component in building business ties. You will be more than compensated for the time it takes to create business thank you notes. Good will ensues when customers receive them and, in turn, customers are more inclined to doing business with you because of them. Customers will remember a show of thanks because they are not used to receiving (m)any!
2) Business thank you notes should be sincere! A note should reflect a genuine feeling of gratitude.
3) Hand-written notes are more personal in nature. If possible, send such a note rather than one that is computer-generated.
4) If, due to time constraints, it is impossible to send a hand-written or computer-generated business thank you note, send one via email. Any show of appreciation is better than none.
5) Business thank you notes do not have to be a dissertation. They are generally concise and to the point. (Customers may not have the time and inclination to read long thank you notes.)
6) Business thank you notes should be clearly written and not done in a slipshod fashion. Customers will not be impressed with any note that has grammatical errors or misspellings.
7) They should be written on quality paper on your business’ stationary. Again, it is desirable that the customer is left with a favorable impression.
8) Write business thank you notes as soon as possible. For example, if a new client forms an alliance your company, send a thank you right away. Try not to let weeks go by before thanking the customer for his/her patronage. (Of course, you can send thank you notes at any time but the first one should be forwarded expeditiously.)
9) Proofread business thank you notes before you send them. This ensures that the “final product” will merit the approval of customers.
10) Be specific, include details, and stick to the points. You don’t want to digress too much or be too profuse with your feelings and expressions of gratitude. Business thank you notes are different from personal thank you notes.
My WIN recipe for a standard business note (here, thanking a new customer for buying/using your product/service) follows:
- Write the purpose for the note, including why you are thankful.
- Indicate how the alliance will prove to be mutually beneficial and iinclude specific details.
- Note your future availability – that you will be accessible if any questions arise – and nix the idea of trying to up-sell. Differentiate a business thank you note with a s
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8) Write business thank you notes as soon as possible. For example, if a new client forms an alliance your company, send a thank you right away. Try not to let weeks go by before thanking the customer for his/her patronage. (Of course, you can send thank you notes at any time but the first one should be forwarded expeditiously.)
9) Proofread business thank you notes before you send them. This ensures that the “final product” will merit the approval of customers.
10) Be specific, include details, and stick to the points. You don’t want to digress too much or be too profuse with your feelings and expressions of gratitude. Business thank you notes are different from personal thank you notes.
My WIN recipe for a standard business note (here, thanking a new customer for buying/using your product/service) follows:
- Write the purpose for the note, including why you are thankful.
- Indicate how the alliance will prove to be mutually beneficial and iinclude specific details.
- Note your future availability – that you will be accessible if any questions arise – and nix the idea of trying to up-sell. Differentiate a business thank you note with a sales pitch note or letter. (You can always forward a separate sales letter to your customers afterwards.)
Indeed, you can certainly win the everlasting loyalty of your clients with business thank you notes. Your company should manifest such courtesy and responsiveness and your company’s reputation will be enhanced in the eyes of your clients.
Start writing them and see what happens! And when favorable results ensue, you can write me a business thank you note for reminding you of their importance.
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