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\"\"The holidays are coming, and your business should be absolutely prepared for the best \u2013 and the worst \u2013 of that time of the year. Here are a few tips to get you started on the right foot during these winter holidays.<\/p>\n

Offer Promotions<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you sell a product that someone may buy for their friends and family, there\u2019s no better time to offer free shipping than now. People love free shipping \u2013 even if they\u2019re not saving a ton off of retail prices, they still feel like it\u2019s a good deal if they get free shipping, especially if they already like your company.<\/p>\n

Share Those Promotions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Send a special newsletter out to your clients and fans talking about the new promos you have available. If you get started now, you can hold an \u201cearly-bird\u201d special on certain items or services.<\/p>\n

Say Thanks<\/strong><\/p>\n

When someone buys a service or a product of yours because of the promo, send a specialized thank you note out to them with your brand and a coupon included. Make sure you\u2019ve taken the time to write these cards by hand \u2013 as a small business, you usually can manage this, even if it\u2019s a particularly busy season.<\/p>\n

Make Special Promo Packages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you considered combining services and products to make holiday promotional packages? This won\u2019t work for every company, but it certainly works for a lot of them.<\/p>\n

And Finally \u2013 Don\u2019t Get Burnt Out<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>The holiday season can be extremely busy, but it\u2019s important that you take the time that you need to spend with your family and friends. Don\u2019t get burnt out \u2013 take the time you need to keep yourself sane.<\/p>\n

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