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Archive for the ‘Seasonal’ Category

December 13th, 2007

Thursday Thirteen - 13 Tips for Easing Customers’ Stress

So often your customers are rushed and stressed this time of year as they finish their shopping, attend school holiday programs, do extra baking, wrap up year-end reports at work and often deal with stormy weather.
How can you make them smile and feel less stressed when they shop with you or visit your online store?
1. […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 7 comments

December 10th, 2007

Wrapping Up With Readers’ Comments At Home Biz Notes

Throughout the year, our readers have visited and added their comments to the various topics we’ve presented. It’s always enjoyable to learn what you’re thinking and have you share with us.
So we’re “wrapping up” with some comments here at Home Biz Notes.
1. Celebrate Universal Children’s Day in Your Business

Bridget Wright at Biz Chicks Rule shared […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 10 comments

December 9th, 2007

Are You Gift Wrapping Challenged? Follow These Basic Video Steps

Do you need to wrap thank you gifts for clients? Do you gift wrap for displays or giveaways? How about for customer orders?
The Senior Editor at Style At Home shows you how to wrap a gift. This is one of the better videos available, with clear, easy to follow steps for the gift wrapping challenged.

Presentation […]

By Yvonne Russell -- 7 comments

December 4th, 2007

Host A Christmas Wrapping Night For Charity - 10 Creative Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

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As home business owners we can easily get caught up in our end of year Christmas business frenzy.
Sometimes it’s good to give back to the community. You could organize some donations from the community and your suppliers, and host a family Christmas gift wrapping community night for a local charity or church.
Here are 10 […]

By Yvonne Russell -- 5 comments

November 22nd, 2007

25 Activities to Keep Youngsters Busy in A Home Business Household

Are you’re trying to operate your home business this weekend while the children are home from school?  Do you become dismayed by the many interruptions?  (In the United States, most schools are closed so students have a 4 1/2 day holiday weekend.)
Laura Spencer at Work from Home Momma has just the solution!  Check out her […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

November 22nd, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving from Home Biz Notes

For those who celebrate in the United States….Happy Thanksgiving Day and may you have many blessings to count.
For those who don’t have this holiday, may you have a very happy day, too.
The majority of businesses are closed here including home business owners. We usually spend the day with family, getting together with members they […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

October 30th, 2007

Halloween or Harvest Time at Your Home Business

  Most businesses, especially those with walk-in customers in the United States and Canada, recognize Halloween.  However, in some places, this is called a Harvest Festival because a number of people don’t celebrate the season of ghosts and goblins.  Many of the same decorations and colors are applicable to both.
Festivities surrounding these occasions may involve […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments