It is almost Christmas and time to start shopping for the ladies in our lives. No, I don’t mean your mom. This is where we have to walk the tight rope of deciding what give will convey how we feel without making a statement. Girls have a way of interpreting gifts, like we have some hidden meaning or agenda that is going to be unwrapped with the bow. I’d rather just stick with the easy stuff.
Since tomorrow is Black Friday and Cyber Monday is in just a few days, I thought I’d give you a heads up on some of …read more

A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with Mary Emma at HomeBizNotes about the need to think a bit outside the box when it comes to promotional items.
And since I recently discussed how businesses will be sending holiday items despite of the economy and other cutbacks, I began to wonder what the top gifts for customers/clients will be this year.
Here’s what I think will be most valued by customers/clients:

Gift certificate/gift cards -with money tight, these might be the most cherished thing this holiday season
Something green – eco-friendly gifts will also be popular
Gifts that give back – Gifts that …read more