How to Engage Employees: 11 Tips for Making Your Office Fun Again

social committee for office fun
Let’s face it: it was a brutal winter just about everywhere in the US. Coming out of the winter doldrums, especially at the office, is not always easy. But with these 11 tips, you can turn things around and make your office fun again.
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Retail Sales Strategy: 8 Ways to Promote Summer Clearance Sales

Promote Summer Clearance Sales

Oh, boy – how’d it get to be mid-August already? You know what that means for retailers. Out with the old and in with the Christmas stuff. OK, maybe not THAT fast. But this is a time when retailers are thinking summer clearance so they can make room for new merchandise. If you’re a retailer (either online or with a brick and mortar shop), here are some tips for making your summer clearance sales stand out.

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New Product Launch: How to Prep, Plan, and Implement a Sound Strategy

You’re excited about your new product. You’ve beta-tested it to the max, you’ve revised, you’ve tested again, and it’s ready. Now what?

The purpose of this post is to give you a basic blueprint of what you need to do in order to have a successful product launch. We’re going to assume the product is, indeed, ready (so if patents are needed or distribution agreements need to be signed, we’re going to assume that this is all set). We’re also going to assume that you’ve done your market research and that there is, in fact, a market for your product. Continue reading “New Product Launch: How to Prep, Plan, and Implement a Sound Strategy”

Small Business Marketing Technique: Celebrate Your Anniversary

10 year anniversary ideaBusiness anniversaries – think 10, 15, 25 years on up – are the perfect excuse to celebrate and give your business a little extra promotion. Here are four ideas for celebrating and getting the word out.

Tell the public about your anniversary. And not just once or in one place. Announce your company’s longevity (which subconsciously suggests a certain level of success and credibility in people’s minds). Continue reading “Small Business Marketing Technique: Celebrate Your Anniversary”

Halloween Party Ideas & Tips for the Office

office halloween party ideasSoon it will be time for celebrating Halloween! Children and adults alike are looking forward to costumes and Halloween parties providing a great time to show off their creativity and have fun!

Do you celebrate Halloween with your employees?  It’s a fantastic way to promote employee engagement by participating in group activities and have fun doing it!

Party Planning

The key to any party is planning.  Where should the party be? Who should be invited?  What food should be offered? …  There are many questions to get answered when planning an event.  Here are some ideas to consider:  Continue reading “Halloween Party Ideas & Tips for the Office”