How To Use Gifts To Close The Deal Or Show Appreciation To Clients

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One practice that is not used as often as it should be is that of giving gifts in business. If you are overlooking this aspect of your business it is almost a given that you are missing sales and may also be losing clients that could be easily retained with simple gifts. We will share some ideas with you here that will help you, regardless whether you are looking for gifts for a boss, business associate, or a client.
If you are gifting someone who is associated with you in business then you definitely want to give them a gift that projects a professional image, not some gag gift from a place like Spencer's. You should do a little investigating to find out what the person likes and then buy them a gift suited to their personality but at the same time classy and dignified. Here are few suggestions for the business person.
Business books, books on management, and similar themesA high quality designer briefcase or handbagOriginal artwork that would go well in their office or homeDesktop itemsGourmet gift basketsWatches are always an appropriate gift
This is just a list to get you started,citizen eco drive; if the person is a golfer then by all means something golf related would certainly be appropriate,movado watches.
Now,mens watch, lets move on to client appreciation. This is an area that most businesses are sorely lacking in. What you need to realize is that for the cost of a simple gift you may be able to retain clients that are worth thousands of dollars to you business and keep them from going elsewhere. You derive your livelihood from your clients so doesn't it make sense to keep them happy? The thing to remember when choosing the gifts is to put some thought into it and try to personalize them as much as possible.
If you buy a gift for a client that is something that you know they have an interest in they will be impressed that you remembered. On the other hand if you buy something that they are totally uninterested in or even dislike, then it can backfire on you. It would be unwise on your part if you end up giving a tennis racquet to a regular client who has no interest, whatsoever, in tennis.
Giving a gift that is somewhat personalized shouldn't be that difficult, if you have dealt with a client for some time you should know about the likes and dislikes. Just take the time to write notes about your clients so that you will have the information when you need it.
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Romance - Learn How To Keep The Home Fires Burning

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Romance in a relationship is what keeps it on all four wheels. A relationship simply cannot grow and thrive without it. Men and women were made so differently that what comes natural to one, is a learning process for the other. It works both directions with different things. The key is learning to grow together by letting those thing bring you together rather than pull you apart. Finding out what the other person needs and putting actions behind the new-found knowledge is the beginning of wisdom within that relationship. When you center your attentions and energies on the other person, it has a wonderful way of not only putting your relationship into overdrive, but a strange way of coming back to you. And that is wonderful too! Romance is the key. Here are a few helpful tips for you both:
She Needs - Communication
A study says that the average woman uses 25,000 words a day and five tones of speech, while the average man uses only 12,000 words and three tones. 'Men are talk-impaired, relatively speaking,' the study points out. This is not a back-handed slap to men. I'm one. Just the facts about the way we were created so different from women. That is why a woman can talk on the phone to her friend for hours and a man will get right to the point of the conversation and immediately terminate the call. By the time a man has gotten home from work,diesel watches, he has used up all of his words at the office or throughout his day away. At dinner, his mate still has 5,000 words left and they need to be heard by someone. Guess who? ;)
She needs to talk to her man. Communication is romance to her. She wants to hear about your life,citizen eco drive, men, and share her day with you. This is so important. Take time to talk.
He Needs - Respect
A man needs to be respected. By his fellow employees, by his children, by his friends and especially by his girl. Respect is part of a man's love language. In the same way that a woman needs love, a man needs respect. That is the equivalent of love for him. He needs to know that he's needed, he needs to be considered, that what he does matters and makes a difference. Respect is vital to a man. Tell him how much you appreciate what he does for the family. Stick little notes of gratitude in his coat for him to find. It will make a huge difference in his countenance.
The next time his voice raises over something that you may have said, ladies, chances are he feels disrespected for some reason. Ask him about it. His stature will change for the better when you care enough to ask, his love for you will grow and romance will follow.
She Needs - Her man to spend time with the children
There is nothing sexier to a woman than a man that takes time to spend with their children. I know that sounds strange,seiko watches, but it is absolutely true. Ask your wife. She'll tell you. Take the kids to the park, wrestle with them, talk to them and read them a story when you tuck them into bed. Giving attention to your children is like giving attention to her. She notices and her love for you will deepen.
He Needs - A recreational partner
He loves his girl to do things with him. To go to movies, to go camping, to just sit and enjoy a television program. He needs to have you take an interest in what he is interested in.
She Needs - HELP!
A woman needs a man who takes some of the chores off of her shoulders. Do this, men, and you will find her looking you over more often. It shows a gal that you care and conveys that you love her. I'm not trying to turn us men into little house slaves. Just suggesting that taking some initiative around the home without being asked will turn her on. Try it.
Here's an additional tip for you, guys. I won't charge you extra either. Make her a cup of coffee or tea without being asked. Romance her with a surprise back rub. Buy her a little gift. Most women appreciate small, thoughtful gifts rather than large extravagant ones. She'll respond to your attention in very positive ways.
You Both Need - Encouragement
Take time to give each other props. Concentrate on the other person's strengths. Purposefully give words of encouragement. Never tear each other down, but always build each other up. Do you each have a dream? Be each other's cheerleader and let them know you are behind them 100%.
You Both Need - Date Nights
Courting shouldn't end after dating. In fact, it should increase. The excitement of dating each other is something that should be a part of your weekly schedule until the day you die. Take a day each week or two and go out to a meal, a movie, a play, a romantic walk. Bring her flowers. Try something new. Laugh together. Tell him he looks especially handsome tonight. Let him know that you appreciate the things he does and you're proud of him. Positive strokes will get you both everywhere! Those special, planned date nights will keep the home fire burning.
I could go on and on about successful relationships and how to spark the romance. I've been married for 21-years as of 1985. I'm not exactly a newlywed. I know what works because I've taken the time to, first, find out and, second, to take action and implement the great stuff I learned into my marriage. Most of my learning was taught by the School of Hard Knocks. The thing is, I eventually got it and boy, am I happy that I did. My relationship with my wife is more red-hot than when we first met.
So, start with those things. Work on your relationship with one another. Take time to be together every day. Make each other a priority. Find out what makes each other tick. Learn to love and respect one another. Remember two important things: love is a verb and your mate is not your enemy. Romance is a key to each others heart. The pay-off will be a life-long love.

Relive Your Team's Glory Days With An Authentic Footbal Jersey - A Complete How-To Guide

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An all-time greatest family pastime is undoubtedly the NFL football. Just about every person, men,skagen, women and kids alike, Sundays and Monday nights take on a whole different meaning during football season. Friends and families lounge together in the living room, at times switching between several games. In addition,seiko watches, both local pubs and sports bars are filled jam-packed with cheering and jeering fans, and for those who are able to watch live, simply flock to the stadium to cheer their favorite team.
Likewise the many things we enjoy and identify with, perhaps favorites bands or much-loved sports teams, are all part of our identities. As such,movado watches, there is an enormous market for items of clothing that sport the names and colors of our favorite teams and players. Nowadays every dedicated fan can find everything from hats sweatpants, socks, tee-shirts and undergarments touting their NFL favorites. But without doubt, perhaps the most popular item of clothing for the football fan is the authentic football jersey. You will find jerseys in both styles - authentic and replica.
So, do you know the difference between an authentic football jersey and a replica? In general, both versions will be embroidered with the player’s name. However the authentic ones have a mesh body as well as mesh sleeves, while replica jerseys have both bodies and sleeves made of nylon mesh.
Another distinctive feature is that an authentic football jersey will also have an official NFL equipment logo. Though replica jerseys have at times a somewhat similar look and feel of an authentic football jersey, these subtle differences makes them more affordable. Sometimes, an authentic football jersey may include an autograph, or if you choose to order rather than buy one from a sporting goods store then it may come with a photo or with any sort of a collectible.
Wearing one of these football jerseys would symbolize a hard core fan at one point of time. And despite the fact that loyal football fans will always be the biggest market for these and other football sportswear items and collectibles, interest in jerseys has been divided over the years. In fact the authentic football jersey is an item of fashion and style to many, in particular among the youth. Casual fans are now more likely to purchase authentic jerseys. Even though the market for the authentic football jersey has increased, fans at times have to wait for orders to be filled.
Besides football, there are sport jerseys like hockey and basketball that are regularly seen being worn by fans; however the authentic football jersey is still perhaps the most popular sports-related article of clothing. For sure, there’s something about watching a nail-biter of a game while at the same time sporting a jersey with the name of your favorite player emblazoned across your back that makes you feel like part of the action. Besides football jerseys are just about as much a sign of the change of seasons as late summer dips in temperature and the first falling leaves of autumn.
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Quiet Please - Soccer Game in Progress

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Icy temperatures far below normal. Gale force winds. Stinging sheets of horizontal rain. Cascading rivers of mud.
This abnormal change in our weather patterns can only mean one thing. Somebody somewhere has scheduled a children’s soccer game.
My daughter had two games this weekend. Like every game before them -- it rained. Temperatures never got above 46 degrees unless you were lucky enough to spill coffee in your lap. I saw two four-year old girls selling shots of sambucca out of the back of their parent’s Suburban.
In spite of the inclement weather parents were there in force. This was an end of the season tournament and there were eleven fields, all of them filled with hard charging boys and girls and all of them lined with parents, siblings, spectators, coaches, assistant coaches, and the occasional European trainer, whose ubiquitous cries of “Unlucky!” or “Well done!” in English and Irish accents provided a little extra ambience in a “Tom Brown’s School Days” sort of way.
While my daughter warmed up in preparation of warming up for her game, I took a walk along the line of soccer fields, stopping occasionally to watch the games for a moment or two. The ages of the children varied, as did the gender and the level of skill but nonetheless a similar pattern emerged and along with it a revelation. Some adults are just plain nuts.
The screaming, the endless screaming. “Go! To goal, to goal!” “Watch number 3,diesel watches, watch number 3! Nooooooo!! I told you to watch number 3!” “Shoot! Shoot! Now shoot! Now, now, now!” “Take it up the side! The side, keep going, keep going!” “Sarah’s in the middle, she’s in the middle! The middle, the middle! PASS! PASS!” “Ohhhhhhh!!!!”
I stood mesmerized by a coach who stalked along the sidelines shouting detailed instructions to his players as if he were a human joystick that could control their physical movements with just the sound of his voice. “Danny, move left.” “Dribble right and go, right and go!” “Take it left and cross. Cross! Aahh, for God’s sake! I said cross!”
Note to all parents and coaches who scream from the sidelines: Your kids can’t hear a word you say. Want to control your players every move? Get a foosball table. As much as you want your kids to score, there are kids on the other team who don’t want them to score. I’m surprised parents haven’t tried screaming at the kids on the opposing team. “Hey number 11, stand still and do nothing!”
I heard a mother offer the following words of encouragement to her daughter as she waited for the second half to begin, “Do it up right. Make me proud.” Do it up right? I was tempted to alert the referee, “Mangled syntax on the field. Everyone take a knee.”
Can you imagine how parents who shout at their kids at soccer games would fare if they were subjected to the same treatment at work? Say they’re in the process of admitting an emergency room patient while the boss watches from across the room. “Not the injury, the insurance card,movado watches, check the insurance card first! We don’t take United Health anymore. Oxford, yes! Oxford! Quick, the copy machine’s free, the machine’s free. Hurry! Someone’s coming with a huge file, run! Run! Keep going! Oooooh!”
Years ago, I used to play little league baseball. Most game days, I slid my glove on the handlebars of my bike and rode over to the field by myself. My teammates did the same thing. Our parents came to watch if they had the time, if they were busy, they didn’t. Sometimes we won,mens watch, sometimes we lost. Sometimes I got a couple of hits and caught a couple of balls and sometimes I didn’t. Big deal. It was summertime.
After the game, I’d ride back, put my bike in the garage and walk in the house. My father would ask me how we did, I’d tell him a little bit about how the game went and that would be it.
Two minutes of conversation at best --and in my mind-- still the perfect length of time to spend discussing any game between a bunch of nine-year-old kids.
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Gifts For Your Loved One

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Well, let's see about giving them like some equipment for weight training, like something they could do maybe at their house. Also it sounds like you guys have been through a lot together so you could make a journal or photo album.
Like I did the journal thing for me and my boyfriend's anniversary and in it I put pictures of where we went together, I made a page for all the obstacles we have crossed together, put songs, or little cute words we used to say, I even wrote a choose your adventure story that included both of us and a group of aliens and there was only one good ending (that was really fun).
Another thing you could do is give them something simple, but give them many simple things, like maybe a gift certificate to there favorite store and put it in a huge box so it looks like a really big gift. Then fill up the box with there favorite candy and then watch them fish around for there gift,seiko watches, it's really fun and very memorable.
So here's my philosophy. You could either get them a really big gift like equipment for weight training, or something relating to golf or bowling or you could them something more simple like a gift certificate, a watch, or a combination of those and spice it up by adding a little memory journal or making it cute by putting it in a big box with a bunch of candy. I tend to go for the combination of little things and the journal idea because it's much more meaningful and it's truly a gift that lasts and never gets old.
Oh and for other gift ideas you could buy him/her something they need for there house, an accessory for the computer, car, or whatever. You could take them to a concert or some sports event you know he/she would love to go to. Or you can take them on a shopping spree and have him/her pick out whatever he/she would want.
I like the accessories for there computer or there car. I really think that is the way to go. You could go even further by making it look cute. You said you guys have only been together for a couple of weeks, so I think you should save the enhancing techniques till later on in your relationship. They are much funnier and even more appreciated then. But besides that I think the accessory for there computer or car would definitely be good. The odds are you don't know yet which ones he needs. Since you know that they like basketball,skagen, I suppose you could take him to see a game.
My understanding of gift-giving is that it is not its price that matters, but the joys that it brings to the person you give it to. It seems that you care a lot about this person. I cannot tell you what kind of a gift he/she would like to receive. You are the one that must know him/her very well. Just think about what kind of person they are and what they like to do and what kind of things they like to have around them. Try to remember if they ever mentioned something that they liked or something that they would like to have then that would be the very best thing to get them. You can get them a album by an artist he/she likes or a book by a writer he/she admires, or a bouquet of flowers because he/she thinks it romantic or anything else you know they would like.
If you want you could give them jewelry, but not the type that is gold and silver and all that stuff. There's some that look very exotic and colorful. Some have gold in them but they look very pretty and different. It's kind of hard to explain but I see them at a lot of jewelry stores so you could check it out if you want to.
If you want you could be traditional and do one thing original. For example, you could get her a huge teddy bear with the flowers, but make homemade chocolate. Something easy and cheap to make and which all my friends are addicted to right now is Brazilian chocolate and all you need is cocoa powder, sweetened milk, and butter. You could go to the website and check it out. It takes very little time to make and is very good. Your boyfriend/girlfriend would probably love it if you took the time to actually make them chocolate or some other type of food or candy.
If those don't work. Then there is a cartoon character or something cute that they like. Get them something related to it. Maybe a few DVDs or CDs that they like or a big stuffed animal character. You could even get them those little sea monkey pets and give him/her a monkey stuffed animal and a necklace with a monkey on it,men watches.

Gift Ideas for Father's Day, 18 June 2006

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Dads, and in fact men in general, are notoriously difficult to buy for. And Father's Day is a tricky one – it's not as personal as a birthday, but you can't really ignore your dad on the day when every other father in the land is getting a new tie. The secret of a good Father's Day gift lies in thoughtfulness. You may not feel comfortable telling your dad that you love him, or that you are grateful for all that he does for you, but you can express a great deal with a hand-made card, or a carefully chosen gift. Put yourself in his shoes Think about what your dad likes, and needs. If he has an important business meeting coming up, maybe a new tie or shirt, from somewhere like T.M.Lewin (http://www.tmlewin.co.uk ), will be appreciated. When the meeting comes around, you can remind him to wear your gift, and tell him that you will be thinking of him. If, on the other hand, your father is a stay-at-home dad, who spends his days in jogging bottoms and a t shirt,skagen, then maybe he needs some time and space to himself once in a while. What about a gift he can keep? Perhaps you would prefer to buy your dad a keepsake for Father's Day. There are plenty of affordable gift ideas out there, and many of them are easy to get hold of from websites. H.Samuel (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk ) is a familiar high street name, but you may not have realised what a huge range of gifts they have. There's bound to be a store near you, and you can also try out their website – you can find what you want by shopping by price, by brand or by category. Ideas for Traditional Dad... If your dad is the traditional type, who wears a suit and tie to work, then maybe he would like a smart new watch to complement his business attire? Classic brands such as Accurist and Seiko are perfect to add a sophisticated touch to his look. You could also consider a pen set – it's not the most exciting of presents, but if you have it engraved with your dad's name or initials, it will become something much more special. Cool Dad... Does your dad still reckon he's hip with the kids? Then treat him to a poker set, just make sure he doesn't play for money, or he might fritter away your inheritance. Alternatively, why not get him something from one of his favourite brands? Well-known names such as Ben Sherman and Puma are now producing funky gifts, jewellery and watches. Young Dad... For the younger dad, you might like to think about buying some jewellery. Of course, not all men go for jewellery, but if you know that he wears it, you could give him something a bit different like a silver dogtag necklace or a chunky bracelet. Again, engraving these gifts can make them extra special. Or why not find a cool, sleek photo frame to give him? Add the personal touch with a precious photo of the two of you. Older Dad... Cufflinks are always a good bet for Father's Day, and they are getting more stylish. It's up to you to choose whether your dad would like fun, novelty cufflinks, a traditional discreet pair or some designer ones from a top fashion brand like Police or Ben Sherman. Another great present, which will be appreciated by the many dads out there who like the odd tipple, is a tankard or hip flask. Thanks Dad Whatever you choose to get your dad, the most important thing about Father's Day is that it gives you a unique opportunity to tell you dad just how much you love him, and what he means to you. It may be that those words won't actually come out of your mouth, but the perfect present will do the talking for you.



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Getting The Bass Onto Your Boat

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You want to get the fish in your boat once you catch it. But the question is how to go about it. Well, the following steps which will help you out in this situation. Setting the hook is a very important step and you should take make sure that it is set in the right way. To lure the bass you can use a Treble hook. However upon striking the bass may not hook itself always. You need a solid impact and a sharp pointed hook to go through the strong jaws of the bass. Snap your rod back as the strike occurs and roll until the line becomes tight. Maintain a regular pressure on the fish; this will make the hooks penetrate further in the jaws. However you should wait for some time before setting the hook in case of top waters. You may accidentally pull the lure away from the mouth of the bass and this will help the fish in getting away. Bass has the tendency to inhale the lure totally,timex watches, so you must make a solid and strong strike so that the hooks are driven in properly. Spinner baits, plastic worms and jigs are some of the single hook lures. They must have a planned and strong hook set. You must keep certain points in your mind while setting the hook. Sweeping back your rod after tightening down on the bass is of no use. Only the head of the fish will be turned by this. Your rod should be set between 10 and 11 o'clock position the movement you feel the strike. Facing the fish you should put down the rod top quickly. With the help of a quick overhead strike snap the slack out of the line. After this you need to set the hook and set it with a powerful jerk in the upward direction. This is known as the slack line method and it should be used while setting the hook. Setting a drag is important because the dragging of reel can lead to line slippage. Never adjust the setting of the drag to set the drag. Don't pull the line directly to the spool. Now, the reading of line pull which will be exerted by the lure will in an incorrect one. Before pulling the line,skagen, you need to adjust the drag. You can also attach a heavy object at the end of the line and then adjust the drag accordingly. Set the drag in such a way that it is not more than half of the pound test of the line. Back reeling is a technique in which the handle of the reel is used to pay out or take-in as per the demand of the fish. It is a method to have the fish on the spinning reel. Drag is tightened down in back reeling. This technique may appear difficult to beginners. However it can be mastered after a lot of practice. The advantage of this method is that the twist of the line is reduced because you don't reel when the fish is pulling the line against the drag. Now to land a fish you need a net but since the bass has no teeth, you can land it without using the net. The net may also damage the fish sometimes. There are two methods by which you can land the bass. First method is known as the Net method. Bring the fish next to the boat. Make sure that you net is not knotted and then put it into the water. Generally the bass will swim into the net however you may need to draw the fish towards the net sometimes. Next bring the fish up with the help of a smooth and single motion. Avoid swiping at a bass which is not ready to come on to the boat. Also make sure that you don't net the fish downward. Lip Landing is another method which you can use to land the bass. Bring the fish closer to the boat using a rod. The spring action of the rod will behave as a shock absorber if the fish tries to run. Reeling up a lot of line is not required. Adequate pressure needs to be maintained on the line. Rod should be drawn back over one shoulder. Next, pull the fish towards yourself. You need to press your thumb against the tip of the jaws if the mouth of the fish in closed. This step will lead to opening of the mouth. Now, compress the lower jaw of the fish between your thumb and forefinger. Use both hands to hold the jaw if the bass is big. Finally,mens watch, lift the fish on to the boat. George Wood is a successful webmaster of many popular sites including niche and watches site. If you want to read more about fishing, click over to George fishing site.