It’s the season of gratitude, so show your appreciation for coworkers, customers, vendors, and friends with these affordable and original gift ideas, writes Darryl Davis.
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The leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler, and all the pumpkin spice is back. Now is the perfect time to say thank you to your new and old clients. After all, without them, you wouldn’t be where you are today, right?
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I spend a lot of time talking about living with an attitude of abundance rather than scarcity, and like success coach and author Jen Sincero, I say this: This will shift your perspective from scarcity to abundance, allowing you to focus on the good things in your life, which in turn will attract more good things into your reality. ”
This is the state of mind we want to live in. Not only that, but I want to share it.
7 ways to say “thank you” this fall without spending a fortune
Here are seven creative (and affordable) ways to share this attitude toward abundance and say “thank you” this fall.
1. Send a handwritten thank you note
A heartfelt thank you goes a long way. It’s personal, thoughtful, and shows you care. Best of all, it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Just buy a pack of cards and stamps and you’re good to go.
2. Give them a gift card to their favorite coffee shop.
Who doesn’t love free coffee? Give your customers a gift card to a local coffee shop so they can treat themselves to a pumpkin spice latte (or any other fall favorite).
3. Make it into a homemade snack
Nothing says “thank you” like a handmade gift from the heart. Whether it’s a bunch of chocolate chip cookies or pumpkin bread, your clients will appreciate your attitude and cooking skills.
4. Offer to help with fall gardening.
Not very good at gardening? No problem! You can hire local teenagers or college students to do it for you. Your client will appreciate your offer of help, even if it’s ultimately declined.
5. Give out tickets to fall festivals and events
Fall is full of fun events like apple picking, hayrides, and corn mazes. Show your appreciation by giving your clients tickets to fun fall activities.
6. Make a donation in your name to your favorite charity
If your client is keen to give back, show your support for charity by donating to their favorite charity in their name. This is a great way to make a difference in someone’s life and show that you appreciate their business at the same time.
7. Give him a fresh pie from his favorite bakery.
There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked pie wafting through your home on a cool fall day. Order a pie from your favorite local bakery and deliver it to your customers with a warm smile.
The British mathematician and philosopher Alfred North Whitehead once said: A wise and self-confident person will gratefully acknowledge this help. ” We know that gratitude is important…there’s always a season to celebrate it.
Now is a great time to say thank you to the people who have helped us throughout the year, including our clients, other agencies, vendors, and friends. By expressing our gratitude in creative and thoughtful ways, we can show our clients how much we appreciate their business and build stronger relationships with them in the process.
