Graduation invitations and graduation announcements send word of your accomplishment. One is for inviting friends and family to the ceremony itself or a party afterwards. The other lets everyone know you have achieved a goal.

See this helpful article regarding Graduation Invitation Etiquette as you get ready to mail both out.

Congratulations, graduate!

Graduation is a year round event. True, the majority of students graduate in May or June but many graduate mid-year and plenty graduate from all sorts of programs with all kinds of degrees or certifications all year long. A graduation signifies an achievement to be celebrated.

It is an honor to be included on a graduate’s mailing list and although gifts should not necessarily be expected, it is proper etiquette to remember someone special with at least congratulations cards. A small gift is nice as well if you choose to send one. See the complete article here and this recap for popular graduation gift suggestions:

•Money. Who wouldn’t appreciate a bit of cash?
•Jewelry. Something personalized marking the date of graduation is a keepsake to last a lifetime.
•Practical. Gifts that help the graduate along their next step in life are useful and appreciated.
•Books. Books are nice remembrances and I don’t mean textbooks.
•Personalized. Note cards with their name personalized on them make great thank you cards or cards for any occasion.

However you choose to honor the graduate, keep it heartfelt and include best wishes for their future. They deserve it!

Looking for affordable ways to maintain and grow customer and employee loyalty during these difficult times? Business Greeting Cards are your answer. Treat your business connections like family and they are certain to return the favor. Remember them with the following:

Business Appreciation Cards are simply perfect for sending business thanks. Your kind gesture will be remembered and appreciated the next time they need your products or services.









Congratulations Cards are great moral boosters. Send congratulations when a big sale is closed or a personal accomplishment is achieved.










Get Well Cards show that your company cares when someone is not feeling their best.












Sympathy Cards are thoughtful gestures that will be warmly remembered.










Thinking of You Cards are perfect anytime for just staying connected. Use them to strengthen your business relationships.








A professional greeting card is an appropriate opportunity to say that your business cares about more than just the sale. By treating your customers, business associates and employees like family, you are building company loyalty and strengthening your business partnerships. As you would a family member, celebrate good times and offer support during the bad by thoughtfully remembering others.

Annual budgets and forecasts are necessary but here are a few business resolutions that will help start your business calendar year off right and contribute to a successful year ahead. 

I will build relationships.  In tough times we count on those businesses and contacts we can trust.  Build new relationships and insure loyalty from existing ones by staying in touch.  Consider sending Birthday Cards, Anniversary Cards, Thank You Cards and Congratulations Cards throughout the year.

I will focus on my business goals.  Focus on the year ahead and plan for success.  Fix what you can and don’t waste time on those things that are out of your control.  Work smart and refocus often but keep your sight clearly on achieving your business goals.

I will listen more.  Do not manage your business in a vacuum.  Listen to the suggestions of others including your customers, business associates and employees.  They offer a different perspective on your business and are valuable resources for information and new ideas that can help your business thrive.

I will learn.  Teach yourself a new skill.  Join a group of experts in your field of business.  Learn from the mistakes and successes of others.

I will be a leader.  Be a leader rather than a follower.  Stay competitive by being creative and a trend leader.  Read the newspaper or surf the internet so that you remain ahead of the curve and can be proactive rather than reactive.

I will be receptive to change.  Make changes in your business strategy, procedures and processes when necessary.  Change can be unsettling but is often necessary in an unstable environment.  Consider change a positive experience.

I will ask for help.  The old saying, “it never hurts to ask” is true and necessary now more than ever.  Ask for business referrals and send business referral thank you cards to those that help grow your business.  Market your services and products and seek input when you need it.  Good advice can be yours for the asking.

The suggestions above are not new but it will take some effort on your part to remember them throughout the coming year.  Review your list often as it will lead to a promising and profitable 2009!  For more in-depth information on the ideas above, see the article, “New Years Resolutions for a Successful Business“.

Happy New Year!

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