It's All About Relationships
Ron Burley’s post on Inc.’s Customer Confidential column got me thinking about the positive outcomes that can occur as a result of a single, fateful interaction. I had an analogous situation arise in 1995. Through a serendipitous introduction, I met a newly minted Oracle executive that was moving to CA to take the helm of […]
The Wake-up Light: Rise and sun-SHINE
Give the gift of a summer morning, every morning. 6:00 am rolls around every day, like clockwork, whether we’re ready or not. Wouldn’t it be lovely to begin each day with sun streaming through the window?
Is the Customer Always Right?
Two notable bloggers (Inc. and The Frugal Entrepreneur) took up the subject of “disgruntled customers” last week. Since I have been interviewed twice in the past year on the very same topic, I thought why not comment on my own company blog? Both posts offer important insights, but the overall advice is largely reactive. The personal suggestions made […]
Get "Juiced," the JuiceBuddy
JuiceBuddy, a compact iPhone charger. How many cords should we need to keep our phones charged? One on the nightstand, one in the office, one for the commute and an extra to carry at all times, just in case. It shouldn’t be so difficult to prevent a dead battery.
A Gift For the Road Less Traveled
I’m Katie Klein, a new contributor to the Trims blog aka Gift Rap. My goal, with the help of my collaborators and colleagues at Trims, is to keep readers informed and up-to-date on the latest and greatest, products, trends and thought provoking topics of the day as they relate to B2B field marketers and event […]
Networking: 5 Real-Time Insights for Women
By Susan Roth/President/Trims Unlimited There is so much advice in the press these days about the importance of networking for businesswomen, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. The mantra appears to be— join, attend and participate often. But when the advice jumps from page to practice, confusion often reigns. What groups are the right ones—institutional, segregated (sex, […]
Business Etiquette: 4 Cautionary Tales
Since the Web hardly needs another etiquette list, I thought I would share 4 cautionary tales on the subject: three have clear lessons to impart while the third is more ambiguous but thought provoking, nonetheless…. Business Etiquette: 4 Cautionary Tales
6 Things To Consider When Hiring An SEO Firm
I don’t know about you, but I barely have enough time to run my small business let alone manage a successful search engine optimization (SEO) campaign. Over the past 18 months I have hired two companies, fired one and interviewed many (large and small). I am midway through the process of getting my company “optimized,” with a new partner. The experience has been enlightening, bumpy and rewarding all at the same time. Below, I have listed a few things to think about before signing on.
"Manners in a Minute"
Tools of the Trade Use utensils from the outside in (in a formal place setting a butter knife–paddle shaped or a short handled knife— will be included). Tips That Will Make You a Pro Unless you are the host, do not ask to be seated at the table until the host arrives Before taking your […]
Success Story: Culturally Sensitive Business Gifts
The Challenge: Quinn Emanuel Trial Lawyers, the top “Intellectual Property” firm in the US and the world’s leading “Business Litigation Firm,”* recently came to Trims seeking our expertise on culturally sensitive business gifts. They were in need of a “quintessentially American” product to be used as a leave behind and/or follow-up gift upon the conclusion of each overseas meeting. […]
Happy Holidays from Trims Unlimited & American Express
Tumi Card Case Special – Deep discounts just in time for the holidays
For last minute holiday shoppers and for those looking ahead to the new year, we have some great specials on Card Cases from Tumi to share with you this morning. These are current styles, not discontinued styles or closeouts. However, supplies at these prices are limited. Tumi Meridian Folding Card Case Retail: $59.00 Trims Sell […]