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Written by Sheri Beckham, Gift Professional on 03 April 2010
Don’t Forget Your Administrative Professional
In 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) started honoring office workers by sponsoring Administrative Professionals Week. Now, Administrative Professionals week is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and other major holidays. This is truly the time to thank those tireless administrative professionals who keep our offices running like clockwork and make our jobs easier.
In 2000, the International Association of Administrative Professionals changed the name for what was then called Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day to what we now know as Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day. This was done to keep up with the changing job titles and added responsibilities that are now taken on by a modern day Administrative Professionals.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor statistics, there are over 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States. There are over 8.9 million working in other administrative support roles. Canada employees over 475, 000 administrative professionals and millions are working in offices worldwide.
This year, Administrative Professionals Week is April 18-24 and Administrative Professionals Day is Wednesday, April 21.
This year, you might consider a versatile gift that will remind your administrative professional how much you value them for long after this special week. Here are some ideas to help you with giving the perfect gift this year.
- Coffee Mug filed with delectable goodies such as chocolate, coffee, tea, cocoa, or other snacks. Wrapped in beautiful cello with a festive bow, this simple gift will certainly get your administrative professional’s attention. The coffee mug can be used over and over, which reminds your admin how important they are day after day. Gifts such as these run $15-$25 on average. This makes it affordable for the whole office.
- A pen and pencil holder or tray for their desk can be filled with tasty treats that are sure to put a smile on their face.
- Lunch Tote gift baskets are the gifts that keep on giving. Have it filled with “tear & share” items like
caramel corn, cheese straws, truffles and other delicious snacks that can be shared by all. Tote gift baskets are a little more expensive, but how valuable are your administrative professionals? It’s a small price to pay for those who do so much for us.
- A popcorn bucket makes a really cool and fun gift for your administrative professional. You can put your administrative professional’s favorite DVD in the popcorn basket along with some other movie snacks. Not sure what your admins’s favorite movie is? Then get them some movie tickets or a gift certificate to Blockbuster.
- Finally, any basket, music box, crate, or other unique container can be a perfect gift basket. Large or
small, a creative gift professional can make it into the perfect administrative professional gift.
So, there are five ideas on how you can show your appreciation for all that your administrative professionals do for you. Don’t delay or wait until the last minute. Think ahead and order now so you can be sure to get the perfect gift this year. A regular old store bought gift just won’t due these days. You need to stand out really show your appreciation with something unique, new and original. To all the Administrative Professionals out there reading this story, send the link to your boss. They will get the hint! Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
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Sheri Beckham is the owner of THE original basket boutique, gift basket franchise in Gulf Breeze, Florida serving the Pensacola area. If you are looking for something original, contact Sheri at (877) 622-3248. THE original basket boutique can ship nationwide or deliver across town. We have gifts in all price ranges and can handle one or one hundred, which ever you need. You can also find us online on our gift basket store at http://www.obbpensacola.com.
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Written by Sheri Beckham, Gift Professional on 11 March 2010
Do you have a favorite color? You may not realize it but colors actually speak to us. Not only are colors symbolic, but they can evoke emotions or physiological responses. Most of us from our youth are taught that colors mean something such as red meaning stop and green means go. When we see pink or light blue balloons being delivered, it is likely to mean that a baby girl or boy has been born. The entire spectrum of colors has meaning and connotations. When you buy a gift for someone, do you know what the colors could mean? Here are the basic colors and their meanings.
Red
Red is the color or power. Is associated with fire and blood so it is often associated with strength, determination, passion, love or desire. Red is a strong emotional color, which draws attention and signifies Stop or Danger. Red has been proven to evoke natural body responses such as raising blood pressure or increasing respiration. When used in advertising, it is usually complimented by a contrasting color shade of red to “tone” down the effects. Red is such a versatile color because it is used to show love, desire and passion while at the same time, anger, danger and stop.
Yellow
Yellow is a color generally associated with happiness, joy and energy. Yellow is a warm color that gets people’s attention, which is why taxicabs were painted yellow. Yellow is often used to promote children’s products. Yellow in advertising is used to highlight the most important elements of your product or design. Yellow should be used for lighthearted items but not typically for high end products.
Orange
Orange is a combination of red and yellow. The energy of red and happiness of yellow form a color that represents enthusiasm, happiness, creativity, success and encouragement. It is a citrus color so it is associated with healthy food and stimulates appetites. Orange is also the color for strength and endurance. It should be used to catch attention or highlight important aspects of your product or design. Orange is a wonderful color for promoting food and children’s toys.
Green
The color green is typically associated with nature. When you see green, you think of freshness, fertility, harmony, growth, and money. It is also a safety color, which is associated with “Go” or “good”. Green is a healing color because it is the most restful color on the human eye and has been shown to improve vision. You should use green when you are trying to promote feelings of safety or trust. Green should also be used when you are trying to promote environmentally friendly products.
Blue
Blue is a color that is associated with loyalty, trust, confidence, faith, truth, or wisdom. It is the color of the sea and sky. Blue is a color that evokes calm feelings and tranquility. The color blue has been shown to slow the human metabolism and produce a calming affect on people. Unlike red, yellow and orange, which are emotional colors; blue is linked to human intellect and consciousness. You would use blue to promote products related to cleanliness, water or precision high-tech products. Blue is a masculine color is typically associated with males. Blue is used a in corporate America because is linked to expertise, stability and trustworthiness.
Purple
Purple is a combination of blue and purple which is a combination of stability and energy. Purple is associated with royalty, luxury, wisdom, dignity, creativity, mystery and magic. The color purple is favored by young people and used in advertising to youth. If you want to portray elegance and a touch of class, use purple in your products.
White
White is the color of goodness, purity, innocence and perfection. The color white signifies safety and perfection. When compared to black, it is considered the positive or good. White is the color of snow, so in advertising, it is associated with cleanliness and coolness. White is also used with tech products to signify simplicity. Apple computer has made use of the color white on their products to promote just that, simplicity or ease of use. White is also associated with charitable organizations.
Black
Elegance, formality, power, death, evil, fear or mysteries are typically associated with the color black. Black can have a negative connotation and is the opposite of white. Black is used for strength and authority; it is also considered to be very formal and prestigious color. Black can also be the color of grief. Black is often worn to make someone look thinner so it is a color that gives the feeling of depth and perspective. Black is a great color to use as a contrast to other colors. It helps to create powerful combinations when used with other power colors like red and orange.
So now you know more about colors and their meanings. At The original basket boutique, color is always taken into consideration when designing our gifts. We know that some colors just go together so we use them in everyday gifts, but often times a client will want to send a special message. We custom make these gifts to specifically address the client’s needs and desires using colors.
The next time you are considering a gift, think about the colors and what it means. You always want to be sure you are sending the right message!
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Sheri Beckham is a gift basket professional and owner of THE original basket boutique, gift basket franchise located in Gulf Breeze, Fl.
For more information about Sheri or THE original basket boutique please contact us or call Toll Free: (877) 622-3248
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Written by Sheri Beckham, Gift Professional on 10 March 2010
10. Gift baskets can be made to fit any budget.
9. Themed gift baskets can be made to fit any occasion.
8. A gift baskets can come in any size to fit the situation.
7. Gift baskets are quick and easy to order.
6. Gift baskets can be shared so it can save you money by serving more people.
5. Professionally designed gift baskets convey a special message to the recipient.
4. Gift baskets and their containers can create lasting memories.
3. Gift baskets can be branded or personalized to keep your name at the top of the recipient’s mind.
2. Gift baskets are loved by everyone!
1. Gift baskets are the perfect gift to fit every occasion!
If you are looking for the perfect gift, then think gift baskets. Ordering gift baskets is as easy as picking up the phone or going online. They are especially great for sending to an entire office or family. Professionally designed gift baskets from a gift basket specialist will create lasting memories for your recipient.
For more information about gifts and gift baskets, contact us at THE original basket boutique. We will show you some very easy and affordable ways to show your appreciation 365 days a year.
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Written by Sheri Beckham, Gift Professional on 10 March 2010
If you have never received a gift basket before, then you are probably asking yourself, “Why send gift baskets?” Gift baskets are given for almost any occasion. They can be sent on birthdays, holidays, or as appreciation gifts. They are a wonderful way to say thank you to a valued customer or even a potential client. Gift baskets are perfect for making a statement or sending a message to someone important.
A traditional gift basket is generally filled with gourmet goodies or gifts, however the beauty of the gift basket is that you can put almost anything in it depending on the reason you are giving the gift. The joy of the gift basket comes from the many items inside. It is like receiving a gift inside of gift or many little gifts. A gift basket’s items are only limited by the imagination of the giver and the designer.
Gift baskets are also great for sharing. When you give a gift basket to an office or a family, everyone enjoys the goodies in the basket. You will often hear the term, “Tear & Share” when talking about gift baskets that means it contains items that can be eaten by more than one person. Caramel corn, popcorn, chips and candies, cheese & crackers are just a few of the many items that can be shared.
More personal gift baskets can contain gifts or mementos for the special recipient. I have seen jewelry hidden inside a basket as well as gift certificates and more. You can also include wine, champagne, and the glasses for two or more people. Gift baskets make great celebrations gifts.
The container that a gift basket uses can also be a unique part of the gift. Anything can be turned in to a gift basket container. We have used hats, coolers, garden hoses, bags and boxes as well as the more traditional wicker type baskets to create our designs. You are limited only by your imagination and budget.
If you are a business owner, gift baskets are a great way to extend your brand. The ribbon on a gift basket can have your company colors, logo, & name. You can also include branded merchandise in the gift basket along with the goodies. Branded gift baskets are a great way to say “thank you” to your client, or a referral partner. When you are trying to land that new client, use a gift basket to break the ice. The branded gift basket is a simple and cost effective use of your marketing budget.
The next time you are trying to think of a perfect gift, try gift baskets. A professionally designed gift basket such as what you received from THE original basket boutique will certainly get the attention you are looking for.
Happy Gifting!
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Sheri Beckham is a gift basket professional and owner of THE original basket boutique, gift basket franchise located in Gulf Breeze, Fl.
For more information about Sheri or THE original basket boutique please contact us or call Toll Free: (877) 622-3248
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Written by Sheri Beckham, Gift Professional on 10 March 2010
In the gift basket business, we see all types of customers. Individuals and businesses buy gift baskets to say thank you, or show their appreciation to other businesses and individuals. Gift baskets are a great way to show appreciation because they can be tailored to match what your recipient likes or what interests them. Gift baskets can be designed for any occasion or reason but one of our favorite uses lately have been for employee motivation and appreciation.
We have a new client that just started buying gift baskets on a regular basis. They are a small insurance company with 3 offices and about 20 employees. Two months ago, we discussed a gift program with them that they truly loved. Each time one of their employees has a birthday or significant event, they give them a gift basket. The gift basket we designed is around $25 each and is generally the same for each employee. It has bottled water, caramel corn, chocolate, cookies and other feel good food and goodies.
The employees absolutely love the gifts. They look forward to their birthday and now talk about getting their “birthday gift basket”. The point is that this little gift program which will cost this company less than $500 per year has returned dividends that can’t be measured in money but is measured in happiness and motivation. A good gifting program shows your employees that you care about them enough to recognize special days in their life.
If you are a small business owner, you need to consider an employee recognition program. A small gift basket for their birthday, something for the holidays or recognizing a significant day in your employee’s life will go a long way in building a strong employee relationship. Good people are truly hard to find even in today’s economy. Recognizing your employees is just one way to motivate them and help build a stronger loyalty to your company.
Your gifting & recognition program doesn’t have to be just gift baskets. We can offer boxes, tins and other single gift ideas for your gifting and employee recognition program. The other advantage to a good gift program is the ease of use. You can simply give us your employee list with their significant dates and we keep up with when to build and deliver the basket. Our gift reminder service takes the stress of you and lets you do your job. Whether you have 1 or 100 plus employees, our gifting program will make your life easier and your employees happier and motivated.
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Sheri Beckham is a gift basket professional and owner of THE original basket boutique, gift basket franchise located in Gulf Breeze, Fl.
For more information about Sheri or THE original basket boutique please contact us or call Toll Free: (877) 622-3248
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