Showing Gratitude 1.7.2010

We were really intrigued to read about Doctors Day that took place in India yesterday. Patients and community sent thank you cards, gifts and even home cooked meals to their medical practitioners, GP's provided free clinics to the community and also enjoyed party celebrations!

It really got us thinking about what we are grateful for and how we take so much for granted. Who do you really appreciate but don't take moment to thank? Take 5 minutes to write down who you are grateful for and put it somewhere to remind you and take a moment now and then to add to it.

Send a thank you card to the people you are grateful for. Give them a lovely suprise to receive that unexpected acknowledgement. This will make them feel very special but will also make you feel great too!

It's arrived! 31.5.2010

How exciting! We have our new look website, we love it! Thank you to Delphie at See Creative for her vision and to Steve at Innovision IT for his hard work in implementing it. It's all happening at Thinkcards......we will shortly have a brand new blog and some fab new features on our Facebook page.
Please let us know what you think of our new image. Send us an e-mail or drop us a post on our Facebook page.
Greetings from Andrea

A New Look 27.5.2010

Here at Thinkcards, we're finlly approaching the launch of our newly designed website, Facebook page and blog. It's been a bigger task than we had anticpated bringing different people into the project to get everything right. We're confident that you will love the results as much as we do and everything will look, lets just say cool!

Our new blog will come on board a little after the new design. We've lined up a great library of themes, tips and subjects for you to enjoy and use in your personal and business life.

So until then, we wish you well and look forward to seeing you when our makeover is revealed.

Greeting Cards or E-Cards? 17.3.2010

What are the fundamental differences between greeting cards and e-cards?

Greeting Cards
Greeting cards do cost money and take time to buy and post. This investment in money and time pays off as the recipient appreciates the effort made and the sincerity. The card arrives in a brightly coloured or textured envelope with a real stamp on it and stands apart from the junk and bills in the mail box. The receiver looks forward to opening the card with anticipation. The greeting card displays real handwriting. A greeting card has a shelf life and the recipient is reminded of it as they walk past it on a daily basis. A greeting card may even be kept for years to come for sentimental reasons. A greeting card can be touched.

E-Cards
E-cards are often free to send and just take a moment to send over the internet. An e-card is received in the receiver's inbox and just takes a moment to access. The e-card may have a sound effect, animation and a printed message. Once the e-card has been seen, it may be viewed once more or the recipient may delete it from their inbox. Some people who receive e-cards may be reluctant to open e-cards as they may not trust the link they are being directed to. E-cards are generally considered a novelty means of sending a greeting.

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Mother's Day UK 2010 2.3.2010

A reminder for all of you who have Mums and Mum In Laws in the UK; it's Mothering Sunday on Sunday 14th March. Check out our Mother's day cards in our Mother's Day category and choose from our gorgeous range that caters for all types of Mums.

Card Sending Essentials For Your Business 31.1.2010

Sending greeting cards to your clients, prospective clients, referrers and associates is an effective way of setting yourself apart as someone who cares.

There are some simple, yet important rules for you to follow to ensure the cards you send create the best impression and are bursting with impact!

1. Timing. If you are sending a greeting card as a follow up e.g you've just met a prospective client or referrer and wish to thank them for their time; write and post the card immediately after the meeting. For them to sit up, take notice and to help clinch the deal, it is most effective for them to receive the card within 24 hours of your meeting, 48 hours at the most.

Speed is the key. Don't wait for a week after the baby is born, send a card straight away. Make sure the birthday card arrives ON the birthday and so forth. Always keep a stash of cards handy so you can respond quickly to events, situations and business opportunities.

2. Handwrite your cards. This is the point of difference between delivering on maximum impact and falling short in the sincerity stakes! The recipient knows when a greeting card has arrived via a printer and the impact of the message is diluted. Handwriting a personal message hits the spot.

3. Corporate print runs end up in the bin. 90% of corporate greeting cards don't make it to the desk or side board for display. Why? There is nothing personal or genuine about them. You may be thinking "but I have 2000 clients, how am I supposed to handwrite that many cards?". Send cards to your top 200 clients or use the Thinkcards handwritten service, either way, your buck will be better invested than sending it straight to the rubbish tip!

4. Get into the card sending habit today. Think about how you can change someone's day and how differently you will be regarded. Who's moved house, done you a good deed, showed interest in your service or just fallen pregnant? The list is endless. Send 10 cards today and see how it changes your business and life.

Love Is In The Air 29.01.2010

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we have some great Valentines cards for you. Whether you are looking for something romantic, fun, sexy, cheeky or elegant we've got them on hand so you can order at the tounch of a button.

You could even take advantage of our handwritten service and get us to handwrite your Valentine's card on your behalf. You type in your message and we will write the card, pop a stamp on the envelope and send it direct to your Valentine's address! We won't include any marketing material, they won't even know it's come from Thinkcards, now how does that spice things up?

If you haven't sent a Valentine's Day card for years, don't let that stop you. Take this opportunity to tell your loved one how much they mean to you, write something personal, keep connected. Our cards are cool, elegant, unsentimental and mostly left blank inside so that you can include your own words.

Happy Romancing!

Anniversary Meanings 19.1.2010

If you love a bit of tradition or indeed a bit of romance, you'll find our new anniversary guide a useful resource.

We've devised a contemporary gift guide for the traditional wedding anniversary meanings. So, take a sneak peak to discover the traditional material related to your next wedding anniversary and check out our gift suggestions. Just go to Resources and Wedding Anniversary Guide.

If you can't stretch to some of the more elaborate ideas, you can't beat a gorgeous, handwritten card with a personal message, check out our anniversary cards.