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3 Steps Into the 4th Quarter The #FourthQuarter is the key to success for many businesses. The two main reasons: • a plethora of holidays – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year – feeding retail and restaurant coffers • businesses' next-year budgeting and year end processes. These two define business expenditures for the New Year. Being well-positioned in the 4qtr portends well for your company. For this reason you need to return to the basics now. (1) Review your #CoreSkills. Renew your commitment to be the best. You are not at your best if you are out of shape. In-house seminars will focus you and your staff's attention to the task at hand. (2) Study and #KnowYourClients. This isn't cold calling. These aren't strangers. These are partners with whom you have built a relationship. What are their pain points? How do they want to grow? Find out now. (3) You must have a #WrittenPath, a road map. It must be clear and specific. The map must have milestones and a clear, attainable goal. And it must be written because, if it is not written, it doesn't exist.

Happy Holidays to all! D4 Employee Owners were excited to share what we were thankful for during this time of year in our most recent blog post. Click the photo below to read all the juicy details. We are excited to share more on some of our other Holiday Festivities over the next couple weeks of the holiday season. #holidayseason #employeeengagement #printingservices #datasolutions

CHRISTMAS? In January? YOU BET...with a $10K saving! We decided to have our Christmas party last week in January! 🎄✨ We're always the outlier, so why shouldn't our celebration be any different. As a business, we're always looking for ways to be smart with our resources, and that includes how we celebrate. Instead of getting caught up in the holiday rush, we opted for a January celebration – a strategic move that not only allowed us to unwind after a busy period but also helped us save on the traditionally expensive and boring Christmas function menus. Interestingly, one of our clients has adopted a similar approach with our guidance, moving their celebration to end of January each year. This decision not only brought them substantial cost savings ($10K THANK YOU VERY MUCH!) but also provides the team with space to truly enjoy the event outside of the end-of-year rush. We're full of great ideas just like this! If you're looking for innovative ideas around your HR and your people, reach out to us! [email protected] www.distinctiveppl.com #TeamCelebration #SmartBusiness #CostSavings #SuccessStories #hrconsulting #scaleup #scaleups

December is here, and it's time for SMEs to make the most of this festive season. Here are some tips to help you do just that: 1. Offer special holiday promotions. 2. Send out holiday greetings to your customers. 3. Show your appreciation for your employees with a bonus or gift. 4. Decorate your office or store to create a festive atmosphere. 5. Host a holiday party for your employees and clients.  By taking these steps, you can make your SME stand out from the competition and have a successful holiday season. Happy December! #SME #business #holiday #marketing #tips

Still searching for end of year gifts for your team and partners? Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re in need of some corporate gifts then we’ve got you covered. We have a range of gift packs and selections, meaning there’ll be something for everyone. Email us, or get in touch with Abi Chell to find out about how you can put a wine fuelled smile on your colleagues and business partners faces this Christmas. 🍷 #corporategifts #corporategifting

’Tis the season for thankfulness, hot chocolate, sparkly lights, and family traditions. But as leaders of a company, there is a lot more to consider in this season as well. Follow along this month as we share ways your company’s holiday experience can be both positive and proactive all season long. p.s. Be the first for insider information by signing up for our monthly newsletter, Empowered, at https://lnkd.in/edci_Krr. You’ll get one email from our CIO Mindy, and a second email full of resources related to this topic!

🚨 2 out of 3 Business Owners Are Making These SWOT Analysis Mistakes - Make Sure You Are Not One Of Them! It's surprising but true - many business owners struggle to effectively use SWOT Analysis. Here’s how to know if you’re one of them and what you can do about it: ✅ Check Your Approach: Are you basing your analysis solely on gut feeling? Are you overlooking the importance of a thorough competitive analysis? Is your SWOT not aligned with your overall business goals? 🔑 The Key to Success: A robust SWOT Analysis should be a blend of intuition and data, encompass competitive insights, and align perfectly with your business objectives. 💡 If you find yourself nodding to any of these points, it's time to recalibrate your approach. We created this booklet to get you started in the New Year. Share your thoughts and experiences with SWOT Analysis – let's learn and grow together! #BusinessInsights #StrategyMistakes #SWOTAnalysis #BusinessLeadership

If you are anything like me... you tend to procrastinate on your holiday shopping list for your fellow colleagues and business friends because you are drowning in EOY planning meetings. So...I pulled together some of my favorite business and budget friendly holiday gifts to give you ideas when you are in a time crunch :) Happy shopping and happy holidays. https://lnkd.in/dDqAksCx #holidaycheer  #gifting #businessgifts TRAX Analytics