November 2009 Vol. 4, Issue 11

 

Keep in touch

Because they already know and trust you, your biggest source of future revenue is most likely to come from those who've already purchased your products and services. But ONLY if you stay "top of mind."

TOUCHpoint, an email newsletter program from Adams Jette, can help you do that in a way that is both valuable to your customer and extraordinarily simple for you. Contact us today to find out how!

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Giving back is good for business

ING Marathon Your business, whether you like it or not, is more than just an enterprise. It is a living, breathing citizen of our community. It gives and it takes--just like real people. It pays taxes to and benefits from local government--just like real people.

And, just like people, businesses have certain responsibilities within a community. They have a responsibility to help nurture and sustain our community. They have a responsibility to get involved.

Here's the good news. Getting involved is really, really good for business.

People want to do business with companies that "do good," that have solid environmental practices and that contribute to the community's well-being.

It's called corporate social responsibility (CSR) and there are many direct benefits to your business:

  • it can set you apart in your industry or sector;
  • your good and "giving" reputation will make it easier to recruit and keep employees, which, in itself, is a cost-saving
  • your employees will be better motivated, will stay longer and will be more productive;
  • it may help ensure you comply with regulatory requirements;
  • activities in the local community are ideal opportunities to generate positive media coverage;
  • good relationships with local authorities make doing business easier;
  • understanding the wider impact of your business can help you come up with profitable new products and services; and
  • CSR can make you more competitive while reducing the risk of sudden damage to your reputation and sales-investors recognize this and are more willing to finance you.
Maybe you sponsor local teams or a local event that raises money for charity. Maybe you give to the community food bank. Maybe you support local fundraisers or environmental-awareness programs.

Whatever you are doing as a socially responsible company, realize that it is making a difference not just to the community but to your business.

Get involved! Make your community the best place in the world to live, work and play.

Because when you give a little you gain a lot. Guaranteed.


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QuikTip

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      Internet (capitalized)
      website (one word, no hyphen or caps)
      email (one word, no hyphen)