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In This Issue
Social Media
Businesses Plan Low-Key Parties
Get Ready For The Holidays
Creative Celebrations
Garrett Popcorn - A Chicago Tradition
Toy Drive
Quick Links
Should You Care About Online Social Media Marketing?
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There are  probably more questions on the topic of social media marketing these last few months than on any other topic.  It's all the buzz. 
 
 A certain group of you reading this is wondering who in the world has time for this stuff.  And there's another group that's already hooked.   The big question is whether or not as a small business you should care? 
**Twitter has 21M users in the US 
 ** Facebook has 110M user in the US. 
** Visits to social networking Web sites increased 53% during the first week of September year-over-year
 
What does this mean to you & your business?

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Feller & Friends - Stride For A Cure!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the walk and those who donated to our team.  We were excited to help the American Cancer Society raise 
 over
$145,000.
A special thank you to our manufacturers who provided pink samples for our goodie bags.
 
Ampad, 3M, Pendaflex, Papermate, Sharpie, Rolodex,
C-Line, Tombow, Paper-Pro,  Zebra Pens, & Victor Calculators.
 
 
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Go Nuts In November! 
This month, Feller is helping you celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Month with a tasty deal on the new Pillsbury® simply...™ Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cookies. Nothing makes more friends in the office than cookies. Fresh-from-the-oven cookies are the perfect treat for that office afternoon snack.
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Nov. 09 
Greetings!
 
At this time of Thanksgiving, we pause to count our blessings. 
The freedom of this great country in which we live.  It's opportunity for achievement.  The friendship and confidence you have shown in us.  For all of these things, we  are deeply thankful.  
 
Because of your friendship & support, we are excited to be named as one of the 2009 fastest growing independent dealers in the country by the National Purchasing Association - Trimega
 
Have you heard the buzz about social media?  Find out if it's right for your business.
 
With the holidays quickly approaching we are highlighting two of our favorite Chicago companies that can help with parties or  employee/customer gifts - check out Creative Celebrations & Chicago's Own Garrett Popcorn.

 
From everyone at Feller Business Solutions, our best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.  
 
Businesses plan low-key parties this season
Small companies finding that sometimes that translates into more fun. With Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season weeks away, many small business owners are planning holiday parties for employees and clients despite the still wobbly economy. But the celebrations are expected to be low-key, frugal and, some say, much more fun. Even owners whose businesses are doing better say they're sticking to simpler events this year.
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 The holidays are already upon us. It's time to get organized. Here are some innovative and fun ways to use Post-it® products to prepare for the holidays
 

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Lists are a great way to keep organized and keep more than one project going at once. So, make your lists (check them twice) and check them off as you go. 4" x 6" Post-it® Notes with Lines (SKU: 660-3SSUC) are essential for making lists. They stick practically anywhere and are extremely mobile. They come in several great colors so that you can separate your lists by category. Make a grocery list in orange, a gift list in pink and a to do list in blue, etc. Before you know it - you're totally ready for your guests
 

Personalize Your Holiday Cardspostit pictures
Sending holiday cards can be time consuming but it is a great way to reach out to all of your loved ones during the holidays. This year, put even more of you and your family into them. Use Post-it® Photo Paper (SKU: SP851125HG, SKU: SP4625SG) to make your cards. It's simple as print, peel and stick. Pick out your best candid or portrait family digital photo and print it out on Post-it® Photo Paper. Then peel and stick them on generic cards and personalize with your own holiday greetings
creative celebrations 
Creative Celebrations offers unique theme parties and full-service event coordination.  Thy focus on birthdays and special events for children (and adults) of all ages in the Chicago area.  Creative Celebrations offers the largest variety of theme parties in the entire Chicago area with over 40 to choose from.  Now offering your favorite costume characters too!
 
At Creative Celebrations, they know parties and event planning.  Our goal is to make memories that last long after your celebration has ended. 

Creative Celebrations
Over 40 theme parties to choose from!
Ph/Fax: 847.537.917
Garrett Popcorn Shops garrettpopcorn
celebrating its 60th year as a Chicago tradition,
is handmade fresh in our kitchens daily, using only fresh, high-quality ingredients.  This holiday season, give
Garrett Popcorn Shops' famous CarmelCrisp® or CheeseCorn™, and score big points with your customers and clients.  If  you order early, 
Garrett's will share the comfort & joy.  Place a single order of $1000 or more by 11/30, and they will treat you to half price shipping via FedEx Ground service.  Visit GarrettPopcorn or call 888.476.7267  for details.
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Help Give a Child a Christmas Wish. 
Last year we were able to give the gift of Christmas Spirit to over 50 children who are clients of Aunt Martha's. Children living in the foster & group homes as well as the children who ended up spending the holidays at the temporary childrens shelter downtown.
 
We have partnered with Aunt Martha's Youth Services again this year and are asking our customers, friends & family to help us bring the sprirt of Chirstmas to a few children. Can you or a group from your office sponsor a child or give a generic gift for a child at the shelter?
 
Choose a child from our list - click here
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If you ever thought you wanted an interactive white board, but it was cost prohibitive - we have a deal for you!  We have a 6W x 4H board that normally lists for $ 3300.00 available for $1200.  We only have one available at this low price, so don't hesitate to call today!
How Much Did that Paper Cost?
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I recently had a customer tell me that they could get a case of copy paper from Sam's Club for $1.99 less than what we were selling it for.  I pointed out that we extend 30 days to pay and deliver it FREE, but the customer decided to have one of their employees run to Sam's Club to get the paper.  On the way back from Sam's Club, the employee was involved in a fender bender.  Now the customer saved $1.99 on the paper but is involved in car insurance and workmen's comp issues. As he put's it "That was the most expensive paper I ever bought!"
 
Lesson Learned: Take into account everything that goes into the purchasing of the product - price, time, salaries, payment terms, delivery, receiving.  Sometimes what seems like you are saving money really ends up costing you way more.