Today is the last day to take advantage of our December promo for 15% more Holiday Cards FREE!  Plus, as an extra holiday treat, we will upgrade your order to Rush Shipping for no additional charge*.  Ordering by today will ensure that you will receive your holiday greeting cards in time to send out to your friends, colleagues, family and patients or clients.

Quote promo code P1211. But, you have to hurry because this amazing promo ends today!

With a wide selection of hundreds of holiday designs and a variety of free messages to choose from, you’ll have no problem finding the combination to best express your thanks and wishes for a warm, holiday season.

Ordering is easy! Shop and personalize online at sharpercards.com or call 1-800-561-6677 and one of our Product Consultants will be happy to help you place your order.

*Standard shipping charges apply.

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It’s already December and we all know how busy and hectic this time of year can be for every practice or business.  So, this year, don’t let the holiday season take you by surprise!  There is still time left to prepare all your holiday marketing materials, and of course you can count on us to provide a helping hand.

From now until December 15, 2011, receive 15% more Holiday Cards FREE!  Plus, as an extra holiday treat, we’ll upgrade your order to Rush Shipping at no extra charge*.

Quote promo code P1211. But, you have to hurry because this amazing promo expires December 15, 2011.

With a wide selection of hundreds of holiday designs and a variety of free messages to choose from, you’ll have no problem finding the combination to best express your thanks and wishes for a warm, holiday season.

Ordering is easy! Shop and personalize online at e-sharper.com or call 1-800-561-6677 and one of our Product Consultants will be happy to help you place your order.

*Standard shipping charges apply.

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It is never too early to plan ahead for any advertising and marketing you are thinking of doing for next year.  Moreover, by building a strong relationship with your existing patients before the new year starts, you can ensure their return  and a full appointment book in 2012.

If you’re thinking of sending out calendars, Sharper’s 2012 Tri-Fold Calendars are an economical year-round reminder.  Envelopes are included free with your order.  Ask us how you can easily customize designs.  Here’s a great idea…try having a few New Year’s resolutions for improved Oral Health printed on the back.

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS THAT ARE SURE TO PUT A BEAUTIFUL SMILE ON YOUR FACE IN 2012.

1. FLOSS DAILY. Brushing with a toothbrush just won’t completely do the job of removing plaque.
2. CHANGE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH AT LEAST EVERY COUPLE MONTHS.
   A new toothbrush will help build a beautiful new smile.
3. INCLUDE HEALTHY SNACKS IN YOUR DIET EVERY DAY. Choose fruit and veggies over sweets and soda.
4. VISIT YOUR DENTIST FOR REGULAR CLEANINGS AND CHECKUPS. Give us a call. We will be happy to set up appointments for you all at once or throughout the year.

Choose from a wide variety of designs, and if you see something that you would like to change slightly…let use know.  Our very talented Creative Services Team will be happy to set up your artwork just the way you want it.  You can take any of the Sharper™ Designs and add your own copy (front or back)

C-5059 Smile Waterfall

C-5075 Every Smile Is Beautiful

C-5060 Cosmetic - Seasons

And, if you want to remind them of their appointments, we have matching appointment cards for many of our designs.

Get ready for a great 2012. Plan ahead.

Calendars are a great way to keep your practice top-of-mind with patients all year-round.  Check out our Seasonal Collection for more great ideas.

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Sending postcards is one of direct marketing’s best kept secrets! It’s a simple and economical way to promote your services, stimulate referrals and reach out to patients or clients to keep your appointment book full.

Make sure to maximize your efforts by including some of these great ideas in your message:

• Differentiate your practice or business. Incorporate your logo or a free Sharper™ logo for visual impact.  Include a mission statement or an inspirational quote.
• Engage prospects. Spotlight your message with an exciting offer or coupon.  Include a listing of your unique services, a map of your location, and don’t forget to add your website address if your have one.
• Motivate existing patients or clients. Emphasize the importance of oral health by including an interesting statistic or fact.  Encourage patients or clients to come back in for their regular preventative appointments with an effective recall program.
• Appeal to new and former patients or clients with relevant imagery and message. Sharper’s selection of postcards offers a wide variety of designs to target different groups of patients or clients.
• Generate patient loyalty and keep your practice or business name top of mind. Send birthday greetings, wishes for the holiday season or simple reminders.

Send a postcard today and watch your practice or business grow!  Click here to shop our complete selection of postcards.

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I love this idea!

It makes sense…thank your patients, clients and colleagues and include the gift of a calendar that they can use throughout the year.  It’s a holiday card and 2012 calendar all rolled into one beautiful package.  Perforated down the center, these cards can be personalized on the inside.  The calendar can be separated and your practice or business name will be visible all year round.   Ask us how you can easily customize designs!  Free envelopes are included with your order and personalization is free as well.

Check out Sharper’s Seasonal Collection Store for other great ideas to grow your practice or business.

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Our new Contemporary Health Summer/Fall 2011 Catalog is packed full of new products to help you show appreciation for patients’, clients’ and colleagues’ loyalty throughout the year.

Make sure to compliment your continuing care program by saying thank you with Thanksgiving and Holiday Cards.  In addition, set your practice or business up for success in the new year with personalized 2012 Calendar products.

Check out some of our brand NEW seasonal products:

* Promotional Calendars with Magnet Strips

* Mini Wall Calendars

* Desktop Calendar

* Premium Holiday Cards with FREE foil seals!

* Postcard Calendars with featuring front-side personalization – at the same price as standard postcards!

Shop from our entire Seasonal Collection store!

Haven’t received a catalog?  Request one online or view our digital version.

Questions?  Call us at 1-800-561-6677 and one of our product consultants will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Send a special greeting to your colleagues and patients or clients to express how much you appreciate their loyalty.  They will display them in their offices and home, creating instant referral opportunities.  Choose from our entire selection of Thanksgiving and Holiday Cards to take advantage of this special offer.

Receive 40% OFF Premium Holiday Cards or 20% OFF our Traditional Cards.  Quote promo code P811B when placing your order.  Hurry, these offers expires on August 31, 2011.   Ordering is easy, visit e-sharper.com or call 1-800-561-6677 and one of our Product Consultants will be happy to assist you.

We’ve got a wide selection of Holiday and Thanksgiving Cards for you to choose from.  Honor patients’ or clients’ loyalty and generate referrals with our premium Holiday and Thanksgiving Cards.  Printed on quality paper, these elegant designs, crafted with beautiful foils, glitters and embossing are sure to make a lasting impression.  All of our premium cards include free foil-lined envelopes.

Enjoy free personalization and our 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our holiday products.  And, if you are in a rush, all of our products ships in 48 hours!

Make this Holiday season the ideal time to express your best wishes and appreciation to patients, clients, colleagues and friends for their continued loyalty!

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At Sharper™, we believe that practice success begins with great products.  That is why our new Fall 2011 Dental Catalog is packed with hundreds of  great ideas to successful market your practice.  In this season’s book, we are featuring our new Seasonal Collection line of Thanksgiving and Holiday Cards, 2012 Calendars and much more.  In addition, we’ve got great seasonal savings that you can take advantage of to showcase your practice while saving you money.

Building patient loyalty  and encouraging referrals are the two most important cornerstones for your dental practice success.  At Sharper™, we understand every dental practice is unique.  Which is why we offer a wide selection o f personalized patient communication and promotional products.  You choose what’s right for you and your patients or colleagues from hundreds of popular character and dental-themed designs.  The quality of your dental practice will be reflected in these exceptional and unique products.

Here is a preview at what’s new in our Fall 2011 Dental Catalog:

NEW Holiday Card Designs

NEW Thanksgiving Card Designs

NEW Character Seasonal Card Designs

NEW 2012 Magnet Calendar Designs

To request a copy of our Fall 2011 Dental catalog, click here to order or call 1-800-561-6677 and one of our Product Consultants will be happy to assist you.

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Prepare for the upcoming holiday season with exclusive Sharper™ designs and quality products!  Sharper™ is proud to be launching our Seasonal Collection Store today and we are excited to offer you new products to build your practice or business.

At Sharper™, we understand that building a solid base of patients or clients is the forefront of any practice or business.  Our Seasonal Collection Store and its new line of products are designed to help you stimulate referrals and showcase your practice or business.  Visit our new Seasonal Collection Store today to check out our new line of 2012 Calendars, Holiday cards, Thanksgiving greeting cards and fun Halloween tote bags and giveaways.

Sending a friendly greeting is a great way to express your sincere appreciation for your patients’, clients’ and colleagues’ loyalty throughout the year.  We offer a wide variety of quality personalized products that combine seasonal designs with thank you, recall and reminder messages.

To help you start your holiday shopping early and beat the rush, here are a few special offers that we think will put a smile on your face and your wallet.

Order early and take advantage of these great Seasonal Savings!

Ordering is easy!  Visit e-sharper.com or call 1-800-561-6677 and one of our Product Consultants will be happy to assist you.

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Summer is just around the corner and what a better way to celebrate the warmth and beautiful weather than with bright and colorful personalized products.  To help get your practice busy for the summer season, Sharper™ has just released our new Summer 2011 Dental Catalog!

In this book, we’ve got everything from personalized recall postcards/laser cards to tote bags and peel and stick appointment cards.  Click here to view our new Dental catalog online.  If you prefer to have a catalog mailed to you, click here to order or call 1-800-561-6677 to request a copy.

Sending personalized recall products to remind patients of upcoming scheduled appointments or return visits is an easy and affordable way to promote good oral health and motivate patients to maintain a healthy smile.

Here are some of my favorite recall postcard designs that also comes in a peel and stick, business card and tote bag formats:

Portray a professional image by coordinating designs for all your patient communications. This will help build your brand and also save you money.

Purchase 3 products – 15% OFF – Promo Code MATCH3
Purchase 4 products – 25% OFF – Promo Code MATCH4
Purchase 5 products – 30% OFF – Promo Code MATCH5

Ordering is easy!  Visit e-sharper.com or call 1-800-561-6677.

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At Sharper™, we greatly value the feedback we receive from our customers when they complete our “Would You Recommend Us” survey.  Our customers tell us the things they love about our business, but most importantly they tell us the things that create customer service issues for them.  We also receive a ton of recommendations on how we can improve our business processes to better support our customers and their goals of growing their practice or business successfully.

An important trend with our customers has been the migration of ordering products online at our website www.e-sharper.com.  Since the majority of our products are personalized with contact information and branding like custom logos, we have heard a lot of feedback about how our site did not allow customers to quickly see how their products would look when printed.  They would have to request a proof, which would be sent by email or fax.  Way too labor intensive in this day and age of technology.

So we challenged our IT team to find an easy to use application for our website where customers could enter in the information they wanted to have printed on their product, change fonts, ink colors, logos, etc.  And boy, what they found for us was great!  If you have not been to the Sharper™ site recently, please visit www.e-sharper.com.  Boasting some exciting new features including a revamped look, our website will now allow you to easily search for your products and personalize it with our online personalization tool.

Furthermore, if you create a web account, your name and address information will auto-populate…saving time from manually keying it in.  All of this information is then stored in your account for easy retrieval when you reorder.  You will also see a digital proof which represents how your products will look when printed.  Don’t like the look – then quickly change it.

Needless to say, we love technology and I know our customers will too!  Happy shopping…

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Like many people throughout the world, I continue to feel the emotional pain experienced by Japanese citizens, businesses, social organizations and relief support workers.  First an earthquake, followed by the deadly tsunami and now the nuclear disaster.  Having worked with many Japanese companies over the years, I know they are strong and resilient people, so I was not surprised when I read (online) the following announcement from a senior executive at their Post Office.

Three weeks after the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, Japan Post has announce their operations are 90% back to normal.   “Mail network and delivery have also been recovered, not only in coverage but also in speed.  Domestic transportation are now functioning as usual with some local exceptions due to the lack or serious destruction of roads.  We are now delivering mail to all addressees, even if they are kept in temporary  shelters (schools, public buildings or hotels.)  Very sadly, nearly 30,000 people are dead or missed, to whom we cannot deliver mails”, stated Shuuji Oobu Sy, from Japan Post.

The relief effort currently underway is enormous – both in its size and even more importantly in its global support.  Our world is truly one community, regardless of the language we may speak or our political or religious background.  At Sharper™, we believe we are part of this community, so to do our part we have worked with our designer friends to launch  a motivational line of cards, available in postcard, laser card and greeting card formats, of which all proceeds will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society.  These cards use simple imagery and compelling words to convey the strength of not only the Japanese people, but all of the organizations supporting this country as it first buries its citizens - and then with enormous  strength and resolve rebuilds its towns and infrastructure.  Visit www.e-sharper.com/Japan to view the collection.

Japanese Red Cross Society
(http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/index.html).

Today’s the last day to get your Holiday savings. Sharper™‘s got two great offers that are expiring today!

Don’t miss out on these special offers!

15% more Holiday cards & Rush Shipping, FREE!
Quote promo code: P120

20% OFF Holiday Lip Balms
Quote promo code: SANTALIPBALM

When placing your order, please remember to quote the promo codes above.  Again, these special offers will expire by the end of today, so you’ve got to hurry!  Ordering can be done online at www.e-sharper.com or you may give our sales center a call at 1-800-561-6677 and one of our sales consultant will be happy to assist you.

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Let’s get social with Sharper™!

Follow us on Twitter or become a Facebook fan to receive great promotions, news, marketing tips and industry updates that only social media subscribers will receive.

Every year we take our favorite card designs and display them on our Christmas Tree. This is an inexpensive alternative to traditional glass balls and really creates a unique look. Best of all, we enjoy sharing positive messages for the holiday season and the New Year with everyone who looks at them!

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Let’s get social with Sharper™!

Follow us on Twitter or become a Facebook fan to receive great promotions, news, marketing tips and industry updates that only social media subscribers will receive.

Send or hand out personalized Holiday cards to show customers and colleagues how much you appreciate their loyalty.  Referrals are an important cornerstone for your success, and at Sharper™, we make it easy to get everything you need to grow your practice or business in 2011.

Sending Holiday cards is one of the most cost-affordable ways to reinforce the relationships you and your team work so hard to build throughout the year.  So, for the whole two weeks of December, we have made it even more worth while for your practice or business to send those warm greeting cards.  Until December 15, 2010, when you order any Holiday cards, you will receive 15% more at no extra cost – in other words, for FREE!  With a selection of over 250 designs and a variety of free messages to choose from, you’ll have no problem finding the combination to best express your thanks and wishes for a warm holiday season.  And, to make sure you get your Holiday cards to get customers on time, we are offering FREE RUSH SHIPPING with your order!

Reflect the quality of your business and express your appreciation to your customers for their loyalty.  Sending Holiday cards is still a tradition that everyone enjoys during the holidays, especially during the digital trend shift that we are currently experiencing.

When placing your order, remember to quote promo code P120.  This special offer expires on December 15th, 2010, so you’ve got to hurry!  Ordering can be done online at www.e-sharper.com or you may give our sales center a call at 1-800-561-6677 and one of our sales consultant will be happy to assist you.

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Let’s get social with Sharper™!

Follow us on Twitter or become a Facebook fan to receive great promotions, news, marketing tips and industry updates that only social media subscribers will receive.

I love the holidays…yummy food, beautiful decorations, and spending time with friends and family.  Everyone just seems to  be in a better mood when December rolls around…that is, until one ventures out to the mall and is confronted by a mob of people all vying to get the items checked off their to-do list.  This year, I’m planning to do most of my holiday shopping online in the comfort of my home with a big glass of egg nog.

If your planning to send out holiday cards this year on behalf of your practice or business, why not order online through Sharper?  We have a ton of designs to choose from and personalization is free!

Here are some of my favorites:

It has been a busy past few weeks in the Creative Services Department at Sharper™.  Orders for 2011 calendars, holiday cards, business cards and stationery and appointment cards have been flowing in as everyone prepares for a hopeful and positive year ahead.  But there was one job that went across my desk the other day that I thought was a really nice spin on the  holiday gift certificate idea.

Sharper™ has a great selection of existing gift certificates to choose from, but perhaps you have a special holiday card from our Holiday and Calendar Store in mind that you would like to combine with a gift giving message? This was what one of our customers decided to do and it worked beautifully!  With Sharper™’s Custom Creations process, you can take any design that we offer and simply change the copy on the front for a minimal cost.  Next, you can add copy to the inside of the greeting card, offering a discount in the new year or a special gift to claim the next time they come in.  Here are a few copy change ideas to show you just how easy it can be:

A Holiday Gift for you from your Veterinarian team. Season’s Greetings.

A Bright and Shiny gift to you and your family from your Dentist.

A Sweet Gift of Health and Happiness from your Chiropractor.

A gift for you this holiday season from your Audiologist.

ABC Clinic would like to take the time to say Thank You.

These are just a few possibilities.
Make your holiday greeting special this year.  The Sharper™ Creative Services team will customize a gift giving design, just for you.  By putting that extra special touch into your Holiday messages this year, you can show your colleagues, patients or clients how important they are to you and the success of your business.  Happy gift giving! We will be watching for your special request.  I always love to see a creative touch

FC-2233SP Thanksgiving Greetings (Premium Large Folding Card)

Can you even fathom the fact that soon it will be holiday time again?  Where did this year go?  It sneaks up on you when you least expect it.  But fortunately at Sharper, we start working on our holiday cards and calendar designs in early spring.  During this time of year, we really get into the spirit of the season in the design department;  decorating our offices with snowflakes and previously designed folding cards, maybe an early bird Christmas tree, and even the odd carol may be heard!  I haven’t put on a Santa’s suit yet, but you never know, maybe this year!

This fall, Sharper has such a great lineup of designs suitable for financial planners, advisers, mortgage brokers and insurance professionals. Many of them are crafted with beautiful foils, glitters and embossing that are so beautiful to the touch, and something that I know I would want to leave on my mantel for a while if I received one.  The foil holiday cards are over-sized and give so much more impact when received.  There is also an incredible array of standard sized holiday greeting cards that make a thoughtful year-round reminder when you include a calendar bookmark or magnet.  Some really great savings on a great product line.

It does keep me alert though, to the fact that the earlier you plan something, the better off you’ll be.  With the new year just around the corner, sending a premium quality holiday card is an ideal way to warmly convey your best wishes and gratitude to clients, colleagues and friends for their continued loyalty throughout the past year.

You and your team have likely worked extremely hard this past year to build strong relationships, and it is a wise decision to reflect this respect and gratitude in all of your communications throughout the year.  Acknowledge milestones, say thanks and announce any new offers or specials.  Keep clients up to date on any changes in your company.  Create a referral plan to get you moving in the new year.  Sharper™ also has a wide array of standard holiday cards that will serve as a thoughtful year-round reminder when you include a calendar bookmark or magnet along with it.

For most people, the fall and winter seasons conveys the excitement of holiday festivities such as scrumptious turkey dinners, joyful gatherings with friends and family, and in some parts of the world, this time of year brings forth the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.  However, for others, this time of year conveys a whole different story.

For many of us, the coming of winter means that we have to get our cars tuned-up and ready for the harsh cold weather, put away our summer shorts and t-shirts, and bring out those parkas, that only people in Nunavut should be wearing.  Nonetheless, we can all take advantage of this season by rejuvenating our bodies and uplift our moods with a visit to our massage therapist, chiropractic clinic, or holistic health practitioner.

Harry J. Johnson states it best, “the human body has been designed to resist and infinite number of changes and attacks brought about by its environment.  The secret to good life lies in successful adjustments to changing stresses on the body.”

If you are running a contemporary health business or practice, this is definitely a good time for you to reach out to current or prospect customers to build your clientele.

Visit Sharper to learn about more ways to build new client acquisition and improve customer relations with your current patients.

Here are some of my favorite new client acquisition products:

Sharper™’s Custom Creations™ is by far the quickest and most economical way to create a Thanksgiving card that is unique to you and your business.  Express your gratitude, promote return visits and encourage referrals, and do it with that extra special touch.  Your patients and clients will love it!

Choose an existing Sharper™ design and we will customize the front with a personalized message to make it your own.  This is by far the easiest, fastest and most economical way to get the personalized look you want.  The cost is only $60.00 and there are so many beautiful existing designs to choose from.  Along with the front design, we also allow you to customize the inside of your card so that you may add your own message to your clients or patients.

Here are a few more of  my favorite designs that will work well with a custom message on the front:

Call us at 1-800-561-6677 and ask for a Custom Creations™ consultant to get your Thanksgiving Card project started and you are on your way to a successful fall season.