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Christmas Greetings

Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by Emerald, Dec 15, 2000.

  1. Emerald

    Emerald LawnSite Member
    from St.Colud, MN
    Messages: 29

    Just wondering how many of you send Christmas greetings to your clients. Greetings, gifts or both?
     
    Emerald, Dec 15, 2000
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  2. 1MajorTom

    1MajorTom Former Moderator
    from Pennsylvania
    Messages: 6,073

    1MajorTom, Dec 16, 2000
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  3. Evan528

    Evan528 LawnSite Silver Member
    from Montgomery County, PA.
    Messages: 2,144

    I just send greeting cards to all my customers today. Its just a little something to remind them you apreciate there bussiness.
     
    Evan528, Dec 16, 2000
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  4. DFW Area Landscaper

    DFW Area Landscaper LawnSite Silver Member
    from DFW, TX
    Messages: 2,116

    I was just wondering if anyone ever brings their clients a christmas gift? Like a nice $30 gift or so?

    One of my clients' husbands died earlier this summer. I had never met her husband, so I did nothing. She's still a customer.

    Again, one of my clients' husbands died this fall. I knew the husband from our business relationship. I brought them a nice $10 ice cream pie and offered them my condolences. Now, she's having me do some extra work. Not sure if the pie had anything to do with it or not.

    Anyway, I was just wondering what would happen if you gave each of your customers a nice $30 gift? Would it reduce the cancellations in the spring? Would it reduce customer churn? Would it be a waste of $30 per customer?

    Anyone have experience with this?

    Later,
    DFW Area Landscaper
     
    DFW Area Landscaper, Dec 12, 2003
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  5. NCSULandscaper

    NCSULandscaper Banned
    from Henderson, NC
    Messages: 1,557

    Well i usually do a little job they need done for free around the holidays time and tell them happy holidays. I sent out cards this year also. My best client got a $180 mulch job done for free. I take care of my best clients well and i treat all others well too.
     
    NCSULandscaper, Dec 12, 2003
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