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Spots for 2016

SEATTLE, WA

Credited as a "foodie" destination station, you can find in Seattle the McMenamins Anderson School, a 1931 art deco-style former junior high school in Bothell town that is now a hotel housing restaurants, movie theatre, an indoor pool, and outdoor fire pits. Definitely worth checking out.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

Looking to visit downunder? WOMAdelaide is this year's entertainment featuring a line up that will sure pique your fancy with performances that include Violent Femmes and WAF singer, Angelique Kidjo and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.

*Information courtesy of Travel & Leisure

LIFESTYLES

GIFTS FOR YOUR VIRTUAL CLIENTS

BY: Lisa Linkous

What is the most important part of your business? Profits? Product? Customer Service? Yes, all those are important but the most important part of your business is the Client. So you want to remember the special events in their lives.

What kind of gift do you give your client? A thoughtful gift with a personal note. I know the temptation will be strong to give them things with your company information, logo or tag line on it- Don’t do that. That’s not thoughtful or personal. That is promotional stuff you have laying around and trying to get rid of.

You want to give your clients personal gifts that you put a lot of thought into to show how much you appreciate their business. So, ask yourself, what are they interested in, what do they do to relax, are they married, have children/pets? Think on a personal level.

Here are some gift ideas that may help you.

ARE THEY A FOODIE?

• Edible Arrangement• Wine (no screw top)

• Fruit of the Month• Gift Cards to a nice restaurant

Here are some websites that can help you:

Amazingclubs.com

Donatefruit.com

Globalgardens.com

Wine.com

Clubw.com

Shoecrazywine.com

DO THEY LIKE NICE BRIC-A-BRACS?

• Crystal Vase• Crystal Water Pitcher

• Pen Set • Crystal Bowl

• Sterling Silver Picture Frame

Here are some websites that can help you:

Thingsremembered.com

Wedgewood.com

Mikasa.com

Ross-Simmons.com

Executivegiftshoppe.com

DO THEY HAVE A PET?

• Toys • Gift Cards

• Gourmet Treats • Sweater

Here are some websites that can help you:

Barkbox.com

Chewey.com

Petsmart.com

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