Art of Appreciation Blog
The Art of Appreciation begins with intentional connection and is fueled by the desire to create long-lasting loyalty through meaningful relationships. VirtuArte™ is dedicated to supporting your commitment to recognition and expressions of gratitude to the special people in your life and work.
Our content is designed to help you integrate appreciation into your work and life in impactful ways. Thank you for being here, and enjoy!
Make Valentine’s Day Memorable With Thoughtful Gifting
The History and Meaning Behind Valentine’s Day Valentine's Day is associated with romance, and it is one of the most popular days for gift-giving to...
Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. In the United States, when we think of this holiday, we think of roses and chocolate, cards and romance. ...
How to Create a Thoughtful Holiday Gift Plan That Builds Lasting Relationships
For many, giving a gift at the end of the year, whether it is a business or personal relationship, is a way to show how much the relationship is...
Last Minute Holiday Gifting Ideas That Still Feel Thoughtful
Last Minute Holiday Gifting Without Sacrificing Meaning The Christmas Countdown is down to the minutes instead of hours. The last-minute rush is one...
The Holiday Countdown Is On: How to Give Meaningful Client Gifts
The Holiday Countdown and the Purpose of Gifting With all of the Holiday themes rolling out at coffee shops and stores, the pressure is rising to...
Common Holiday Gifting Mistakes for Clients
In recent posts about intentional gifting, I've talked about the importance of standing out in the middle of the Holiday noise. While it's...
September Is the Best Time to Plan Your Holiday Client Gifting
Why Timing Matters for Holiday Client Gifting I'm not a big proponent of giving gifts to your valued clients at the end of the year. Your gift...
Why Client Appreciation Belongs in Your Marketing Strategy
When breaking down sales and marketing budgets of many businesses, most of the spend goes towards acquiring new clients. While growth is an...
Client Appreciation Is Key for Building Loyal Business Relationships
Why Client Appreciation Matters More Than the Next Sale Are you ... Always thinking about the next sale? Having difficulty creating client loyalty?...
Client Retention Drives Sustainable Business Growth
Client Retention Equals Business Growth If you ask a business owner how they are going to grow their business, most will tell you by attracting new...
How to Stay Connected With Your Clients During Uncertain Times
There’s a lot being written and said about the times we are living through right now. Many of us thought we would be practicing social distancing...
VirtuArte Travels to Oaxaca to Source Unique Artisan Gifts
In an ongoing quest to keep our collection of unique gifts fresh, and diverse, on 12 March 2019, I will travel to the Mexican state of Oaxaca. I...
Maximize the Impact of Your Client Gifting Strategy
Why Client Gifting Deserves a Strategic Approach With the arrival of the new year, many businesses breathe a sigh of relief that they have finished...
Start Your Holiday Shopping Early to Make Gifting More Meaningful
Early Holiday Shopping Reduces Stress When you read, you have 85 days left to shop, do you think, "Oh, I have plenty of time!" or do you start...
Giving Unique Gift Makes Every Celebration More Meaningful
Why Unique Gifts Create Lasting Memories Can you believe we're already through two-thirds of the month of June? Where has the year gone? For me,...
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