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Open the first door of your advent calendar, defrost your car, and dust off those festive jumpers because December has arrived! With black Friday done and dusted, Christmas is the last big shopping craze of the year – so making sure your business is fully noticed during this busy time is important. One of the first things you should do is get involved in the holiday spirit – even if you don’t sell gift items, the festivity of your decorations will be enough to attract some attention. Some other tips to help you stand out this holiday season can range from sending out Christmas cards to offering free selection boxes with a specific purchase… Get Personal With all the modern technology that is now available, there are a number of ways that you can use this to impress your current, and potential, customers. Consider sending a card to those on your mailing list in an envelope that is hand-written, or even create an e-shot to send electronically. You could even go one step ...

As Friday approaches, more and more Black Friday deals are being talked about, advertised and spread all over social media. If it is done right, there is an opportunity to grab some great deals on offer. However, if it is done wrong, it can quickly become a headache-inducing day of stress and rushing around online and offline shops. Whatever it is you are hoping to pick up, from a tablet to a new television set – there are smart ways of tackling the madness using apps, sites and tools right under your nose: 1. Prepare yourself Preparation is everything, so it’s a good idea to create a list of what you are looking for before the shopping craze begins. You don’t have to stick to it, because we all have those compulsive purchases, but it helps save you running out of ideas. There are also many apps such as OneNote, Apple’s Notes and Evernote that allow you to embed web links to the gadgets in question. 2. Scour your spam folder There is a popular habit between m...