The New Business Power of a Snail Mail Thank You Note

How does it make you feel?
by Todd Knutson  |   published on March 31, 2010

thank you noteI received two thank you notes in the last month that were different from all others: neither was sent via email. One was an "old-fashioned", hand-written note from a friend. The other was

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Wendy Hafen  |  03/31/2010

We write hand-written notes to everyone we come into contact with as well - whether it’s to an industry colleague we met with for coffee, a prospective client or a media reporter for covering a big story for us. It goes a long way and makes much more of an impression than an email would. In fact, today we have a meeting with one of the companies that’s been on our target list for a long time, all because I sent him a hand-written congratulations note for an industry ranking they received. Glad you see the value in hand-written notes as well…

Todd Knutson  |  04/01/2010

Wendy, your story is a perfect example of how the little things can really make a difference to your new business success. Congratulations!

Bill Field  |  04/13/2010

Bravo.  Personal letters and notes are my single best biz dev tool - far and away.  Yes, it takes longer but they get read.  I can’t tell you how many people have commented to me about the joy of reading a letter.  Let’s just hope it doesn’t catch on.  You wouldn’t be distinctive.  It’s all about finding your one thing!  It’s a comment on my blog this week.  http://B2.mintz-hoke.com

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Though emails are more used nowadays, still personal notes are still better than them. Good you have received it. Keep posting because many loves you.

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