Sorry I'm Late!

Hello my blog loving chums from around the world. For those of you that logged on first thing this morning to catch the latest installment, I thank you for your enthusiasm and apologise that it wasn't quite cooked all the way through. On the plus side, there's a good reason that things were a little late, and it's because we are BUSY!

That's right. We're actually busy. Our phones are ringing, our website has traffic and our regular customers are being told by their evil finance directors (you know the ones - they're like Bond villains only without the fluffy white cat and the eye patch) to actually get out there and order some merchandise.

What happened to the recession? Did we miss a meeting? Frankly I don't really care, because if market confidence has truly started to return then we're ready, willing and able to help.

I find myself thinking that a positive attitude may have something to do with what's been happening. Allow me to explain (even if you don't, I'm going to any way). Last week I had a good week in business - various clients who had quotes from me were finally in a position to move forward with their orders, and so, with only 4 working days in the month gone, things were going well.

On Sunday night, I felt an overwhelming sensation (steady on) that this week would be good for me too. Now I'm not claiming any psychic abilities, unlike those mediums that parade their skills on so many satellite TV stations. Seriously, do these people expect us to believe that people have crossed over into the ethereal plane and yet will not be able to move on until they tell their loved ones that the remote control has fallen behind the back of the sofa?

What about the ones who can predict the future with total certainty. Why have none of them won the lottery? And for those of you who just started thinking about Derren Brown - yes, I watched it too and it was very clever, but it is a TRICK and he freely admits it.

But back to my point. I just believed that I was going to have a good week and, amazingly, that's exactly what has happened. I've spoken in the past about a positive attitude, and for many people this is just a cliche, but there's so much more to it than that.

How would you like to find yourself in a win-win situation? You can. Think about it. Tell yourself tomorrow that you're going to have a good day. Approach everything with enthusiasm. Help as many people as you can. Solve as many problems as the day can present to you. No matter what, just keep telling yourself that you're having a good day.

By the close of business, one of two things will have happened. Either you will have had a day filled with new orders and lots of business, or you will have had a day filled with productivity and a group of people who appreciate your efforts. The orders may not happen right away, but they will happen.

Most importantly, note the smile on your face as you leave the office, all set for the weekend. That Friday smile is the exact same smile you should bring back to work on Monday morning.

Success is infectious. The more you're surrounded by it, the more you want it for yourself and the more you'll work to achieve it. How incredible would your workplace be if everyone there was working towards everyone else's success as well as their own?

Perhaps your company has started to feel the earliest twitchings of the Christmas spirit. Well if you do get involved in giving gifts, now is the best time to look. Our factories have put together end of year gift catalogues for you to read in front of a roaring log fire with a glass of egg nog and a mince pie. Or you could can just do it at the office - it's really up to you.

Remember, the best and most popular deals get swallowed up quickly, so don't miss out. Me and the rest of the Merchandise Mania elves are ready to take up the challenge of finding you the perfect gift for your staff and customers, so please give us a call.

Have a great week in business - whatever happens!