Member News to Peruse

Lewis Rinaman Photography Opens Media Office
Lewis Rinaman Photography and Donna Belk of Belk Videography opened a second office in Media on December 5. The new office, located at 6000 Pennel Road (Route 452), is on the second floor of the Kings Mills Catering Facility. The additional office will enable Lewis and Donna to provide photography and videography services for events taking place there. Both businesses will continue to use their Lansdowne office on LaCrosse Avenue as their primary place of business. Best of luck to both of them in their new venture!

Library Seeks Book-Sitters During Renovation
With a number of renovations planned for the Lansdowne Public Library, the staff is seeking some volunteers to help out during the process. Volunteers are needed to store books temporarily while the renovations take place. For more information, call Addie Ciannella at 610-623-0239.


Welcome New Member!
The Lansdowne Business Association wants to extend a warm welcome to our newest member: Erica L. Bazzell, Attorney-at-Law. Bazzell is located at 14 E. Stratford Avenue, and can be reached at 610-622-7505. The membership looks forward to seeing Erica at an upcoming meeting!

Spread the Holiday Cheer in Your Workplace!
It's that time of the year again. The holidays and all of the commotion associated with them are in high gear, often making it seem as though the holiday "season" gets continually longer each year. After all of the shopping, parties, and pollyannas, it's not surprising that many of us are ready to start the new year well before Santa finishes his shopping.

But as a small business owner, marking the holiday season is a prerequisite for survival. The people who matter most to your business Ñ whether employees, customers or partners Ñ should be reminded of how important they are at this time of year. Your business depends on it.

The holidays are a time when being exceptionally kind and generous is a must; those who fail to get in the holiday spirit might be mistaken for a "Grinch." So let's take a look at how small business owners can show the people who matter how important they are during the holiday season.

If your business is a retail store, make sure the place has a holiday feel to it. Spruce up your shop with holiday decorations (non-denominational, of course) and play some holiday music. Offer a special sale for the holidays, even if your product or Spread the Holiday Cheer service isn't likely to wind up under anyone's tree. Alert your customers of any special hours of business, and don't forget to spread those holiday wishes around, either in person or via a card. Keep a supply of treats handy, too. A candy dish or other snack within arm's reach is a great way to puncuate a "Happy Holidays" wish.

While a company holiday party might seem to be a lot of work, you'd be surprised how easy (and fun) such an event can be. Why not take your employees out for a holiday meal, or host a get-together to spend some valuable out-of-office time together. A celebration among co-workers can be a great way to show your appreciation and provides an excellent boost to the company morale.

Be generous to your employees when it comes to bonuses. This is the time of year when everyone seems to be a little short on cash, and anything you do to help your employees will make them appreciate working for you even more. If possible, try to be flexible with your schedule so that employees can have a little time off, if needed.

Lastly, don't underestimate the power of words. Telling your employees and customers how much you appreciate them is a simple yet thoughtful gift. Some kind and respectful words at this time of year can really affect your company's morale for the next 12 months. So spread that holiday cheer. Seasons greetings to you and your staff!