Integrity Virtual Solutions celebrated it’s one-year anniversary on April 24, 2009. I decided that I wanted to do something special since this was the first year – a monumental year! A wine tasting event sounded like the perfect idea to include my local clients and close friends that supported and encouraged me over the past year.
Despite the event being pushed back twice, we had a great time! The Twisted Vine, formerly known as Tony’s Wine and Warehouse, were in the process of moving to a new location. So the first date that it was scheduled, there were renovation issues so it was rescheduled. The second date, June 12th, there were inspection issues so it was rescheduled again. After working out a deal to move it and to get an even better quality of wines plus four additional wines to taste, July 18th was the final slated date.
I was on pins and needles the week leading to the Wine Tasting to make sure that everything was in order. On Saturday, July 18th, all those that RSVP’ed attended. Some of the guests already knew each other and some did not, but by the end of the night, it was like we all had known each other forever. We had a blast learning about different wines, the best types of glasses for wine and the best storage and temperature for each type of wine. It was extremely informational, and we had many, many laughable moments! After the wine tasting, we moved the party to Dave and Buster’s to eat, fellowship and celebrate more. It was an awesome time!
During and after the Wine Tasting, we tried to take pictures of all of the attendees. I sent “Thank You” cards using Send Out Cards to each attendee. The Thank You card had a personalized, heartfelt message, and a picture of them from the wine tasting. I received so many “Thank You” and “I Appreciate You” phone calls and e-mails back about the wine tasting event and the cards as well.
My plan is to always show the ultimate appreciation for my clients – including them in on the celebrations of Integrity Virtual Solutions and letting them know that I appreciate them! My clients are not entitled to work with me because there are tons of other Virtual Professionals out there, but they chose Integrity Virtual Solutions so I want to always and most importantly, give them the very best service and to show my sincere appreciation. When you do something “genuinely” good for someone, it makes you feel great. It’s an awesome feeling!
Once again, thanks to God, my family, friends and clients for a wonderful first year in business!
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