~ Some Notes for the Holiday Season ~
Brought to you by Rick of The Private Professionals

First, I wanted to thank everyone for another great year. This holiday season marks the 5th anniversary of The Private Pro's, & honestly we can't believe it's been that long.  It's been a fun ride, & we thank you for your continued support. We really do understand that each party we serve is a time for you to shine. So much effort & resource goes into such an affair, & although we're a friendly group we take that responsibility very seriously.

As we now move through the holidays, it seems that this attitude has truly paid off. In fact, if you're planning a party & haven't been in touch then please do so quickly.

A Special Note on Invitations:

Understand that the more formal you make your invitations then the more weight your party will receive. In short, a beautiful invitation mailed on elegant card-stock carries a much deeper impression than a simple evite. So go the extra mile & don't get lost in holiday chaos.

All invitations should convey the basic information that will be needed for the event:

• What is the Occasion &/or is there a specific theme?
• Time & Date:  What is the exact date & on what day of the week will it be held?
• When is it scheduled to begin & about when is it expected to end?
• Location & Address:  In addition to the address, you may also want to include a separate slip for directions. It’s helpful to include a copied printout of a map on one side with the directions on the other. If sent via email, google maps is helpful too.
  
• What is the Attire:  Black tie / formal, semi-formal, casual, or oriented toward a specific theme? Here it's also a good idea to somewhat describe what you mean by your attire - ‘casual’ might have a different meaning from one person to another. Saying ‘slacks & tie’ vs. ‘semi-casual’ offers more understanding.
• General Details: are there specific considerations when parking? Should they bring something? Also, if you have arranged for a baby sitter to take care of kids then this would be good to know. Anything of general interest that would be helpful is good to attach at the end of the formal invite.
• RSVP:  Provide a return envelope, an email address, website, or a phone number. And it’s always a good idea to keep a copy of your guest list handy wherever you may get the call. That way you can check them off & no one will be missed!
  
  

City Guide:

In the spirit of the holidays, you may notice we've made a few changes to the website & now including a section called "City Guide" - a value added feature that offers a full listing of the area's many social & professional network organizations as well as core resources. We simply include this as a way to show a bit of appreciation for your support. 

Check it out: City Guide

An unabashed request for your help!

Viral marketing has hit our culture like never before. In that, if you're a previous client on Twitter, Facebook, or a regional post board & would be willing to give us a quick recommendation & link, it would be deeply appreciated.

See: www.ThePrivateProfessionals.com


We hope you have a fantastic season & we'll look forward to hearing from you!

Rick D~
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Call Direct: (301) 437-8648.
Email: Rick@ThePrivateProfessionals.com




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