| Dear Alicia,
Since its opening, Brown & Gold has gone from a two person crew to a 40+ person operation. We've learned a lot over the years, and we'd like to share some of the business strategies that have helped us along the way. Each issue of our newsletter will contain an article filled with exciting small business tips from us. We hope to also include a few tips from local experts in several of our up-coming issues. We'd also like to inspire your business by offering special deals exclusive to our newsletter customers. We hope that you enjoy our fun and informative newsletter. Thanks for choosing Brown & Gold as your # 1 business for customized wholesale products and services. We'd love to help you with your screenprinting, embroidery, and promotional product needs!
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| Brown & Gold's
Special of the Month! |
 The Holidays are Here!
Get your gifts at the Brown and Gold!
Looking for an inexpensive Holiday gift for your office or customers? We have hundreds of ideas for you! Fleece blankets, wind-resistant jackets, tote bags, glassware, digital picture frames and so much more! Let us know what you need!
Stop by the Brown and Gold on 4th and University in Laramie or give us a call at (307) 742-2427 and ask for any available sales representative. |
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Small Business Tips! |
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What is emotional intelligence?
Emotional intelligence is an awareness of, and an ability to manage emotions and create motivation. It is a type of intelligence regarding the emotions, especially in the ability to recognize and understand emotions and their impact on behavior and attitudes. One who has a high level of emotional intelligence has the ability to perceive and understand personal feelings of those of others.
What does it have to do with business?
In the workplace emotional intelligence can greatly enhance interpersonal communication and people skills. Emotional intelligence means being sensitive and perceptive of other people's emotions and having the ability to facilitate improved performance based on this knowledge.
The modern workplace is characterized by open communication, team work, and a mutual respect among employees and their supervisors. Possessing emotional intelligence allows managers to better understand and motivate the people they supervise. The old techniques of management by intimidation are becoming less practiced in the workplace due to the unsuccessful ways employees respond to this management style. If one wants to succeed in the business world now and in the future, it is important to understand the role of emotional intelligence in business today. |
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Ask the Editor! |
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Each month we will be answering questions sent in by you, the reader! These questions can range from inquiries about Brown & Gold to issues of effective business strategies. If you've got a question, we've got an answer! Send your questions to info@brownandgold.com and look for them to be answered in our monthly newsletter!
December's Question to the Editor!
Do I need a mission statement?
All businesses should write a mission statement because it assists them in clarifying their mission and measuring their performance against it.
Some questions to asses a good mission statement:
- Does it motivate?
- Is it compelling?
- Does it give them the impression that your organization is different from others in your field?
- What does it tell your reader about you, your company and your chances of future success?
- Does it clearly say something important about your business to the readers you wish to impact?
Don't forget to send in your questions to info@brownandgold.com!
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We're ready to help you with your custom screeprinting and embroidery needs, so come visit us soon! For more information, questions, or suggestions please call (307) 742-2427 or send an email to info@brownandgold.com. We hope that you've enjoyed this issue of the Brown & Gold Newsletter!
Sincerely,
Alicia Richins
Marketing & Advertising Director
Brown & Gold Inc.
Alicia Richins
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Brown & Gold
Employee Spotlight
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Patrick Downy our Operations Manager has attended 57 out of 61 Cowboys football games in the last four years. Patrick received an Iowa State Fair blue ribbon for his honey butter recipe from his grandmother. He gives out special batches to his friends and co-workers during the holiday season.
Check out this favorite holiday recipe!
Honey Butter:
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup clover honey
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb. butter
½ tsp. pure vanilla
Cooking Instructions:
In medium saucepan, bring sugar, honey, and cream to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit 20-25 minutes. Cut butter into chunks and put in a blender, pour honey mixture over butter and add vanilla. Blend at medium speed (puree). Pour into containers and refrigerate. Should fill 5 10 oz. mason jars. |
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