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You have just started a new business and want to have your business cards printed. You came across an online store and were quite impressed with their offerings.
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Your email must include the following points: • describe your business • explain your requirement in detail • ask for the best deals for your new business
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Sir,I recently came across your store online and found it quite unique and to my taste. I would like to place an order for business cards.I recently opened my beauty studio by the name of Lilly’s Studio. It’s at 13 Main Street, Reading. I provide all types of beauty services like professional makeup, haircut and facials. My studio has glitters as the theme. It is elegant and lively, which I want my business card to reflect. I would like the card to be pink and full of glitters. It should express the essence of my business.I would like the front to have the name of my business, along with the address and contact number, which is 24098765. At the back, all my social media handles should be displayed, so that people can easily access my business online. I will share the details once our deal is finalised. I want 100 cards to begin with. I was hoping to get a bulk order discount. Be assured that this would be the first of many orders. Please share the best offers you can give, so that we can finalise the deal.Hoping for a good business association.Regards,Lilly Erikson
Response A I am extremely grateful that our company is appreciating our hard work. According to me, a cash bonus would be much better than gift cards. Firstly, I think adding monetary value to rewards makes it more meaningful. I believe there is nothing quite like money. The entire team worked hard this year to achieve and even surpass our targets. This is why the company has been able to earn high profits. It’s only fair that we get a share out of it rather than some gift cards. Money bonus comes with flexibility. It can be saved for later and spent when needed, or invested somewhere. There is a lot we can do with some extra cash. We manage our regular expenses through our salaries and this bonus can finally allow us to make a meaningful and profitable investment. On the other hand, gift cards have a set validity and we would have to use them before that time expires. Moreover, gift cards can only be used to buy specific items from our stores only. It makes its usage quite rigid, while money doesn’t pose such a problem.Response B I’m highly grateful for the company’s gesture of offering us incentives for our hard work. The entire team put in a lot of efforts and we highly appreciate this. Personally, gift cards seem a more reasonable choice. I heard that the company is offering $50 cash bonus but the gift cards are worth way more than that. I think we would benefit more with the gift cards as we would be able to buy more. Moreover, since the gift cards would be from our stores, we would be inducing more profits into the company. These gift cards will increase the sales and in the long run, help us achieve our future targets. Moreover, it is way easier to talk about gift cards than money incentives with other team members or friends. There is a certain stigma attached with talking about money. Thus, with gift cards we can easily talk about being rewarded for our achievements without it feeling like we are showing off. Lastly, we would also be getting a tax benefit. Gift cards are taxed at a lower bracket as compared to money. So, overall this is a much better reward in my opinion.
Cash Bonus or Gift Cards? You work in a small company. The company has made a lot of profit this year as it has exceeded its target. Your boss wants to appreciate all the employees for their efforts. She wants to either give them a cash bonus or give them gift cards with which they can make a discounted purchase across all its stores.
Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 words.
Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 words.