How to Write the Best Business Holiday Greeting

Say Happy Holidays to Clients the Right/Write Way

It’s the age old business question on the correct and best way to send holiday wishes to your business clients.

While a small gift (or large depending on the client) is always good, for the majority of your business clients and colleagues a simple but heart-felt card or personalized e-mail will work.

But how to your write the best business holiday greeting? Read on holiday shoppers.

Be Concise. Be Genuine.

While adding a personal touch, such as including their family names, etc., is always nice, the following generic teasers can give you a jumpstart on spreading your holiday cheer to those in your business universe.

• Just a note to say Thank You for the opportunity to work with you this year. It has been a valuable experience and I wish you a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year.
• At this time of year, we are grateful for the relationship you, I and our companies have created. We wish you abundance and prosperity in a new year filled with hope. Happy holidays!
• I hope you, your employees, family, and friends have a great holiday season filled with joy and meaning.
• It has been a pleasure to work with you this year. We wish you the best of holidays and a successful 2016!
• As the year ends, we think about all we are grateful for. Our relationship with you is one thing we treasure. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
• Thank you for the pleasure of working with you. Happy holidays!

And for the New Year Messaging

Remember to keep your messaging religion generic as to not offend anyone. Try these on for size.

• Thank you for your business this year. It has been a pleasure helping you reach your goals, and we look forward to contributing to your success. We wish you a prosperous and happy new year!
• I wish you a wonderful new year filled with abundance, joy, and treasured moments. May this coming year be your best yet!
• Happy New Year! Thanks to relationships like ours this past year was very successful year. We were able to exceed goals and expand services to the needy because of the professionalism of people like you.
• (For Employees) Happy New Year! We thrived this past year because of your hard work, creativity, and dedication. I am personally grateful to you for your tremendous efforts, and I wish you a rewarding, joyous new year.

Your Response to Holiday Greetings You Receive is…

Although not required, responding to holiday cards and greetings you and your company received is a very good practice to undertake. Yes, it can take some time and effort but can be well worth it to build goodwill. This is especially important is you receive gifts beyond just a card. You make the call on whether to respond or not but err on the side of generosity and you won’t be risking anything.