If you run a client-based business, you know that this is a hectic time of year for you and your clients. The holidays just passed, and so did the end of the calendar year.

And with the end of the calendar year, many of your clients are making decisions about their budgets and expenses for the coming year. At this point in the year, it's important to be on their mind with creative and new marketing tactics. Send them some new material. Perhaps a CD greeting or DVD explaining new products would do the trick, and help you stand out from others competing for their attention

Also, make a resolution that next year, you'll take your company holiday card to the next level with a DVD or CD-Rom that can make your card interactive and memorable can help you stand out in their mail pile.

You can be creative with your card, perhaps featuring your employees singing a holiday tune, or expressing their appreciation for your client's business. It's a personal touch that goes above and beyond what your competitors are doing.

In future posts, we'll look at some more creative uses for CDs and DVDs for your business in the coming year. See also Three Creative Uses for DVD.