Valentine’s Day is next week.  The Groundhog at the NY Zoo bit Mayor Bloomberg’s finger on Groundhog Day.  In most of the country it has been a hard, cold winter.  Oh, Spring, hurry.  We need you!

Now, you and I are not the only ones thinking Spring.  Your clients are as well.  Maybe we can use this longing as a way to thank, solidify relationships, and just plain, bring a smile to the face of our clients. How?  Why by bringing them a breath of Spring.  A small, brightly colored blooming plant that says, "Spring".  I suggest going to your bedding plant wholesaler and seeing what he has available in mini daffodils in a 4" pot.  Throw a speed cover or aluminum or plastic on it, attatch your card and go deliver.  It is a great excuse to stick your head in the contact’s door and say "Hi".  Who knows where this could lead? 

Best of all, it is unexpected..a surprise, it is small and takes up little room, and it is inexpensive so the client doesn’t feel "obliged or compromised" in any way.  It is you and the flower bringing cheer.  And, who knows, this happy visit just might remind someone that plants are needed on the 5th floor.