By far the best item in my toolbox are note cards. I buy "theme" cards at Target or online that would appeal to my clients--I have one of Alexandria-type town homes for my DC area clients.For this time of year I will write I enjoyed their friendship in 2013 and look forward to working with them in 2014. The key is to personalize what you write to them. Hand notes are read and appreciated-- not like e-mails that are often bleeped before they are even read.
So, go out and buy a dozen cards with envelopes for $10 or $15 and send them out in the next 2 weeks.Forget the store bought ineffective and little appreciated Holiday cards....write and send me one so that I feel good about this tip !