Vermont Shortbread Company

Where to Buy Holiday Shortbread?

We're slowly expanding our retail presence and we are making retail sales top priority in 2008.  However, internet sales continue to be our top source of revenue. 

If you're a local and you're looking for Vermont Shortbread gifts for the holidays, you can pick them up at the following retail locations: 

• Sweet Clover Market, Essex
• Beaudry's Store, Huntington
• Vermont Green Grocer, Richmond
• Moon Studio Day Spa, Shelburne
• Vermont Holiday Craft Shop, University Mall, South Burlington
• Simply Delicious, Barre
• Firehouse at Barre, Barre
• Apple Tree Natural Foods, Morrisville
• Stowe Coffee House, Stowe
• Leunig's Bistro, Burlington (dessert menu only - not available for retail sale)

We've got a few more big potential retail customers in the hopper, but I can't list them yet.  I'll let you know just as soon as they're on board.  We want to be in all the food co-ops and coffee hangouts across Vermont in 2008!  Let us know where you'd like to see Vermont Shortbread Company's products.   

The easiest and most stress-free way to order your holiday shortbread now is right here at our convenient Vermont Shortbread Company web site.  There's still plenty of time to order and ship before Christmas and we'll even put in a gift card for your recipient. 

This year we're doing quite a few corporate gift orders (40-50 gift boxes at a pop - we like those!) for local attorneys, banks, and other professionals who want to show customer appreciation with a personalized thank-you from Vermont.  We're also selling a lot of our shortbread sampler boxes for $22 (filled with 8 assorted "shorties" so your gift recipient can try ALL our wonderful flavors). 

There are 23 days until Christmas.  We cannot guarantee that orders shipped after Dec. 19 will arrive by the big day.  So, as of this writing you have 17 days left to order YOUR holiday shortbread.  What are you waiting for?  Order today. 

Cyber Monday: A Perfect Shortbread Holiday Gift Day

If you purposely avoid the malls like I do on "black Friday" and the first few days after Thanksgiving, you'll be happy to know that November 26 (Monday) is known as Cyber Monday.  Nearly 75% of online retailers offer specials on Cyber Monday and Vermont Shortbread Company is no exception. 

For each gift box shortbread you purchase from our web site today, November 26, we will add one of our famous shorties to the shipping box, FREE.  This offer is good on orders placed between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, November 26. 

So, go ahead, place your holiday gift order today and your lucky recipient will receive a little extra treat compliments of us.  Or if you want to be more "naughty" than "nice", just have your shortbread shipped to yourself.  I won't tell your great aunt in Nebraska...   :-) 

Good News for Frequent Shortbread Gift Customers

For anyone who likes to order their shortbread with a phone call or email message, you'll be happy to know we now accept credit cards.  If you know you're going to be a frequent gift sender, I suggest prepaying with a credit card for a bulk order.  I offer discounts of 10-20% for these orders and all you have to do is tell me when and to whom you want each shortbread gift box sent as the spirit moves you.  We will keep track of how many you've sent - all you do is tell us what you need. Piece of cake!  (erm - shortbread!)

Does Your Business Give Customer Appreciation Gifts?

One of my local commercial clients gives customer appreciation gifts of shortbread gift boxes frequently.  Each month the customer sends me a list of people to whom to deliver the gifts (in Chittenden County) and yours truly delivers a fresh shortbread gift box, with a thank you card and a helium-filled balloon to the recipients' workplaces. 

It's a win-win.

Vermont Shortbread is finding its way into offices and the mouths of employees all over the greater Burlington area and my client has a big helium balloon with their logo on it floating around in the same offices.  Sooooo...who do you think the people in these offices will call next time they need the services that either Vermont Shortbread Company or my client offer?  I'd be willing to bet they call those companies who made an impression by saying THANK YOU. 

This is smart marketing.  Inexpensive.  Fun.  Memorable. 

Are you a business owner who sends thank you gifts?  Talk to us today about customizing a gift program for your business by dialing our "shortlines" at 802-264-4835.  Not in Chittenden County?  No problem.  We have many solutions to fit your needs.  Give us a ring and let us help you come up with a unique solution for your company.      

A little thank you goes a long way.  It works for me, my client, and many other savvy business owners who send shortbread regularly. 

Does your business send customer appreciation gifts, speaker gifts, or referral thank yous?  If so, we need to talk! 

Shortbread as a New Year's Gift

One of my shortbread customers times her yearly client gift-giving in a neat way. She waits until the Christmas rush is over, and then puts in a boatload of orders for shortbread gift boxes to send in the New Year, with a note of thanks to her clients.

What a neat concept! I'll bet she's able to stand out in the minds of many with this original plan. And, who wouldn't want an arbitrary box of delicious, home-baked shortbread to arrive in the middle of January or so, when the reality of New Years' Resolutions hits hard after a month of decking every house and hall with boughs of holly and strings of miniature colored lights, eating everything in sight and downing holiday punch with glee... and now you're deprived and dejected, stuck on the Customer Service line at Target with an armful of rejected Christmas presents?

So, hey! If you never got around to thanking your clients for all the business they bring, not to mention all the glorious Christmas gifts you're able to give family and friends thanks to the checks they send... why not extend the client gift-giving into January like my customer does? Strike while the oven is hot - place your order for shortbread today.

Yours,

Ann of Vermont Shortbread Company

Do You Hear What I Hear?

(Why, I believe it's jingle bells tinkling softly in the distance!)

Yes, you're working on your tan... but our friend Ann here is working with her shortbread pans. She's ready to take the hassle out of your holidays and make gift-giving a breeze this year.

As you flip over in your lounge chair, why not grab for that pen and pad you keep in your purse, and quickly jot down all the people who make life worth living and support your business all year round.

Then, get on your cell and call Ann at Vermont Shortbread Company at 802-264-4835.

Submit your gift-giving list, and let Vermont Shortbread Company take care of the rest!

When holiday time comes, you'll finally have the time to focus on things that really matter...

(Food. Booze. Getting a kiss under the mistletoe. All that important stuff. ;))

For mouthwatering shortbread flavors and pricing info, visit http://VermontShortbread.com

Holiday Gift Service Discounts:

• 10-14 gift boxes and you get a 10% discount
• 15-19 gift boxes and you get a 15% discount
• 20+ gift boxes and you get a 20% discount

 

Shortbread Gift Vouchers - Buy One for a Friend

In honor of International Virtual Assistant's Day tomorrow, May 19, we're offering a special shortbread offer to our customers. Send your VA (or anyone) a pre-paid shortbread by mail to show how much you appreciate him or her!

The Vermont Shortbread Company Gift Box Voucher:

Buy a shortbread gift voucher for a friend or colleague and recieve a confirmation link in your email. Your recipient can later email us the flavor of their choice, include the shipping address and the confirmation link to their free shortbread coupon, and cash in for a fresh-baked shortbread any time.

 

Vermont Shortbread Company - where every day is a holiday.