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Ancient Wisdom NEWS Friday 12th December 2008
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The Moon & the Wonder of Woollies
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Lots of people wrote to me following last weeks newsletter, when I asked if you were a whoosher or a scraper. Read it here. Do you scrape the ice of your car or whoosh it off with warm water?
One person, who I think missed the point, pointed out that a chipped window may crack if subjected to dramatic changes in temperature. So it is safer to be a scraper. (Many thanks for the H&S advise). Another pointed out that scraping can be enjoyable, well I suppose so, whatever... Another told me he was in a third category: "The Thinker" who just serenely sits in the car, engine running until the ice melts enjoying the gradual glacial process of watching ice melt. Using the time for meditation and reflection.
It's getting towards year end and I suppose it is time for reflection - it's been a jolly strange year after all. Today I heard on the grapevine that another major gift importer has gone bust and two others are simply packing in this week. Woolworth's could have some connection. I know Woollies has been a bit hopeless in recent times but it's demise is a bit like loosing a friend. It's practically part of British heritage like fish & chips or the Beatles. Who doesn't have childhood memories of being dragged past the pick and mix or buying a discount copy of "NOW 25".
At least they went out with a bang having the best ever trading day in the companies history, but still a sad day for British retailing. Sadder still for the staff and suppliers. I suppose such a large retailing void will have to be filled in some way. Maybe it's not such a bad time to open a new shop?
There's a reflective thought for you... Here's another one..
I was just thinking that difficult times tend to depress business in to inaction. And yet history tells us that this is precisely the right time to grab opportunities and run with them. It's times like this that those with go and drive, stop watching the ice melt and get out there and..well.. go and drive, grabbing opportunities. Here's another thought, Woolworth's sales were about a million pounds per hour... where's that going to go?
Final thought.. if you look up tonight.. Friday's full moon could appear up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than other full moons - apparently the moon is closer than normal and so looks bigger. (The BBC can tell you why). That's the biggest in 14 years since.. well since the height of the last bad recession.
So why not grab that glass of red wine and take a walk outside, look up at the moon and make some plans..
Just a reminder - we close the end of next week. On the 19th December and don't open until 5th January 2009.
So don't leave last minute orders too late.. plus we have some knock out end of year deals see below.
Final note for those in Euroland - amazing exchange rates give you best ever buying power.
Buy now - we will ship your order next week.
PPS
If you have never ordered before...
Check out our first order bonus: £100 worth of stock (@RRP's) and some fine wine free!
Just a quick note for buyers outside the UK - you can now phone us cheaply on SKYPE click here for more details.
Laser Crystal Blocks & Free LED display deal
and get
Free
Amazing but true our keenly prices laser blocks come with a free LED to show them off actually worth £5.50 (@RRP).
This is a great deal (and profit opportunity). Don't miss it - ends Wednsday.
Last chance to buy these Special Laser Pyramids
Were £4.50 - now just £1 each. Here
Also we have a BOGOF Deal on Crystal Keyrings
Buy 12 or more you get double stock..
Dragons Lair Collection - Brand New Huge Range.
We are delighted to be appointed distributor of this remarkable and varied collection of Dragon themed collectable figures. Very detailed and well made also excellent value. A large range means you can create a great looking retail display, that you can constantly refresh with new pieces without having to totally reinvent. The range includes candle holders, oil burners, water-
Keeping with the dragon theme.. 12 assorted dragon figures plus a
Amazing value Dangerous Diamante Jewellery.. perfect for the party season.
After Dark Seductive Jewellery we love this tactile chunky jewellery range. It has a nice sexy feel to it
Heat Packs - NOW BOGOF
Just carefully bend the small chip inside the heat pack back and forth between your thumb and forefinger of both hands. Maintain the pressure until the content begins the crystallization process, and like magic the pad will begin to heat up!!!!!!
Best value on the web. Buy Now for new year sales.
BOGOF DEALS HERE More new this week..
Aromatherapy Gift Boxes
These make great gifts for anyone into Aromatherapy - this one holds 6 essential oils and a base oil.. Or perfect for aroamtherapists. Last year we sold lots and lots.. We have a selection of different boxes designs..
Alternatively you can buy the empty boxes and (this is just a suggestion) you could offer the boxes at "half price" if your customers buy enough essential oils to fill them... might work well in your shop??
Why not take some time out with Fridrick Karlsson and some Christmas clasics done in a relaxing style.
These soapstone heart shaped stones are all different being carved from natural stone. Two selections - one with starsign symbols and the one above with mystic symbols.