Thanking the People Who Got You Here

“No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” —Alfred North Whitehead.
 
Every good business owner knows that people and relationships are their foundation—the people along the way who have been responsible for your education, encouragement, and support are what make your business possible. Parents/grandparents, mentors, teachers, friends, customers, financial partners, staff/employees—they are why you are here.
 
In this season of thankfulness, it’s important to express appreciation for everyone who has been part of the journey.
 
Practical ways to express gratitude
Here are a few ways you can show your customers, employees, family, and friends how much you appreciate their support.
 
●      Sharing your appreciation publicly
●      Personal acknowledgements
●      Celebrating milestones
●      Rewards or ‘thank you’ gifts
 
Sharing your gratitude publicly is a great way to get the ‘thank you’ message out to a large group at once. You can do this on social media platforms or through community events. Use the opportunity to share the story of your business, acknowledge your supporters' contributions, and cast a vision for a bright future.
 
Personal acknowledgments can be as simple as a phone call/text, a card, or a heartfelt email. It’s not about the format, it’s about the message. Begin your messages by calling the recipient by name and show them how much you value them as an individual. Everyone needs to feel seen and valued; this will only increase the strength of the relationship you share with your supporters.
 
Who doesn’t love to celebrate? Milestones exist not only to give us a goal to reach but also a point to stop, reflect, and celebrate. Who better to celebrate milestones than those who took the journey with you? You can celebrate milestones with special events (virtual or in-person) and promotions, or share a peek into the magic behind the curtain that makes your business run. Remind your supporters what they have done to make your success possible and get them excited about the great things the future has in store.
 
Rewards or thank-you gifts could come in any form, from a fruit basket or coffee gift card for your employees to special discounts or exclusive access to new products or services for loyal customers. The size of the gift will vary but be sure your genuine gratitude shines through in your presentation of the thank-you gift.

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We want to say thank you
After being in business for 30 years, Prairie Business Credit has learned the value of trust, relationship, and gratitude. Trevor Morgan started Prairie Business Credit in 1993 after 20 years of experience with regional banks and private finance companies. Dylan Morgan, Trevor's son, joined Prairie Business Credit in 2003 to continue in his father's footsteps by learning the family business. We consider all our employees to be part of the Prairie Business Credit family and are grateful for every person who has been a part of our journey to where we are now.
 
We consider our success defined by our clients’ success and we are proud to have served clients from coast to coast with the funding and advice they need to stabilize, succeed, and grow.
 
We know the value of hard work, mentorship, and personalized relationships with clients and partners. We are proud of our employees and clients. We are grateful to every teacher, mentor, family member, client, and employee who has gotten us this far.
 
From the Prairie Business Credit team: thank you.
 
Want to work with a company that provides capital and values their clients? We can help. Prairie Business Credit is a national working capital provider to young, growing, or recovering businesses. We offer accounts receivable financing, purchase order financing, and equipment financing. Our company serves both as a trusted financial resource and consultant to entrepreneurs dedicated to building their businesses and ensuring their success.