The more ordinary side to being a pro gift wrapper! 😁


Hello Reader,
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If you're new to this newsletter, welcome...πŸ‘‹
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Every week, I share gift wrapping tips, behind-the-scenes updates and the occasional glimpse into life as a professional gift wrapper.
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You may think that running a gift wrapping business is all gorgeous wrapping paper, creating beautiful bows, piles of gifts and delivering training, classes and events...
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And sometimes it is.
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But the reality is often much more ordinary.
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This week, my to-do list included:
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  • Following up on class proposals for the festive season
  • Sending information for an online Signature Gift Wrapping Made Easyβ„’ Class
  • Updating class Terms & Conditions and FAQs
  • Writing and scheduling content, including my latest Substack post
  • Reviewing the stats for a recent LinkedIn article (my first one!)
  • Reaching out to people I've worked with before to help them get their festive gift wrapping plans organised before the September and October rush
  • Speaking to my running coach, who lives in Australia (my other life!)

And, of course...
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β˜• Drinking tea.
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None of these tasks are particularly glamorous, but they're all important (especially the tea drinking!).

Because it's the planning, preparation and relationship-building that happens now which allows me to do the part I love later in the year: teaching people how to gift wrap with confidence, whether that's at a corporate event, an online class, or my Signature Gift Wrapping Made Easyβ„’ in-person gift wrapping class πŸ™‚
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A new way to get in touch
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A few people have asked whether they can contact me via WhatsApp rather than email, so I've decided to make that an option.
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If you have a question about a class, corporate training session, team building activity, or gift wrapping in general, you're very welcome to send me a WhatsApp message on:
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πŸ“± 07702 160617
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I'd love to hear from you.
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A quick note for Priority Access List members
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If you joined the Priority Access List for my Signature Gift Wrapping Made Easyβ„’ in-person gift wrapping class, keep an eye on your inbox next weekend.
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I'll be sharing all the details, along with a little something extra for Priority Access members! More soon...
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I hope you're enjoying a little sunshine wherever you are this weekend. As a runner, I am slightly obsessive when it comes to the weather 🀣

Best wishes,
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Lou
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Louise Lewis

I help organisations elevate their gift wrapping and presentation so that every customer touchpoint is premium, consistent and aligned with their brand.

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