Best Wishes on a New Business: Tips on Writing a Congratulatory Card
Take a moment and try to imagine a situation in which you are about to walk into a friend or family member’s new business. Your palms are sweaty and your hands are shaking because you cannot think of a great message to write to the brand new business owner. Thoughts are racing through your mind as to whether you should keep it personal or whether you want to keep it professional. You’re getting stressed…
How to Create the Perfect Card - Examples
If these thoughts are racing through your mind, don’t worry, you are not alone. Today, we are going to walk you through some friendly and professional tips as to what you should write in that card, and how you should write it.
Getting Started
The first question that you must ask yourself is whether you should actually get a new business owner a best wishes greeting card. Usually the answer is always yes, mainly because new business owners really appreciate any support they can get. Starting a new business is a complicated and oftentimes rough journey that costs a lot of money and requires a large time commitment and courage. So if your friend, family member, or colleague starts their own business, sending your best wishes to congratulate them is always a great gesture.
The best way to get started is to think of congratulatory quotes or inspirational messages to put inside a greeting card. These quotes and messages can easily be put on the recipient’s desk and can serve as motivation and inspiration whenever they are feeling down, or if they need a quick pick-me-up. You see, your inspirational or motivational quote may be that one spark a business owner needs to turn their small start-up into a huge corporation.
Best Wishes On A New Business – General Message Ideas
So let’s get started with some ideas and examples. Below are five sample messages of congratulations that you can write inside of your best wishes greeting card:
Please note: Personalizing these messages so that they are tailored to the person or the business is a MUST. They will really appreciate the extra effort you put forth for personalization, and it will be a lot more special for the recipient.
- “Congratulations on opening your new business! I know it wasn’t the easiest of things to do, but you did it! I hope your new business helps you in achieving great success. Congratulations, and I wish you nothing but the best!”
- “Finally… your hard work and dedication is starting to pay off for you! Please, accept my congratulations in starting a new business. Good luck!”
- “You have always shown great signs of success. Huge congratulations to you and your new business. I really hope your new business brings you financial security, prosperity, and genuine happiness. I wish you all the best in your new adventure.”
- “It does not matter whether you end the year in the black or in the red – as your friend, when you come to me at the end of the day, you will always receive nothing but love and support. Congratulations and good luck with your new business venture.”
- “You have chosen to do something that many people want to do, but few actually dare to do. You’re brave beyond belief and you will always have my support. Good luck with your new business.”
Best Wishes On A New Business – Special Message Ideas
Sometimes the business owner is very religious, or the new business owner is your significant other, among other special circumstances. Well, with special circumstances come special messages. Here are some special messages you can write:
- Religious – “So happy to hear about your new business! Prayers and God’s protection will always lead you to great success!”
- Religious – “If you believe in yourself and your ambitions, then God will help you in making all your dreams come true. Your new business is a reflection of the effort and commitment to your dreams and to God. Best wishes for continued success in your new adventure.”
- To Your Husband – “Best wishes to my beloved best friend and husband on an amazing new venture. May the sun shine on your new business as you have shined on me since the day we got married. I love you.”
- To Your Wife – “My love and respect for you continues to grow every year. I am so fortunate to have married such an ambitious and dedicated woman. I love you. Good luck with your new business. PS- I’ll make dinner tonight.”
The Possibilities Are Endless
No matter what you decide to write in this greeting card, you need to make sure that you write from the heart. Keep your message genuine and straight to the point. It will not fall on deaf ears and it is a great gesture.