As the credit crunch hits the bottom line of many stores, eateries and other businesses, everyone starts looking for ways to save money.
Say in these uncertain times a place where you are a good customer decided to reward you on your birthday with a cookie or a cheap pair of socks would you feel special or rather that they treated you on the cheap?
If you cannot give freebies anymore as a business owner, is giving nothing better than looking like a cheapskate?
What's your take?
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