If you wait until January 1 to be more organized, you're already in trouble. That's right — the road to a less-hectic 2016 begins here and now.

Here are three ways we can help you get a jump-start, so you can sit back, relax and ring in the new year.

1. Order your 2016 calendars ... now. It seems like our tear-off calendars fly a little faster off the shelves each day — but there are still so many gorgeous covers left! Check them out, and choose your favorite. And if you really, really need your calendars fast, see what covers are available as QuikShip.

Say hello with a pop-by or referral gift that lasts.
December is the perfect time to say "thank you" to clients and others who have made your year a success — but don't let your gesture get lost in the holiday rush. Choose a pop-by gift that will be used and talked about year-round, like our stainless steel soap. These powerful odor-eliminators can be engraved with your contact information, so clients will always know where to reach you.

Stay relevant with a social media presence that inspires.
The best way to connect with — and gain — followers is to show them you're a real, relatable person. (Psst, that automatic reply you set up isn't helping at all.) Take the time to craft inspiring, helpful and original messages. Ask questions to learn about your audience and keep them engaged.

And if you're just sticking to Facebook and Twitter, this might be a great time to try marketing with other platforms, like Pinterest or Periscope. (Check out our ideas for real estate agents on using Periscope.)

Stick to a marketing plan that makes sense.
With the new year comes an invaluable opportunity to plan ahead. This month, sit down and develop a strong, fresh marketing plan. Keep in mind that the best strategy will also reflect your business personality. Not sure where to start? Check out our season-by-season suggestions.

Reach out with a note that encourages action.
It's no secret that a little note can go a long way. So why not include one with your next marketing piece? With our Personalized Inserts, you can quickly and beautifully introduce yourself to clients, let them know you're always there to help and gently ask for referrals. Explore our designs — many of which coordinate with products you're already sending.

When our team traveled to Keller Williams Mega Camp last month, we paid close attention to KW's Twitter account, which tweeted the quote above. Yes! We thought. Our products are designed to help agents stay in touch, meaningfully and often. 

We consider every show we attend an opportunity to listen closely to what real estate agents — our customers — are learning. Then, we make sure our products and services fit those teachings.
Here's what you should be using now to stay connected:

Tear-Off Magnetic Calendars
Clients will be reminded of you every month with our tear-off magnetic calendars. With covers inspired by greeting cards, our calendars are an extra-special way to keep your contact information within clients' reach. Choose your favorite from more than 40 eye-catching covers, including seven shimmering foil covers and eight themed calendars.

Fall Sports Schedules
Your clients are sports fans! Sports schedules tap into what your clients are already passionate about, so they're always a win-win. Learn more and browse our designs for basketball, golf and hockey.

LifeLong Cutlery & Gifts
We understand that a closing is just the beginning of your relationship with a client, and nothing builds that bond better than a sincere thank-you gift they'll use every day. With LifeLong Cutlery & Gifts, your information and their last name are beautifully engraved for a treasured kitchen mainstay. You owe it to yourself and your clients to see what makes LifeLong a cut above the rest.

How should you stay in touch the rest of the year? We've got solutions for every season. Check out our yearly marketing plan.

It's time for something new, don't you think? With fall just around the corner, we couldn't be more excited to spice things up at LifeLong Cutlery. We think you'll like what we've been cooking up...

Introducing the Infinity Collection — In this exciting lineup of cutlery, master artistry combines with sleek innovation for a truly timeless  look. Featuring beautiful kitchen essentials like cheese knives, a salad serving set, grilling tools and even pizza tongs, the Infinity Collection is modern, giftable and affordable.

Here's a sneak peek...

Three-piece Cheese Knife Set

Grilling Essentials Set

Pizza Tongs, pictured here with our new acacia pizza peel.

Love wine? You'll love our new Wine Gift Box, also new to the Infinity Collection. This cherry-tone box will come complete with an engraved, personalized medallion, bottle stopper, pourer, drip stopper and corkscrew.

You know how the saying goes. "All that glitters is gold." Well, we'd like to add to that, and officially proclaim: All that glitters is gold, red and silver.

At least when it comes to our foil calendar covers. With seven gorgeous options, our Elegance Collection is like no other. They shimmer. They shine. They make your business stand out. They're a subtle hint that yes, you've had a good year — and that you appreciate those who made it happen.