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October 2, 2018

Changing With the Seasons

I love autumn-I really do! There is something about the transition from summer to fall, the temperature cooling down, the leaves changing colors, and knowing that some of my favorite parts of the season are just around the corner.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee: 

If you serve coffee in your office why not offer pumpkin spice latte? If you have a Keurig machine doing this is going to be very easy as you’ll just need to buy the PSL K-cups. If you need the Starbucks  version of PSL you can find it on AmazonGreen Mountain Coffee also makes a PSL that is more economical than the Starbucks version. (No, we don’t get any commissions from this!)

If you do this one sure to make a fun sign letting your residents and prospects know that you are dishing up PSLs for the autumn! A small chalkboard sign like the kind you find in cafes will do very nicely-and they’re not very expensive either!

Apple Cider Bar: 

Sticking with the beverage theme why not offer an apple cider bar in the office? This doesn’t have to be complicated either, you can use K-cups (if you have a Keurig coffee maker). If your coffee provider doesn’t have apple cider, here are some versions you can find online:

Grove Cider Cider Variety Pack 24 Count

Green Mountain Naturals Apple Cider 72 Count

If you have hot water access in your bar area you could simply put our instant apple cider packets for your guests to mix up on their own.

I love the idea of having a crock pot or carafe filled with hot apple cider for your guests to really feel the full effect of the apple cider bar.

Photo Credit: LoveLogicandLaughter.com

I love the idea in the picture above from LoveLogicandLaughter.com to serve apple cider in a carafe (you could even use a allow cooker) with some extras like cinnamon sticks, flavorings, and  refreshments. You may be thinking that you couldn’t do this every day…I get it! I used to manage a property myself. But maybe you could do it on a weekend, or have a special resident event themed around the cider bar.

Office Atmosphere

Spruce up the office atmosphere by appealing to your guests senses! Spread the festivity with fall decorations, cinnamon-apple scented air fresheners everywhere and fun events/activities for your residents and your staff. If your staff is having a good time, your clients will too!

Now it’s your turn! What are some of your favorite autumn ideas??

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About Rommel Anacan

Rommel Anacan is the president of The Relationship Difference-a professional and personal development firm in Orange County, California. He is a sought-after motivational speaker, corporate trainer and strategist and has spoken for leading companies, organizations and to thousands of people nationwide. In 2017 he became the newest member of the famed Apartment All-Stars team! For more information about Rommel, visit www.RommelAnacan.com.