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Our Freedom Edition

"We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it." - William Faulkner, American Poet

Independence Day is celebrated by Americans to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 in which the US declared its independence from British rule. Here in the states, Fourth of July is synonymous with family, barbecues, picnics, parades and fireworks. If you look at the Holiday as a celebration of freedom, then July 4th is cause to think about people worldwide that are invoking change to ensure freedom for all.

Here are some interesting 4th of July facts from the Census Bureau

• 150 million hot dogs are expected to be consumed by Americans on July 4th (1 for every 2 people)
• There are 30 places in the US with "liberty" in the name
• 946,000 immigrants were granted legal permanent residence in the US during fiscal year 2004. More than 1-in-4 settled in California.
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Freedom of Choice

In keeping with our 'freedom' theme, CorpNote believes in Freedom of Choice when it comes to how you use our service. You can compose, design and address e-cards in any order, choose how much you want to customize the site experience to match your own company's look, and you have the freedom to send as many e-cards, invitations and surveys each customized for your individual needs.

Many of our members have shared with us how CorpNote gives them the freedom to do some pretty cool stuff. Here are a few!

Use a Photo or Promotional Offer in your Signature. One of our members, who is in Real Estate, uses her photo instead of a logo in the left area next to her signature. Other members have also been creative by adding a slogan to their signature that acts like a coupon: "Ask me how to save 15% off your next order!" Now that's great thinking outside of the signature box!

Use Invitations and Surveys Together. Event planners are sending invitations with a survey asking what people want to eat and even votes for awards that are to be given at the event. Other members are combining invitations to seminars with a survey asking participants specific questions so they can tailor their seminar to the needs of their audience.

Group Plans are Not Just for Medium and Large Companies. Sole proprietors are using our group plans so they can make the entire CorpNote web site look like their brand AND they get discount pricing on their ongoing monthly subscription. The one-time setup fee is $350 and your monthly cost is $6.29/month per user (or lower if you add more users). Learn more or view the tutorial.

Do you have creative ways that you've been expressing your freedom using CorpNote? Please send us your ideas to share in an upcoming newsletter or on our web site!

 What's New at CorpNote?

Our new online survey system, called EZ-Survey, lets members create and track surveys of up to 20 questions that can be any combination of single answer, multiple choice and open text response. CorpNote records all responses and the CorpNote member can print professional customized reports, in a variety of formats, from any Internet-equipped computer. The new online survey system is included at no extra cost to all CorpNote members.

CorpNote is now the only fully customizable online service that enables businesses to send professional e-cards, online invitations, and surveys that match the brand identity of its clients. Read the press release or view the tutorial.