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FROM THE MAIN HALL

Are you ready for the holidays? 

This feels like the only time I truly have a break from work.  If you're currently a client of Keep IT Defended then you know that we close up shop between Christmas and Janauary 1st!  I always have my daughter with me from Christmas Day at 3pm till New Year's eve at 3pm which is the real reason I close up shop so I can maximize my time with her and make the holidays and even more special time!  In case you're not aware here is our holiday schedule: 

  • Thursday December 23rd - Normal business hours 8:30am to 5pm
  • Friday December 24th to Monday January 3rd inclusive - Closed
  • Tuesday Janauary 4th - Normal business hours 8:30am to 5pm

(for clients with service plans we can still be reached for emergency calls)

It's hard to believe we're still in this pandemic?  I know I find it frustrating and now talks about lockdowns again with the latest variant.  Not looking good for the Rangers game I bought tickets for on the 28th which is one of Jillian's (daughter) Christmas gifts - it's to be her first time at a live game.  She got into trading hockey cards (from Tim's) this year and has expressed interest in seeing a live game.

What are your plans for the holidays?

Happy Holidays Everyone - See you next year!

Until then, stay safe,

CEO
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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that the first commercially viable "portable" computer weighed 24 pounds? It didn't even have a battery!

It was called the Osborne 1, released in 1981.

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  • Local hashtags will engage larger audiences
  • Build a brand community using these hashtags
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  • Create conversation through brand hashtags and specific products
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Most top brands in the world use hashtags for a successful branding technique. Hashtags filter the relevant content so users can discover similar posts. Follow the above tips to engage new followers and potential customers. 

Until next time, have an awesome month!

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