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Giving at the office or for business can be a fun and stress-free experience |
Mugs comes in endless designs to suit your fancy |
Corporate Gifts Ideas |
Corporate gift giving: Tips and Protocols
Corporate gift giving tips Finding the perfect gift for a co-worker, supplier or client while keeping track of business gift giving protocols can be quite a challenge. A gift that is well selected will be appreciated and remembered while at the same time serves to enhance the corporate image of the giver and continue to have marketing advantages. Giving a thoughtful gift is best - but it need not be expensive. If you really cannot find
a suitable gift, gift certificates might be a good substitute. If the gift is not for marketing purposes, do not include your company logo, instead having your recipient's name inscribed on the gift will really deem it special - for it can't be recycled and given away to others. Make sure it's nicely wrapped and presented with hand-written greetings to show that you care.
Gifts that make a lasting impression Give an unusual gift that your customers or clients may always treasure either because it is distinctive, functional or aesthetically superior. Your gifts should have a direct reflection of your business. Custom made gifts just for the company is essential in this case.
Gifts that suit the recipients Depending on the type of business you are in, you may have clients, customers and colleagues that may have special interests. (Imagine that if you operate a Body Slimming Center business - but gives expensive chocolates to your clients, what kind of reactions will you get?) Giving gifts that suit your recipients needs is very important. Also be aware of dietary restrictions when giving food items.
Corporate giving protocols Before sending a corporate gift, check out the recipient’s policy on gift receiving. Different companies may have different policy regarding this. Some have strict guidelines on what their employees can and cannot receive. Some companies may have restrictions on the value of a gift or under the situations in which gifts can be accepted. This is particularly true for Fortune 1000-type companies, public utilities, and government agencies. Ask clients directly if they have any such restrictions, or contact their personnel departments to determine guidelines. |