Corporate Giving

Business gifting is now an acceptable and even anticipated practice today. Gifts can be used to build stronger relationships with your current clients, potential clients and also a great way to thank employees and vendors. Below are good tips for corporate giving.

• Give useful gifts - Classic gifts never go out of style. Edible items are signature gifts and are always appreciated by their recipient. The great perk with giving food gifts is that your name or company name will be mentioned every time the items are shared around the office or in their homes.

• Make the gift last long after the items are gone - Make sure that you incorporate reusable containers to hold your gift items. Containers like leather magazine holders, or wooden wine boxes are much better than you typical wicker basket.

• Small but meaningful - Cut backs don't have to affect your corporate giving. This is the time to recapture that old saying..."something is better than nothing." The gift you give does not have to be extravagant, a coffee mug with a great coffee or tea blend, with a caramel or hazelnut dipping spoon can be just the right touch. Adding a hand written message with the gift may take a little more time but it means much more to the recipient.

Anything that your company can do for your vendors, customers, and employees brings your company in a good light and also builds trust. This reward will pay off for your company long after the gift is gone.