Creative options abound for corporate gifts.
Harvey Firestone, founder of the Firestone Tire Company, once said, "You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself." Corporate gifts represent a perfect opportunity to give the best of a company to clients and employees alike. The quality of the gift does not depend on its cost, but rather on the amount of thought and consideration that went into selecting it.
Personal Enrichment Workshops
Give a gift of an illustration workshop to nurture creativity.
Give employees or clients the gift of education. Offer them a voucher for a personal enrichment course at a local college or community center. Many of these organizations offer classes on a variety of topics, such as wine tasting, drawing or local history. The recipient will appreciate the opportunity to learn new knowledge or skills. Givers will get bonus points for choosing a course in which the receiver demonstrates an interest.
Handcrafted Items
Handmade gifts are one-of-a-kind statements of appreciation.
A present made by hand generally resonates more than a mass-produced item. Buying handcrafted generally means you receive a one-of-a-kind item you will not find in a department store. In addition, the artisan will sell his work himself in many instances, allowing the buyer to create a personal connection with the creator of the item. Artisans generally produce handcrafted items from ecologically sound materials, making these gifts a smart purchase for the environment.
Fun Outings
Workers and clients might enjoy a trip to a museum.
If the corporate gift recipient happens to be your employee, she might enjoy a fun outing away from work. Even your clients probably need a break. Perhaps the recipient likes NASCAR racing and would enjoy tickets to a local competition. Foodies would get a kick out of a local restaurant tour. Employees with families will appreciate kid-friendly outings to museums or amusement parks. Remember to keep the outing unique and local, because no one wants to travel too far to have fun.
Personalized Gifts
Personalized gifts make you stand out from the crowd.
Personalizing gifts does not just mean giving someone a pen with his name on it. Giving a personalized gift can also mean you have taken the time to research the recipient's interests and preferences and figured out exactly what he wants. This consideration shows the receiver and others that you see him as an individual and not as a number. Employees will appreciate such a gesture because they will feel their contribution to the company being highly valued, and clients will like a personalized gift because it tells them you do not take their business for granted.
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