| It is important to thank people. When in business | | | | be good in some cases. Gift credit to a place that |
| you need to remind people that they are | | | | they can get things is nice. Tickets to outings are |
| appreciated. Think of your top customers and | | | | always appreciated by someone in the company. |
| clients. If you want to get them a gift then you | | | | If you go with promotional items, don't flood the |
| should look at the variety of business gifts | | | | office with it. |
| available. If it is a person or company that you | | | | One item with your company's name, services or |
| have business involvements with or work | | | | logo on it might be acceptable- such as a mug or |
| together with then you need to understand the | | | | t-shirt, but you don't want to give a large amount |
| way in which business gifts are perceived. | | | | of items with your logo, name, etc on them. This |
| It is crucial when giving out business gifts that you | | | | is because a large number of items given to the |
| give properly. To give a very personal gift like | | | | same person with your company's information on |
| some winter novelty socks would suggest a | | | | it, can seem overly "pushy," and can actually cost |
| familiarity that others may not be comfortable | | | | you future business with them. |
| with. Your clients and customers are people that | | | | For the corporate world, you should adhere to |
| you do business with and have a business | | | | presents that are somehow connected to the |
| relationship and you don't want to overstep those | | | | realm of business that you are in. Concerts |
| boundaries. | | | | tickets, or a spa gift card is always lovely and not |
| If it seems obtuse, understand that some folks | | | | too personal. If you spend an excessive amount |
| just don't get it. A business relationship should | | | | of money then you won't look as good, just like |
| remain in that category when giving gifts. You | | | | giving out too many promotional products with |
| know someone for the type of work they do, | | | | your company info on them will not look make |
| then give them something that they will use within | | | | you shine either. |
| those boundaries. Even break-room supplies would | | | | |