Using corporate gifts to improve client relations
Corporate Gifts
Corporate gifts are an essential part of business life. Everyone does it at some point or the other. Here are a few ideas for items that would make good presents in a business context.
Bar set / wine glasses / decanters
This is a most suitable gift for any client. Elegant and classic, bar accessories are always highly appreciated as a present. They also make a useful present. Even if the client is a tee-totaller, they can always use the glasses for something else.
Tickets to a play / film / concert
Gifts that would be always appreciated are tickets to a renowned play or to the latest hit at the cinema or to the concert of the client's favorite musician (see SizzlingTickets for more info about concert tickets). Concert tickets are a wonderful way to etch yourself on your client's memory as they will always remember that the pleasure of the evening was the result of your gift.
Subscriptions to magazines / journals
This is one way of presenting your own ideas to your client by means of a useful gift without appearing to be overly forceful. If you like the way a certain magazine handles issues cropping up in your business, then your client will be able to read it too. This is also an useful gift, since everyone appreciates more information on what is happening in their industry.
Chocolate
The most traditional gift for every occasion is chocolate. Whether it is a romantic anniversary present or a friend's birthday, a get well present or a corporate gift, chocolates are suitable for every occasion. You can also get vegan or low-sugar chocolate to suit your client's tastes.
There are certain ethical frameworks in place for giving corporate gifts. It is a good idea to keep it gender-neutral. The value of the gift must not be too expensive, nor should the present be too ordinary. Gifts can be personalized, but they must not be too personal. If you keep these basics in mind, you can do a lot to promote your business and your networking by giving corporate gifts.