Establish Client Allegiance Through The Art Of Giving Gifts

By Don Wong

While individual gift-giving to those close to you is an age old practice, not many are aware of the culture of giving corporate gifts. Organizations show that they are appreciative to their patrons or staff by giving away corporate gifts.

Corporate gifts are mostly valuable products, and they are often given away without any mark of the organization on the gift, as they are not for advertising. On the other hand, various gift items are often given away for advertisement purposes, for example, stationery objects, storage devices, or books. In such cases, the items are often marked with the company's symbol before they are given away to employees or potential clients.

At the time of giving a corporate gift, it is critical to keep in consideration the interests of the person to whom the gift is being presented, and to customize it accordingly. Corporate gifts should always be selected with the receiver in mind. There is no point giving a gift - especially a corporate gift - to someone who will not appreciate what we have gifted. We should be seeking to create a 'WOW' wherever possible.

The impact of the corporate gift on the professional relations with a client or a team member depends on how expensive the person believes the gift to be. However, gifting is at times regulated by the law, so a quick check with your legal department is recommended.

It is advisable to prepare for corporate gift-giving beforehand by setting a budget, estimating the number of gifts to procure, and hunting for volume discounts with retailers. This is obviously more useful in case of gifts to staff, especially if yours is a big business. You should buy the right number of gifts so that no employee whom you wish to thank is missed out.

To conclude, giving corporate gifts is a smart business practice, which helps you develop a stronger and healthier relationship with both your employees and your customers. But don't forget to keep the legal and financial aspects in mind.

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