The holidays are fast approaching and for many businesses this means they need to think about the type of corporate gifts they are going to give. If you’ve never bought a gift for your customers before, here are some tips to follow to keep your customers happy.

Think of corporate gifts that benefit the entire office

If you work with more than one person in the office, be sure to include them all. While it’s nice to send out glass art awards, try to make sure there is a place to display them in the office for everyone to see. If you know there’s a conference room, consider glass art awards that can be displayed for all to see. However, many companies have an award wall full of personalized plaques and this means that personalized plaques make ideal gifts.

Don’t forget the ‘little people’

However, if you want to give a personal gift and have a little more room in your budget, consider purchasing personalized plaques or glass art awards for each person you work with. Don’t forget the receptionist, secretary, or office assistant; These people can often make their bosses ignore them, so treating them well is vitally important. Also, depending on the organization, these employees may move into a decision-making position, meaning you’ll already have a great relationship with them if that happens.

Make it personal

Whether you’re giving out glass art awards or another kind of giveaway, be sure to make it personal! Have the company name engraved on personalized plaques or glass art awards. This shows your customers that you really took the time to think about their gift, no matter what type you choose. Also, while you want the recipient to know where the gift came from, consider making your company logo a very small part of the gift. You want to give your gift sincerely and not just as a marketing tool.

Plan your corporate gifts well in advance

There is nothing worse than your corporate gifts reaching your customers after the holiday season. To prevent this problem from occurring, be sure to plan well in advance! This is a busy time for companies creating personalized plaques, glass art awards and other gifts, so don’t wait until the last minute. Also be sure to allow enough time for shipping. The time between Thanksgiving and the end of the year is extremely busy for carriers, with many reporting that they need a few extra days for deliveries, especially if the package is traveling across the country. Some businesses may also close their offices between Christmas and New Years, meaning no one will be available in the office to receive your gift.

If you’ve never been in charge of your company’s corporate gifting program, use these four tips to make sure your gifting season runs smoothly. Planning ahead and knowing what kind of gift to give can help ensure your customer appreciates their gift, no matter what you decide to give.

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