Smart Moves for the Season
Posted November 28th, 2007 by ybo
The holiday season can provide an opportunity to let customers know how much you appreciate their support. Thoughtfully chosen, unexpected gifts say almost as much about your business as the goods and services you provide year-round. Of course, your business may have its own rules and guidelines governing gifts to the customer. But if you’re looking for some unique ways to say “thank you,” check out our gift list.
For groups:
Ideally you’ll be able to purchase a personalized gift for each individual. But sometimes a group gift better fits a business client or supplier and your budget. In that case, you’re limited to gifts that can be shared, but there are still plenty of options that will leave a positive impression with your clients long after the gifts are gone.
- iTunes Gift Cards, $10–$50 each
Give the gift of music, but let recipients choose the tunes they’ll most enjoy. Apple’s business gift program come in 50-packs in a variety of dollar amounts. Recipients can also use the cards for TV shows, movies and audiobooks from the iTunes Store.
www.store.apple.com - Fresh-baked cookies, $35–$64When the holiday rush has you too busy to make homemade cookies for important customers, these fresh-baked cookies are the next best thing. Pacific Cookie Company makes traditional drop cookies in three flavors: chocolate chip, triple chocolate and sugar with lemon drop. Choose from one-, two- or three-dozen boxes.
www.redenvelope.com - Event tickets, prices vary
If you prefer that your customers experience your holiday gift rather than eat it, check into group tickets to a sporting or other live event such as a concert or theater performance in your client’s area. Be sure to ask about discounts for group ticket purchases. - Wine samplers, $42–$250
For festive clients, offer even more holiday cheer by way of a wine basket. If you know the wine preference of the recipients, choose a basket with a single variety and accompanying gourmet goodies. If not, select a sampler with a variety of wines.
www.pro-gift-baskets.com - Flash drives, prices vary
With plenty of business conducted on the road and from remote sites, flash drives offer convenient, portable electronic data storage and transfer. Some manufacturers will even personalize each device with the recipient’s name; or have your company logo embossed on each.
For individuals:
Personal gifts selected to reflect the interests of the receiver are best. When you’re buying for numerous clients and trying to run your business, however, you might not have time to shop for a unique gift for each customer. This selection of gifts will make it seem as if you have.
- Cheese and meat gift boxes, $11.99–$152.99
Take your pick from a plethora of beef – including award-winning summer sausage – and cheese samplers ranging from sharp cheddar to smoked gouda. - Personalized leather card case or luggage tag, $34–$35
For customers and clients who travel frequently, select a monogrammed luggage tag or card case in eye-catching colors such as green, turquoise, orange and purple.
http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?cmCat=search&itemId=cprod28020002 - Popcorn sampler, $5.99–$39.99
For the popcorn lover on your list, select from a variety of tasty flavors ranging from traditional kettle corn to robust cheese popcorn to decadent chocolate-covered popcorn. You can select just the right tin style, too, from festive holiday versions to sport-theme tins. - Bamboo tea sampler, $30
For the recipient who appreciates quality loose-leaf teas from around the world, this natural bamboo bento box contains four one-ounce tins of loose-leaf teas. Choose from a green tea sampler, black tea sampler, herbal tea sampler and a variety sampler with white, green, oolong and black teas.
www.gongfu-tea.com/sunshop - Calendar mouse pad, $10.35
This computer mouse pad also displays an at-your-fingertips calendar. The mouse pad can also be personalized free, with the name of an individual or business printed alongside the calendar.
www.personalizationmall.com/Category.aspx?storeid=3&categoryid=1198
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