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The Do’s and Don’ts of Corporate Gifting During the Holidays

Corporate gifting during the holidays presents the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impression. Whether you’re planning on giving gifts to your employees, want to promote your business, or you’re looking to strengthen relationships with business partners or vendors; corporate gifts will impress when done the right way.

This article focuses on the best practices for corporate gifting during the holiday season by highlighting the dos and don’ts. It outlines key considerations for selecting appropriate gifts, how to avoid common pitfalls, and ensuring that the gesture of giving is meaningful and appreciated.

  1. Do: Personalise your gifts
  2. Don’t: Give inappropriate gifts
  3. Do: Create a budget for corporate gifting
  4. Don’t: Leave anyone out
  5. Do: Consider cultural differences when choosing gifts
  6. Don’t: Forget to include a card
  7. Do: Give out gifts early
  8. Don’t: Overdo things

Do: Personalise your gifts

Personalising your corporate gifts adds a touch of class, originality, and something extra special. It also demonstrates that you’ve put extra thought into the gift. Personalisation makes each gift unique, so whether you’re giving gifts to your workers to reward them for all their hard work, or your business associates, a personalised gift will leave a lasting impression.

Olivia & Co specialises in offering a range of fantastic bags and accessories, and you can personalise most items in our range with monogramming or blind embossing. Talk to us to discover how we can help you make each corporate gift meaningful.

Don’t: Give inappropriate gifts

It’s important to think about what types of gifts are appropriate for the intended recipients. Avoid anything that people would consider controversial, offensive, or mundane. You’ll also want to choose appropriate items for the business environment.

You’ll discover some fantastic products in our online shop that are perfect for corporate gift-giving, from a range of bags for women and men, wallets, card holders, keyrings, business accessories and more.  We also have another large range of promotional items available through out sister company Olivia Promo.

Do: Create a budget for corporate gifting

Before deciding on corporate gifts this holiday season, you’ll first want to work out how much you can allocate for gift-giving. Therefore, it’s wise to draw up a budget, as this will not only ensure that you don’t overspend, but a budget will also give you a guideline regarding which gifts you can afford. Keep your spending limits reasonable, not too much and not too little. While you’ll want to make your customers or employees feel special and appreciated, overspending could lead to financial stress.

Don’t: Leave anyone out

The last thing you’ll want to do is forget about somebody and leave them out this holiday season. That just wouldn’t go down well at all. For example, if the plan is to give gifts to your employees, make sure you have a list of everyone who works for you and check it twice. The aim is for everybody to feel happy, excited and appreciated. Forgetting someone would be a buzzkill for sure.

Do: Consider cultural differences when choosing gifts

If you have clients, colleagues or employees from other cultures, you’ll want to consider their customs and cultures before deciding on the right gift. Some cultures have different gift-giving customs. Also, keep in mind that an amazing gift in one culture may not be appropriate for another culture.

Take some time to think about your list of recipients, consider everyone’s cultural background, and research on appropriate gift-giving before making any firm decisions.

Don’t: Forget to include a card

No corporate gift would be complete without attaching a card with a personalised message. What you say inside the card doesn’t have to be wordy, but rather a simple sentence of appreciation. Include the individual’s name in the message, and sign off with your signature. For companies with many employees, have your HR department help with writing the cards.

Do: Give out gifts early

Don’t wait until the peak of the holiday rush to give out your corporate gifts. Avoid the holiday gift clutter and allow your gift to stand out. When gift-giving happens earlier, the spotlight will be solely on your gifts, and recipients will appreciate their gifts even more.

Don’t: Overdo things

Although you’re determined to show your appreciation and a desire to impress, if you go overboard on expensive and lavish gifts, the gesture could backfire. For instance, it could create discomfort for some recipients, or give the impression you’re trying to buy favour and may expect something in return. Just stick with more modest and well-thought-out gift ideas rather than something extravagant. These will be appropriate and appreciated.

Shop for corporate gifts with a personal touch

At Olivia & Co, we offer a range of beautiful products that are ideal for corporate gift-giving this holiday season. Contact us to discuss your options, or if you want some recommendations on the right gift for each individual. You can personalise most products in our range with monogramming or blind embossing. Browse our shop or get in touch today for more information on our products and services.

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