Christmas corporate gifting made easy
Christmas corporate gifting made easy
Each year, choosing the perfect Christmas client gift gets harder. There’s so much to think about – can you find something that’s available in bulk yet under budget? Does it show your value of appreciation for the work that they do and the collaborative partnership that you share? Is it something suitable for everyone, or are there any issues that you need to think about?
If you’re giving a Christmas gift to clients, you want them to feel that you’ve taken the time to deliver something meaningful to you as a business and the personal relationship that you share.
Don’t let the snowball of gift-giving stress overwhelm you. We’re here to wrap it up for you.
Thanks to our virtual assistant services in the UK, we can add a personal touch to your client gifts this Christmas.
Think of us as the reindeer express headed straight towards your clients’ doorsteps.
How to choose the right client corporate gift
Before we delve into our top choices for client gifts, let’s examine some of the few considerations that you may need to think about.
- Will it be something your client can use? If you’re planning on delivering xmas corporate gifts via Santa’s sleigh, you want your clients to be happy to receive that gift. No one wants to receive a token that sits in a drawer for years to come, forgotten about and unloved. So, think about what you want your client gift to say about you and your business.
- Will you add subtle branding to your client gift? Adding a little branding will show that your client’s gift is from you. It doesn’t have to be ostentatious – a little subtle client logo on a gift wrap could suffice.
- Is it perishable? It’s tempting to order perishable goods as your client’s gift. After all, everyone loves to receive a delivery of handmade brownies or cupcakes! But with that comes further consideration: How will your perishable goods cope during delivery? Will it restrict you on delivery timescales?
- Do your clients have any requirements to consider? Often, business gifts fall back to the easiest options – typically a bottle of wine. But what about those clients with employees who cannot drink? Being mindful of employee requirements is essential.
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As virtual assistants in Devon, we’re your elf on the shelf when it comes to finding the perfect client gifts.
With those tips in mind, here are a few of our favourite Christmas gifting options.
Christmas Baubles
Here at Inspire Lifestyle Management, we love nothing better than an array of fancy Christmas baubles. So, why not deck the halls with boughs of holly and a personalised Christmas bauble from your business?
You can choose a colour palette that works alongside your branding or work with a printing company like Custom Baubles to add your branding or a short message to each bauble. Why not think about how your branding fits onto the bauble. You could choose to have your own branding printed onto the bauble, or you could arrange for their branding to be added on, making it an extremely personal décor. You could even have a mix of the two!
The effectiveness of a Christmas bauble is that the possibilities are endless – with so many design choices available, colour palettes and price points, there is truly something for everyone.
- It’s something different.
- It’s meaningful
- They are available in bulk at an affordable price
If it ticks all the boxes, then what’s not to like?
Curated Christmas Hampers
Of course, sometimes, you need to be more traditional in your corporate gifting approach.
Curated Xmas hampers are an ideal choice for teams and departments where you want to recognise more than one person. You can choose between off-the-shelf Christmas hampers or personalise the offerings based on what you know they like.
An easy way to manage this is to keep a note throughout the year of the items and goodies that your employees or clients talk about. For instance, if they mention a specific drink that they like, or you notice that they regularly mention a favourite shop or restaurant, why not keep an ongoing list? That way, by the end of the year, you’ll know exactly what to choose to create a curated hamper tailored to that person.
The attention to detail and thought behind the gift will really shine through.
We think there’s nothing better than using a curated hamper to showcase the finest local delicacies and shopping locally, which is a perfect way of demonstrating support for your local community.
Office Plants
Now that many of us are headed back to the office on a regular basis, why not gift an office plant to add joy and life to the workplace? You don’t need to be green-fingered to appreciate the physical and mental health benefits that come from being surrounded by air-purifying plants. If you’re searching for something sustainable and environmentally friendly, then what’s not to love?
Houseplants are also ideally suited for those who may not have a dedicated office base, or those who have a hybrid working pattern. By offering something pretty (including a decorative pot cover), you’ll be gifting an item that your clients will want to have on display within their home all year round
The bonus is that many varieties make perfect Christmas presents, such as poinsettias and amaryllis.
With a branded ribbon tying the plants together, you can easily add a corporate touch to the present.
Wireless Chargers
Why not give the gift of power with a wireless charger that keeps them going as long as your LED Christmas lights?
Wireless chargers are relatively inexpensive but sure to be used time and time again. After all, how often have you been on the way to a meeting and realised at the last minute that your battery is about to disappear? If you regularly travel for meetings, then you need to have something that you can pop in your bag to top up your power when plugs are not readily available.
With options available to suit an array of charging connections, they are ideal for Apple or Android users. They can also be used to charge other items such as ear buds and tablets or other rechargeable devices.
It’s something that everyone wants but rarely purchases themselves, making them the ideal corporate Christmas gift!
Baked Goods
We may have said that you need to be careful of perishable items and dietary requirements, but that doesn’t mean you need to steer clear of baked goods entirely.
Instead, why not be a bit more specific with your choices?
If you know that your client has specific dietary needs, why not work with a local baker to incorporate those requirements into the recipe? It shows that you are listening and that you care about their individual needs.
Working with a local baker may also make delivery options much easier – not only will your carbon footprint be reduced, but many local bakers may be willing to hand deliver your gifts for you on your behalf. That way, you can feel confident that your baked goods are delivered in a way that maximises freshness and looks exactly how they came out of the oven!
We can organise your corporate Christmas gifting.
These may only be a few suggestions – after all, the possibilities indeed are endless.
We recommend getting started on your Xmas client gifts as soon as possible. If you’re planning on adding some branding to each present, you may need to allocate up to 4-6 weeks for design and delivery.
The sooner you can get ordered, the better.
Why not let us take charge of your client gifts this Christmas?
We love getting to act as Santa’s little helper.
Our lifestyle virtual assistant services are designed to make your life easier, and that includes handling the administrative tasks you don’t have time for. In addition to researching corporate gift ideas and managing gift-wrapping stations, we can negotiate affordable prices with our network of suppliers. We’ll also double check the last posting dates for Christmas 24 from the Royal Mail (and other couriers), making sure that your gifts arrive on time. And even more importantly, before your clients close for the Christmas break!
We really are the gift that keeps on giving!
Once your gifts are ordered and wrapped, we can even arrange delivery on Santa’s sleigh. Led by Rudolph, you can feel confident your client gifts arrive on time, ready for your clients to relax and enjoy the festive break.
If you’re ready to get started, why not drop us a quick email?
