Top 5 Convenient Gifts that Your Clients Will Love
Saying "thank you" to your best clients is just as important as signing a contract. Successful businesses depend on relationship building, and what better way to bolster a business relationship than by sending a thoughtful gift? The key to nailing gift-giving in the business world is to be thoughtful. Here’s a look at the top 5 client gifts that your clients will love to receive.
1. Everyone Loves Food
You really can’t go wrong with gifts that involve food. Everyone loves a tasty treat, and food is always a crowd-pleaser. However, you do have to keep dietary restrictions in mind. If you know your client well and are aware of any dietary needs, then select a food gift that is sensitive to their tastes. Otherwise, select food goods that don’t contain raw dairy or meat. Cookies, fruit, and popcorn are always good bets. Keep food gifts fun and simple. Utilize nearby local businesses to add a more personal touch.
2. Thoughtful Gift Baskets
Say thanks with a thoughtful custom gift basket. First, consider the outside hobbies of your business contact. Do they love golf? Then create a gift basket that includes a round of golf with branded golf balls, a towel, glove, a few drink coupons, and tees. Wrap it all up in an embroidered company bag that your client will love.
If you live on the coast, consider giving a beach day basket that includes a custom promotional towel along with all the fixings for a perfect day at the beach. You can even include sand toys for their kids. The point is to create a thoughtful way to say thank-you that goes beyond just a generic bottle of wine. Consider their hobbies and leisure activities for a personal touch they won’t forget.
3. Something the Whole Office Will Love
If you’re working with an office that has multiple employees, consider giving a gift to your client’s entire office. This can be as simple as paying to host a pizza party for a big congrats on wrapping up that major project you collaborated on, or buying an in-office masseuse for the day. Either way, you’re giving back to more than just the CEO. Instead, your gift resonates with the entire team, and the thoughtful touch of including all the employees of your client’s business doesn’t go unnoticed. You can even use the opportunity to promote team building throughout both offices with a combined party between the two ventures. Go bowling or take a day off to do a ropes course. The point is to treat everyone who's worked hard to make both you and your client's business boom. Don’t forget to spread the love to your office employees as well. Use the opportunity to say thanks to everyone.
4. Don’t Forget the Fun
Gift-giving doesn’t need to be a serious endeavor; it can be a fun way to give back. If you have a lot of clients that all know each other, consider giving an experience, like a night out for a big dinner.
This year, instead of giving away the same gift to each client, consider making your gift a fun adventure instead. Stand out by planning and paying for an experience together. People are more apt to appreciate the effort if it takes time to plan. Not to mention you’ll be further fostering your business relationship.
5. Useful Office Gifts
For newer clients or smaller accounts, consider giving useful office gifts. In addition to providing promotional pens, you can also give promotional gifts that are worth a little bit more. Think along the lines of wireless chargers, Bluetooth speakers, or other fun tech gadgets. Some of the best client gifts are thoughtful pieces of tech that help with productivity or promote some fun. They don’t need to be grand gestures but can be small things that your client will get plenty of use out of.
Overall, the key to successful gift-giving is to think about your clients. What do they enjoy? What are their personalities like? Do you want to treat the entire staff? Get creative with gift-giving this year and select the perfect client gift to fit their personality. The result will be a better relationship with your favorite clients in the future.