Are you looking for the perfect gift to thank your clients or staff with? Here are a few ideas that might spark your interest.
- Personalise it!
Instead of giving away items branded with your company logo, why not brand a gift with the recipient’s name? A personalised gift is always, well, personally meaningful. This works well on many items, too, such as a diary or year planner, pens and stationary, a coffee mug, a calendar… the list goes on.
- Or just get personal
Alternatively, a gift that shows you know someone well and what they really like, is flattering and will always be appreciated. If they are a coffee buff, a beautiful coffee hamper full of premium quality coffee beans and accessories will mean a lot to them. Or if they are an avid cook, some kitchen gadgets and a recipe book could be a hit. If they are a passionate entrepreneur, an interesting book on the topic will likely be cherished.
The point with this kind of gift is to make sure you have done your homework so that you are confident that (a) the person likes this type of thing, and (b) what you are buying is of good quality. Because you don’t want to be giving a wine snob a bottle of Tassies.
- Make it useful
A gift that is useful will get used, and that’s really what you want at the end of the day. Tech gadgets work especially well for this, and it’s a safe bet that everyone is using devices often. Think a battery power bank, an external hard drive or a solar powered cell phone charger. Of course, you will need to do a little homework to ensure that whatever you choose is compatible with their devices.
- Go green
Going green is a trend that should never go out of fashion, and green gifts show you care about making the world a better place. Green gift ideas include a tree to plant, herbs for the kitchen windows sill or a plant for their desk at work, a bamboo coffee travel mug, a stainless steel water bottle, a scarf made out of recycled fabric, or something handcrafted by a small local business (because greening is also about supporting small enterprises).
- A well-being gift
Like greening, another trend that will hopefully never disappear is the wellness trend. What could be better than a gift that shows you care about someone’s well-being? A voucher for a spa pamper treatment, a subscription to a wellness magazine or a healthy food delivery service, or some fitness gear are likely to be appreciated.
- The gift of giving
A trend that has been gaining popularity over the years is to contribute to a charitable cause on the behalf of someone. For example, you could plant a tree through Green Pop for them or sponsor a child’s school fees for a year. There are so many great causes to choose from – look for one that speaks to your company’s values.
This gift is brilliant on a few levels: it is unique; it will give the recipient a feel-good factor (especially if you communicate to them just how their gift is making the world a better place); and it is definitely better than giving them something that they don’t really want or need which will end up at the back of their cupboard.
- Experience it!
Last but not least – why not give an experience gift? Shark cage diving or a track day for an adrenaline junky, while a whiskey tasting experience or tickets to a show could suit someone who enjoys more sedate activities.
You could join the person for the experience or let them do it with their partner, depending on what it is. Regardless, a fun activity can create wonderful memories for the recipient, so it really is a special gift.
