Article - Innovative, Creative Corporate Gifts by XCO Sport
10 Jan 2018
Innovative, Creative Corporate Gifts by XCO Sport
It is hard to believe, but it’s true. 2016 is all but over. The traditional time for selecting, buying and giving corporate (and other) gifts has arrived already, despite the fact that you were under the impression that there was still a great deal of time before the end of the year.
You need to act now if you want to ensure that you have the best, widest selection from which to choose. Ensure that your corporate branding is done professionally and in good time, thereby allowing you enough time to deliver the presents to lucky recipients personally, before companies close for the festive season holidays.
Before Buying
•Most people want to ensure that the gifts they buy are special, likely to suit and please the recipient without costing an exorbitant amount of money.
•Never overdo it and remember, carefully selected, inexpensive and unusual items aren’t necessarily cheap and nasty – providing that they’re obtained from a supplier which stocks quality, tasteful merchandise, a company like XCO Sport.
•One also doesn’t want to buy just for the sake of buying something and being done with the task, lest your gift reflect haste and insincerity.
•Companies usually budget for corporate gifts, which are generally bought simultaneously for a number of people – loyal clients, customers, supporters, suppliers, service providers and possibly employees too.
•Moreover, in today’s corporate world, one should avoid buying very expensive presents, which may embarrass the other party and/or be seen as an attempt to bribe or influence them in your favour. No one is comfortable if they feel indebted to another person.
•Don’t expect anything in return. Gifts are given gladly, freely and without expectation or obligation.
•An increasing number of concerns have rules and policies in place which forbid their staff members and executives from accepting gifts from representatives of other companies for the same reason as those stated.
Be especially cautious when dealing with municipal and government departments and local authorities. Gift giving to these sectors may be mutually hazardous. Therefore, before inadvertently creating a mutually embarrassing situation, check with someone else in the company whether the receipt of token, seasonal gifts is permissible.
It’s also a very good idea to purchase a present with the recipient’s interests in mind. This is all the more thoughtful and personal, mirrored by the appreciation of the beneficiary. However, don’t buy anything too personal for a new business associate whom you don’t know well yet. Being overly personal too early may give offence. Corporate gift giving is a way of thanking business associates, a tangible method of showing appreciation for a mutually good and developing business relationship.
When purchasing for a group consisting of both genders, it’s a great idea to get unisex items, if at all possible. Otherwise, you may want to obtain one type of item for ladies and a different option for gents. This saves you loads of time, while simplifying the branding process. Either method makes your task a lot easier, whilst none of the recipients perceive that anyone is being shown favour.
Tasteful, subtle branding is your safest bet for corporate gifts, when appropriate. You’d like to keep your logo or brand name uppermost in the recipient’s mind, without detraction from or making the branded gift appear tacky and tasteless.
Our Host of Options
•His or hers manicure sets.
•Sports equipment or accessories – unisex or gender specific.
•Sports, overnight, laptop or vanity bags.
•Office equipment or aids – great for both ladies and gents.
•Writing implements.
•Outdoor, camping, braai or picnic sets – super for both sexes and their families and friends.
•Coffee mugs, coffee/wine glasses and wine gift sets
•Bar tools.
•Umbrellas – ladies, gents, beach or golf.
•Wallets for either gender.
The list of options is really long and comprehensive. Pop into our warehouse and showrooms, and be prepared to be amazed by our ranges of affordable, innovative corporate gifts.