If you’re planning to give a gift for the holidays to a business client or associate, you would first need to be aware of the business etiquettes. You need to know which items are appropriate for gifting and which are not. To give gifts that are well received and memorable, you should know about your company’s policy on corporate gifts and also have some knowledge about the client’s company.

There is a wide array of choices available in business gifts ranging from office desk accessories, apparels to mugs, coasters, and bottle openers for you to choose from. But if you want to give something that is useful and shows your care and appreciation towards your recipients- you can go with tote bags. They are extremely functional and an universal favorite.

The Ultimate Utility Tote is just the right choice. It has a large main compartment with two interior soft-side dividers. The Velcro pocket across front, two rear and side utility pockets for accessories and a 10″ handle drop height for carrying convenience.

Another stylish and functional design is the Accent Stripe 22 oz. Cotton Zippered Boat Tote. The large zippered main compartment, front open pocket and 14″ handle drop height is perfect for carrying convenience.

The Cubix Convention Tote is perfect for executives and has a velcro closure on main compartment. It comes with the quick-access zippered side accessory pocket, eye-catching diamond pattern on side gusset, adjustable shoulder strap and a 20″ handle drop height for multiple carrying options.

If you are looking at finding ways to boost your sales, you can start off by building relationships with people. A great way to go about this is to give away business gifts when you visit the places that you are trying to become acquainted with. These items go with your business and will help them to remember you when they need stuff that you deal in. The type of product that you gift would primarily depend on the company or the group of people you are trying to sell to.

It is a fact that it takes much time and effort to decide on corporate gifts and more so when you are subtly trying to promote your products to a target group. But with a little thoughtfulness and planning, you can actually make a great impact with the help of these little gifts.

For example, if you are promoting a new beverage, then you can consider the Avalon Insulated Bottle & Tumbler Gift Set. Both feature double-wall construction, and stylish, removable vinyl sleeves for easy cleaning. The bottle has a convenient single-hand, push-button pour spout and a lid that doubles as a drinking mug.

You can also go with a Barlow Business card holder LCD clock which is a sharp addition to anyone’s desktop. You are sure to create a lasting impression as it is extremely useful and functional.

If you are in the health and wellness industry, then you can consider gifting a StayFit Personal Fitness Kit. This nine-piece set includes zippered nylon case, one pair of hand grips, one pair of ankle weights, one pair of weight extensions, exercise band and jump rope.

There are a range of other options when it comes to choosing gifts to promote your business. You need to pick those that are useful, portray your business message and are within your budget.

Practical Business Gift Ideas: A Sip of Warmth

Hey guys, Christmas is just around the corner! (Hurray~~) If you still haven’t made up your mind what gifts to give away to your business contacts, employees, or clients, go for the simple and practical choices rather than somethings flashy and expensive. If you ask me, what chould be better gifts in this white season than a mug that offers you a sip of warmth?

Icon Meridian Mug

Classic style that makes a difference - ideal for a catalog program or company store. Stainless steel thumb-slide lid. Double-wall construction using stainless steel.

Bosque Desk Mug

This desk mug is accented with a glossy burl wood finish and features double-wall construction using stainless steel. Press-on plastic lid with drinking hole. Large handle for easy use. Rubberized skid-proof bottom.

Stanley Bolt Mug

A splash-resistant drink-through lid combines with a base that fits most cup holders to create the ideal traveling mug. Double-wall foam insulation keeps coffee hot all morning long. 100% rust-poof stainless steel finish. Stanley lifetime warranty.

Money Clip - Engraved Business Gift

Generally, a money clip is a tool used to store cash or credit cards in a stylish way for those people that don’t want to carry a wallet. It securely wedges the bills and credit cards in between the two pieces of metal, eliminating. The money clip, although functional, is also one of the accessories of business men and women, or commonly used by the upper echelon of society. It is a great option for business people to carry around their cash without trouble of pulling out their wallet.

There are different types of money clip and materials that they were made from, such as Metal, Magnetic and Rubber Variant. Metal made clips are typically the most luxurious clips compared from the rest. It is luxurious because it is made from stainless steel, gold, silver and titanium metals. However, due to inflexibility of metal, it can only enable you to hold a small amount of cash. Magnetic made clips are typically made from two flat rectangular or maybe circular magnets covered in leather. It is separated with another small piece of leather allowing them to swivel open and close.

Unlike metal clip, magnetic clips allow you to hold larger amounts of cash, but it is not advisable to hold credit cards because the magnet can cause distortion and it can even erase magnetic stripes. Another type is the rubber variant that enables you to group credit cards together while folding bills into thirds, and combining them with the rubber band around. Because this is not really a money clip, a rubber band variant can also serve the same purpose like money clips. Hybrid money clip is the most functional of all the clips. It is typically designed to hold cash, credit cards and ATM cards. They come in different designs with solid plastic or magnetic clip.

Other modern money clips have evolved to include additional functional features. Such item is a hybrid money clip. It allows you to attach cash, credit cards and ATM cards. You may find items that look like a small leather wallet that allows for additional carrying space to house credit cards, ATM cards or business cards. However, this type of money clip is much larger compared with traditional clips.

Another popular design for these items are those that comes with a personalized touch. To make it even more special, you’ll be able to have your initials engraved on it. Personalized money clips come in different designs and styles that can match different personalities.

If you are a sport minded person, you might want to consider NFL Emblem Money Clip. And for a more elegant look you might want to consider a Throttle Stainless Steel Money Clip. This can also make an ideal distinguished gift item to congratulate the success of your colleague. Make it more special be engraving his name on it.

These items can come in handy for anyone when wearing formal dress on special occasions or events such as weddings, black tie or red carpet celebrations. Many professionals opt for money clips when they are in a business setting. To find personalized money clip, you can try browsing the Internet for online stores that offer these items. This is a very easy and more comfortable way of locating good stores that offer a variety of selections to choose from. They also sell other engravable gifts that are perfect for your special professionals such as leather desk sets.
 (Author:  Janet Verra )

Business Gift Idea 101: Simple is Better~~

Simplicity is the best strategy. This saying can be applied everywhere, including when choosing business gifts for your clients or employers. Your gift doesn’t have to be expensive or flashy to deliver your appreciation or sincerity. While faced with too many possibilities, sometimes the simple choice is the best there is. So, if you’re still unsure what business gifts to pick, go for the simple tradition: stationary.

Evolution Jr. Journal

Brand this full size spiral-bound journal and add it to the office supply room. 100 sheets of lined, formatted journal paper gives space for subject, date, and notes in the margin. Built-in elastic pen loop. Elastic closure to keep notes secure.

Manhattan Leather Presentation Portfolio

Zippered closure. Multiple gusseted pockets for electronic organizer, phone or calculator. Removable three-ring binder. Includes a writing pad and a 1-piece gift box.

Day-timer Bristol Zippered Portable Planner

The two-page-per-week format of this planner helps professionals quickly see how the entire week is shaping up. Each day’s space includes areas for a to-do list, appointments, and diary. Weekday hours run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with less space for Saturdays and Sundays. Includes a year’s supply of loose-leaf pages. Monthly tabbed calendar/dividers. Loose-leaf address and phone directory. Monthly planning pages. Monthly auto mileage/expense forms. Set of useful reference sheets. Page locator. Large enough to hold all 12 months of planning pages sheets. Extremely useful gift.

(As economy has been hit quite badly this year, picking a presentable yet affordable business gift during the holiday season would definitely make some of us scratching their head in despair. Then this following article that I found absolutely will become their life-savor. Enjoy.)

Holiday Business Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank
By Michael Lerner

There is no doubt about it. The Christmas holiday season this year could be the worst one ever when it comes to giving and receiving gifts (and selling them for that matter). For most companies and organizations, the big bonus will be a lot smaller than before. There may not be any bonus at all. And if the company holiday party was not booked and paid for more than 6 months ago, there’s a good chance that there may only be a small lunch or maybe breakfast this year.

It all sounds pretty grim, but there is a way to let your customers and employees know they are appreciated without having to leverage your company. And, unless you are strapped for cash, it is vital to continue the tradition of celebrating the holidays for business. Why? Because when there is a recovery, everyone who is vital to your organization will remember that you did what you could in hard times. That loyalty will pay dividends in the coming months or years.

Let’s start with corporate customer gifts. In the past you may have given out a fancy gift certificate to a store or restaurant if it was permitted. Maybe a nice piece of crystal or a bottle of wine or box of cheese. You can be excused this year as expectations are obviously lowered. A beautiful wall or desk calendar is appreciated just as much, and best of all, also advertises your services every day of the year if you choose to print your logo and contact information.

There are plenty of other holiday gifts and giveaways for under $5.00 that customers will appreciate. Laser engraved pens become a thoughtful gift when presented in a nice box.

And then there is candy. Customized chocolate bars, truffle assortments and other fine candies are reasonably priced and are enjoyed by every recipient. Although food gifts are consumed and the printed containers discarded, they leave a lasting impression and give you a good excuse to make sales calls in December.

For employees, gifts this year are more important than ever. People with jobs may feel lucky to be employed at this point, but at the end of the day we all want to feel appreciated and know that better times are ahead. Most employees may be losing bonuses and raises this year. And the big holiday party is bigger than you would think. It is a chance for them to let their hair down and spend some social time with people they spend a good part of their life with.

A small gift of recognition is vital in this economy. It lets every staff member know that you care about them and recognize that they too have made sacrifices for your continued survival and success. Embroidered apparel, fun games and gifts for the barbeque or kitchen will help fill a void and lets everyone know they have not wasted their time at their jobs.

The bottom line is not if you can afford to give a holiday business gift this year, but can you afford not to.

(Article Source: EzineArticles.com)

(Hey guys, as the holiday is approaching, I found the following article with unique holiday business gifts ideas really helpful - at least to me. Hope you’ll find it the same way. Most of all, happy holidays! ^_^)

Holiday Business Gift Idea
By Celia Namart  

The holiday season is close and there is no doubt that soon everyone will be back to the usually holiday occupation, finding gifts for friends and family, and in many cases, work colleagues. It is not uncommon for people who work together to give each other gifts for the holidays, it is actually a very nice gesture, since most of us spend so much time with other people in the office, it actually makes a nicer working environment to treat each other like we would with our family and close friends.

During the holiday season, many businesses like to give their employees, associates, and partner’s gifts to show their appreciation. This is a great idea, during the course of the year, some employees or partners can begin to feel unappreciated, overworked, and resentment can build which is something no business needs or wants in their dealings.

Therefore, taking a few minutes to show your appreciation and shop for a business holiday gift is a great idea.

When it comes to shopping for the gifts, you might to take into consideration a few of these holiday business gift ideas.

The first holiday business gift idea is to consider wireless internet as a great business holiday gift. Wireless is great, gives freedom of movement, and enables your partners, associates, or employees to get their work done at home wherever they feel like working. This allows them to enjoy their family or events without having to feel shutout from the rest of the world.

You might also want to consider a cordless mouse and keyboard. This is a great holiday business gift idea. Many people are tired of the messy cords and cluttered desks. What is great about this holiday business gift is that it does not have to cost you an arm and a leg; you can get them together for less than $100.

If you know someone who is new to the business, consider giving them a gift certificate with a person who can help them really get moving forward such as a QuickBooks trainer, marketing consultant, account consultant, attorney, or even a management consultant. This can be a holiday business gift that really helps them in their career and much appreciated.

You might also want to consider giving them new business cards. You could visit the local printer or graphic artist and design them a brand new business card. If you do not have the time to visit them consider an online business card source.

(Article Source: EzineArticles.com)

Music to Thy Ears~~

To add taste and class to your event, all you need is these simple yet sophisticfated musical themed favors. With their help, your party will definitely flow! Make the special occasion not only like music to your guests’s ears, but also a memorable  happening that will touch their heartstring. 

“Ain’t Love Grand?” Piano Place Card Holders with Cards

Love is the music of the soul, bring the music of love to your reception tables with “Ain’t Love Grand?” Piano Place Card Holders. Your guests can take these adorable, diminutive replicas of a grand piano home and use them as photo holders.

Musical Note Place Card Holders

There’ll be music in the air as your guests find their seating assignments whimsically displayed in these cute musical note place card holders. Perfect for any number of event themes, the resin and wire place card holders come in three assorted musical note designs and feature a round silver base with a wire extension with a black and silver rhinestone-embellished note at the top.

Musical Note Key Chain Favors

Your guests are sure to be singing a happy tune when they receive these whimsical musical note keychain favors at your event. In perfect key for any music filled occasion, the key chains come in three assorted notes. Each with a rhinestone-embellished black resin note charm connected at its top to a sturdy chrome chain and ring.

Live Happily Ever After in Las Vegas~~

Life is a rollercoaster where there’re ups and downs. Thank God you’re LUCKY enough to find your significant other. So, grab your dice, and never let go the hand of your loved one. Period. Looking forward to adding a bit of spice and favor for your big day? Here’re a bunch of bridal favors perfect for a Las Vegas themed wedding.

“Lucky in Love” Translucent Playing Card Bottle Stoppers

You’ve been lucky in love, and you want a wedding favor that “suits” your style and your Las Vegas- or casino-themed wedding. Stunning in design and color, always useful and cleverly presented in a playing-card gift box, the translucent acrylic bottle stoppers will make your guests feel like they’ve hit the jackpot! The ingenious, black-and-white playing-card gift box has a clear showcase window, four aces on the back, and the words “Lucky in Love” with four more aces appear on the front. Smartly accented with a sheer, white organza ribbon and bow and a matching, playing-card “For You” tag, the set of four includes one stopper of each suit-two red and two black. What a deal!

“Perfectly Suited!” Las Vegas-Themed Glass Photo Coasters

You win the hand when love starts! Every guest will know you took a gamble and hit the jackpot when they receive the “Perfectly Suited!” Las Vegas-Themed Glass Photo Coasters. A 2″ x 2″ space for a favorite photo or place card is surrounded by the red and black playing-card icons, and there are four tiny “feet” on the back for surface protection.

Horseshoe Key Chain Favors

The horseshoe is one of the world’s most relied upon symbols of luck. So give your guests some “good fortune to go” with these dazzling horseshoe key chain favors. Your guests are sure to feel lucky to receive these “lucky charm” horseshoe key chains as their event favors. Perfect for casino nights, retirement parties and almost any occasion where Lady Luck is on the guest list.

Las Vegas themed Chrome Keychain with Crystal Dice

With Las Vegas-style weddings and showers on a hot streak, it’s a sure bet that this chrome keychain with crystal dice makes a fabulous favor.

Business Gifts: All about Function and Comfort - Complete Wrap

Hey guys, up til now, I’ve posted ten posts on how to choose a satisfactory business gift. For your convenience, I’ve decided to combine them all in this post. Hope you’ll find my advice helpful. Enjoy.

Part 1: Traveling Kit / Utility Kit

Cutter&Buck Am Classic Shoe Shine Kit
Excel Utility Kit
High Sierra Overpass Wheeled Travel Pack

Part 2: Stationary

Icon PU Memo/Tape Flag Dispenser
Network Magnetic Multi Frame
Metropolitan Pencil Cup Clock

Part 3: Fun Factor

Gridiron Football Flip Game
Icon Marble Maze
Fortune Teller Game

Part 4: Here is Your Cup of Tea

Cool Gear Freezer Stick Bottle
Colt Vacuum Bottle
Horizon Polycarb Sport Bottle

Part 5: Electronics

3.5″ Digital Picture Frame
Cutter & Buck Desktop Charger
High Sierra Tahoe Computer Travel Set
Alibi 3-in-1 Web Cam, Speaker and Microphone

Part 6: Handy, Handy

Multi-Tool Corkscrew
Garrity 3C 4 L.E.D. Emergency Lantern
3 ft Tape Measure

Part 7: Kitchenware

Bosque 3-Piece Wine Set
Grill Mastertraditional BBQ Set
Wave Electric Pepper Mill

Part 8: Cool It, Baby~

Excel Sport Divided Lunch Cooler
Alpine Tailgate Cooler
C&B Deluxe Rolling Festival Cooler

Part 9: Health and Wellness

StayFit Wireless Heart Rate Monitor
StaySafe Deluxe Auto Safety Kit
Pedometer, pedometer, PEDOMETER~

Part 10: Tick Tock

Barlow Spinning Desk Clock
Swivel 4-Port Hub Clock
Metropolitan Pencil Cup Clock