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Guide to Business Gifts

Great Business Gifts That Make Business Sense

By Tony Ellison

Small gifts or tokens can be an effective way to say thanks for the extra effort, to apologize for a mistake or oversight, to celebrate the completion of a big project, or to acknowledge a promotion or special award.

While any thoughtful gift will generally be appreciated, it makes good business sense to give a gift that can be used repeatedly by the recipient during the year. That way, it serves a constant reminder of the person or company who gave it.
Business Gift GuidelinesGood/Safe Choices

  • Writing instruments
  • Stationery
  • Business cases and pad holders
  • Picture frames
  • Gift certificates
  • Food stuff (candy, popcorn, fruit baskets)
  • Plants
  • Charitable donations
  • Plaque/certificates
  • Desk clock, thermometer, paperweight
Things to Avoid

  • Personal items like clothing, fragrances.
  • Anything that might be misunderstood as romantic (like flowers)
  • It’s always wise to check first whether the company has a no-gift policy. If they do, a card or handwritten note will do.
  • Expensive gifts that might be mistaken as a bribe
  • Joke type gifts




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