| When it comes to buying business holiday gifts for | | | | make the playoffs. This is an executive holiday |
| important clients, top sales reps and loyal | | | | gift they won't forget. |
| customers take time to consider the reaction of | | | | 3. Surf and Turf: Find out where your client likes |
| the person on the receiving end. | | | | to take his business associates for dinner |
| While you may believe that sending a branded | | | | meetings and treat him to dinner on you. Most |
| calendar along with a "Happy New Year" note on | | | | restaurants offer gift cards available for any |
| eco-friendly card stock will be suffice, don't bet | | | | denomination. Make the reservation during his/her |
| your advertising budget on it. During the holidays | | | | favorite time and for a particular table number (or |
| you have to stand out from the crowd in order | | | | with their waiter of choice). Reserve their favorite |
| to be remembered in a more-than-favorable | | | | bottle of wine in advance just in case the house |
| fashion. In order for you to accomplish this goal, | | | | keeps only a limited number of bottles on hand. |
| consider a unique corporate gift over a traditional | | | | 4. Reel 'em in: Do you know your top performing |
| promotional product. | | | | sales rep likes to fish on the weekends? Or |
| Here are five personalized corporate gift ideas | | | | maybe your best customer has said he takes his |
| that will make a lasting impression: | | | | boat out religiously every Sunday. If so, a |
| | | | personalized corporate gift such as a branded |
| 1. Show your appreciation with Concert Tickets: | | | | tackle box or boating accessory will hit their |
| Does a special client or loyal customer you want | | | | passionate sweet spot. If they live near the |
| to recognize in a special way live in a city that | | | | ocean, consider a fishing charter trip for added |
| hosts live concerts featuring big name artists? Call | | | | value. |
| their secretary and find out what concerts this | | | | 5. Tee it up: When it comes to executive holiday |
| person would enjoy attending. Then treat this | | | | gifts, few business professionals would denounce |
| person to tickets. If they have kids, sending the | | | | a free round of golf. Of course, you know if this |
| family to a circus show or ballet performance can | | | | person plays golf before you send a round on |
| make a desirable impact. | | | | you to his favorite course. Why not mix in a bag |
| 2. Gift wrap a sporting event: Does the person | | | | of personalized golf tees or balls to complete the |
| you want to recognize still support his alma mater | | | | experience? |
| or enjoy going to a professional sporting event? If | | | | As you can see, corporate promotional gifts don't |
| so, find out if this person has season tickets. If | | | | have to be bland and uninspired year after year. |
| they don't, put them in a luxury box or on the | | | | Pair an unexpected but welcomed gift with the |
| 50-yard-line or courtside if they prefer hoops. | | | | right candidate and your ROI will skyrocket. |
| Consider who the opposition is and if the team will | | | | |