2018 Business Gift Guide
It’s the holiday season, and everyone’s searching for the perfect gift — whether to thank clients for their business, recognize staff for their hard work, or maybe even to stand out from the competition and win new business. If you’re still searching, try one of the memorable ideas from these lists curated by the experts.
15 professional holiday gifts for your clients under $50
Via CNBC
“Getting a present for a client can be tricky. You want to keep it professional but also make a lasting impression.”
This list is filled with practical and memorable ideas including wireless phone chargers, personalized golf balls and fortune cookies with a customized message inside.
Hand-bound pocket notebooks
Whether it be in a meeting or when they have a cool idea, everyone takes notes. Get your client some that are distinguished and can fit into a pocket.
Fun Fortune Cookies
This one’s great especially if you’re gifting a whole office. A box of fortune cookies with personalized messages allows you to thank your clients for their business in a fun, creative way.
A mix of coffee blends
While almost all offices have coffee machines, most don’t offer the most quality stuff. The Bean Box sampler includes four expert-picked roasts from around the world as well as tasting notes and brewing tips for any self-proclaimed coffee connoisseurs.
21 thoughtful corporate gifts your employees will actually like
Via Business Insider
Skip the tired and cheap corporate gifts and surprise your employees this year with these elevated, thoughtful, and useful options instead. Some come from our favorite startups, while others are just a click away on Amazon. Go the extra mile by customizing them with company colors, a logo, or a personal touch that truly shows your appreciation.
Tumblers from YETI
Whether you’re sipping on a hot or cold drink, YETI’s stainless steel, double-wall insulated tumblers never fail to keep your beverage at the optimal temperature. Employees can keep them on their desk or bring them along to the trails on their days off.
Movie gift cards from Fandango
Everyone loves going to the movies, which is why a Fandango gift card is a no-brainer. You can get bulk discounts for orders over 100 cards so your employees can enjoy the latest summer action movie, surprise indie hit, or highly anticipated animated sequel whenever they want.
Phone grips from Popsockets
Popsockets grips are the small, simple, and affordable phone accessories that your employees will wish you had gifted them earlier. These round buttons stick to the back of their phone and expand whenever they need a grip or a stand. They can take photos, text, and hold their phone without worrying about dropping it, or prop it up to stream content and video chat.
19 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Cementing a Business Relationship
Via Entrepreneur
The holidays are rapidly approaching, so you’re probably wracking your brain to think of what to give your boss, your clients, and/or your employees — to thank them for a great year. If you’re like me, I might wait till the last minute to get these gifts. Okay it’s last minute, so I better get going — like now.
While you may not personally know what a person may like — or you may be convinced they already own everything out there — you can still go beyond the expected corporate gifts and select something distinctive from our holiday gift guide for corporate living and giving.
SkyBell
This is a great gift idea for any client or virtual team member who works from home or for the entrepreneur who is always on the go. SkyBell is a Wi-Fi video doorbell that works with your smartphone so you can always see and talk to the person standing on your office doorsteps, regardless of whether the bell is rung.
Tile
If you have a boss or employee who is forever misplacing a wallet, phone, or keys, then this gift is ideal. Tile helps its owner find those items thanks to a Bluetooth tracker and intuitive app.
SnackNation
Everyone could eat better, so this is a great way to send a corporate gift and show you care about your recipient’s health. This is also a great way to show your office employees that you sincerely care about their health all year long.