| One practice that is not used as often as it should be | | | | golfer then by all means something golf related would |
| is that of giving gifts in business. If you are overlooking | | | | certainly be appropriate. |
| this aspect of your business it is almost a given that | | | | Now, lets move on to client appreciation. This is an |
| you are missing sales and may also be losing clients | | | | area that most businesses are sorely lacking in. What |
| that could be easily retained with simple gifts. We will | | | | you need to realize is that for the cost of a simple gift |
| share some ideas with you here that will help you, | | | | you may be able to retain clients that are worth |
| regardless whether you are looking for gifts for a | | | | thousands of dollars to you business and keep them |
| boss, business associate, or a client. | | | | from going elsewhere. You derive your livelihood from |
| If you are gifting someone who is associated with you | | | | your clients so doesn't it make sense to keep them |
| in business then you definitely want to give them a gift | | | | happy? The thing to remember when choosing the |
| that projects a professional image, not some gag gift | | | | gifts is to put some thought into it and try to |
| from a place like Spencer's. You should do a little | | | | personalize them as much as possible. |
| investigating to find out what the person likes and then | | | | If you buy a gift for a client that is something that you |
| buy them a gift suited to their personality but at the | | | | know they have an interest in they will be impressed |
| same time classy and dignified. Here are few | | | | that you remembered. On the other hand if you buy |
| suggestions for the business person. | | | | something that they are totally uninterested in or even |
| Business books, books on management, and similar | | | | dislike, then it can backfire on you. It would be unwise |
| themes | | | | on your part if you end up giving a tennis racquet to a |
| A high quality designer briefcase or handbag | | | | regular client who has no interest, whatsoever, in tennis. |
| Original artwork that would go well in their office or | | | | Giving a gift that is somewhat personalized shouldn't |
| home | | | | be that difficult, if you have dealt with a client for some |
| Desktop items | | | | time you should know about the likes and dislikes. Just |
| Gourmet gift baskets | | | | take the time to write notes about your clients so that |
| Watches are always an appropriate gift | | | | you will have the information when you need it. |
| This is just a list to get you started; if the person is a | | | | |