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Importance of Corporate Gifts and Its Types
The idea of giving gifts has been ingrained in our culture and ideologies since the ages of the past. As such, corporate gifts are also nothing new. Employers are known to give gifts to the employees annually during festival times or holidays depending on the part of the world they're in. Sometimes it is in the form of a bonus as in cash benefits. Often, employees are given gifts depending on their role within their organization. Now, several experts are recommending experiences rather than gifts in order to make the employees happy.
Gifts have always strengthened relationships, be it personally or even socially. It is the same in the corporate world too. Corporate gifts have the ability to take the company out to the masses. In many cases, gifts to clients, suppliers etc increase goodwill and loyalty to the organization. But remember! Marketing gifts cannot be the same as given to employees. And gifts to clients and suppliers might have to be of a different criterion than the others.
Employee Gifts
Employee gifts are something that a company gifts to its employees just to make them happy. And also, to appreciate their effort and time spent in the organization. Usually, corporates choose holidays or religious occasions to give gifts to employees. The gift itself varies depending on the size of the organization and also the budget. Small and successful companies are known to gift their employees with cars, experiences and holiday trips as corporate gifts. But if it is a bigger organization the gifts range from watches to bags and gift sets with the logo emblazoned.
Client Gifts
Client gifts are a different category altogether with the gift indicating that the clients are appreciated for choosing the organization. The gifts are usually specially ordered and are personally selected in preference to each client. It should also represent the organization with a logo but not brazenly displayed. Client gifts are usually of a higher price range than that of the employee gifts and marketing gifts.
Promotional/Marketing Gifts
Promotional or marketing gifts are the most common gifts of all and usually mass-produced. In the event of the launch of a new product or a service, it is common for organizations to do promotions or marketing for the same. Though mass-produced, the gifts should be well thought out in order to succeed in its intention. If not it will be one among the multitude of promotional gifts floating around. Promotional Gifts always come with the logo or the slogan of the organization or the product visibly displayed.
Special Gifts
Not all gifts can be mass produced! For example, if you are a public organization, the shareholders would also be acknowledged every year and a gift of thanks would be sent. The same goes for clients and suppliers. In these cases, the gifts need to be chosen with care.
- To Shareholders: Gifting the shareholders has become quite common and is a trend in recent times. Apart from the usual dividends, companies prefer to gift the shareholders annually. However, you need to be well versed in the local laws since certain states and countries have laws against it. Gifts for shareholders can be coupons or gift certificates. Or maybe outstation trips; Even experiences. It all depends on the organization and of course also the budget.
- To Suppliers: Suppliers play an important part in any organization and are needed for the smooth running of the day to day activities. As such their gifts need to be carefully vetted and chosen with care. The reason behind this being, the gift shows your appreciation and gratitude. The gift need not be personalised for each supplier but should be widely accepted and also practical. A personal note or a token of “Thanks” would be great. Again logo or a slogan also works better since it can take your brand across.
10 Fascinating Gifts That Appeal to Your Employees/Clients/Suppliers
Eco-Friendly Bowl Set
With the usage of plastics come into question, there is a need for an environment-friendly option. Choosing an eco-friendly option for your corporate gift sends out a message about your take on the issues plaguing the environment. This might help you when it comes to clients and suppliers.
This Eco-Friendly Bowl Set from Everest Gifts is your call to your suppliers/employees to join the crusade against the elements destroying nature. Priced at Rs.400, the bowl itself is made of bamboo fibre and is available in 4 different colours. The bowls are environment-friendly and are made using low carbon technology. Everest Gifts also gets your logo printed on the bowls as per your requirements.
Pyramid Stand with Revolving Pen and Highlighter
The highly stressful nature of any business needs something handy by which employees can relieve stress. This helps them to stay concentrated at work in hand and increase productivity.
The pyramid stand with revolving pen and highlighter is the perfect combination of stress buster and is of practical use too. It has a pyramid base with a heavy-duty magnet with a pen and highlighter combined in one. The pen/highlighter revolves on the pyramid at the flick of a hand. The logo can be printed on the three sides of a pyramid and also on the pen. It is available to buy at Business Gifts for Rs. 88.
Honeywell Move Pure Car Air Purifier
Did you know that the quality of air in your car is much worse than the outside? With the time you spend in your car travelling to and fro from work, you need a good quality air purifier. The Honeywell Move air purifier can be an ideal gift to clients who has to battle such conditions every day.
The Honeywell Move air purifier is fitted with a Hepa Filter that filters dust and pollutants. It also has a double layer active carbon filter, that removes toxic gases, odour and more. The purifier is easy to install and lasts for 5-6 months easily. You can buy it from Branded Corporate Gift for Rs. 5,400 and get your logo branded on it as well.
Camera Lens Set of 3
Gone are the days when you carry a small point and shoot camera wherever you go. It is the time for mobile phone cameras that fit in your jeans pocket. But even the most advanced mobile has its own limitations. This is where the camera lens comes in.
This camera lens set contains a set of 3 lenses namely the macro, fisheye and the wide-angle lens. With these in hand, you can capture anything from a close-up of tiny objects to a wide view of up to 180°. It is made of top-grade aluminum and has a detachable clip. It is available to buy for a nominal price of Rs. 114 at Business Gifts.
Ace Jotter
Every traveller needs a good quality organizer to keep the passport and cards safe during travels. That makes it an ideal corporate gift when used for marketing purposes.
The Ace jotter is just the thing you need with a passport holder, pen holder and pockets for cards as well. Made of superior quality leather, the ace jotter has a minimalistic design suited to please one’s senses. It is available to buy from 5by7 for Rs. 735/100 pieces. Since the jotter is only available to buy wholesale, you need to make a minimum purchase of 100 pieces per order.
Sheaffer Roller Ball Pen
A premium quality pen like the kinds of Sheaffer is a great accessory any man can have. Taking that into consideration, the best corporate gift for a client could be nothing other than a rollerball pen by the legendary company Sheaffer.
This beautiful writing accessory has a metal body with a chrome plating. The heavy body and good grip help to write smoothly. The beautiful aesthetics of the pen make for an ideal corporate gift. Buy it from Presto Gifts for Rs. 2,500.
Jutebase Frame Ceramic Tiles
When in confusion, get a photo frame. It always works. Family; Pets; Kids; You always have pictures you cherish and want to add on your walls.
What adds to the beauty of the picture is the frame. In our case, the frame comes straight from nature to your desk. It has a jute base topped with handcrafted wood. The picture frame can be customised with the company logo. Buy it from Presto Gifts for Rs. 1,668.
Wooden Stand Clock
When choosing a gift for suppliers, you want something that is practical and can conspicuously present your logo without being in your face. What better option than to go for a clock?
The Wooden Stand Clock ticks all the right boxes when it comes to corporate gifts for suppliers. At 4”x4” it is small enough that it doesn't occupy much space but is definitely useful. The stand is made of wood and the dial, hardboard. The dial can be customized with your logo or slogan, whatever you want to display. It is available to buy at Presto Gifts for Rs. 399.
Hersheys Chocolates With Nescafe Sachets & Steel Mug
Chocolates and coffee; Not only does it perk us up, but it also works as brilliant gifts. Even as corporate gifts. There is no one who doesn’t like chocolates. When you want to thank your shareholders and show your appreciation, go for chocolates and coffee.
Hershey’s are well known for their superior quality chocolates. The same goes for Nescafe too. The combination in a gift basket makes it the best corporate gift ever. The gift basket contains Hershey’s chocolate bar, Nescafe 3 In 1 coffee sachet, steel mug and a jute potli. Priced at Rs.710, it is available to buy at IGP.
Bountiful Gourmet Basket
Gift basket always makes for beautiful gifts. Not only can you decorate it, but you can also fill it with everything that you think the other person would like. Is there any other way you can honour the person who has chosen to work with you?
Surprise your clients this year with this bountiful gift basket from Gourmet Company. All pretty and wrapped up in a Jute basket, the bountiful gourmet basket contains Green Tea, ShortBread, Honey, Jam, Cracker, Belgium Chocolate, Lindt Chocolate, Caramel Almond, Flat tumi, Nourish Organic Brown Rice Snack, and Toffee Wafer Cubes. The gift basket priced at Rs. 4,950, would also be decorated with a personal touch adding to its royalty.
Top 5 Wholesale Corporate Gift Dealers in Chennai
Apart from the online stores, you can also purchase your corporate gifts in bulk from dealers across the city in Chennai. With Chennai being a prominent IT hub, there is no shortage of corporate gift dealers in Chennai. The following are the top corporate gift dealers in Chennai dealing in corporate gifts, trophies, medals and more. You can also get them engraved with your name/logo/slogan.
Micro Laser Art in Mount Road
Established in 2010, Micro Laser Art is one of the leading manufacturers of corporate gifts, medals and trophies of all kinds. They operate out of Mount Road, Chennai and service their customers in and around Chennai. Their good work is visible via the 70 or so 4-star reviews in Just Dial.
Stylerz Gifts Inc
Stylerz Gifts Inc is one of the top dealers in corporate gifts in Chennai. They are established in Sowcarpet and is a one-stop-shop for gifts of every kind. They are the wholesale dealers for pens, bags, mugs, desktop items and more. They also engrave/print the logo on the gifts in-house. Their products are also displayed at their online store, Stylerz Gifts Inc.
Surprize Gifts
Another leading player when it comes to corporate gifts, Surprize Gifts has been in operation since 2011. With their store at Mogappair, they have the best and unique gifts of all. Not just corporate gifts they also handle birthday and anniversary gifts. You can view their products at their online store, Surprize Gifts.
Metaplast Adkrafts
Specializing in corporate gifts and awards, Metaplast Adkrafts was formed in 1990. They have carved a niche for themselves and has successfully catered to top IT organizations in and around Chennai. They have a huge showroom(around 1000 ft) at Aminjikarai. They have a wide range of gifts in their portfolio which include products related to kitchen, gadgets, lifestyle and more. Visit their online store at Metaplast Adkrafts for more details on their products.
Hauser & Co
Founded in 1988, Hauser & Co is one of the oldest and the leading manufacturers and sellers of corporate gifts in Chennai. Operating from Mylapore, Chennai, their reach is far and wide. They lead with the best products for business and corporate gifts. All their products along with their new arrivals are listed out in their online store, Hauser & Co.
To Give or Not to Give Gifts
Gifts are entwined in the corporate culture with the organizations using it to encourage their employees or appreciate a client or thank a shareholder for being with them. Gifts are known to bolster relationships and increase outputs.
Incentives
Gifts are the known and established way for corporates to recognize the employees; Some are known to skip the gifts altogether and stay with age-old incentives. While incentives seem to be a better option, it always has a chance of working against them if the employees are not satisfied with the incentives.
Experiences
Experiences are the new gifts in the corporate world. Experts agree that experiences builds a team spirit and please you more. Through experiences, people tend to try their hands at something that they might not do if left to themselves. Adventure trips or cooking/baking classes looks to be the much-preferred option when it comes to experiences.
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How to Select the Perfect Corporate Gift.
First, decide a budget according to the company standard. To get a discount to look for online or offline retailers who give the large discount on bulk order to make gifts cost-efficient. A gift should represent the company wisely. Don't make the gift as an advertising product. One logo of the company will work fine. You can personalize the corporate gift with an employee or client name. To create a better work environment, keep your employees happy and keep gifting