Master the Art of Corporate Gifting and Put Your Company on the Map: 10 Best Gifts for Your Clients to Impress Them in 2019

Customer retention is more important than ever in this digital age. Opportunities are available on your fingertips and it is up to you to use it to your advantage. Your obligation doesn’t stop the moment you deliver the product. As important it is to get new customers, it is crucial that you retain the old ones. An easy tried and tested way is gifts. Selecting gifts is easy but if you are to impress your client you really need to work on it.

Everyone uses social media to log their interests and hobbies. Find what kind of movies and music he likes, or maybe he likes sports. So, if you happen to follow your client's social media, you can find out about his likes and get a gift accordingly. This will lend a personal touch to the gifts and is sure to leave a lasting impression.

In the view of the fact that he is your client, you are sure to know more about the professional side of things including the details of his business. Use it to your advantage and get a gift relevant to his profession. Choose a gift that they can use in their professional life; something that they are bound to appreciate.

It is always better to be on the safe side and fix a budget for your gift. Moreover, make sure your gift is proportionate to your relationship. It is of no use if your gift exceeds the sales made through the customer. For example, if your client pays you a certain amount per year for a service or product, your gift need not exceed that.

Holidays are the times when everyone will be bombarded with gifts. There are chances that your gift will be lost among the scores that arrive. If you are sending gifts all through the year your gifts have the chance of being noticed and show that you care about your relationship. And if you are in the service industry don’t forget the time when your account comes for the annual review.

Personalising a gift is that extra touch that always works in your favour. Personalising doesn't only mean engraving or initialising; It can be a gift that is personally catered to your client’s needs. Or a letter thanking him for sticking with you through thick and thin and through all the difficulties that went on in the past year. As simple as it is, these are the things that create memories and creates a good opinion about you. Moreover, your client is going to be impressed with you.

While gifting has been a part of festivities and celebrations, gifting a client is not an age-old tradition. Rather it is something that developed in recent years, the reason being - competition! Whatever business you choose, there is a huge competition, so you need something or the other to give you the extra edge to take you over. Client gifts work magic in that area.

Is gifting your clients and customers overrated? Or is it as important as everyone hypes them to be? It definitely is important and we bring you the reasons why!

A gift is something that is given in goodwill without expecting something back. But it doesn't mean that you shouldn’t add your company name or logo or better yet your company motto to the gift. Many online sellers offer options for the gift to be personalised. This gives your brand better visibility and takes your brand out to the masses. Not only just that, but it also serves to be a reminder to your client - a soft reminder rather than being in the face.

It is in our culture to treat the customers special and go the extra mile for them. Gifts should not be relegated to holiday and festive times. In truth, you can shower your clients with gifts at any time. It serves to be a reminder of how much you value your relationship. This thought alone works wonders for your relationship.

A well-thought-out gift that is practical and relevant makes your presence felt in the client’s workplace. For example, if your client is a dentist, a nameplate with your client name and other relevant details is a very apt gift. Just by being there your client is reminded of you and that brings in more sales. A personalised gift also works the same way when it comes to making your presence felt in the most obvious way possible.

The brass compass paperweight is an apt gift if your client is the boss of a team or even the company. This beautifully crafted paperweight is a compass in actuality. The brass compass is encased in a wooden box made of Mahogany. The base of the compass is lined with black felt while the box is lined with green felt. Available at Not On The High Street, the compass serves as a reminder of the times you have worked together and a bit of the good luck for the times to come. The box has a brass plate where you can engrave your client’s initials. Priced at £ 49.95 or Rs. 4,541, the compass also can be personalized with your company name.

Is your client an explorer? Or is he the one who travels a lot for business? Whatever it is, the Stuffcool Power Bank from Amazon is the one to gift. It holds a whopping 10000 mAh capacity. Just to give you an idea of the charge it holds, it can charge your Google Pixel 3 more than two times and the same goes for iPhone Xs. The power bank is priced Rs.2,699 and comes with a quick charge 3.0 micro USB cable which charges power bank in 4 hours or less. The slim fit and the lightweight design makes it completely portable and perfect for travel.

Bluetooth in-ear earbuds are the way to listen to music. And that makes it an ideal gift for your music-loving client. Who wouldn’t love to listen to their favourite track in these babies? No irritating wires and a snug fit makes it ideal for use at work or even when working out. They come with an in-built power bank with a built-in capacity of 3000 mAh which can be used to charge your mobile in a pinch. It comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and can be used both in stereo mode and mono mode. The Bluetooth earbuds retail for Rs.4,699 at Amazon.

A beautiful spa basket is the best gift for the hard worker who can be found slogging away at their computer at any time of the day. The stress and responsibilities don’t make time for a spa trip. The Ocean Waters delightful spa basket is sure to save the day. The gift basket has everything you need to create a spa at home. It is priced at $64.99 or Rs.4,505 and comes with shower gel, bath salts, body loofah, body lotion, pumice stone, slippers, massager and more. You also have the option to add a bottle of wine or champagne for $18.95 or Rs.1,313. You can also personalise it with a gift card. You can buy this relaxing spa basket from Gift Basket.

It's never too early to start a baby on books. Babies are generally attracted by animals and bright colours. The Baby Jungle Books set has everything needed to get a baby started on books. Priced at $59.99 or Rs.4,158, the gift basket has seven books, a gorilla CD and a pair of giraffe toy sunglasses. You have the perfect upgrade for $19.99 or Rs.1,385 in the form of a plush bear which completes the whole set. You can also customise it with a gift card for that personal touch. Get the baby jungle books gift basket from Gift Basket.

If you are not a wine person yourself, it would be very difficult to choose a gift that resonates with the person. Here is where these exquisite German silver wine glasses come to your help. These glasses are sure to add to the exquisite pleasure of having a glass of wine. Handcrafted to perfection these wine glasses carry floral motifs throughout and cost just Rs.1,390. They are available to buy at Boon Toon and can be personalised.

Have an overseas client who loves everything Indian and is an Indian at heart? If so, this bell chime bull adornment is a very fitting gift. The bull is made of bell metal using the ancient casting method called Dhokra. Dhokra was developed by the Harappans in the Bronze Age. The Bull is revered in Hindu mythology and has a prime spot in almost all ancient legends. The dull yet gleaming colours in this bull speak of majesty and royalty. It is quite expensive at Rs.8,800 from Curo Carte, but again, nothing but the best for your esteemed clients.

It is not an easy task to please an adrenaline junkie. The rush they get from their activities match none and everything looks like a poor second. In this case, you have to give your adrenaline junkie client what he loves best. The “Best in the World” experience package from Tinggly brings you 550+ experiences from 100+ countries for just $119 or Rs.8,248. Your client can use them over a period of 5 years whenever he has the itch to feel the adrenaline rush. You have everything from bungee jumping to river rafting and even skywalking.

It is rare to find someone who doesn't like Indian handicrafts and antiques. India has quite a lot of ancient crafts that are still followed to-date. One of them is the Pashmina by Kashmir artisans. These are woven from the wool of the Chanthangi Goat. It is mainly handwoven and the whole process is so time-consuming that the end product is a luxury product worth gifting. The Ikat Weave Plaid Pashmina Shawl is priced quite exorbitantly at Rs.15,000 and one-look at it gives you the idea of why it is worth so much. This mainly features the Aegean Blue colour with sky blue, pink, and beige thrown in. If you are looking for a luxury gift for a client you hold in high regard, look no further than the Ikat Weave Plaid Pashmina Shawl from Kashmir Box.

Occasionally, you find someone who loves being in the kitchen and whose hands work magic with any spice or ingredient. Treat them to this Moroccan gourmet experience gift box from The Gourmet Box. The contents of the box include Moroccan mint tea, Moroccan spiced couscous, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, falafel mix, harissa paste, olives stuffed with almonds and tangy chickpeas. They are set beautifully with faux floral arrangements and ribbons. To add the much needed personal touch, you can also have a message added in a gift tag. You can buy the gift basket for Rs.2,700 from The Gourmet Box.