Giving great business gifts that impress oesn’t have to be confusing and expensive. Here are ideas for business gifts that will make you and your company look good.
Employees are valuable assets to any business. Just as everyone else in the world, the key to keeping them happy and satisfied is to make sure that they know they are appreciated. A person who feels appreciated will do more than what is expected. It’s like a variation of the Golden Rule: Do Unto your …
When to Give Business Gifts And Who To Give Them To? Gift giving is a gesture of kindness and appreciation that transcends cultures and languages. Business gifts, also known as corporate gifts, are gifts that are sent on behalf of a company to clients, customers, partners, vendors, employees, and other stakeholders as a way to …
Create a positive experience for your customers and you’ll find them returning for more. This one vital step will also set you apart from your competition. The following is an article written by Laurie Neumann, owner of Gift Expressions Online, and was originally published in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of GiftBusinessINSIDER magagine. The information is …
The room is filled. You can see everyone’s eyes glaze over as they pretend to listen to the eighteen or so people before you who have stood up, told the group what they do, and sit down. All the while, you know that each person, who is supposedly listening, is really thinking about what they …
His arms were covered with tattoos. There was even one on the back of his neck and a ring in his nose. His hair looked as if a chainsaw had been let loose on it. When he took out the order pad and said, “What can I get for you ladies today?” the lady sitting …
Corporate Gift-Giving Etiquette Around the World Corporate gift-giving is different around the world. The world is constantly changing and so is business. As more people are relocating for better jobs and more companies are expanding overseas to increase their revenue, one of the biggest challenges is adapting to the various cultures. While there are many …
The best time for business owners to show their appreciation to clients, customers, and friends is throughout the year with small gifts, cards, or even words. But most business owners use the holiday season to say Thank You. The holiday season can be a hectic time filled with plans for office parties, closing out the …
Your customers are your most important asset. Without them, you have no sales, no profits, no business. Keeping those customers and inviting them to return again and again is the most important marketing thing you can do. So, when does it pay to thank your customers? When they do business with you — every time. …
When you look for someone to model your business after, you should look no further than that marketing expert who has been around for centuries. His business slows a bit during downturns in the economy but even recessions haven’t stopped him from being one of the best marketeers in the world. Who is this marketing …
Incorporate Your Business – Yes or No? A question that I am frequently asked by those either starting or growing a business is: “Should I incorporate?” The next question is: “What is the difference between the different kinds of corporations?” Before we get started, I want to point out that I am not any kind …
I heard on public radio a few days ago that defaults on SBA guaranteed loans to franchisees rose more than 50% last year. One in 10 franchises closed their doors. Many businesses that are not franchises will fail as well. I mention franchises because they supposedly have an edge over independently owned businesses. When you …
This time of year, you will start to receive catalogs from the large companies that sell food gifts – Harry and David, Wine Country, Mrs. Fields, Hickory Farms and others. They all have great looking photos of their gifts but I am going to tell you why gifts from Maple Ridge Farms are better values. …