Unusual Christmas gifts for business
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A client asked us what they could do to thank their clients for their business that was more original than a christmas card. Here’s a summary of our suggestions:
Charity Gifts
Do a charity donation plus a performance. I know the CEO of StarJam a charity empowering young people wiht disabilities through performance and singing. Pay to sponsor their class for a year (it costs $30 per child per month), invite all your clients to a drinks party (mid-winter) and get a performance from the troupe. I’ve experienced these and they are very powerful, plus it’s local and community building.
Better still, make the donation in the name of your client and get StarJam to send a thank you card direct to the client so they know it was given by you but they get the recognition.
Subscription gifting
Choose something that comes once a month so clients remember you throughout the year. The Ma Cherie cafe makes exquisite French macaroons and pastries (I had breakfast there today) and they could send a box gift from you all. Or FarroFoodKits (Auckland only) or SnackPack the Honest Food Co,
Others include Bacon delivery or beauty products, pet gift boxes or shaving products monthly.
Cafe Direct the ethical coffee and tea business offers “Handpicked” a monthly selection club.
Overall, a good business gift should be memorable, enjoyable and if you can, unusual and over-riding all these it must align with your brand values.
Here are a few other helpful articles which may give you inspiration
- Forbes list of gifts to keep you top of mind
Helpful lightbox advising shipping information
- The Uncommon Gifts company – helpful lightbox pops up to advise they ship to New Zealand.
- The Great Gift company UK – nice categories to select from by recipient.
- That Sweet Gift – has a holiday gift guide
This is great, thanks for the ideas Rebecca. I really love the idea of the bacon delivery, such a novel idea – I will have to hunt out someone in NZ that does it.