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Business Gift Ideas
By May E. Bailey

Every company has certain customs when an executive has reached a milestone or is about to retire. A gift is given to commemorate the event and to help remember the moment.

Some traditional items given are engraved watches or engraved pen sets. Some less traditional items given are artwork, plaques, or gift baskets filled with assorted items from alcohol to food products.

If the recipient is someone you know very well choosing a highly personal gift to give as a business gift can convey a message of disrespect. Consider food allergies when choosing any gift basket containing food. A gift with alcohol may be unwise if the recipient doesn’t drink or has a drinking problem and could be awkward if the company has a prohibitive policy about alcohol on the premises. Joke gifts can steal the joy from an event meant to be a celebration.

A business gift is a reflection of your company and yourself. Many times the gift says more about the giver than the recipient, even if the Boss delegated the task of choosing the gift. The goal of the gift is to convey the respect the business has for the person and when accomplished, it gives a sense of pride to the giver. It can be very uncomfortable to find the recipient is embarrassed or even angered by the gift.

Choosing a gift that has quality, form and function will always be well received.

Gifts suitable for engraving:

• Wood Business Card File
• Wood File Card Box
• Wood Desk Valet
• Wood Pencil Cup Holder

Substantial Appeal Gifts

• Desk Pad
• Desk Tray or Trays
• Desktop Bookrack
• Desktop Binder rack
• Waste Basket

Small Gifts

• Calendar Base
• Memo Holder
• Paper Clip Holder
• Business Card Holder
• Pencil Tray

Any of these items make excellent gifts and can be chosen in a wood type that will compliment the person’s desk. Choose 3 or more matching items and you have a set, which can be added to in the future until the entire collection is complete.

Remember appropriate is the watchword when choosing a business gift.

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