These corporate gifts will make a good first impression
Building a strong working relationship is an essential part of striking any worthwhile deal. These amazing corporate gifts should help you show your appreciation.
- Corporate gifts play a significant role in building business relationships. Here’s a list of the do’s and don’ts.
- Gifts are not just about showing your appreciation — they can really help to grow your brand.
- There’s no need to break the bank with your gifts. Between $20 and $50 per client is a good starting point.
Building bridges
Money and power count for a lot in business. But ultimately, it’s the relationships you form with clients and partners that will deliver success. People still like signing contracts with a friendly face, after all. Building these relationships takes time and effort. You need to treat people with respect and do your best to accommodate the other party’s needs. Just like any personal friend, you might also want to treat them every so often. These corporate gifts should help you cement relationships and seal the deal.
Perfect pens
If you want to say a simple thank-you, gifting a pen is a good idea. These beautiful quills will serve as an enduring reminder of any successful deal.
The Ystudio Fountain Pen
Portable Fountain Pen by Ystudio
Any client who receives this Ystudio pen will feel pretty special. It feels great in the hand, with a precision German Schmidt nib for smooth lines. You even get a beautiful case made from sycamore wood.
Price: $150 USD
Pen Comet
Pen Comet Minimalist Pen
Of course, not everyone uses fountain pens. This stylish ballpoint is a little more practical, with a clever magnetic cap that sticks to the pen while you’re writing. Meanwhile, the pen is available in three different metallic finishes.
Price: $25 USD
Modern Fuel Mechanical Pencil 2.0
Modern Fuel Mechanical Pencil 2.0
Okay, so this isn’t strictly a pen — but the quality is something to behold. Made entirely from metal, this mechanical pencil is perfectly balanced in the hand. You can even choose between multiple lead sizes.
Price: $90 USD
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Laptop leather
Most people own laptops nowadays, so bags and sleeves make great gifts. These stylish accessories should impress any valued client.
Beautiful leather
Handmade Leather Messenger Bag
When all you need to carry is your laptop and a few small items, this classic messenger bag is perfect. It comes in four beautiful colors, with YKK zippers and a 15-inch compartment inside for your computer.
Price: $125 USD
Macbook sleeve
Harber London Slim Leather MacBook Sleeve Case
This sleeve by Harber London is surely the most stylish way to protect any laptop. Made from full grain vegetable tanned leather, it works perfectly with any 13-inch or 15-inch laptop, including MacBooks and Dell XPS machines.
Price: $82.50
Little luxuries
While grand gestures are difficult to ignore, many clients will be just as happy to receive small yet useful items. Here are some neat gadgets that fit the bill.
Keep your accessories safe
Waterproof Mobile Storage Bag
From laptop chargers to vital USB sticks, this waterproof pouch will keep your peripherals safe in any weather. The wool and leather design also looks great in the office.
Price: $63
ProBASE HD
ProBASE HD USB-C Aluminum Monitor Stand
This clever stand works as a hub for all your USB and HDMI inputs. You simply plug everything into ProBASE, and attach one USB-C cable to your laptop. Genius.
Price: $189 USD
Original ideas
It can be tricky buying corporate gifts for long-term clients. They probably have the pen, the bag, and many other items by now — but these products offer something fresh.
Digital blackboard
Blackboard Electronic Writing Tool
Explaining ideas to your colleagues can be hard, but this e-blackboard should help. It offers on-screen lines, dots and grids, while the transparent display lets you trace over anything you see.
Price: $45
UX cards
UX Kits Wireframe Card Deck
Want to say thank you to a design team? This pack of cards will make someone’s day. They allow designers to create a mockup of any app or website without being near a monitor.
Price: $19
Custom stickies (Credit: Engadget)
Cubinote Sticky Note Printer
Sticky notes are an essential part of any office. This innovative device lets you print out custom stickies, helping you pass on information and troll your colleagues with ease.
Price: $125
Corporate Gifts
As you can see, there are many ways to treat your clients and business partners. Just one stylish $25 pen could be enough to earn repeat business for years to come.
What are the best corporate gifts you’ve ever received? Tell us in the comments!
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