Business Gifting Etiquette
Giving gifts in the business environment is different from giving them to your friends and family. The best way to give a business gift is to do so in person whenever possible. This makes your gift appear more sincere, and shows effort and consideration. If you can’t deliver the gift personally, at least make sure you’re giving the gift to the right person or persons. If your contact is a manager but most of your business is done with the administrative assistant, get a small gift for both. You should be showing appreciation to those who deserve it!
Make sure you offer the gift at the appropriate time. When celebrating an achievement or milestone, don’t let too much time pass between the event and the delivery of the gift. This makes you appear lazy and demonstrates a lack of respect for the people you’re trying to recognize. If you’re giving gifts for holidays or special events, try to space it out a bit and give it early. You don’t want your gift lost in a crowd so pick a time to give when it will stand out.
Finally, don’t forget to personalize the gift. Include a card, and if there are multiple recipients, note each person on that card so all individuals feels recognized. If you’re giving a gift from a group, make sure that each giver signs the card. You want to be using the gift-giving opportunity to establish personal relationships with other professionals and need to avoid coming across as careless.
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Mike Liddicoat is a Husband, Father, Speaker and the Sales & Marketing Director of AttaBoy! Solutions. His goal is to help businesses maintain relationships, ensure future business and acquire new referrals through appreciation marketing. Throughout this blog you can sign up for updates, news, special offers, discounts and more. So take a look around, leave a comment or two and enjoy. |
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