In the world of business, we’ve all learned at one point or another, the value of making our customers and clients feel appreciated. Thanking your clients for not just their business, but their loyalty can go a long way in deepening the connection and understanding that to you, they are not just another number or another business, but are individuals and representatives that you value.
Clients are the lifeblood of business. No clients, no business. You know this, and your clients need a regular reminder. They need to know how special they are to you and your company.
Good clients deserve to be thanked. They’re a part of your business family after all, and one of the best and most creative ways to say thank you is with these unique and personalized gift ideas for clients.
Why Should You Tell Your Clients Thank You?
You may be thinking, “I already have their business so why bother with a gift?” A gift may not change or increase your incoming revenue and if handled unprofessionally, can even risk doing more harm than good.
However, getting personalized gifts for your clients will show them that you are prepared to go above and beyond the minimum of a routine business relationship. With a well-timed and appropriate business gift, you can show your clients that you value them and their time.
Choosing Custom Gifts for Your Clients
Once you have decided to send a gift to your clients, you may be asking yourself “when might be an appropriate time to send this business gift?” There are plenty of opportunities to show your clients just how much you appreciate them and their business. Something small goes a long way, like a laser engraved pen that has been branded with your logo.
To Say Congratulations
Perhaps it’s the end of a fiscal quarter and your clients are showing healthy profits. What better way to send congratulations on their success than with an assortment of business gifts? Their success is your success, after all, so thank your clients for sticking with you through thick and thin. And what better way to metaphorically show how reliable you are than a high-quality, durable customized laser engraved mug.
Insulated mugs are great for hot and cold beverages, keeping the perfect temperature throughout the day. A good mug is reliable, just like you and your company. Best of all, customized drinkware can send a number of messages, from congratulations to a celebration.
To Seal The Deal
Perhaps an ongoing deal between your company and theirs is in the final stages of taking effect. Take your new clients by surprise and give an even better impression by giving them a thank you gift that solidifies your newfound relationship. If you’ve been working with one or two individuals specifically and are looking for creative ways to say thank you, consider getting each a personalized cutting board!
You may be thinking, a cutting board? Yes, that’s right, a kitchen just isn’t complete without a custom cutting board! So show your new clients how much you appreciate their time and effort for each meeting, e-mail, and call to work through all of the meticulous details of your agreement. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
To Ease Some Tension
Alternatively, a client gift can be a way to mend a rocky relationship. As humans, it’s not unheard of for us to make the occasional mistake. The same goes for companies as well. If your clients have experienced such a mistake, a custom gift is a good way to both apologize and thank them for sticking with you. A custom executive pen is a creative way to say thank you to an entire department!
Taking the initiative in a business relationship to help repair it will show a strong sign that you want to continue moving forward.
Client Gift Ideas That Stand Out During the Holidays
Sending a business gift when it is not a holiday can make it more memorable. However, we can’t forget that holidays are prime time for gift giving. Clients will expect to receive gifts from numerous business partners, so finding creative ways to say thank you will help you and your brand stand out.
Consider corporate gift baskets filled with useful and practical items for the office. Customized coasters featuring your brand are a surprisingly useful gift for those individuals who drink coffee or tea at their desks. As an added bonus, you’re able to put your information right in front of your client’s eyes so they will always have you in mind.
An alternative to coasters is providing a customized mouse pad featuring your laser engraved company information. As a practical and useful gift, a mouse pad is a great way to achieve the same effect as coasters, without the assumption that your clients have beverages at their desks.
Laser engraved drinkware is always a great go-to client gift. As mentioned above, the perfect mug is both functional and reliable. Consider adding a few insulated tumblers to your corporate gift basket as a colorful way to stand out above the rest. Best of all, company drinkware that is stored in the employee break room will stick with them for years to come.
Consider including customized electronics as another creative way to say thank you. For those clients who rely heavily on their tech, a good power bank is a great way to stay charged and on the go. Consider including a couple of smaller sized power banks in your gift basket.
Our final personalized client gift idea is a high end customized Bluetooth speaker. Pairing a speaker with Bluetooth functionality only shows your clients that you appreciate how much time they may spend on calls. With this customized technology, your clients can easily hold hands free phone meetings, something your busy clients will greatly appreciate.
Still Browsing for Personalized Gifts for Clients?
In the world of business, no matter what personalized gift you choose for your clients they will see how much you value them. Taking the time to show your appreciation goes a long way in today’s world. So here is a helpful list of fantastic client appreciation gift ideas for your next creative way to say thank you.
