Christmas Gifts

The Christmas season is a prime opportunity for businesses to show appreciation to employees and customers. Corporate Christmas gifts not only enhance relationship, but they also help to reinforce your brand’s presence. There are many benefits to gifting and some creative ideas for custom printed Christmas gifts that will help to elevate your business on a more personal level.

Why do Corporate Christmas Gifts matter?

1. Strengthening Relationships – Gifts in the festive period help to solidify your connections with clients, and to boost employees after a year of work. They show that you value customer loyalty and employee efforts. Personalised gifts at Christmas are even more special as you make that bit of extra effort to show you really care.

2. Brand recognition – custom printed/branded gifts keep your brand at the front of minds. When customers and employees use things branded with your logo or brand name, it subtly promotes your company. Wherever they use your gift, people are bound to see it, attracting more customers for your business.

3. Boosting Morale – For employees, Christmas gifts can significantly increase the workplace morale. It gives them a sense of pride in their work and efforts, and provides them with positive recognition, motivating them for the year ahead. Particularly personalised Christmas gifts, as it makes them feel as though their efforts and work hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Ideas of Personalised Christmas Gifts that you might not have thought of

1. Santa Hats – A sure sign that Christmas is coming is seeing people out and about in Santa Hats, whether they’re working a Christmas event or popping to the shops, you are likely to see some form of Santa Hat whilst you’re out. This is a light-hearted gift that can get your brand name literally on top of people’s minds!

2. Sweets and Treats – Everyone loves a treat at Christmas, why not get some branded treats for customers and employees, whether you want cakes, sweets, or chocolate. Although they get eaten quickly, they leave a lasting memory in minds.

3. Personalised mugs – A classic promotional product that never gets old. You can feature both your brand name (or logo) and a festive design alongside it, creating the perfect Christmas gift to be used in the chilly weather. Whether people use it at home or in their office at work, again you get your brand name out there.

4. Calendars and diaries – A practical gift but that doesn’t mean any less appreciated by customers and employees. You could pair these promotional gifts together, creating a thoughtful gift that will actually be used by recipients for time going forward.

5. Gift boxes and hampers – Corporate Christmas Gifting is made easier by Christmas gift sets and hampers. Create boxes filled with festive treats, meaning you will likely have something for everyone. This is perfect for sending to customer offices, as it is something that can be shared amongst many people, meaning more people will know who you are and what you value.

Tips for successful Corporate Christmas Gifting

1. Know your customers – Make sure you know who you are sending the personalised Christmas gifts to. Even try to tailor the gifts to the interests and preferences of each of your customers. Going for the extra personalised touch this Christmas could mean you will stick with each and every one of your customers even more.

2. Brand Consistency – Make sure your branding is subtle but visible. You don’t want to have your branding overpowering the message of Christmas. After all, it is supposed to be a gift and not just a marketing strategy. Make sure your business is known but not the only focus of the Christmas gift.

3. Delivery time – Plan ahead to avoid a last-minute rush to get a Christmas gift out there. This then means you can relax knowing they have been received and appreciated well in advance of Christmas. Make sure you consider business Christmas closures if you’re sending out gifts to customers.

4. Follow up – Ensure you stay in touch with the recipients after the festivities are over. Keeping brand contact is crucial in maintaining a good relationship with customers.

Here at One Stop Promotions, we truly do believe that we can be the “One Stop” shop for all corporate merchandise. We have thousands of products available that can be branded to fit your business. We understand how difficult it can be sometimes to find the perfect Christmas gift printed with your logo, which is why we have a dedicated sales team with extensive knowledge that are available to help with all of your Promotional Product needs. For more information on our Custom Printed Christmas gifts, please email us info@onestoppromotions.co.uk or call us on 01509 501 170.